Los Angeles — 2023-09-19

Board of Fire Commissioners

City Council

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(1) 23-0870 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting authorization to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the provision of transit marketing services. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to release an RFP for the provision of transit marketing services.
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(10) 23-1200-S140 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Jerod Gunsberg to the Rent Adjustment Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Jerod Gunsberg to the Rent Adjustment Commission for the term ending May 20, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 14. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 4; Vacant = 1). Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 13, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 13, 2023) Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee dated 09-06-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 8-30-23 Report from Mayor dated 8-28-23 Speaker Card(s)_09-06-2023
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(11) 20-0461 CDs 1, 14 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to amend loan agreements with Single Room Occupancy Housing Corporation to preserve and support affordable housing projects at the Golden West Hotel, Regal Hotel, Ward Hotel, Harold Hotel, Leonide Hotel, and Prentice Apartments. Recommendations for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to: Negotiate and execute all documents required for the Golden West Hotel, Regal Hotel, and Ward Hotel per the terms of the loan agreement or as set forth in the LAHD report dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file. Negotiate and execute all documents required for the Harold Hotel, Leonide Hotel, and Prentice Apartments per the terms of the loan agreement or as set forth in said LAHD report, attached to the Council file. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare all necessary documents, including but not limited to a renewal and modification of a loan agreement (and/or amendments and restatements of any necessary documents) to preserve and support an affordable housing project on the properties located at Golden West Hotel, Regal Hotel, Ward Hotel, Harold Hotel, Leonide Hotel, and Prentice Apartments.
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(12) 16-0600-S145 CD 1 EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) and HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a reinstated and amended Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the development of affordable housing on multiple City-owned properties, including the property located at 216 – 224 South Avenue 24 in Council District 1, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE that the Grace Villas Project qualifies for an Affordable Housing Exemption as set forth in Section 15194 of the State CEQA Guidelines and meets the threshold requirements set forth in Section 15192 of the State CEQA Guidelines, as previously determined by the Director of Planning, Department of City Planning (DCP), on December 12, 2022 (DCP Environmental No. ENV-2022-7635-SE). NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, relative to executing a disposition and development agreement for the development of affordable housing on the City-owned property located at 216 – 224 South Avenue 24, and authority for related actions for other City-owned properties. AUTHORIZE the General Managers, LAHD and Los Angeles Department of Transportation, or designees, to enter into a reinstated and amended Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the sites listed in Table 1 contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated September 1, 2023, attached to the Council file, with Women Organizing Resources Knowledge and Services and GTM Holdings, LLC, that will be effective retroactively from August 4, 2023 for a term of one year expiring on August 4, 2024, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.
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(13) 23-0930 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the prevention of bad faith use of evictions under the Ellis Act and the Tenant Habitability Program, and the City’s mechanisms to enforce and communicate protections set forth in State law for first right of refusal, right of return at original rents, relocation payment, and payment for damages throughout the ten-year compliance period. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky for Raman – Hernandez): REQUEST the City Attorney, with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and any other relevant City departments, to report to the Council within 30 days on the following: The interaction between the Ellis Act and the Tenant Habitability Program, including an analysis of how the LAHD differentiates evictions under Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Sections 151.09.A.10 (Ellis Act) and 151.09.A.11 (Government Order) from LAMC Chapter XV, Article 2 (Tenant Habitability Program); the potential for bad faith use of Ellis Act evictions for purposes of conducting Primary Renovation when the work does not necessitate the units' permanent removal from rental housing use; how the LAHD monitors and enforces the "good faith" requirement in LAMC Section 151.09.A.10; and, options to prevent bad faith use of the Ellis Act for renovations, retrofits, and other habitability improvements when the property owner intends to continue renting units after the improvements and the Tenant Habitability Program would prevent tenant displacement. The adequacy of the City's mechanisms to ensure that the protections set forth in State law for first right of refusal, right of return at original rents, relocation payment, and payment of damages are enforced and communicated to tenants and property owners throughout the ten year compliance period.
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(14) 23-0931 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an examination of exit policies due to breach of participant agreements at interim housing sites, and security measures and training on mental health and behavioral issues for interim housing staff working with people experiencing homelessness. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-Martínez for Raman – Blumenfield): REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and the Los Angeles Housing Department, to report to the Council within 60 days regarding the following: Contractual obligations of interim housing providers regarding exit policies due to breach of participant agreement. Required training for contracted and subcontracted security staff at interim housing sites, including Inside Safe operations. Recommendations for required cultural competency training and instruction for staff working with people experiencing homelessness, suffering from a mental health disorder, and/or a substance use disorder. Number of reported altercations with clients including Security Staff at interim housing sites through the LAHSA grievance process. Aggregate number of exits, per month and annually, from interim housing sites, including Inside Safe operations, due to breach of behavior policy. Percentage of exits due to breach of behavioral policy from interim housing sites in comparison to other types of exits (permanent housing, self-exit, institutional setting). Percentage of individuals exited due to breach of behavioral policy from interim housing sites that are offered and/or move into alternative shelter options at time of exit. Estimated costs for clinical personnel such as psychiatrists associated with Street Medicine teams or Department of Mental Health clinical staff to oversee, advise and coordinate with security and interim housing program staff on mental health and behavioral issues. Recommendations for how the City can enter into an agreement with the County of Los Angeles to provide clinical staff to oversee, advise and coordinate with security and interim housing program staff regarding mental health and behavioral issues, which should include accountability measures to ensure that City funds are spent as intended, and consequences for breach of this agreement
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(15) 23-0879 CD 1 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) hearing and authority to issue tax-exempt and taxable multifamily conduit revenue notes (notes) for the Grandview Apartments project (Project) located at 714 – 760 South Grand View Street in Council District 1, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated August 22, 2023, relative to the issuance of notes for the Project. CONSIDER the results of the TEFRA hearing held on July 28, 2023 for the Project, attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 31, 2023 in the Council file. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the CAO report dated August 31, 2023 in the Council file, authorizing the issuance of up to $41,287,000 in tax-exempt notes and issuance of up to $12,000,000 in taxable notes for the Project. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to: Negotiate and execute the relevant financing documents for the Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Negotiate and reduce, if necessary, the interest rate of the Grandview Apartments’ Proposition HHH Supportive Housing loan of $12,000,000 from a 3.0 percent simple interest rate to a minimum of a 1.0 percent simple interest rate.
