Los Angeles — 2023-08-30

City Council

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(1) 23-1200-S134 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Fabian Garcia to the Board of Police Commissioners (BPC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Fabian Garcia to the BPC for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 7. Appointee will fill the vacancy created by Steve Soboroff. (Current Composition: M = 3; F = 2) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. Background Check: Pending. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 19, 2023) Report from Public Safety Committee_8-22-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-22-23 Report from Mayor dated 8-09-23 Speaker Card(s)_08-22-2023
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(10) 23-0704 CD 15 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed public projects in design or construction during the duration of the Vincent Thomas Bridge Project. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Park): REQUEST the California Department of Transportation, in partnership with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Board of Public Works, Los Angeles County, and the Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority to report with a list of all of the proposed projects that are in design or in construction for the duration of the construction and completion of the Vincent Thomas Bridge Project, with said report to include: Target dates of completion for these projects. Additional mitigation measures that could be implemented should the Vincent Thomas Bridge Project impact these projects.
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(11) 23-0706 CD 4 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing a Parking Meter Zone (PMZ) for paid parking on Canyon Lake Drive between Arrowhead Drive and Mulholland Highway adjacent to Lake Hollywood Park. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Yaroslavsky): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report within 90 days on steps necessary to establish a PMZ with meters, kiosks, or other payment method, for paid parking on Canyon Lake Drive between Arrowhead Drive and Mulholland Highway adjacent to Lake Hollywood Park, with said report to include: Advice about utilizing Express Park or other demand-based pricing method. The ability to overlay a PMZ over a Preferential Parking District, to balance access and curb usage for Canyon Lake Drive from Arrowhead Drive to Innsdale Drive and other residential streets within two blocks of recreational facilities at Lake Hollywood Park and Innsdale Trail. Creation of a special fund where future PMZ Lake Hollywood Park parking revenue could be retained to pay for staffing, operations and maintenance, and capital improvements to mitigate tourism impacts associated with Lake Hollywood Park.
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(12) 23-0721 CD 4 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the installation of sensors and/or other technologies capable of counting pedestrian and vehicles in the vicinity of Lake Hollywood Park, and the east and west Innsdale Trail entrances. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Soto-Martínez): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Lighting, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, to report within 60 days, with an analysis and project delivery plan to install sensors and/or other technologies capable of counting pedestrian and vehicles in the vicinity of Lake Hollywood Park, and the east and west Innsdale Trail entrances, with said deployed technology to be able to count pedestrians and vehicles continuously, all day, every day; and, that data should be recorded and available for Departmental use.
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(13) 09-0969-S4 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to planning and land use fees update and annual inflation adjustment. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the recommendations contained in the Department of City Planning (DCP) report dated August 7, 2023, amended by the PLUM Committee on August 15, 2023, as follows: Approve an amendment to Article 9 of Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) establishing three new planning and land use fees, as outlined in the fee schedule attached to the March 16, 2023 DCP report, and a base fee model inclusive of the 2023 Consumer Price Index adjusted fee amounts to facilitate future implementation of the annual inflation adjustment. Request the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to amend Article 9 of Chapter 1 of the LAMC in accordance with the proposed fee changes described in Recommendation No. 1, and any changes necessary to implement Ordinance No. 187237 (Comprehensive Fee Ordinance which authorizes annual inflation adjustment beginning July 1, 2023), Ordinance No. 187712 (Process and Procedures Ordinance), and Ordinance No. 187930 (the extension of the operative date of the Process and Procedures Ordinance to January 22, 2024), and thereby the proposed three new planning and land use fees will be operative and in alignment with the Process and Procedures Ordinances (Ordinance Nos. 187712 and 187930). Instruct the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare a report for Council’s consideration as to the fiscal impact of the recommended three new fees.
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(14) 23-0799 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report on the infrastructure and safety upgrades necessary to resume its pre-pandemic regular schedule by January 1, 2024 for Council meetings in Van Nuys. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Padilla – Harris-Dawson for Krekorian – Lee): INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, Security Services, and Bureau of Engineering to report in 30 days on the infrastructure and safety upgrades necessary to resume its pre-pandemic regular schedule by January 1, 2024 for Council meetings in Van Nuys. INSTRUCT the Information Technology Agency to report on technological upgrades needed for Council meetings in Van Nuys City Hall. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), in consultation with above listed departments, to report on potential funding sources to implement the necessary upgrades for Council meetings at Van Nuys City Hall.
