Los Angeles — 2023-09-05

Board of Fire Commissioners

#A Order of Business 2
A. Announcements/Meetings/Events
#B Order of Business 2
B. Verbal report by Department on significant incidents and activities for the period\nof August 15, 2023 through September 4, 2023.
#C Order of Business 2
C. Verbal report by Department relative to medical emergencies for the period of\nAugust 15, 2023 through September 4, 2023.
#A Order of Business 5
A. [BFC 23-074] – Report on the in-kind donation of 3,000 smoke alarms and\n1,000 carbon monoxide alarms, collectively valued at $50,000, from the Kidde\nCompany to the Los Angeles City Fire Department.\nRecommendation: That the Board approve the recommendations and\ntransmit to the Mayor and City Council for approval.
#B Order of Business 5
B. [BFC 23-078] – Report on the status of LAFD projects.\nRecommendation: Receive and file.
#C Order of Business 5
C. [BFC 23-079] – Report on the status and disposition of LAFD matters\nconsidered by or referred to City Council/Committees, other City departments,\nofficers, and agencies, for the period of August 1, 2023 through August 24,\n2023.\nRecommendation: Receive and file.
#D Order of Business 5
D. [BFC 23-081] – Report on Special Training Fund 40J for fiscal year 2022-\n2023.\nRecommendation: That the Board approve the recommendations and\ntransmit to the Mayor and City Council for approval.
#E Order of Business 5
E. [BFC 23-082] – Report on the California Firefighter Joint Apprenticeship\nCommittee funded Revolving Training Fund 40K for fiscal year 2022-2023.\nRecommendation: That the Board approve the recommendations and\ntransmit to the Mayor and City Council for approval.
#A Order of Business 6
A. [BFC 23-075R] – Report on proposed amendments and additions to the Los\nAngeles City Fire Code sections relating to the regulation of hazardous\nmaterials, and underground and above ground storage tanks.\nRecommendation: That the Board approve the recommendations and\ntransmit to the Mayor and City Council for approval.\nAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\nwww.lafd.org\nBOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS\nAGENDA\nTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
#B Order of Business 6
B. [BFC 23-080] – Report on the SOBER Unit 4 Pilot Program Conclusion.\nRecommendation: That the Board approve the report and recommendations.
#C Order of Business 6
C. [BFC 23-083] – Verbal report by David Barrett, Executive Director,\nCommander, MySafe:LA, regarding the 2023 Overview efforts of the partner\nagency.
#D Order of Business 6
D. [BFC 23-084] [Pt. 2] – Report providing overview of the LAFD Arson Counter-\nTerrorism Section.\nRecommendation: Receive and file.
#E Order of Business 6
E. Verbal report on the Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Policy Revisions.

Board of Rec and Park Commission

#0 Board Report
23-154 Transfer of Appropriation from Unreserved and Undesignated Fund Balance\nin Fund 302 to Various Accounts in the Department of Recreation and Parks
#1 Board Report
23-155 Youth Sports Program - Establishment of Appropriation Account
#10 Board Report
23-164 Roger W. Jessup Park Gate Public Art Project – Roger W. Jessup Park –\nFencing Project (PRJ21663) (PRJ21664) – Commitment of Park Fees –\nAllocation of Quimby Funds – Categorical Exemption from the Provisions of the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Article 19, Section\n15303(e) [Accessory (Appurtenant) Structures Including Garages, Carports,\nPatios, Swimming Pools, and Fences] of California CEQA Guidelines and Article\nIII, Class 11(6) of City CEQA Guidelines\n3
#11 Board Report
23-165 Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 53421 – Pueblo Del Sol Development –\nApproval of Amended Covenant and Agreements – Exemption from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Article 5, Section\n15061(b)(3) [The Activity is Covered by the Common Sense Exemption that\nCEQA Applies Only to Projects which have the Potential for Causing a Significant\nEffect on the Environment, and Where it can be Seen with Certainty that there is\nNo Possibility that the Activity in Question may have a Significant Effect on the\nEnvironment, the Activity Is Not Subject to CEQA] of CEQA Guidelines