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(16) 23-0894 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to how the County of Los Angeles (County) Executive Committee on homelessness would function, including recommendations to establish a process that enables the Executive Committee to be informed by the policies set by the Los Angeles City Council, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Blumenfield – Krekorian – Raman – Yaroslavsky): INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report with details on how the County’s Executive Committee would function and with recommendations to establish a process that enables the Executive Committee to be informed by the policies set by the Los Angeles City Council. INSTRUCT the CLA and the CAO to review the seven recommendations of the LA County Blue Ribbon Commission on Homelessness and report with recommendations for the Council to consider for implementation. INSTRUCT the CLA to report with updated recommendations from the CLA report dated May 4, 2021, attached to Council file No. 20-0045, which addresses Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority governance reform. INSTRUCT the CLA, with the assistance of the CAO and other departments as appropriate, to review the City’s Enhanced Comprehensive Homeless Strategy and recommend amendments and/or a new document that reflects policies and programs adopted and funded at the direction of Council, and describes an administrative structure that provides greater oversight and accountability of homelessness policies, services, and programs.
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(17) 23-0882 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to a framework for a citywide policy to guide the process, criteria, and timelines for formalizing property transactions and binding agreements related to site acquisition, rehabilitation, and renovations for City-owned interim housing, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker – et al. – Park): INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), City Attorney, Bureau of Engineering, Department of General Services, and any other relevant departments, to report to the Council in 30 days with a framework for a citywide policy to guide the process, criteria, and timelines for formalizing property transactions and binding agreements related to site acquisition, rehabilitation, and renovations, as well as operations and maintenance, for City-owned interim housing. This should include recommendations for guardrails that allow the City to maintain compliance with the City’s Fiscal Policy and an analysis of the City’s capacity to acquire and maintain properties for this use. Specifically, the report should include: Criteria and analysis for selected locations. Cross-coordination and personnel-related resources needed among City departments for these efforts. Objectives that a capital improvement plan related to the rehabilitation or renovations of the property should cover, as well as criteria related to selecting a property manager. An extended (5-10 years, preferably) outlook of operational, maintenance, and system costs, inclusive of the long-term availability of applicable funding from City, County, State, and Federal resources, such as Community Development Block Grants, or any other type of funding that does not result in potential impacts to the General Fund. An assessment of how potential sites are aligned with the City’s recently adopted Housing Element, including in the adequate sites inventory, candidate sites inventory, rezoning strategies, adaptive reuse, and other related policy programs. Policy change (fiscal, real estate, or other) that might be needed to formalize this model’s success in the City. INSTRUCT the CLA, with assistance from the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department, Los Angeles Housing Department, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, and any other relevant departments, to report to the Council in 30 days on ways to work with local community members and stakeholders, both housed and unhoused, to help support the success of future sites. This should include the process needed for establishing Community Advisory Boards, a framework for helping guide the programming of services at the site, and any potential funding needed to ensure Community Advisory Boards meet their intended goals. INSTRUCT the CLA, with the assistance of the CAO, City Attorney, Bureau of Engineering, Department of General Services, and any other relevant departments, to include in their report the advantages and disadvantages of the City entering into long term lease agreements, and the feasibility of converting interim housing operations to longer term or permanent housing facilities. INSTRUCT the CLA, with the assistance of the CAO, to report in 30 days regarding how a policy like the one described above will influence the City's ability to meet its bed count goals as outlined in the LA Alliance settlement agreement, and the cost savings associated with services potentially being provided through that settlement agreement.
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(18) 23-0667 CD 10 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the properties located at 1041 –1047 South Crenshaw Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32 of the CEQA Guidelines, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of City Planning (DCP) as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Virginia Jauregui, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the Director of Planning’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption, No. ENV-­2022-­9090-­CE-­1A,  as the environmental clearance for the construction of a new 7­-story residential-use building with 60 multi­family 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 and applicable Transit Oriented Communities incentives; for the properties located at 1041 – 1047 South Crenshaw Boulevard. Applicant: Garrett Lee, 1047 Crenshaw, LP Representative: Gary Benjamin, Alchemy Planning + Land Use Case No. DIR­-2022-­9089-­TOC-­VHCA Environmental No. ENV-­2022-­9090-­CE-­1A
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(19) 23-0324 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Revocation appeal filed for the operation of the 7-Eleven, located at 6701, 6703, 6705 and 6707 West Santa Monica Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15321 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies), and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts, significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways, or hazardous waste sites, or historical resources apply. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of City Planning (DCP), Zoning Administrator, as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by R. Bruce Evans, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the Zoning Administrator, to require 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 7­Eleven, 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. Applicant: BP Properties Representative: R. Bruce Evans Case No. DIR-­2020-­954-­RV-­1A Environmental No. ENV­-2020-­955-­CE
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(2) 20-1015-S2 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authority to accept the annual allocations of Senate Bill (SB1) State Transit Assistance (STA) funds for Fiscal Years (FY) 2017-18, 2018-19, 2020-21, 2021-22, and 2023-24. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), or Chief of Transit Programs, to: Apply for and accept up to $838,576 in FY 2017-18 SB1 STA program funds and execute any necessary agreements and contractual documents with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) on behalf of the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. Apply for and accept up to $1,213,029 in FY 2018-19 SB1 STA program funds and execute any necessary agreements and contractual documents with the Metro on behalf of Caltrans, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. Apply for and accept up to $1,371,622 in FY 2020-21 SB1 STA program funds and execute any necessary agreements and contractual documents with the Metro on behalf of Caltrans, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. Apply for and accept up to $884,288 in FY 2021-22 SB1 STA program funds and execute any necessary agreements and contractual documents with the Metro on behalf of Caltrans, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. Apply for and accept up to $2,283,207 in FY 2023-24 SB1 STA program funds and execute any necessary agreements and contractual documents with the Metro on behalf of Caltrans, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. AUTHORIZE the funds to be deposited and appropriated in the Transit Operations Appropriation Account within Fund No. 385. APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the Council file, as required for SB1 STA funding.
