Los Angeles — 2023-09-13

(1)\n23-0600-S105\nCity Administrative Officer (CAO) report relative to the 2023-24 Appropriation Limit.

(10)\n20-1536-S3\nCity Attorney report and draft Ordinance relative to adding a new Article 15 to Chapter 6, Division 5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) establishing a Reinvestment in Accessibility, Infrastructure, and Streetscape Enhancements for Los Angeles (RAISE LA) Fund and amending Article 8.1 of Chapter 6, Division 5 of the LAAC.

(11)\n23-0913\nDepartment of Building and Safety report relative to a refund claim filed by St. Genevieve Church (Claimant) for the property located at 14061 West Roscoe Boulevard, Northridge, CA 91325.

(12)\n23-0776\nDepartment of Building and Safety report relative to a refund claim filed by Stoic Developments, LLC (Claimant) for the project located at 3875 South Marcasel Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90066.

(13)\n23-0775\nDepartment of Building and Safety report relative to a refund claim filed by Risen Phoenix, LLC (Claimant) for the project located at 1210 North Chickory Lane, Los Angeles, CA 90049.

(14)\n23-0923\nDepartment of Fire and Police Pensions report relative to approving the reappropriation of prior year unexpended excess benefit funds to the current fiscal year.

(15)\n22-1274\nCD 12\nMotion (Lee – Blumenfield)  relative to the feasibility of creating an overlay zone and/or the use of other land use tools that would streamline the entitlement and permitting processes for bioscience-related uses within the Chatsworth-Northridge Industrial Core, Innov818 zone.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\n(Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved this matter)\nMotion (Lee - Blumenfield) dated 10-25-22.pdf

(16)\n23-0138\nThe Committee 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 George Lakner v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC708560. (This is an inverse condemnation action in which George Lakner seeks recovery for alleged damage to his property at 17603 West Posetano Road, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, from a landslide.)

(17)\n23-0774\nThe Committee 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 Manuel Alexandro Barrientos v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV38803. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on October 11, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 6-08-23

(18)\n22-1005\nThe Committee 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 Charf Lloyd, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV21-06229 FMO (JDEx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on June 2, 2020 in Los Angeles, California.)\nMotion (Krekorian – De Leon) dated 9-21-22

(19)\n23-0763\nThe Committee 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 Francisco Orona v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV15588. (This matter arises from a Bureau of Street Services’ employee’s allegations of discrimination, retaliation, and other claims under California’s Fair Employment and Housing Act.)\nRevised Report from City Attorney dated 8-16-23.pdf\nReport from City Attorney dated 6-22-23.pdf

(2)\n23-0842\nCAO report relative to the First Construction Projects Report (CPR) for Fiscal Year 2023-24.

(20)\n23-0769\nThe Committee 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 Marlya Julieta Poz Menchu v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV43705. (This matter arises from a trip and fall that occurred on March 7, 2020, on the sidewalk at 311 South Vermont Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.)\nRevised Report from City Attorney dated 8-16-23.pdf\nReport from City Attorney dated 7-06-23.pdf

(21)\n23-0773\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the cases entitled Edward Clay v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV06277 (Consolidated) and Charlette Lawrence v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV04242 (Lead). (This matter arises from a traffic accident that occurred on March 31, 2020, at or near the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Hyde Park Avenue in Los Angeles, California.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 7-06-23

(22)\n23-0772\nThe Committee 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 Jacklyn Rode v. Sefedin Pacolli, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV07201. (This matter arises from a fatal traffic accident that occurred on March 10, 2020, at the intersection of Devonshire Street and Mason Avenue in the Chatsworth area of Los Angeles.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 7-06-23pdf

(23)\n23-0771\nThe Committee 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 Nubia Castro v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC668904. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident on the east side of Mariposa Avenue near 3420 Wilshire Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 7-06-23.pdf

(24)\n23-0770\nThe Committee 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 Christopher Andrew Scott v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV21-06161-ODW (JCx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on August 26, 2020.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 7-06-23

(25)\n23-0768\nThe Committee 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 Robin William De La Pena, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV12625. (This matter arises from an automobile collision that occurred on June 13, 2019, at the intersection of East 103rd Street, and South Central Avenue, in Los Angeles.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 7-06-23

(26)\n23-0765\nThe Committee 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 Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc.. (This case arises from a claim for refund application submitted by Jones Lang LaSalle Americas, Inc., relating to tax years 2019-2021.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 6-30-23