#12 Board Report
23-166 Reseda Ice Rink – Approve Award and Authorize Execution of Agreement for\nthe Operation and Management of the Facility with JV Ice Reseda, LLC
#13 Board Report
23-167 5800 South Figueroa Street – New Park (PRJ21577) Project – Approval of Final\nPlans – Approval of Memorandum of Understanding Between The Department\nof Water and Power and the Department of Recreation and Parks for the Use of\nCertain Land Located at 5800 South Figueroa Street – Categorical Exemption\nfrom the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant\nto Article 19, Sections 15301 [Leasing, Licensing or Minor Alteration of Existing\nPublic or Private Structures], 15303 [Construction and Location of Limited\nNumbers of New, Small Facilities or Structures; Installation of Small New\nEquipment and Facilities in Small Structures; and the Conversion of Existing\nSmall Structures From One Use to Another Where Only Minor Modifications are\nMade in the Exterior of the Structure], 15304(b) [New Gardening or Landscaping,\nIncluding the Replacement of Existing Conventional Landscaping with Water\nEfficient or Fire Resistant Landscaping], Class 15304(f) [Minor Trenching and\nBackfilling Where the Surface is Restored] and Class 15311(a) [on Premise\nSigns] of California CEQA Guidelines as well as to Article III, Section 1, Class\n1(14), Class 3(6), Class 4(3), Class 4(12) and Class 11(5) of City CEQA\nGuidelines\n7. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL COMMENTS\nDiscussion with Neighborhood Council Representatives on Neighborhood Council\nResolutions or Community Impact Statements Filed with the City Clerk Relative to Any\nItem Listed or Being Considered on this Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners\nMeeting Agenda (Los Angeles Administrative Code 22.819; Ordinance 184243)
#2 Board Report
23-156 Proposition K – L.A. For Kids Program 11th Funding Cycle Grant Proposals –\nAuthorization to Apply and Submit Grant Application for Land Acquisition;\nResolution
#3 Board Report
23-157 Zero Waste City Facilities and Events on City Property Ordinance (Zero Waste\nOrdinance) – Amendment to Concession Agreements Entered into or Board\nApproved on or after January 1, 2023 to Incorporate Mandatory Provisions of the\nZero Waste Ordinance
#4 Board Report
23-158 Sherman Oaks Castle Park Batting Cages Concession – Approval of Award and\nAgreement for the Operation and Maintenance of the Sherman Oaks Castle Park\nBatting Cages Concession to A.J. Family Entertainment, LLC. - Categorical\nExemption from the Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) Pursuant to Article III, Section 1, Class 1(14) [Issuance, Renewal or\nAmendment of any Lease, License or Permit to use an Existing Structure or\nFacility Involving Negligible or no Expansion of Use] of City CEQA Guidelines\nand Article 19, Section 15301 of California CEQA Guidelines
#5 Board Report
23-159 Griffith Observatory – Contract with Carl Zeiss Jena GMBH for the Regular\nMaintenance and Special Repair of the Universarium Mix Model 555 Star\nProjector at the Samuel Oschin Planetarium\n2
#6 Board Report
23-160 Rancho Park Golf Course – Amended and Restated Agreement to\nAgreement with the Tavern at Rancho Park, LLC for Redevelopment,\nOperation and Maintenance of the Food and Beverage Concession at\nRancho Park Golf Course – Categorical Exemption from the Provisions\nof the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Article 19,\nSections 15301(a) [Interior or Exterior Alterations Involving Such Things\nas Interior Partitions, Plumbing, and Electrical Conveyances;]; 15301(d)\n[Restoration or Rehabilitation of Deteriorated or Damaged Structures,\nFacilities, or Mechanical Equipment to Meet Current Standards of Public\nHealth and Safety]; 15302(c) [Replacement or Reconstruction of Existing\nUtility Systems and/or Facilities Involving Negligible or No Expansion of\nCapacity]; 15303(e) [Installation of Accessory (Appurtenant) Structures\nIncluding Garages, Carports, Patios, Swimming Pools, and Fences]; and\n15304(a) [Grading on Land with a Slope of Less Than 10 Percent] of\nCalifornia CEQA Guidelines as well as to Article III, Section 1, Class 1(1),\nClass 1(4), Class 1(14), Class 2(3), Class 11(6) and Class 4(1) of City\nCEQA Guidelines