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(20) 12-0460-S4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Ordinance to amend the provisions of Ordinance 187712 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). Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3) and Section 15378(b)(5). ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. APPROVE the proposed Ordinance to amend the provisions of Ordinance 187712 that regulate development applications and approvals in the City’s coastal zones, namely Section 13B.9.1. of Chapter 1A of the LAMC. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to incorporate the California Coastal Commission’s amendments to the City’s Coastal Development Permit processes and procedures in Section 13B.9.1 of Chapter 1A of the LAMC to be operative in alignment with the rest of Ordinance 187712. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Case No. CPC­-2016­-3182­-CA­-AMDT1 Environmental No. ENV­-2023-­4505-­CE
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(21) 20-0278 CD 5 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the project scope for the Palms Recreation Center Project and time extension of the Measure A grant performance period for several projects, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE retroactively the time extension of the Measure A grant performance period as set forth in the January 20, 2022 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, for the following projects (Projects): Angeles Mesa Park Playground Replacement, Castle Peak Park Playground Replacement, Echo Park Recreation Center Playground Replacement, Hollenbeck Park, Loren Miller Recreation Center, Palms Recreation Center, Parthenia Park Playground Replacement, Queen Anne Recreation Center Playground Replacement, Sycamore Grove Park Playground Replacement, Vineyard Recreation Center Playground Replacement, and Woodbridge Park Playground Replacement. AUTHORIZE retroactively the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to execute the amendments to the Measure A grant agreements for the Projects as set forth in Board Report No. 22-004, included as an Attachment of the January 20, 2022 Board report, attached to the Council file. APPROVE the change to the project scope for the Palms Recreation Center Project, as detailed in the July 6, 2023 Board report, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, or designee, to execute the amendment to the Measure A grant agreement for the Palms Recreation Center Project upon approval by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (Grantor).
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(22) 20-0278-S1 CDs 2, 11 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Measure A Grant Agreement amendments to extend the time for the Valley Plaza Park Playground Replacement and Venice Beach-Rise Avenue Playground Replacement Projects. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the time extension of the Measure A grant performance period as set forth in the March 3, 2022 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, for the following projects (Time Extensions), subject to review and approval by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (Grantor): Valley Plaza Park Playground Replacement Project and Venice Beach-Rose Ave Playground Replacement Project (collectively, Projects). AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to execute the amendments to the Measure A grant agreements for the Projects in substantially the same form as set forth in Attachment 1 of the March 3, 2022 Board report, attached to the Council file, for the Time Extension upon approval by the Grantor, and subject to City Council approval and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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(23) 20-0278-S2 CDs 1, 11 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Measure A Grant Agreement amendments to extend the time for the Alvarado Terrace Playground and for Del Rey Lagoon Playground Replacement Projects. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the time extension of the Measure A grant performance period as set forth in the June 2, 2022 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, for the following projects (Time Extensions), subject to review and approval by the Los Angeles County Regional Park and Open Space District (Grantor): Alvarado Terrace Park Playground Replacement Project and Del Rey Lagoon Playground Replacement Project (collectively, Projects). AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to execute the amendments to the Measure A grant agreements for the Projects in substantially the same form as set forth in Attachment 1 of the June 2, 2022 Board report, attached to the Council file, for the Time Extension upon approval by Grantor, and subject to City Council approval and approval as to form by the City Attorney.
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(24) 23-0741 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the transfer of appropriations between funds in the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) and the Information Technology Agency (ITA) for communication services. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the transfer of appropriations from the RAP to the ITA, as detailed in Report No. 23-130, included as an Attachment of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report dated July 6, 2023, attached to the Council file.
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(25) 23-0831 CD 11 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a renewal of the ground lease with Venice Community Housing, a non-profit organization, for the City-owned property located at 650 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park – Padilla): DIRECT the Department of General Services (GSD), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and City Attorney, to negotiate a renewal of the ground lease with Venice Community Housing, a non-profit organization, for the City-owned property located at 650 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291. This lease should be at no cost, and for ten years with two, five-year options to renew.
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(26) 19-1200-S31 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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: Filed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023) (Continued from Council meeting of September 13, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 9-13-23 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_9-05-23 Report from Mayor dated 8-14-23.pdf
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(27) 13-1049 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the reappointment of Eric Eisenberg to the Board of Transportation Commissioners. (Transportation 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 TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 19, 2023) (Continued from Council meeting of September 15, 2023) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 9-06-23.pdf Report from Mayor dated 8-09-23
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(28) 23-0910 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Laura Rubio-Cornejo as permanent General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation. (Transportation 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. TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 13, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 13, 2023) Report from Mayor dated 8-29-23 Communication(s) from Public_08-30-2023
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(29) 20-0841-S36 CDs 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the nineteenth report regarding COVID-19 Homelessness Roadmap funding recommendations. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the recommendations as detailed in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, dated September 1, 2023, attached to the Council file. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to notify the CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) when the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) submits a budget modification request. INSTRUCT the LAHD, with the assistance of CAO, CLA and LAHSA, to review LAHSA's contract, and develop improvements that enables better tracking of program expenditures/savings, performance metrics and transparency, with quarterly reports to Council. REQUEST the LAHSA to report on how funding for Time Limited Subsidies for Fiscal Year (FY) 23-24 will be distributed across the City, and establish an allocation process that seeks input from Council and Mayor, with a minimum of 20 Time-Limited Subsidies set aside for each Council District. INSTRUCT the LAHD, with the assistance of the CLA and CAO, to draft contract amendment language that aligns with Council file No. 23-0844 and Council file No. 23-0882, to establish "good neighbor policies" and "community agreements" with service providers operating interim and/or permanent supportive housing sites. INSTRUCT the LAHD, with the assistance of the CLA and CAO, to draft contract amendment language that sets performance metrics for the LAHSA and sub-contracted service providers.
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(3) 23-0008-S9 CD 12 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to prohibiting the parking of oversize vehicles between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on both sides of Woodlake Avenue, between Sherman Way and Sherman Place in Council District 12. SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the following recommendations of Resolution (Lee – McOsker): 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 the following street segments: Both sides of Woodlake Avenue, between Sherman Way and Sherman Place. 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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(30) 22-0766-S1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) 2023 Annual Equipment Report pursuant to California Assembly Bill 481. Recommendations for Council action: NOTE and FILE the September 5, 2023 Board of Police Commissioners (Board) report, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required. RENEW Ordinance No. 187603 pursuant to Government Code Section 7071(e). INSTRUCT the LAPD to report with the following supplemental information for each type of vehicle listed in Addenda I of the 2022 AB 481 Annual Equipment Report, attached to the Council file, that has a listed “Actual 2022 Yearly Cost” of $200,000 or more to include the following: A breakdown of the Actual 2022 Yearly Cost including: Acquisition costs Personnel costs Training costs Transportation costs Maintenance costs Storage costs Upgrade costs Other costs The number of deployments in both 2021 and 2022 Project costs on the General Fund for the next five years
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(31) 23-0005-S156 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1109 East 28th Street (Case No. 679800), Assessor I.D. No. 5119-013-020, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated September 12, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1109 East 28th Street (Case No. 679800), Assessor I.D. No. 5119-013-020, from the REAP.