(27)\n23-0811\nThe Committee 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 Joseph Marcantonio v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV36600. (This matter arises from a traffic collision in a residential area located on Welby Way in Sherman Oaks.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 7-27-23

(28)\n23-0809\nThe Committee 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 Margarita Hernandez Lopez v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV06060. (This matter arises from an auto v. auto accident on May 2, 2019, at the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Hauser Boulevard.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 7-27-23.pdf

(29)\n23-0373-S1\nThe Committee 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 Aracely Investment Property, LLC, et al. v. Scott R. Devore, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV34002 and Isabel Castellanos v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV42155 (Lead). (This matter arises from an incident involving the Los Angeles Fire Department that occurred on March17, 2019, at 210 West Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, California.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 7-27-23

(3)\n21-1015-S5\nCAO report relative to authorizing the preparation and submission of the grant application for the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Grant Program.

(30)\n23-0784\nThe Committee 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 James Linsao, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Those Certain Underwriters at Lloyds of London v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. 21STCV02415 and 22VECV00106. (This matter concerns two related inverse condemnation actions.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 7-25-23

(31)\n23-0807\nThe Committee 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 Victoria Hare v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV21-00336-DDP-KS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on January 17, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 7-27-23

(32)\n23-0883\nThe Committee 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 Krisha Ashley Roach v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV38377. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic accident which occurred on October 8, 2019, at the intersection of Stoner Avenue and Missouri Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 8-10-23.pdf

(33)\n23-0880\nThe Committee 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 Alliena Bostad v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23003. (This matter arises from a fall from a push scooter that was being used on a City sidewalk.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 8-10-23.pdf

(34)\n23-0878\nThe Committee 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 Ofelia Gutierrez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC676156. (This matter arises from a fall that occurred on December 7, 2016, on the sidewalk at or near 4101 Walton Avenue.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 8-15-23

(35)\n23-0873\nThe Committee 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 Zelandia Fero v. City of Los angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV08662. (This matter arises from alleged trip and fall incident that occurred on July 4, 2019, at or near 7th Street and Hope Street in the City of Los Angeles.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 8-10-23.pdf

(36)\n23-0871\nThe Committee 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 Frannie Lynn Rattler v. Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV26303. (This matter arises from a fall that occurred on November 28, 2018, at 660 South Coronado Street in Los Angeles.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 8-10-23.pdf

(4)\n23-0899\nCAO report relative to the California State Legislature’s authorized funding for the City of Los Angeles’ five Fiscal Year 2022-23 Priority Legislative Budget Projects.

(5)\n23-0625\nCONTINUED from August 23, 2023\nOffice of Finance and City Attorney to report on Motion (Rodriguez, Blumenfield – McOsker) relative to the Board of Review and their authority to make a final determination in the appeal process.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield - McOsker) dated 6-13-23\nSpeaker Card(s)_08-23-2023

(6)\n23-0836\nCity Attorney report relative to a request for a waiver of conflict of interest for Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP, in its representation of the County of Los Angeles, in the matter of Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association v. City of Los Angeles.

(7)\n23-0885\nCity Attorney report relative to a request for a waiver of conflict of interest for Ropers Majeski, for its representation of Christopher Lee in the matter of Ali v. City of Los Angeles.

(8)\n12-0122-S2\nCity Attorney report and draft Ordinance relative to adding Sections 57.901.11 through 57.901.11.3 to Article 7, Chapter V of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to establish a False Fire Alarm Program; and amending Sections 57.106.7.1.1 and 57.202 of the LAMC to add a fee provision and new definitions related to a False Fire Alarm Program; and amending Sections 57.901.8.3 through 57.901.8.4 of the LAMC to update provisions related to false fire alarms.

(9)\n19-0600-S171\nCONTINUED from August 23, 2023\nCity Attorney report and draft Ordinance relative to amending a Section of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to incorporate the revised financial policies into the Budget Stabilization Fund.

(1) 23-0779 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Fire Department’s (LAFD) Annual Cost of Special Services Fee Adjustments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the Board of Fire Commissioners (BFC) report approving the LAFD’s FY 2022-23 Annual Cost of Special Services Fee Adjustments as detailed in the BFC report dated July 19, 2023, attached to Council file No. 23-0779.