#7 Board Report
23-161 Leimert Plaza Park – Restroom Installation (PRJ21558) Project (Project) –\nCategorical Exemption from the Provisions of The California Environmental\nQuality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Article 19, Section 15303(e) [Accessory\n(Appurtenant) Structures Including Garages, Carports, Patios, Swimming Pools,\nAnd Fences] of California CEQA Guidelines and Article III, Section 1, Class 11(6)\nof City CEQA Guidelines
#8 Board Report
23-162 Fred Roberts Recreation Center– Lighting Upgrades and Security Camera\nInstallation (PRJ21534) Project – Categorical Exemption from the Provisions of\nthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Pursuant to Article 19, Section\n15301(a) [Interior or Exterior Alterations Involving Such Things as Interior\nPartitions, Plumbing, and Electrical Conveyances] and 15303 [Construction and\nLocation of Limited Numbers of New, Small Facilities or Structures; Installation\nof Small New Equipment and Facilities in Small Structures; and the Conversion\nof Existing Small Structures from One Use to Another Where only Minor\nModifications are Made in the Exterior of the Structure] of California CEQA\nGuidelines and to Article III, Section 1, Class 1(12) and Class 3(4) of City CEQA\nGuidelines
#9 Board Report
23-163 Potrero Canyon Park - Landscaping (W.O. E1908635) Project – Contract No.\n3799 – Approval of Change Orders – Partial Acceptance, Removal of Allowance\nNo. 8, Increase of Construction Contingency and Partial Release of Retention
#1 Commission Business
9. COMMISSION BUSINESS\n• Comments from Commissioners on Matters within the Board’s Jurisdiction and\nRequests by Commissioners to Schedule Specific Future Agenda Items
#1 Commission Task Force Updates
8. COMMISSION TASK FORCE UPDATES\n• Verbal Report from the Chair of the Commission Task Force on Concessions about\nthe Task Force’s most recent meeting\n• Verbal Report from the Chair of the Commission Task Force on Facility Repair and\nMaintenance about the Task Force’s most recent meeting\n4

City Council

#1 Item
(1) 14-0686 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Maruf Islam to the Police Permit Review Panel (PPRP). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Maruf Islam to the PPRP for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 10. Appointee’s term expired on June 30, 2023. (Current Composition: M = 4; F = 3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. 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
#10 Item
(10) 23-0847 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed adjustments to the Police Commission Permit Fees for Calendar Year 2024. Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney to draft the appropriate ordinances to effectuate the recommended fees contained in the Board of Police Commissioners report dated June 6, 2023, attached to the Council file, to amend Police Permit Fees for Calendar 2024.
#11 Item
(11) 22-1135 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed revised Police Permit Fee Schedule for Calendar Year 2023. Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney to draft the appropriate ordinances to effectuate the recommended fees contained in the Board of Police Commissioners report dated May 23, 2023, to amend Police Permit Fees for Calendar Year 2023.
#12 Item
(12) 22-0051-S1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to officer-involved shooting instances for the periods of January 2022 to June 2022 and July 2022 to December 2022. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE Board of Police Commissioners (BPC) reports dated October 25, 2022 and March 16, 2023, attached to the Council file.
#13 Item
(13) 22-0051-S2 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to officer-involved shooting instances for the period of January 2023 to June 2023. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE Board of Police Commissioners (BPC) report dated July 26, 2023, attached to the Council file.