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(32) 23-0961 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2019-4975 located at 5441-5443 1/2 Blackwelder Street, easterly of Hauser Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2019-4975, located at 5441-5443 1/2 Blackwelder Street, easterly of Hauser Boulevard, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C-144147) Owner: Blue Ocean Real Estate QOZ1, LLC; Engineer: Bahraim Ghorbanazar
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(33) 23-0980 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 82766 located at 12604 West Mitchell Avenue, westerly of Frances Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 82766, located at 12604 West Mitchell Avenue, westerly of Frances Avenue and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C-14417 ) Subdivider: Creative Live Work, LLC; Surveyor: Ty E. Thomas
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(34) 19-0777-S2 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for targeted supportive services provided to unaccompanied transition-age youth by the Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF) in Council District (CD) 1. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to execute a new contract based on the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budgetary contractual authority of $100,000 and add $100,000 for supportive services for a contractual amount up to $200,000 and a term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024, and to execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the SALEF subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $100,000 from the CD 1 Neighborhood Services Fund Account No. 00097 to the Community Investment for Families Fund No. 100/21, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services). AUTHORIZE the City Legislative Analyst to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above 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 may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. FIND that the services to be performed by the SALEF are for the performance of professional, scientific, expert, technical, or other special services of a temporary and occasional character for which competitive bidding is not practicable or advantageous and that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by independent contractors than by City employees in accordance with Charter Section 1022. Motion (Hernandez - Rodriguez) dated 9-12-23
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(35) 23-0973 CD 6 MOTION (PADILLA - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for supplemental beautification services provided by Northeast Graffiti Busters (NEGB) in Council District Six. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $369,054 from the Council District 6 portion of the “Neighborhood Service Enhancements” line item (Account No. 979) in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100 to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account 3040 (Contractual Services) for supplemental beautification services such as, but not limited to litter cleanup, corridor cleanups, weed abatement in Council District Six to be conducted by NEGB for a period of one year; AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works Office of Community Beautification to prepare the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to NEGB, in this amount, and for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the Council Member of the Sixth District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion, 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 (Padilla - Rodriguez) dated 9-12-23
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(36) 23-0974 MOTION (SOTO-MARTÍNEZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to grant funding from the Koreatown Youth and Community Center for Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Transit advertisement to promote the Free Tax Prep LA program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to accept the $25,000 award from the Koreatown Youth and Community Center and execute a grant agreement, including all certifications and other required documents. AUTHORIZE the use of the $25,000 award from the Koreatown Youth and Community Center for Metro Transit advertisement for the Free Tax Prep LA Outreach program. AUTHORIZE the Controller to appropriate upon the receipt of the $25,000 award into a new account, 21Y243- Free Tax Prep LA Outreach within the CIFD Miscellaneous Grants and Awards Fund No. 65G to pay the Metro for the Metro Transit advertising. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and further request that the Controller implement the instructions.  Motion (Soto-Martinez - Rodriguez) dated 9-12-23
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(37) 23-0983 CD 12 MOTION (LEE - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for improvements, equipment and maintenance for the Andasol Avenue Elementary School STEAM Lab in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action: ALLOCATE $25,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to assist Andasol Avenue Elementary School to obtain much needed equipment. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to Andasol Avenue Elementary PTA, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, from the above source, and for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE, if needed, the Council member of the Twelfth District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Lee - Hernandez) dated 9-13-23
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(38) 23-0984 CD 12 MOTION (LEE - McOSKER) relative to funding for equipment and facility upgrades/ improvements for four Fire Stations within Granada Hills in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action: ALLOCATE and APPROPRIATE $200,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, to fund $50,000 to each of the following four fire stations within Battalion 15 that are in need of equipment and facility upgrades/improvements: Fire Station 18 Fire Station 87 Fire Station 28 Fire Station 8 AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Lee - McOsker) dated 9-13-23
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(39) 23-0985 CD 12 MOTION (LEE - McOSKER) relative to a street banner campaign to recognize and celebrate the Annual Granada Hills Street Faire on October 21, 2023 in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the street banner program to recognize and celebrate the 17th Annual Granada Hills Street Faire, to be held October 21st, 2023, as a City of Los Angeles Non-event Street Banner Program for the period of September 12th through October 22nd, 2023. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. Motion (Lee - McOsker) dated 9-13-23.pdf
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(4) 23-0600-S99 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to resources needed to adequately staff the Traffic Control Officers at the Wilmington District Office related to equipment and signal failures.  Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to provide a written report to the Transportation Committee within 30 days on the resources needed to adequately staff the Traffic Control Officers at the Wilmington District Office related to equipment and signal failures.
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(40) 23-1009 CD 12 MOTION (LEE - HUTT) relative to funding for additional Sanitation services in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $120,000 in the Council District 12 portion of the Neighborhood Service Enhancements line item General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, to the Bureau of Sanitation Fund No. 100/82, Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General), to be used for additional Sanitation services in Council District 12. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation 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 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 (Lee - Hutt) dated 9-15-23
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(41) 23-1007 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT - LEE) relative to a street banner campaign to promote the Korean Festival and encourage community participation for the period of October 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023 in Council District (CD) 10. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by Council District 10, as a City of Los Angeles Event Street Banner Program for the period of October 1, 2023 to October 31, 2023. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. UTILIZE $8,465.12 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services), to pay for the printing and installation of street banners to highlight the Korean Festival; and, AUTHORIZE the payment to the AmGraph Group in the above amount for the above purpose. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund payment instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Hutt - Lee) dated 9-15-23
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(42) 19-0093-S1 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding to initiate the asbestos abatement portion of the remediation work at the Taylor Yard G2 Parcel. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $564,699.58 from the Integrated Solid Waste Management Fund No. 556/50, Appropriation Unit No. 50RMTY, to the following accounts in the Department of General Services (GSD), General Fund No. 100/40, to initiate the asbestos abatement portion of the remediation work at the Taylor Yard G2 Parcel: Account Account Name Amount 001014 Salaries Construction Projects $4,564.18 003180 Construction Materials and Supplies 560,135.40 Total: $564,699.58 AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $86,719.33 from the Early Activation Project MICLA Fiscal Year 16/17 Fund No. 298/50, Appropriation Unit No. 50STYG to the GSD, General Fund No. 100/40, to reimburse the GSD for anticipated overhead costs related to the supervision of the contractor's work. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation and Bureau of Engineering to make any necessary technical and/or accounting corrections to the recommendations above to effectuate the intent of the Mayor and City Council, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer. Motion (Hernandez - Yaroslavsky) dated 9-15-23.pdf
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(43) 23-1700 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and RESOLUTION relative to the 2023-24 Annual Personnel Resolution. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION granting personnel authority in accordance with Attachments A, B, and C contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 31, 2023, attached to the Council file, consisting of the following: Attachment A provides authority effective July 1, 2023, unless otherwise noted therein, for positions included in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget requiring temporary on-budget resolution authority. Attachment B provides temporary authority for the positions included in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget and the 2023-24 Proposed Detail of Positions and Salaries, pending the effective date of the 2023-24 Departmental Personnel Ordinances. Attachment C provides authority effective July 1, 2023, for positions that were approved by resolution during the 2022-23 fiscal year, which are funded off-budget and continue to be needed during 2023-24. In instances where departments are requesting continuation of resolution authority beyond current authorized periods of time, the CAO concurs with such requests contained herein.