(10) 19-0688-S1 CD 15 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) to report on the current status of the Maersk APM Terminal Pier 400. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Park): REQUEST the POLA to report within 30 days to the Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee with a report responding to the following questions related to the current status of the Maersk APM Terminal Pier 400: To date, how many battery charging stations have been installed at the terminal, and for what equipment? To date, how many battery charging stations are operational at the terminal, and for what equipment? Daily, what percentage of ASCs are diesel-powered versus powered by any alternative fuel source, including electricity? In the last 12 months, what has the APM Terminal reported as the average daily labor hours and average daily headcount of longshore personnel, as compared to the number of twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU) moves? Additionally, provide comparable numbers of average daily labor hours and TEU moves, and headcount for the 12 months before the deployment of ASCs.

(11) 15-0514 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Iran Hopkins to the Commission on Disability. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Iran Hopkins to the Commission on Disability for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Iran Hopkins currently resides in Council District Five. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 7) 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 Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee_9-1-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-25-23.pdf Communication from City Ethics Commission 10_11_2018 OathAffirmation 09_10_2018

(12) 23-1200-S139 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Jorge Acevedo to the Commission on Disability. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Jorge Acevedo to the Commission on Disability for the term ending June 30, 2028, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Betty Wilson, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Jorge Acevedo currently resides in Council District One. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023) Report from Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee_9-1-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-24-23 Report from Mayor dated 8-14-23 Speaker Card(s)_09-01-2023

(13) 19-1200-S34 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Abigail Zelenski to the Commission on Civil Rights. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Abigail Zelenski to the Commission on Civil Rights for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Abigail Zelenski currently resides in Council District 13. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 6) 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 Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee_9-1-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-29-23 Report from Mayor dated 8-09-23

(14) 16-1172 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Angelica Solis-Montero to the Board of Human Relations Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Angelica Solis-Montero to the Board of Human Relations Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Angelica Solis-Montero currently resides in Council District 14. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 9) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023) Report from Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee_9-1-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-29-23 Report from Mayor dated 8-14-23

(15) 23-1200-S137 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Theresa de Vera to the Disabled Access Appeals Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Theresa de Vera to the Disabled Access Appeals Commission for the term ending June 30, 2028, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Jorge Acevedo, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Theresa de Vera currently resides in Council District One. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023) Report from Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee_9-1-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-31-23 Report from Mayor dated 8-14-23.pdf Speaker Card(s)_09-01-2023

(16) 22-1316 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CITY ATTORNEY relative to accepting the Fiscal Years 2022-27 Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma Program grant award. (Public Safety 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.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-22-23 Report from City Attorney dated 11-01-22 Report from City Attorney dated 8-03-23.pdf

(17) 23-0005-S150 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1609 South Vineyard Avenue (Case No. 713684), Assessor I.D. No. 5071-017-025, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 30, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1609 South Vineyard Avenue (Case No. 713684), Assessor I.D. No. 5071-017-025, from the REAP.

(18) 23-0005-S151 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4091 South Creed Avenue (Case No. 800813), Assessor I.D. No. 5023-002-003, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 30, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4091 South Creed Avenue (Case No. 800813), Assessor I.D. No. 5023-002-003, from the REAP.

(19) 23-0005-S152 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 5251 West 21st Street (Case No. 125088), Assessor I.D. No. 5063-002-021, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 31, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 5251 West 21st Street (Case No. 125088), Assessor I.D. No. 5063-002-021, from the REAP.

(2) 11-0527-S6 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant contract for the 2021 Volkswagen Environmental Mitigation Trust Program; Combustion, Freight, and Marine Category, Clean Fuel Program for solid resources collection vehicles. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), or designee, to conduct all negotiations, to provide additional information, to accept, and to execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to agreements, amendments, payment requests, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as-to-form and legality, which may be necessary to secure grants funds from the 2021 Volkswagen Mitigation - Combustion Category, administered by the South Coast Air Quality Management District for the procurement of low oxides of nitrogen solid resources collection vehicles. AUTHORIZE the Director, BOS, or designee, to negotiate, accept, and execute all necessary contracts, agreements, amendments, and payments requests, if awarded grant funding from the 2021 Volkswagen Mitigation Combustion Category grant opportunity, for a maximum amount of $2,975,000.

(20) 23-0005-S153 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1437 West Bellevue Avenue (Case No. 786255), Assessor I.D. No. 5405-014-014, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 31, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1437 West Bellevue Avenue (Case No. 786255), Assessor I.D. No. 5405-014-014, from the REAP.