#14 Item
(14) 23-0485 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Article 7, Chapter 5 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to make local administrative changes and incorporate by reference portions of the 2022 edition of the California Fire Code and the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code. Recommendation for Council action: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying Ordinance, dated June 9, 2023, relative to amending Article 7, Chapter 5 of the LAMC to make local administrative changes and incorporate by reference portions of the 2022 edition of the California Fire Code and the 2021 edition of the International Fire Code.
#15 Item
(15) 12-0583-S1 CD 14 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION renewing a franchise granted to the California Hospital Medical Center Hope Street Family Center Property Management LLC, to install and maintain a private line telecommunications facility in the public rights-of-way on Venice Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 10, 2023, renewing a franchise (Ordinance No. 182154) granted to the California Hospital Medical Center Hope Street Family Center Property Management LLC to install and maintain a private line telecommunications facility in the public rights-of-way on Venice Boulevard, just east of Hope Street, in the City of Los Angeles. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated June 30, 2023.
#16 Item
(16) 12-0037-S1 CD 7 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION renewing a franchise to Pacesetter, Inc. to install and maintain a private line telecommunications facility in the public rights-of-way of Telfair Avenue in the City of Los Angeles. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 10, 2023, renewing a franchise (Ordinance No. 182038) to Pacesetter, Inc., to install and maintain a private line telecommunications facility in the public rights-of-way of Telfair Avenue in the City of Los Angeles. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated June 30, 2023.
#17 Item
(17) 11-1353-S1 CD 14 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION renewing a franchise granted to the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County to install and maintain a private line telecommunications facility in the public rights-of-way between 245 North Grand Avenue and 601 West Temple Street in the City of Los Angeles. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 10, 2023, renewing a franchise (Ordinance No. 181865) granted to the Performing Arts Center of Los Angeles County to install and maintain a private line telecommunications facility in the public rights-of-way between 245 North Grand Avenue and 601 West Temple Street in the City of Los Angeles. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated June 30, 2023.
#18 Item
(18) 11-0937 CD 14 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION renewing a franchise granted to the YWCA of Greater Los Angeles to install and maintain a private line telecommunications facility in the public rights-of-way between 1020 South Olive Street and 1031 South Hill Street in the City of Los Angeles. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 10, 2023, renewing a franchise (Ordinance No. 181771) granted to the YWCA of Greater Los Angeles to install and maintain a private line telecommunications facility in the public rights-of-way between 1020 South Olive Street and 1031 South Hill Street, in the City of Los Angeles. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated June 30, 2023.
#19 Item
(19) 15-0100 CD 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Council action of March 23, 2021 regarding the alley easterly of Reseda Boulevard from Erwin Street to approximately 153 feet northerly of Bessemer Street. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson): AMEND the Council Action of March 23, 2021, relative to the vacation of the alley easterly of Reseda Boulevard from Erwin Street to approximately 153 feet northerly of Bessemer Street (VAC-E1401262), to adopt the following conditions in lieu of Conditions 6 a. - b. of the Bureau of Engineering Report dated October 13, 2016, attached to the Council file: That the following improvements be constructed adjoining the petitioner's property in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer: Fund the fabrication and installation of a City Street Transit Amenities Program (STAP) bus shelter to replace and improve an existing bus stop adjacent to the Property at the southeast corner of Reseda Boulevard and Erwin Street, including the dedication of land necessary to widen the sidewalk within the bus stop zone per Bureau of Street Services (BSS) recommendations. Construct a new roadway bus pad on Reseda Boulevard in accordance with Department of Public Works Standard Plan S-433-1 and modify and replace the guide wire adjacent to the existing bus stop per Los Angeles Department of Water and Power requirements and BSS recommendations to allow placement of the STAP bus shelter in a location that avoids conflicts with an existing storm drain.
#2 Item
(2) 23-0626 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Supplemental Police Account (SPA) First Quarterly Report - January through March 2023. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated June 9, 2023, attached to Council file No. 23-0626, relative to the SPA First Quarterly Report - January through March 2023.
