Los Angeles — 2023-10-11

Board of Public Works

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(1)\nBPW­2023­0596\nPRESENTATION\nAGENDA ITEM(S)\nBID(S)\n(1)\nBPW­2023­0596\nBids – 10:00 a.m.\nBids will be received at 10:00 a.m for the following Public Works projects:\nTraffic Signal Backlog Reduction Project – Phase 1 & Vision Zero Traffic Signal\nImprovements Re­Bid\nW.O. E1908997\nEstimate: $12,481,493\nCD 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13,14, 15\nASSESSMENT HEARING(S)
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(10)\nBPW­2023­0594\nCD 14\nASSESSMENT HEARING #9 – STALEY LANE AND AVENUE 66\nStaley Lane and Avenue 66\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing October 17, 2023 (Council File No. 23­0900­S39)\nJOINT REPORT(S)
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(11)\nBPW­2023­0595\nBOE + BCA + BOS\nCD 14\nCONTRACT AWARD – CENTRAL LOS ANGELES RECYCLING AND TRANSFER\nJOINT REPORT(S)\n(11)\nBPW­2023­0595\nBOE + BCA + BOS\nCD 14\nCONTRACT AWARD – CENTRAL LOS ANGELES RECYCLING AND TRANSFER\nSTATION (CLARTS) IMPROVEMENTS\nRecommending the Board:\n1. D E C L A R E G r e e n B u i l d i n g C o r p o r a t i o n , s o l e b i d d e r , t o b e t h e\nlowest responsive, responsible bidder, and award Green Building a contract\nfor the CLARTS Improvements for $7,497,671; and\n2. AUTHORIZE the President or two members of the Board to execute the\ncontract after approval as­to­form has been obtained from the City Attorney.\n(W.O. S31PCRRP)\n***END***
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(2)\nBPW­2023­0586\nCD 4\nASSESSMENT HEARING #1 – WEDDINGTON STREET AND VESPER AVENUE\nWeddington Street and Vesper Avenue\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing October 17, 2023 (Council File No. 23­0900­S31)
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(3)\nBPW­2023­0587\nCD 15\nASSESSMENT HEARING #2 – SEPULVEDA STREET AND GRAND AVENUE CDBG\nNO. 1\nSepulveda Street and Grand Avenue CDBG No. 1\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing October 17, 2023 (Council File No. 23­0900­S32)
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(4)\nBPW­2023­0588\nCD 13\nASSESSMENT HEARING #3 – MAUBERT AVENUE AND VERMONT AVENUE NO. 1\nSepulveda Street and Grand Avenue CDBG No. 1\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing October 17, 2023 (Council File No. 23­0900­S32)\n(4)\nBPW­2023­0588\nCD 13\nASSESSMENT HEARING #3 – MAUBERT AVENUE AND VERMONT AVENUE NO. 1\nMaubert Avenue and Vermont Avenue No. 1\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing October 17, 2023 (Council File No. 23­0900­S33)
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(5)\nBPW­2023­0589\nCD 4\nASSESSMENT HEARING #4 – WAVERLY DRIVE AND GLENDALE BOULEVARD\nWaverly Drive and Glendale Boulevard\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing October 17, 2023 (Council File No. 23­0900­S34)
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(6)\nBPW­2023­0590\nCD 3\nASSESSMENT HEARING #5 – TARZANA DRIVE AND MECCA AVENUE NO. 1\nTarzana Drive and Mecca Avenue No. 1\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing October 17, 2023 (Council File No. 23­0900­S35)
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(7)\nBPW­2023­0591\nCD 7\nASSESSMENT HEARING #6 – FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND TUJUNGA VALLEY\nSTREET NO. 2\nFoothill Boulevard and Tujunga Valley Street No. 2\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing October 17, 2023 (Council File No. 23­0900­S36)
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(8)\nCD 7\nASSESSMENT HEARING #6 – FOOTHILL BOULEVARD AND TUJUNGA VALLEY\nSTREET NO. 2\nFoothill Boulevard and Tujunga Valley Street No. 2\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing October 17, 2023 (Council File No. 23­0900­S36)\n(8)\nBPW­2023­0592\nCD 1\nASSESSMENT HEARING #7 – SAN FERNANDO ROAD AND EDWARD AVENUE\nSan Fernando Road and Edward Avenue\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing October 17, 2023 (Council File No. 23­0900­S37)
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(9)\nBPW­2023­0593\nCD 15\nASSESSMENT HEARING #8 – 101ST STREET AND GRAPE STREET\n101st Street and Grape Street\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing October 17, 2023 (Council File No. 23­0900­S38)