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(44) 23-0580 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (McOSKER - LEE) relative to the management and promotion of all youth and student golf play on public parkland owned by the City, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker - Lee): REQUEST the Department of Recreation and Parks to report on how the City manages and promotes all youth and student golf play on public parkland owned by the City. The report should include what rates have been historically charged for youth golfers versus student golfers/golf teams, the hours of session offered for youth golfers and student golfers/golf teams, and a plan that optimizes the use of youth/student golf tee times situationally related to the golf season for high school sports. Additionally, the report should include an update on the Junior Golf Program and any attempts to better define the City's role with developing programs and supporting opportunities for youth golf, specifically related to outreach and programming offered to youth from historically underserved neighborhoods as well as any future funding plans to address these needs. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of the matter) Motion (McOsker - Lee) dated 5-31-23
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(5) 23-0600-S97 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to additional resources that will be needed to supplement the existing 596 crossing guards.  Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the June 16, 2023 Budget Recommendation, inasmuch as this recommendation is for information only and no Council action is required.
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(6) 22-1576 CD 13 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to multimodal infrastructure in Council District 13. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the August 21, 2023 Los Angeles Department of Transportation report, relative to multimodal infrastructure in Council District 13, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.
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(7) 17-1137 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Vision Zero implementation strategy for 2023. Recommendation for Council action: RECEIVE and FILE the August 21, 2023 Los Angeles Department of Transportation report, relative to the Vision Zero implementation strategy for 2023, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.
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(8) 23-0304 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to the status of the Crossing Guard Program. PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE Recommendation for Council action: RECEIVE and FILE the August 31, 2023 joint Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and Personnel Department report, relative to the status of the Crossing Guard Program, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE Recommendations for Council action: NOTE and FILE the August 31, 2023 joint LADOT and Personnel Department report, relative to the status of the Crossing Guard Program, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report on the methodology used for prioritizing requests and identifying requests and locations for the deployment of crossing guards.
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(9) 22-1200-S26 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Belinda Allen to the Affordable Housing Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Belinda Allen to the Affordable Housing Commission for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 8. (Current composition: M = 5; F = 2). Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023) Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee dated 09-06-23 Report from Mayor dated 8-14-23 Oath of Loyalty-Affirmation_06-10-22

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1. REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE\n• Significant incidents and activities occurring from September 12, 2023 – September 19, 2023.\n• Crime Statistics\n• Department Personnel Strength
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3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS\nThe Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial upon which documentation\nprovided to the Board is adequate to give sufficient information for approval without inquiry or discussion. It is\ndesignated to minimize the time required for the handling of routine matters in order to permit additional time to\nbe spent on more significant matters. The President can call for ayes and nays on the Consent Agenda as a\nwhole and the vote will be treated as a separate vote on each item. These items may be moved to the Regular\nAgenda at the order of the President or at the request of the other members of the Board.
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4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS\nA. DEPARTMENT AND LATIN AMERICAN LAW ENFORCEMENT\nASSOCIATION (LALEY) PRESENTATIONS IN RECOGNITION OF NATIONAL\nHISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH.\nB. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated September 13, 2023, relative City Council File No.\n22-0156-S1, as set forth. [BPC #23-184]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report and TRANSMIT to City Council.