(21) 23-0005-S154 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1623 East 32nd Street (Case No. 722863) Assessor I.D. No. 5117-004-025 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 31, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1623 East 32nd Street (Case No. 722863) Assessor I.D. No. 5117-004-025 from the REAP.

(22) 23-0098 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HUTT), COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Sections 10.1.1, 10.2, and 10.2.1 of Article 1, Chapter 1, Division 10 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to make changes to the requirements for written contracts. MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON – HUTT) Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the City Attorney communication and accompanying revised ORDINANCE, dated September 1, 2023, amending  Sections 10.1.1, 10.2, and 10.2.1 of Article 1, Chapter 1, Division 10 of the LAAC to make changes to the requirements for written contracts. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying revised ORDINANCE, dated September 1, 2023, amending Sections 10.1.1,10.2, and 10.2.1 of Article 1, Chapter 1, Division 10 of the LAAC to make changes to the requirements for written contracts. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE DATED AUGUST 30, 2023 Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 30, 2023, amending Sections 10.1.1,10.2, and 10.2.1 of Article 1, Chapter 1, Division 10 of the LAAC to make changes to the requirements for written contracts.

(23) 17-0193-S7 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to the transfer of funds from multiple City Departments and Bureaus to the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) Special Services Fund for payment to ESRI for its special Geographic Information System (GIS) software and maintenance support services during Fiscal Year 2023-24. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: REQUEST the Controller to transfer as soon as possible, the amounts from the participating City departments and Bureaus as identified in the table contained in the Motion, attached to the Council file, totaling $2,650,000 to the Engineering Special Services Fund, Fund No. 682/50, Appropriation Unit No. 50NVAN-Citywide Enterprise License Agreement-ESRI, Inc., so that the BOE can make full payment on the annual payment to ESRI for its special GIS related services. DIRECT all the General Managers and Bureau Directors for the City departments and Bureaus identified in said table for Recommendation No. 1 to complete the transfer of funds by no later than October 31, 2023 in coordination with the Controller's Office. AUTHORIZE the Controller to make any technical and accounting corrections, if necessary, to effectuate the intent of the City Council action. Motion (Blumenfield - Lee) dated 9-06-23

(24) 23-0011-S5 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY – SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to funding for improving medians along San Vicente Boulevard from La Cienega Boulevard to Fairfax Avenue in Council District 5 by trimming and planting trees, and by installing cobble paving and raised landscaped planters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER AND APPROPRIATE $200,000 in Council District 5 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/ 50 to the Bureau of Street Services Fund No. 100/86, as follows: 1) $117,457.54 to Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) and 2) $82,542.46 to Account 1090 (Salaries-Overtime). AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services, with the assistance of the Board of Public Works Office of Accounting, to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally electronically, or by any other means. Motion (Yaroslavsky - Soto-Martinez) dated 9-06-23

(3) 19-1200-S16 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Helen Leung to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Helen Leung to the LACPC for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 13. Helen Leung’s current term expired on June 30, 2023. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-17-23 Report from Mayor dated 8-14-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission 12_13_2019

(4) 19-1200-S21 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Amber Sheikh to the Harbor Area Planning Commission (HAPC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Amber Sheikh to the HAPC for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 15. Amber Sheikh’s current term expired on June 30, 2023. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-30-23 Report from Mayor dated 8-14-23

(5) 19-1200-S31 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Thryeris Mason to the Cannabis Regulation Commission (CRC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Thryeris Mason to the CRC for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District Eight. Thryeris Mason’s current term expired on June 30, 2023. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 2) Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023) Report from Mayor dated 8-14-23.pdf

(6) 23-0803 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reviewing the City’s current interim permanent Supportive or Affordable Housing permitting, approval, and communication process.  Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Hernandez): INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), Mayor's Office, Bureau of Engineering, Department of General Services, Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Department of City Planning and Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), and REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority (LAHSA), to review the City's current permitting, approval, communication processes and include the following in the report: A process map for each interim housing model. Recommendations to further reduce construction timelines. Recommendations to improve communication between City Departments and contractors. Updates to current processes to accommodate new models of interim housing. Recommendations to better address evolving situations in a more expeditious and cost-effective manner such as: new prefabricated models, replacement of cabins, new fire alarm systems, hotel conversions/rehabilitation. Options for waiving fees for permits. Recommendations to implement a mechanism to review nightly bed rates as new models of interim housing emerge to ensure operation costs are covered. Recommendations for expediting interdepartmental transfer. Recommendations on establishing a revolving loan fund to enable departments to quickly access funding to pay for permits and fees associated with change orders, payment of replacement pallet shelter units, insurance, and other related costs. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of CLA, LAHD and LAHSA, to review interim site operator contracts and report back with recommendations to enhance good neighbor protocols.