#20 Item
(20) 23-0002-S55 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and REVISED RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding Assembly Bill 645 (Friedman-Santiago-Ting) that would authorize the City to implement a speed safety pilot program. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City's 2023-24 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for Assembly Bill 645 (Friedman-Santiago-Ting) that would authorize the City to implement a speed safety pilot program.
#21 Item
(21) 21-0509-S1 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to installing street banners to promote the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council and to encourage participation. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 63.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by the Woodland Hills Warner Center Neighborhood Council, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of September 1, 2023 to September 1, 2024. APPROVE the content of the attached street banner designs. Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) dated 8-29-23
#22 Item
(22) 21-0866-S2 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - SOTO-MARTÍNEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District 5 special recognition of Overdose Awareness Day at City Hall on August 31, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0705 (CD5 Community Services) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries - As Needed), for services in connection with Council District 5 special recognition of Overdose Awareness Day at City Hall on August 31, including the illumination of City Hall. Motion (Yaroslavsky - Soto-Martinez) dated 8-29-23
#23 Item
(23) 23-0702 CD 13 MOTION (SOTO-MARTÍNEZ - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to amending the Council action of June 30, 2023 regarding the transference of funds for supplemental services at Echo Park Lake in Council District 13, to extend the period of services to September 30, 2023. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of June 30, 2023 regarding the transference of $44,233 from AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281213 (CD 13 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 89814M-ER, for supplemental services at Echo Park Lake in Council District 13, Council file No. 23-0702, to extend the period of services to September 30, 2023. Motion (Soto-Martinez - Yaroslavsky) dated 8-29-23.pdf
#24 Item
(24) 23-0644 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 Jarron Edmond v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV20-06636 RGK (KSx). (This is a police tort case against the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 23, 2023) Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-15-23 Speaker Card(s)_08-23-2023
#25 Item
(25) 23-0575 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 Rios, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:21-cv-05341-RGK-MAAx. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on December 23, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 23, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 5-26-23 Speaker Card(s)_08-23-2023
#26 Item
(26) 23-0598 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 Debra Wong Yang v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21SMCV00922. (This case involves damage to plaintiff’s residential property allegedly caused by blockage in a City sewer line.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 23, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 6-06-23.pdf Speaker Card(s)_08-23-2023
#27 Item
(27) 22-0904 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 David Lopez v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV38354. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on October 11, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 23, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 6-08-23.pdf
#28 Item
(28) 23-0059 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 Katie Vanschooneveld v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV36520. (This matter arises from a vehicle accident that occurred on September 22, 2019, near the intersection of Hollywood Boulevard and North Highland Avenue.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 23, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 6-08-23.pdf
#29 Item
(29) 23-0674 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 Deborah Vaughn v. City of Los Angeles, et al. Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 18STCV02773. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident on November 16, 2016, near 12203 Magnolia Boulevard, Sherman Oaks.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on August 23, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 6-08-23 Speaker Card(s)_08-23-2023
#3 Item
(3) 21-0670 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-monetary donation of Mobile Force Option Simulator (FOS) renovations, valued at $40,362.95, to the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Public Engagement Section from the Los Angeles Police Foundation. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of a non-monetary donation of Mobile FOS renovations, valued at $40,362.95, to the LAPD’s Public Engagement Section from the Los Angeles Police Foundation; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.