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5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS\nA. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/PUBLIC EMPLOYEE\nPERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS). Government Code\nSection 54957.\n1. OIS - #053-22 One Sergeant I\nDate of Occurrence: 10/11/22 Four Police Officer II\nInvolved Party: J. Sanderson

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(1)\n23-0361\nCD 10\nPursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15096, previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR), Case No. ENV-2021-9507-EIR, State Clearinghouse No. 2021110079, Mitigation Measures, Mitigation Monitoring Program, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and related environmental findings; and City Attorney report dated August 14, 2023, draft TNP Ordinance dated August 14, 2023, Revised City Attorney report dated August 23, 2023, and revised draft CPIO Ordinance dated August 23, 2023, relative to amending: 1) the West Adams-Baldwin Hills-­Leimert Community Plan Implementation Overlay District (Ordinance No. 184794 as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 186401) to modify development regulations in Parcel Group A of the Venice/National Transit Oriented Development Subarea; and 2) the plan area boundaries of the Exposition Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan (Ordinance No. 186402).  \nApplicant: Melissa Schild, Culver Crossings Properties LLC\nRepresentative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac LLP\nCase No. CPC-2021-9506-CPIO-SP-SPR-WDI\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2021-9507-EIR
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(10)\n23-0543\nCD 4\nCategorical Exemption and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), and an Appeal filed by Jed and Marisa Kubrin (Representative: Larry Slade, Esq) from the determination of the LACPC in approving, pursuant to Section 12.24 U.24 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Conditional Use Permit to permit the operation of a private school in the RE15-1-H Zone; for the continued use and operation of a private swim school at a private residence; for the property located at 3477 North Laurelvale Drive, subject to Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Ralph William Marsh, Swim to Bill\nRepresentative: Stacey Brenner, Brenner Consulting Group, Inc.\nCase No. CPC-2018-2223-CU-1A \nEnvironmental No. ENV-2018-2224-CE
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(11)\n23-0576-S1\nCD 13\nMitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Measures, and Mitigation Monitoring Program pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15074 (b), and related CEQA findings; report from the Central Area Planning Commission (CAPC), and Appeals filed by: 1) Casey Maddren, Citizens for a Better LA; and 2) Madeline Brozen, from the determination of the CAPC in approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental clearance, for a Zone Variance to: a) Permit a drive-through fast-food use partially in the RD1.5-1XL Zone; b) Permit an outdoor eating area in excess of 50 percent of the interior dining area in the C4-2DSN Zone; and c) Permit access and accessory parking from a more restrictive zone to a less restrictive zone; for the demolition of an existing commercial building and surface parking lot and the construction, use, and maintenance of a new approximately 3,448 square-foot fast-food drive-through restaurant and surface parking lot, the Project proposes two drive-through lanes and 35 vehicle parking spaces, proposed hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday through Saturday; for the properties located at 6726 – 6740 West Sunset Boulevard and 1434 – 1456 North McCadden Place.\nApplicant: Robert Vann, Raising Cane’s\nRepresentative: Sherrie Olson, Permits N More, Inc.\nCase No. ZA-2021-4710-CU-ZV-SPR-2A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2021-4711-MND-1A\nRelated Case No. ZA-2021-4710-CU-ZV-SPR-1A, ENV-2021-4711-MND
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(12)\n23-0576\nCD 13\nMitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Measures, and Mitigation Monitoring Program pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15074 (b), and related CEQA findings; report from the Central Area Planning Commission (CAPC), and Appeals filed by: 1) Casey Maddren, Citizens for a Better LA; and 2) Madeline Brozen, from the determination of the CAPC, in approving pursuant Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.27, a Zone Variance to: a) Permit a drive-through fast-food use partially in the RD1.5-1XL Zone; b) Permit an outdoor eating area in excess of 50 percent of the interior dining area in the C4-2DSN Zone; and c) Permit access and accessory parking from a more restrictive zone to a less restrictive zone; for the demolition of an existing commercial building and surface parking lot and the construction, use, and maintenance of a new approximately 3,448 square-foot fast-food drive-through restaurant and surface parking lot, the Project proposes two drive-through lanes and 35 vehicle parking spaces, proposed hours of operation are from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 9:00 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. Friday through Saturday; for the properties located at 6726 – 6740 West Sunset Boulevard and 1434 – 1456 North McCadden Place, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Robert Vann, Raising Cane’s\nRepresentative: Sherrie Olson, Permits N More, Inc.\nCase No. ZA-2021-4710-CU-ZV-SPR-2A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2021-4711-MND\nRelated Case No. ZA-2021-4710-CU-ZV-SPR-1A
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(13)\n23-0835\nCD 4\nReport from the Department of City Planning (DCP) and an appeal by 5511 Ethen LLC & Bedrrock Properties Group, LLC, c/o Leon Benrimon (Representative: Dave Rand and Olivia Joncich, Rand Paster & Nelson LLP) from the DCP’s determination of incompleteness under the Permit Streamlining Act, California Government Code Section 65943(c), for an application filed for a Priority Housing Project consisting of a 200 unit, 100 percent affordable apartment building utilizing state density bonus provisions; for the properties located at 5501 and 5511 North Ethel Avenue.\nApplicant: Uncommon Developers, Leon Benrimon\nRepresentative: Dave Rand and Olivia Joncich, Rand Paster & Nelson LLP\nCase No. CPC-2023-3809-DB-PHP-VHCA-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2023-5355-EAF
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(14)\n21-1404\nCD 13\nCONTINUED FROM APRIL 18, 2023\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities), and related CEQA findings; report from the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC), and Appeals filed by 1) Casey Maddren, Citizens for a Better LA, and 2) Romulus Zamora and UNITE HERE Local 11 (Representative: Jordan Sisson, Law Offices of Gideon Kracov), from the determination of the CLAAPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for a Plan Approval modifying Condition of Approval No. 7 to allow a maximum of 14 automobile parking spaces to be provided off-site by lease agreement in lieu of covenant and agreement, for the removal of all on-site automobile parking spaces in conjunction with the expansion and continued operation of an existing hotel with 79,376 square feet of floor area on a 13,923 square-foot lot, a floor area ratio of no more than 5.8:1, and a height of 125 feet in ten stories; there will be 182 hotel rooms, a first floor lobby, a tenth floor rooftop deck with a swimming pool, landscaping (via planters), cabanas, a roof-top covered deck, and a restaurant with indoor and outdoor seating; for the property located at 6415 – 6419 West Selma Avenue.\nApplicant: 6417 Selma Holdings, LLC\nRepresentative: Alfred Fraijo Jr., Sheppard Mullin Richter and Hampton, LLP\nCase No. ZA-2013-3504-ZV-PA1-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2018-7559-CE-1A