(7) 23-0777 CD 13 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Conditional Use Permit, On-Menu Density Bonus Incentive, and Site Plan Review Appeal for the properties located at 308 – 320 North Oxford Avenue and 311 – 321 North Serrano Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: RECEIVE and FILE Case No. CPC-2022-8155-CU-DB-SPR-PHP-VHCA; ENV-2022-8156-CE, relative to a Conditional Use Permit, On-Menu Density Bonus Incentive, and Site Plan Review Appeal for the properties located at 308 – 320 North Oxford Avenue and 311 – 321 North Serrano Avenue, inasmuch as the applicant has withdrawn the application in a communication dated August 22, 2023, attached to the Council file.

(8) 14-1174-S79 CD 13 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT 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. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-Martínez – Rodriguez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of December 3, 2019, relative to approving the use of $1,620,558, plus interest, in taxable and tax-exempt CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) available to Council District 13 from the Wilshire Center/Koreatown Redevelopment Project Area to the Beverly/Madison Improvements Project (Project), to void the approved Project and revert related funding to its original source. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), and any other applicable City department, to provide a report with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee to allocate $1,620,558, plus interest earned, in taxable and tax-exempt CRA/LA EBP available to Council District 13 from the Wilshire Center/Koreatown Redevelopment Project Area for the Neighborhood Enhanced Network Project, a capital improvement streetscape project as identified in the CRA/LA Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to utilize $1,620,558, plus interest earned, in taxable and tax-exempt EBP available to Council District 13 from the Wilshire Center/Koreatown Redevelopment Project Area to fund the Neighborhood Enhanced Network Project upon City Council approval. AUTHORIZE the EWDD, as the administrator of the CRA/LA EBP Program, take all actions necessary to document and effectuate the changes in the budgets noted above.

(9) 14-0094-S2 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE and CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS, and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE 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. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively and categorically exempt 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. APPROVE Port of Los Angeles Resolution No. 23-10190 authorizing proposed approval of the Thirteenth Amendment to Permit No. 692, and authorizing proposed approval of the Guarantees furnished by Ocean Network Express Holdings, LTD and Ocean Network Express PTE, LTD.

2. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL POSITION STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS\nPresentations by Neighborhood Council representatives on any Neighborhood Council resolution, or\ncommunity impact statement filed with the City Clerk, which relates to any agenda item listed or being\nconsidered on this agenda. The Neighborhood Council representative shall provide the Board or\nCommission with a copy of the Neighborhood Council's resolution or community impact statement by\nemail to apceastla@lacity.org. At the Chair’s discretion, presentations of Neighborhood Councils on any\nmatter listed on the agenda for this Commission meeting may be taken at the time the agenda item is\ntaken for consideration.

4. RECONSIDERATIONS\nEast Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 2 September 13, 2023\na. MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER – The Commission may make a motion to reconsider a Commission\nAction on any agenda items from its previous meeting, consistently with the Commission Rule 9.3,\nprovided the Commission retains jurisdiction over the matter.\nb. MERITS OF ANY ITEM THE COMMISSION HAS VOTED TO RECONSIDER – If a majority of the\nCommission has approved a motion to reconsider a Commission Action, the Commission may address\nthe merits of the original Commission Action.