#4 Item
(4) 23-0749 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Budget Act of 2022 Firearm Relinquishment Grant Program application and award. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated June 28, 2023, attached to the Council file, relative to the Budget Act of 2022 Firearm Relinquishment Grant Program application and award. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police to accept the grant award of $827,919 for the Budget Act of 2022 Firearm Relinquishment Grant Program from the Judicial Council of California through the Los Angeles County Superior Court for the period of February 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding for the period of Date of Execution through June 30, 2025, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit the grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to spend up to the total grant amount of $827,919 in accordance with the grant award agreement. AUTHORIZE the Controller to set up a grant receivable and appropriate $827,919 to appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of Firearm Relinquishment grant funds. AUTHORIZE the Controller to increase appropriations as needed from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows: Account Account No. Amount Sworn Overtime 001092 $495,288 Related Costs TBD $56,658 ​​​​​​ INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place the following action relative to the Budget Act of 2022 Firearm Relinquishment Grant Program on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2024, or the first meeting thereafter: AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows: Account Account No. Amount Sworn Overtime 001092 $247,644 Related Costs TBD $28,329 AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare the Controller’s instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
#5 Item
(5) 23-0194 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to promoting and tracking the use of California Red Flag (CRF) laws to file Gun Violence Restraining Orders (GVROs). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated July 14, 2023, attached to Council file No. 23-0194, relative to promoting and tracking the use of CRF laws to file GVROs.
#6 Item
(6) 18-0720-S1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the impact of hate crimes in the City. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated July 26, 2023, attached to Council file No. 18-0720-S1, relative to the impact of hate crimes in the City.
#7 Item
(7) 23-0794 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-monetary donation of support services, valued at $61,272, to the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Public Engagement Section for the Youth Cadet Leadership Program from the Los Angeles Police Foundation. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of a non-monetary donation of support services, valued at $61,272, to the LAPD’s Public Engagement Section for the Youth Cadet Leadership Program from the Los Angeles Police Foundation; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.
#8 Item
(8) 23-0795 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 California Highway Patrol (CHP) Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program (CTFGP) for law enforcement. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, or designee, to: Retroactively apply for, negotiate and accept the grant award of $853,450.05 relative to the FY 2023-24 CTFGP – Law Enforcement from the State of California, CHP, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024, and execute any documents or agreements necessary to accept the grant funds, subject to the approval by the City Attorney as to form. Negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement with one selected vendor for a term of one year within the applicable grant performance period, for a sum not to exceed $30,000, for the provision of phlebotomist services as it relates to the grant program, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to: Spend up to $853,450.05 in funding in accordance with the grant award agreement. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit the FY 2023- 24 CTFGP grant receipts into the Police Department Grant Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined. Prepare Controller’s instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Establish a grant receivable and appropriate up to $853,450.05 within the Police Department Grant Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, for disbursement of the FY 2023-24 CTFGP – Law Enforcement grant funds. Increase appropriations on an as-needed basis from the Police Department Grant Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts, as follows: Account Account No. Amount Overtime General 001090 $23,100.00 Overtime Sworn 001092 $707,464.99 Transfer appropriations of $82,380.06 within the Police Department Grant Fund No. 339/70, from FY 2023-24 CTFGP – Law Enforcement account, account number to be determined, to Related Costs account, account number to be determined, for related costs, upon submission of proper documentation by the LAPD of the costs incurred during the grant performance period, subject to the approval of the CAO.
#9 Item
(9) 15-1313-S1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 21st Amendment between the City and Motorola Solutions, Inc., for the maintenance, support and upgrade of the Land Mobile Radio Network and PremierOne Computer-Aided Dispatch System used by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, or designee, to negotiate and execute the Twenty-First Amendment to Contract No. C-123897, a Master Services Agreement (MSA) between the Los Angeles Police Department and Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Contractor), for the purpose of adding $20,433,974 to maintain, support and upgrade the Land Mobile Radio (LMR) network and the PremierOneTM Computer-Aided Dispatch (P1 CAD) system, and extend the term of the contract from the previous term from May 8, 2014 through February 28, 2025, to a new term from May 8, 2014 through August 31, 2027, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.