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(2)\n22-1219\nCD 1\nCONTINUED FROM JUNE 6, 2023\nSustainable Communities Project Exemption (SCPE), No. ENV-2020-7605-SCPE, and report from the Department of City Planning relative to determining that the proposed project, Case Nos. DIR-2020-7604-SPR-TOC-HCA; VTT-83227-CN-HCA, is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155.1, and qualifies as a transit priority project pursuant to PRC Section 21155(b) that is declared to be a Sustainable Communities Project, which by definition means that the proposed project is consistent with the general land use designations, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the project area in the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments pursuant to PRC Section 21155(a); and contains more than 50 percent residential; provides a minimum net density greater than 20 units an acre; and is within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in a regional transportation plan per PRC Section 21155(b); and, that meets all criteria of Subdivisions (a) and (b), including environmental criteria, land use criteria, and at least one criteria (affordable housing) of Subdivision (c) of PRC Section 21155.1; for the demolition and removal of an existing surface parking lot from the Project Site and development of the site with a seven-story, 119,508-square-foot mixed-use building, which would include 145 multi-family residential dwelling units and up to 2,000 square feet of neighborhood-serving commercial uses. Of the 145 dwelling units, 15 units would be set aside for Extremely Low Income households, 7 units would be set aside voluntarily for Moderate Income households at 150% Area Median Income pursuant to the income and rent levels of Land Use Schedule 1 (HUD Gross) as determined by the Los Angeles Housing Department,  resulting in a total of 22 restricted affordable units. The mix of dwelling units would include 20 studios, 111 1-bedrooms, and 14 2-bedrooms; the building would reach a maximum height of 93 feet; Vehicle parking would be provided in 1.5 aboveground levels and two subterranean levels and would include 184 vehicle parking spaces. The Project would include a total of 111 bicycle parking (99 long-term spaces and 12 short-term spaces). The Project would include 15,051 square feet of open space, including unit balconies, fitness center, a dog run, pool and courtyard, and a sky deck. There are 13 non-protected trees on or near the Project Site, some or all of which could be removed as part of the Project, including 10 street trees. All removed trees would be replaced in accordance with the City’s tree replacement requirements; for the properties located at 905 - 923 Beacon Avenue and 1720 James M. Wood Boulevard.\nApplicant: DHS Investment Company, LLC\nRepresentative: Aimee Luan, Craig Lawson & Co., LLC.\nCase Nos. DIR-2020-7604-SPR-TOC-HCA; VTT-83227-CN-HCA\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2020-7605-SCPE
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(3)\n23-0787\nCD 15\nEnvironmental Impact Report by the Port of Long Beach (POLB) State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2009081079 certified on January 22, 2018; and related California Environmental Quality Act findings; reports from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission and Mayor, Resolution for a General Plan Amendment to the Wilmington – Harbor City Community Plan to re-designate Anaheim Way from Industrial Local Street to Industrial Collector Street and to re-designate Farragut Avenue from an Industrial Local Street to Industrial Collector Street; for the Port of Long Beach Anaheim Way Heavy Haul Route Project will realign the existing Anaheim Way to accommodate oversized truck turning movements along Anaheim Way from Pier B Street to Farragut Avenue, the realignment will enable oversized trucks (approximately 50 annually) to use this route with police escort and an overweight truck route permit from the City of Los Angeles, the proposed Project provides an alternative route for oversized trucks accessing the Port of Long Beach via Farragut Avenue - Anaheim Way - Anaheim Street replacing the 9th Street at-grade crossing route scheduled to be permanently closed under the Pier B On-Dock Rail Support Facility Program, the Project will include widening of Anaheim Way from 45 feet to 72 feet, and the widening of Farragut Avenue from 44 feet to 72 feet, which would require street reclassification from Local Industrial Streets to Collector Industrial Streets and inclusion into the Overweight Vehicle Special Permit Route, the Project proposes new curbs/sidewalks, utilities, street lights, catch basin, and striping, etc., no changes to land use designations or zoning are proposed, no protected trees are proposed to be removed; for the property located at 3200 East Anaheim Street, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Port of Long Beach\nRepresentative: Rob Katherman, The Ross Group; Armen Ross, The Ross Group \nCase No. CPC-2020-7285-GPA\nEnvironmental No. POLB EIR; SCH No. 2009081079
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(4)\n23-0766\nDepartment of Cannabis Regulation report relative to the exemption of one Assistant Chief Grants Administrator (Class Code 1577) position for the Department of Cannabis Regulation from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4).
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(5)\n23-0920\nCD 11\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301 (Class 1), 15303 (Class 3) and 15332 (Class 32) ENV-2021-8272-CE, and related CEQA findings, and an Appeal filed by Marjorie Perloff, from the determination of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance, and a haul route application to export 3,045 cubic yards of earth, for the property located at 1461 North Amalfi Drive, subject to Conditions of Approval. (The proposed Project is for the demolition of the existing single-family dwelling, attached garage, and swimming pool and the construction of a new two-story, 8,137 square-foot single-family dwelling, 2,726 square-foot basement, attached three-car garage, swimming pool and spa, and retaining walls, the project includes approximately 3,121 cubic yards of grading and excavation activity comprised of 2,840 cubic yards of cut and 281 cubic yards of fill and requires a haul route for the export of 3,045 cubic yards of soil.)\nApplicant: Nick Leathers – Crest Real Estate\nOwner: Jeffrey Schwartz and Rachel Schwartz\nAs Co-Trustees of The Schwartz Family\nBoard File No. 220008\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2021-8272-CE
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(6)\n23-0469\nCD 1\nCONTINUED FROM JUNE 20, 2023\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 29, Section 15332, Class 32, and related CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), and an Appeal filed by Enrique Velasquez, Coalition for an Equitable Westlake MacArthur Park, from the LACPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the demolition of an existing six-unit, multi-family residence for the construction, use, and maintenance of a 43-unit residential apartment building that is six stories, 73 feet 10 inches in height, and contains 39,695 square feet of floor area and a 5.6:1 Floor Area Ratio. The Project will set aside 10 percent, or five units, of the 43 total units for Extremely Low Income Households. The building will contain 22 vehicle parking spaces, 36 long-term bicycle parking spaces, and four short-term bicycle parking spaces. The unit mix will be comprised of 15 studio apartments, 17 one-bedroom apartments, eight two-bedroom apartments and three three-bedroom apartments for a total of 43 units. There will be 3,519 square feet of open space, comprised of 1,700 square feet of private open space and 1,819 square feet of common open space provided through a ground floor recreation room and two roof decks. The Project proposes the export of up to 4,250 cubic yards of earth. The Project site includes 10, non-protected on-site trees, all of which are proposed for removal. In addition, the Project will provide 12 new trees on-site; for the properties located at 1537, 1539, 1541, and 1543 West Cambria Street.\nApplicant/Representative: New Real Estate Market, Shahla Sahla\nCase No. DIR-2021-643-TOC-HCA\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2021-644-CE-1A
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(7)\n23-0786-S1\nCD 13\nMitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2021-10171-MND, Mitigation Measures, and Mitigation Monitoring Program, and related California Environmental Quality Act findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), and an Appeal filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Victoria Yundt), from the determination of the LACPC in approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration as the environmental clearance for the demolition of an 8,941 square-foot portion of an existing, 28,389 square-foot building and the renovation of the remaining 19,448 square feet for office use, and the construction, use and maintenance of two, new office buildings (totaling 55,814 square feet, including a 500 square-foot commercial use), for a total of 75,262 square feet of office space; the Project shall be limited to four stories and 66 feet five inches; for the properties located at 1200 – 1210 North Cahuenga Boulevard, 6337 – 6357 West Lexington Avenue, and 6332 – 6356 West La Mirada Avenue.\nApplicant: Cahuenga Boulevard Owner, LLC\nRepresentative: Kyndra Casper\nCase No. CPC-2021-10170-GPA-ZC-HD\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2021-10171-MND-1A