5. ZA-2022-957-ZAD-SPP-HCA-1A Council District: 1 – Hernandez\nCEQA: ENV-2022-956-CE Last Day to Act: 09-20-23\nPlan Area: Northeast Los Angeles\nPUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED\nPROJECT SITE: 3918 & 3924 West Rome Court\nThe Applicant requests that the matter be continued to a date certain of October 11, 2023.\nPROPOSED PROJECT:\nThe project includes the construction, use and maintenance of a new 2,557 square foot single-family\ndwelling with an attached garage, and an attached 445 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) (under\nseparate Administrative Review), on an 11,377 square foot vacant lot that is within the Mount Washington-\nGlassell Park Specific Plan area.\nAPPEAL:\nAn appeal of the June 21, 2023 Zoning Administrator’s Determination which:\n1. Determined, based on the whole administrative record, that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant\nto CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, Class 3, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that\nany exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding location,\ncumulative impacts, significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways, or hazardous\nwaste site, or historical resources applies;\n2. Denied, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24 X.28, a Zoning Administrator's\nDetermination to permit the construction, use and maintenance of a new single-family dwelling on a\nlot fronting a Substandard Hillside Limited Street without providing a 20-foot wide roadway adjacent\nto the property along Rome Court as required by LAMC Section 12.21 C.10(i)(2);\n3. Approved, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24 X.28, a Zoning Administrator's Determination to permit\nthe construction, use and maintenance of a new single-family dwelling fronting a Substandard Hillside\nLimited Street where a minimum 20-foot wide Continuous Paved Roadway is not provided rom the\ndriveway apron to the boundary of the Hillside Area, as required by LAMC Section 12.21 C.10(i)(3);\nand\n4. Approved, pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7 C and the Mount Washington - Glassell Park Specific\nPlan Ordinance No. 168,707, a Project Permit Compliance Review for the construction, use and\nmaintenance of a new two story, 2,557-square foot single-family dwelling, with a 346 square foot\nattached garage, and an attached 445 square foot Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) (under separate\nAdministrative Review), on an 11,377-square foot vacant lot.\nApplicant/ Julia Jaye Posin and Max Goldberg\nAppellant: Representative: Tony Russo, Crest Real Estate\nStaff: Nashya Sadono-Jensen, City Planning Associate\nNashya.Sadono-Jensen@lacity.org\n(213) 978-1363\nEast Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 3 September 13, 2023\nJordann Turner, Associate Zoning Administrator

(1)\n23-0892\nMotion (Lee - Blumenfield) relative to the file List of Citywide Special Events, prepared by the Office of Chief Legislative Analyst in conformance with the City’s Special Event Permit Procedure (Ordinance No. 180881).\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Lee - Blumenfield) dated 8-23-23

(10)\n22-0389\nCD 9\nMotion (Price – Harris-Dawson) relative to designating the intersection at 47th Street and Avalon Boulevard, as the “Conner Johnson Funeral Home Square."\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Price - Harris-Dawson) dated 4-05-22.pdf

(11)\n15-0411-S4\nSeismic Governance Committee report relative to staffing and salary appropriations for the Bridge Improvement Program for Fiscal Year 2023-24. (Referred to the Public Works Committee and Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee)

(12)\n15-0411-S5\nSeismic Governance Committee report relative to the Bridge Improvement Program (BIP) – Seismic Bond Total Budget (BIP Seismic Budget) of $477 million, as the new baseline program budget.

(2)\n23-0903\nMotion (Blumenfield – McOsker) relative to maintaining traffic safety and streetscape projects. (This item was referred to  Public Works Committee and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee)\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Blumenfield - McOsker) dated 8-25-23

(3)\n23-0832\nMotion (de Leon – Harris-Dawson) relative to designating the intersection at Spring and Second Streets in downtown Los Angeles, as “Willis O. Tyler Square."\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (de Leon - Harris-Dawson) dated 8-09-23

(4)\n23-0858\nCD 15\nMotion (McOsker - Raman) relative to designating the intersection of 700 West D. Street and Bay View Avenue in Wilmington, as “Jose Quezada Memorial Square."\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (McOsker - Raman) dated 8-16-23

(5)\n23-0942\nCD 1\nMotion (Hernandez - Lee) relative to an exception to the City’s one-year, street cut moratorium on San Marino Street to allow for the installation of water service at 2683 San Marino Street.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Hernandez - Lee) dated 9-05-23

(6)\n23-0936\nCity Administrative Officer report relative to a proposed $30 million Public Works Trust Fund loan for transit shelters.

(7)\n23-0918\nMotion (Hutt, Lee – McOsker) relative to streamlining and implementing better coordination between the departments and bureaus who build and maintain public infrastructure in the public right-of-way, sidewalks, and parkway.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Hutt - Lee - McOsker) dated 8-30-23

(8)\n23-0916\nMotion (Hutt, Park – McOsker) relative to streamlining, accelerating and reducing wait times for the design, construction, and implementation of transportation infrastructure projects.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Hutt - Park - McOsker) dated 8-30-23

(9)\n15-0719-S27\nCD 3\nBureau of Engineering report relative to accessibility improvements for pedestrian bridges and tunnels in Council District Three.