City Planning Commission S LA

PLUM

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(1)\n23-0796\nCD 14\nCategorical Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32, and related CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), and an Appeal filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER), from the determination of the LACPC in 1) approving a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12.24 U.26 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), to allow a Density Bonus for housing development project in which the density increase is greater than the 35 percent permitted in LAMC Section 12.22 A.25; 2) approving On-Menu Incentives, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22 A.25: a) An On-Menu Incentive to permit a 22 percent increase in the allowable Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to allow a FAR of 3.67:1 in lieu of the 3.0:1 FAR permitted in the R3-1 Zone pursuant to LAMC Section 12.21.1 A.1; b) An On-Menu Incentive to permit the area of land required to be dedicated for street or alley purposes to be included as lot area for the purposes of calculating the maximum density permitted by the R3 Zone; 3) approving a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.28, to allow a fence of up to 12 feet in height, in lieu of 3.5 feet in height, and raised grade to encroach into the front yard setback for the R3-1 Zone; and 4) approving a Site Plan Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, for a development project which creates, or results in an increase of more than 50 dwelling units; for the construction, use and maintenance of a new seven-story residential development with 184 residential units, including 47 Very Low Income units, above two levels of automobile parking under the Density Bonus program; for the properties located at 3601 - 3615 Mission Road and 2010 - 2036 Lincoln Park Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Shay Yadin, Lincoln Park Holdings, LLC\nRepresentative: Brian Silveira, Brain Silveira & Associates\nCase No. CPC-2022-6189-CU-DB-ZAA-SPR-HCA-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2022-6190-CE\nRelated Case No. CPC-2022-6189-CU-DB-ZAA-SPR-HCA
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(10)\n23-0667\nCD 10\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32, and related CEQA findings; report from the Department of City Planning (DCP), and an Appeal filed by Virginia Jauregui, from the Director of Planning’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction of a new 7-story residential-use building with 60 multi-family residential dwelling units, of which 10 percent (6 units) will be reserved for Extremely Low Income households, and 39 parking spaces split between one ground level and the second level, as required by the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and applicable Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) incentives; for the properties located at  1041 – 1047 South Crenshaw Boulevard.\nApplicant: Garrett Lee, 1047 Crenshaw, LP\nRepresentative: Gary Benjamin, Alchemy Planning + Land Use\nCase No. DIR-2022-9089-TOC-VHCA\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2022-9090-CE-1A
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(11)\n23-0324\nCD 13\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies), and related CEQA findings; report from the Department of City Planning, Office of the Zoning Administrator, and an Appeal filed by R. Bruce Evans, from the determination of the Zoning Administrator, in requiring the imposition of Condition Nos. 1 through 37, pursuant to Section 12.27.1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code for the modification of the operation a convenience store, known as 7-Eleven, located at 6701, 6703, 6705 and 6707 West Santa Monica Boulevard, in order to mitigate adverse impacts caused by the said operation and any potential impacts caused by any future operation of the use.\nApplicant: BP Properties\nRepresentative: R. Bruce Evans\nCase No. DIR-2020-954-RV-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2020-955-CE
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(2)\n23-0803\nMotion (Blumenfield – Hernandez) relative to instructing the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of various City departments, to review the City’s current interim permanent Supportive or Affordable Housing permitting, approval, and communication process.  \nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Blumenfield - Hernandez) dated 8-02-23
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(3)\n12-0460-S4\nCONTINUED FROM AUGUST 15, 2023\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant  to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15378(b)(5), and related CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission and a proposed Ordinance relative to amending the provisions of Ordinance 187,712 that regulate development applications and approvals in the City’s coastal zones, namely Section 13B.9.1. of Chapter 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), Section 13B.9.1. was approved with amendments by the California Coastal Commission pursuant to the California Coastal Act, and must now be adopted by the City Council pursuant to the LAMC to be operative in alignment with Ordinance 187,712. \nApplicant: City of Los Angeles\nCase No. CPC-2016-3182-CA-AMDT1\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2023-4505-CE
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(4)\n23-0863\nCD 4\nMotion (Yaroslavsky for Raman – Soto-Martínez) relative to the feasibility of and cost estimate for the City to complete the permanent hillside stabilization for the property located on 3585 Multiview Drive.  (Also referred to the Public Works Committee)\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Yaroslavsky for Raman - Soto-Martinez) dated 8-18-23