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(8)\n23-0786\nCD 13\nMitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Measures, Mitigation Monitoring Program and related California Environmental Quality Act findings; reports from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission and Mayor, Resolution for a General Plan Amendment to the Hollywood Plan to change the land use designation from Low Medium II Residential to Community Commercial; and a draft Ordinance effectuating a Zone Change and Height District Change from RD1.5-1XL to (T)(Q)C2-1D, subject to the (T) Tentative Classification, (Q) Qualified Classification conditions and “D” Development Limitations; for the demolition of an 8,941 square-foot portion of an existing, 28,389 square-foot building and the renovation of the remaining 19,448 square feet for office use, and the construction, use and maintenance of two, new office buildings (totaling 55,814 square feet, including a 500 square-foot commercial use), for a total of 75,262 square feet of office space, the Project shall be limited to four stories and 66 feet five inches; for the properties located at 1200 – 1210 North Cahuenga Boulevard; 6337 – 6357 West Lexington Avenue; and 6332 – 6356 West La Mirada Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Cahuenga Boulevard Owner, LLC\nRepresentative: Kyndra Casper, DLA Piper LLP \nCase No. CPC-2021-10170-GPA-ZC-HD\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2021-10171-MND
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(9)\n23-0528\nCD 1\nCONTINUED FROM AUGUST 15, 2023\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32 (Infill Development), and related CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, and a joint Appeal filed by Jean Frost (West Adams Heritage Association), Jim Childs (North University Park Community Association), and Gary Kousnetzand, from the Zoning Administrator’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use, and maintenance of a 10-unit apartment building totaling 4 stories in height, consisting of three residential levels over on-grade parking. The proposed building will have a Floor Area Ratio of 2.37:1; 20,996 square feet of floor area, and a maximum height of 40 feet 6 inches. One unit, or 10% of the unit total, will be set aside for Very Low Income households; for the property located at 2323 South Scarff Street. [On February 9, 2023, The City Planning Commission held a public hearing to consider an appeal of the determination by the Zoning Administrator, Case No. ZA-2021-6672-DBCU-CCMP-HCA-1A but failed to reach a majority consensus of five votes. The 4 - 2 vote resulted in a Failure to Act by the Commission.]\nApplicant/Representative: Patrick Jen, Orion LLC\nCase No. ENV-2021-6673-CE-1A\nRelated Case No. ZA-2021-6672-DB-CU-CCMP-HCA\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2021-6673-CE

Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee

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(1)\n13-0603-S2\nCD 10\nCity Clerk report relative to the 2023 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report for the Greater Leimert Park Village / Crenshaw Corridor Business Improvement District.
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(10)\n23-0979\nCD 11, CD 6\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to approving a three year Contract, with two one-year renewal options, with Otis Elevator Company, covering maintenance, repair, modernization, procurement of materials and parts, and related services for all escalators, elevators, and moving walkways owned and operated by Los Angeles World Airports; and Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article lll, Class 1(32) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
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(11)\n23-0987\nCD 11\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to approving a Ground Lease with Southwest Airlines Co., for a term of up to 30 years, covering approximately 702,750 square feet of land at the northeast corner of the Central Terminal Area at Los Angeles International Airport, to allow for development and operation of Concourse 0, a new passenger concourse facility; and Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article lll, Class 1 (18)(c) and Article ll, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
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(12)\n23-0915\nJoint report from the Economic Work Force Development Department and Workforce Development Board and City Administrative Officer report relative to approving the recommended procurement/selection of a qualified consultant to develop a five-year stategic plan for workforce development.
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(2)\n22-0870\nCD 8\nEconomic and Workforce Development Department report relative to establishing Crenshaw Boulevard, between Vernon Avenue and Sixtieth Street, as a Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zone, in Council District Eight.
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(3)\n23-0957\nCD 15\nMotion (McOsker – Padilla) relative to evaluating Pacific Avenue, from 1st Street to 14th Street, in San Pedro as a Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zone.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (McOsker - Padilla) dated 9-08-23.pdf
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(4)\n13-1501-S2\nCD 15\nRelated to CF 13-1501-S3\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to approving the consent to the transfer of 49 percent in the aggregate of the direct and indirect ownership of TraPac, LLC, Permit No. 881; and Administrative Exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article ll, Section 2(f), of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
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(5)\n13-1501-S3\nCD 15\nRelated to CF 13-1501-S2\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to approving the consent to the transfer of 51 percent of the aggregate direct and indirect ownership interests of TraPac, LLC, Permit No. 881, from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, LTD, to United Pacific Ports B (UK) LTD., and approve guarantees from Ocean Network Express Holdings, LTD. and Ocean Network Express PTE. LTD.; and Administrative Exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
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(6)\n20-0322\nCD 11\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to approving the Third Amendment to Non-Exclusive Space Use License Agreement LAA-9095 with Alclear, LLC, to allow said license to enroll passengers in the Transportation Security Administration PreCheck Program; and Administrative Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
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(7)\n23-0982\nCD 11, CD 6\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to approving a five year Contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company dba Blue Diamond Materials, covering supply and delivery of hot mix asphalt for Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport; and Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article lll, Class 1(3) and Article ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
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(8)\n23-0967\nCD 11, CD 6\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to approving a three year Contract with Standard Signs Incorporated, covering specialized airfield signs and replacement parts for Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport; and Administrative and Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article ll, Section 2(f) and Article lll, Class 1(15) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
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(9)\n23-0846\nMotion (Hutt – Hernandez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky) relative to requesting the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to ban cashless retail businesses in Los Angeles.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Hutt - Hernandez - et al.) dated 8-15-23.pdf

Transportation Committee

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(1)\n13-1049\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Eric Eisenberg to the Board of Transportation Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2028.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Filed\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 19, 2023)\n(Continued from Council meeting of September 15, 2023)
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(2)\n23-0910\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Laura Rubio-Cornejo as permanent General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Pending\nBackground Review: Pending\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted.\nTIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 13, 2023\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 13, 2023)
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(3)\n23-0965\nCity Administrative Officer (CAO) report relative to proposed contract with BP Pulse Fleet North America, Inc. to install 22 electric 150kW bus chargers and provide five years of software and charger maintenance at the Downtown Yard, located at 454 East Commercial Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted.\nTIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 7, 2023\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2023)
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(4)\n23-0940\nCAO report relative to proposed operating agreement with Metro Services Group to provide landscape, maintenance, and repair services.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nFinancial Policies Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted.\nTIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 31, 2023\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 31, 2023)