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(15) 23-0655 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an investigation on whether human trafficking, kidnapping, or any other crime was committed on or before June 14, 2023 when Governor Greg Abbott of Texas sent 42 migrants from McAllen, Texas to Los Angeles, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez – et al. – Hutt – et al.): REQUEST the City Attorney to: Investigate and report on whether human trafficking, kidnapping, or any other crime was committed on or before June 14, 2023 when Governor Greg Abbott of Texas sent 42 migrants from McAllen, Texas to Los Angeles, California. Investigate and begin proceedings on any potential civil legal action that could be taken against the State of Texas, Governor Greg Abbott, or any other entity relating to planning and actions of June 14, 2023.
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(16) 23-0654 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to urging the Federal government, the State of California, and the County of Los Angeles to assist with financial, humanitarian, and legal aid to support the housing, placement, and necessary resources to ensure a dignified welcome to Los Angeles for 42 migrants arriving from McAllen, Texas.  Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez – et al. – Yaroslavsky – et al.): CALL UPON Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, California State Attorney General Rob Banta, and United States Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate and report on whether human trafficking, kidnapping, or any other crime was committed on or before June 14, 2023 when Governor Greg Abbott of Texas sent migrants from McAllen, Texas to Los Angeles, California. URGE the Federal government, the State of California, and the County of Los Angeles to assist with financial, humanitarian, and legal aid to support the housing, placement, and necessary resources to ensure a dignified welcome to Los Angeles for the 42 migrants.
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(17) 23-0756 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the selection of Absolute Towing-Hollenbeck Division Inc. to provide Official Police Garage (OPG) Standard- and Medium-Duty Towing and Storage services citywide. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the Board of Police Commissioners (BPC) report dated June 29, 2023, attached to the Council file, recommending the selection of Absolute Towing – Hollenbeck Division Inc. to provide OPG Standard- and Medium-Duty Towing and Storage services citywide. AUTHORIZE the President, BPC, or designee, to negotiate and execute the agreement with Absolute Towing-Hollenbeck Division Inc.
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(18) 19-0005-S97 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 225 South Columbia Place (Case No. 779483), Assessor I.D. No. 5153-016-020, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 225 South Columbia Place (Case No. 779483), Assessor I.D. No. 5153-016-020, from the REAP.
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(19) 23-0005-S132 CD 10 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2814 South Mansfield Avenue (Case No. 727302), Assessor I.D. No. 5049-029-022, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2814 South Mansfield Avenue (Case No. 727302), Assessor I.D. No. 5049-029-022,  from the REAP.
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(2) 16-0048 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Wendy Greuel to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Commission. Recommendation for Council action:  RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Wendy Greuel to the LAHSA Commission for the term ending June 30, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Wendy Greuel’s current term expired on June 30, 2023. Appointee currently resides in Council District 4. (Current Composition: M = 3; F = 1; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee 8-16-23
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(20) 23-0005-S141 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1304 North New Hampshire Avenue (Case No. 723009), Assessor I.D. No. 5543-014-008, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 22, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1304 North New Hampshire Avenue(Case No. 723009), Assessor I.D. No. 5543-014-008, from the REAP.
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(21) 23-0005-S142 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 440 South Wilton Place (Case No. 565691), Assessor I.D. No. 5504-025-004, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 22, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 440 South Wilton Place (Case No. 565691), Assessor I.D. No. 5504-025-004, from the REAP.
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(22) 23-0005-S143 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 3206 West Marathon Street (Case No. 787666), Assessor I.D. No. 5401-017-025, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 22, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 3206 West Marathon Street (Case No. 787666), Assessor I.D. No. 5401-017-025, from the REAP.
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(23) 23-0005-S144 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 123 South Kenmore Avenue (Case No. 757277), Assessor I.D. No. 5518-015-014, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 22, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 123 South Kenmore Avenue (Case No. 757277), Assessor I.D. No. 5518-015-014, from the REAP.
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(24) 23-0005-S145 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1809 West 35th Street (Case No. 719743), Assessor I.D. No. 5042-034-022, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 22, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1809 West 35th Street (Case No. 719743), Assessor I.D. No. 5042-034-022, from the REAP.
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(25) 23-0005-S146 CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 900 North Alfred Street (Case No. 745366), Assessor I.D. No. 5529-002-046, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 22, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 900 North Alfred Street (Case No. 745366), Assessor I.D. No. 5529-002-046, from the REAP.
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(26) 23-0005-S147 CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 907 South Mansfield Avenue (Case No. 797248), Assessor I.D. No. 5084-005-002, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 22, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 907 South Mansfield Avenue (Case No. 797248), Assessor I.D. No. 5084-005-002, from the REAP.