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(5)\n23-0777\nCD 13\nCategorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32, and related CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), and Appeals filed by: 1) Teresa Burkett Bourgoise (Representative: Jaimie T. Hall, Channel Law Group, LLP); and 2) Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility, (Representative: Victoria Yundt, Lozeau Drury LLP) from the determination of the LACPC in: 1) approving a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12.24 U.26 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to allow an increase in density, greater than the 35 percent otherwise permitted by LAMC Section 12.22 A.25 for a total of 70 percent; 2) approving On-Menu Incentives, pursuant to LAMC Sections 12.22 A.25(g)(2): a) An On-Menu Incentive to permit averaging of floor area ratio, density, parking, open space, and permitting vehicular access throughout the Project site; and 3) approving a Site Plan Review pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05 for a development project that creates or results in an increase of 50 or more dwelling units or guest rooms; for the demolition of existing structures and surface parking lot and development of a new seven-story, 134,788 square-foot residential building, with 101 dwelling units, including,15 units (25 percent of the base density) set aside for Very Low-Income households with a maximum building height of 89 feet over one subterranean level of parking, the Project includes 159 vehicle parking spaces and a total of 88 bicycle parking spaces (80 long-term spaces and eight short-term spaces), the Project provides 18,006 square feet of open space, including a podium deck area, roof deck area, and private balconies; for the properties located at 308 - 320 North Oxford Avenue and 311 - 321 North Serrano Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: 308 N. Oxford LLC\nRepresentative: Jonathan Yang, Irvine & Associates, Inc.\nCase No. CPC-2022-8155-CU-DB-SPR-PHP-VHCA\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2022-8156-CE
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(6)\n23-1200-S133\nCommunications from the Mayor relative to the appointment and withdrawal from consideration of Mr. Andrew Friedman to the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 13, 2022\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 14, 2023)\nReport from Mayor dated 8-10-23.pdf\nCommunication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-03-23\nReport from Mayor dated 7-31-23
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(7)\n19-1200-S16\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Ms. Helen Leung to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2028.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Filed\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023)\nCommunication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-17-23\nReport from Mayor dated 8-14-23\nCommunication from City Ethics Commission 12_13_2019
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(8)\n19-1200-S21\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Ms. Amber Sheikh to the Harbor Area Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2028.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Filed\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023)\nCommunication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-30-23\nReport from Mayor dated 8-14-23
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(9)\n19-1200-S31\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Ms. Thryeris Mason to the Cannabis Regulation Commission for the term ending June 30, 2027.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Pending\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023)\nReport from Mayor dated 8-14-23.pdf

Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee

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(1)\n14-0094-S2\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to approving the Thirteenth Amendment to Permit No. 692 with Yusen Terminals, LLC, and approving guarantees from Ocean Network Express Holdings, LTD and Ocean Network Express PTE, LTD; and Administrative and Categorical exemptions from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article ll, Section 2(f) and Article lll, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
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(2)\n14-1174-S79\nCD 13\nMotion (Soto-Martinez – Rodriguez) relative to the reappropriation of $1,620,558 from the Council District 13 portion of the Wilshire Center/Koreatown Redevelopment Project Area to the Neighborhood Enhanced Network Project, a capital improvement streetscape project as identified in the CRA/LA Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Soto-Martinez - Rodriguez) dated 8-15-23.pdf\nMayor ConcurrenceCouncil Action 12_11_2019\nSpeaker Card(s) 12_03_2019\nReport from Economic Development Committee 11_26_2019\nReport from Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRALA) Bond Oversight\nMayor ConcurrenceCouncil Action 07_09_2019\nSpeaker Card(s) 07_02_2019\nReport from Economic Development Committee 06_25_2019\nMotion 06_21_2019
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(3)\n19-0688-S1\nCD 15\nMotion (McOsker – Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Park) relative to requesting the Port of Los Angeles to report on the current status of the Maersk APM Terminal Pier 400.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (McOsker - Harris-Dawson - et al.) dated 8-15-23