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(27) 23-0005-S148 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4241 South Redwood Avenue (Case No. 812924), Assessor I.D. No. 4230-006-028, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 22, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4241 South Redwood Avenue (Case No. 812924), Assessor I.D. No. 4230-006-028, from the REAP.
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(28) 23-0005-S149 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 3118 West Rowena Avenue (Case No. 774920), Assessor I.D. No. 5433-027-021, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 22, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 3118 West Rowena Avenue (Case No. 774920), Assessor I.D. No. 5433-027-021, from the REAP.
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(29) 23-0010-S8 MOTION (PRICE - LEE) relative to an offer of a reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Bryan Ivan Robles Jr. on July 24, 2023. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PROVIDE an offer reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Bryan Ivan Robles Jr. on July 24, 2023. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Division 19, Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. DIRECT the City Clerk to cause notice and/or advertisements to be only published according to the requirements of Division 19, Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. Motion (Price - Lee) dated 8-23-23
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(3) 23-1200-S69 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Tanisha Saunders to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Tanisha Saunders to the LAHSA Commission for the term ending June 30, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Tanisha Saunders’ current term expired on June 30, 2023. Appointee currently resides in Council District 11. (Current Composition: M = 3; F = 1; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee 8-16-23 Oath - Affirmation 5-3-23
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(30) 23-0887 CD 2 MOTION (KREKORIAN - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for overtime security by the Los Angeles Police Department North Hollywood Division for parks located within the Division area. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $270,000 from the Council Community Projects line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 and designate for 'North Hollywood Parks Facilities Security and Community Engagement Event CD - 2)' to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers), to be used by the North Hollywood Police Division for overtime security for parks located within the Division area. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department to make any technical corrections or clarification as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Krekorian - Rodriguez) dated 8-23-23
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(31) 23-0888 MOTION (PARK - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to a donation of an 11 passenger tram from the Walsh Construction Company to the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS). Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the BOS to accept the donation to the City of an 11 passenger tram Harlan 2001 valued at $10,000 from Walsh Construction Company, to include this equipment on the Bureau's inventory list, and to THANK the donor on behalf of the City. Motion (Park - Yaroslavsky) dated 8-23-23
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(32) 12-1152-S9 RESOLUTION (KREKORIAN - PARK) relative to designating the voting delegate for the City of Los Angeles to the Annual Business Meeting at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento, California on September 20-22, 2023. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE to designate Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martínez as the Voting Delegate for the City of Los Angeles to the Annual Business Meeting at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Sacramento, California, September 20-22, 2023. Resolution (Krekorian - Park) dated 8-23-23.pdf
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(33) 23-0889 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - KREKORIAN) relative to a personal services contract with Vivian Rescalvo to provide services for the Fifth Council District. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the personal services contract, attached to the Motion, with Vivian Rescalvo for providing services for the Fifth Council District. AUTHORIZE the Councilwoman of the Fifth 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 2023-­2024 and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council Office. Motion (Yaroslavsky - Krekorian) dated 8-23-23.pdf
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(34) 21-1392-S1 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEÓN - PADILLA) relative to funding for beautification services within Council District 14. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER $900,000 from the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S/14, to the Department of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification, Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040, Contractual Services, for beautification services within Council District 14. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to amend contract C-136595 with the Gang Alternatives Program for an amount not to exceed $900,000 for beautification services within Council District 14. INSTRUCT the Board of Public Works Office of Community Beautification to make any technical changes to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (de Leon - Padilla) dated 8-23-23
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(35) 13-1482-S3 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 pending litigation entitled AIDS Healthcare Foundation v. City of Los Angeles / CRA/LA, CRA/LA Governing Board; CRA/LA Oversight Board, Sacramento Superior Court Case No. 34-2020-80003462-CU-WM-GDS and Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCP04589. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 23, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 7-26-23
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(4) 22-0799 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an overview of programs operated by the City, County of Los Angeles (County) and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to prevent homelessness; and recommendations to improve and expand prevention programs; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the recommendations contained in the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated May 24, 2023, attached to Council file No. 22-0799, relative to an overview of homelessness prevention programs operated by the City, County and LAHSA. AMEND and APPROVE recommendation Nos. 2 and 4, contained in the CLA report dated May 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, respectively, with the following: INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and Community Investment for Families Department to report on a strategic plan to spend future United to House LA funds for prevention programs, including actions to incorporate currently operating programs and development of new programs. INSTRUCT the Youth Development Department, Economic and Workforce Development Department; and, REQUEST the LAHSA and the Los Angeles Unified School District to report on strategies to better incorporate youth outreach into their existing programs and on system improvement efforts for the Transition Aged Youth Coordinated Entry System. ADD and APPROVE the following recommendations to the CLA report dated May 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, respectively, as follows: REQUEST the LAHSA to report on Problem Solving programs and other types of homelessness prevention and intervention efforts utilized at LAHSA’s Access and Family Solutions Centers. INSTRUCT the CLA to report with recommendations: Identifying a City department or working group that will assume responsibility for overseeing the implementation of the recommendations contained in the CLA report dated May 24, 2023, attached to the Council file. Determining a schedule on which the department or working group will meet, and report to the Housing and Homelessness Committee regarding progress on implementation.
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(5) 23-0737 CD 14 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing temporary homeless housing on the parcel located at 217 West 1st Street in Council District 14; and placing utilities for future park usage; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (de León – Blumenfield): DELETE Recommendation No. 4 contained in the Motion (de León – Blumenfield) dated June 28, 2023, attached to Council file No. 23-0737. AMEND and APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1 and 2 contained in the Motion (de León – Blumenfield), attached to the Council file, respectively, as follows: INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to coordinate design and technical reviews of the State's design proposals in collaboration with other City departments for the temporary homeless housing project located at 217 West 1st Street in Council District 14, Assessor Parcel Number 5161-005-925 (First and Broadway). INSTRUCT the BOE to review and collaborate with the State's analysis of the site's suitability- as measured by factors including but not limited to: resident safety and quality of life, staff safety and access to on-site services-of various types of temporary housing in the design proposal. INSTRUCT the BOE to coordinate with the Department of Recreation and Parks on the placement of all utilities at First and Broadway to ensure optimal placement for future park usage. REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to prioritize unhoused individuals in Downtown Los Angeles for placement in all temporary units at First and Broadway.
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(6) 23-0008-S7 CD 10 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of oversize vehicles between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on certain street segments in Council District Ten. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Hutt – Park): PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of the following street segments: Sawyer Street between La Cienega Boulevard and South Holt Avenue  South Holt Avenue between West 18th Street and Sawyer Street West 18th Street between La Cienega Boulevard and South Holt Avenue (south side only)  DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of the Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
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(7) 23-0008-S8 CD 11 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of oversize vehicles between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on certain street segments in Council District 11. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Park – Lee): PROHIBIT, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of the following street segments: West Charnock Road between McLaughlin Avenue and Federal Avenue  Westlawn Avenue between Beatrice Street and Jefferson Boulevard  Alvern Circle between Flight Avenue and Alvern Street  Appleby Street between Lake Street and Vernon Avenue DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of the Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
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(8) 22-0888 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authority to apply for and accept funds in the amounts of $557,607 and $463,373, and approval of the Resolution for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19 and FY 2023-24 State of Good Repair (SGR) funds from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to purchase and install electrical infrastructure for bus electrification at the City-owned bus yard located at 1910-1950 East Washington Boulevard.  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager or Chief of Transit Programs, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to: Apply for and accept funds for the SGR Program on behalf of the City for bus electrification infrastructure at the Washington Bus Yard, located at 1910-1950 East Washington Boulevard, including FY 2018-19 SGR funds in the amount of $557,607 and FY 2023-2024 SGR funds in the amount of $463,373. Execute any necessary funding and contractual documents, subject to the approval of the Los Angeles City Attorney as to form and legality, for accepting SGR funds. AUTHORIZE the funds to be deposited and appropriated in the Facility Upgrades for Electrification Appropriation Account within Fund No. 385. APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTION, as required by Caltrans, authorizing the execution of the certifications and assurances for the SGR Program project, Electrification of LADOT Washington Avenue Bus Maintenance Facility (SGR Project ID 2019-5006-003).
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(9) 17-1115-S1 CD 4 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to tour bus operations on routes leading to the Hollywood Sign. Recommendations for Council Action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Yaroslavsky):  INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to report within 120 days in regard to streets where tour bus operations should potentially be prohibited in the area bounded by Barham Boulevard, the ridgeline of the Santa Monica Mountains, Western Canyon Road, Franklin Avenue, and the U.S. 101 Freeway. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department, with the assistance of the LADOT, to report within 30 days in regard to all streets in Council District 4 with existing 6,000 pounds restrictions per Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.36.1 as well as the resources needed to enforce in the Hollywood Hills on routes leading to the Hollywood Sign and Hollywood Sign views and on routes leading to Mulholland Drive west of the U.S. 101 Freeway on Mulholland Drive itself on summer weekends and major holidays.