Budget & Finance

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(1)\n---\nVerbal report from the Executive Director, Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.
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(10)\n23-1063\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 Susana Olivo v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV43404. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on September 15, 2019 at 1033 Beacon Avenue, Los Angeles.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 9-07-23
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(11)\n23-1080\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 Aaron Booth v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV03932. (This matter arises from a rollerblading v. LAPD vehicle accident on February 19, 2020, at the sidewalk of Sunset Boulevard near Schrader Boulevard.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 9-07-23.pdf
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(12)\n23-1081\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 Erin Eddings, et al. v. Adam Phillippi, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV44850. (This matter arises from motor vehicle accident involving an LAPD vehicle on May 25, 2020.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 9-07-23
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(13)\n23-1078\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 Joshua Ehrenberg v. Los Angeles Police Department, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV21992. (This matter arises from an automobile v. motorcycle collision that occurred on July 10, 2019, at Tampa Avenue in Los Angeles.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 9-07-23.pdf
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(14)\n23-1074\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 Nadira Shah v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV16095. (This matter arises from an auto v. auto accident at the intersection of Hagar Street and Second Street.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 9-07-23.pdf
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(15)\n23-1077\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 Ruben Martinez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV20-10559 PA (KSx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the LAPD that occurred on April 11, 2008.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 9-07-23.pdf
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(16)\n23-0960\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 Tracfone Wireless, Inc., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCP06734. (This case arises from a communication user tax assessment.)\nReport from City Attorney dated 9-08-23.pdf
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(2)\n09-2722\nCity Administrative Officer report relative to the results of a Request for Qualifications for a panel of consultants for the Office of Economic Analysis.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(3)\n23-0600-S43\nLos Angeles Police Department (LAPD) report relative to the release of remaining Interim Homeless Housing Funds.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
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(4)\n23-1038\nLos Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) report relative to a refund claim filed by Seal Investment Group, LLC, for the project located at 1414 South Beverly Drive.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
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(5)\n23-0991\nLADBS report relative to a refund claim filed by Pharmacy Services, LLC, for the project located at 219 Homewood Road, Los Angeles, California 90049.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
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(6)\n23-0903\nMotion (Blumenfield – McOsker) relative to maintaining traffic safety and streetscape projects.
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(7)\n23-0919\nMotion (Hutt - Blumenfield - Yaroslavsky – Padilla) relative to best practices that will provide a 5-year Capital Infrastructure Plan for all public right-of-way projects as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget proposal and going forward.
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(8)\n23-1073\nMotion (Blumenfield – Krekorian) relative to a reserve fund loan request of $10 million to prevent service disruptions associated with the Californians For All Youth Workforce Development Grant (CA4All).
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(9)\n21-0689-S2\nMotion (Price – Hutt) relative to fund re-appropriation to encumber with the Coalition for Responsible Community Development for the CleanLA Jobs Program.

City Council

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(1) 21-0595 CD 12 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the name of the private driveway at Rinaldi Street southwesterly of Porter Ranch Drive, being established as Vineyards Way. Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the name establishment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines. FIND that the name of the private driveway at Rinaldi Street Southwesterly of Porter Ranch Drive, shown on Exhibit A of the City Engineer report dated May 25, 2021, attached to the Council file, be established as Vineyards Way (Private Driveway). INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit the Council’s action on this matter to the Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, pursuant to Section 34092 of the Government Code.
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(10) 23-0859 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to delinquent accounts receivables submitted by the Los Angeles Housing Department for the quarter ending June 30, 2023. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the Collections Board of Review’s recommendations for the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to remove from its active account receivables, 31 uncollectible invoices totaling $510,084.06.
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(11) 23-0986 CD 10 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acquisition and installation of pneumatic bollards near the plaza of the Vision Theater in Council District 10. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt – Lee), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE from Fund No. 59V/50, Account No. 50YZAI to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, as follows: $32,082 to Account No. 001014 (Salaries Construction) and $270,007 to Account No. 003180 (Construction Materials) for the acquisition and installation of the bollards near the plaza of the Vision Theater, as further detailed in the text of the Motion (Hutt – Lee), attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services 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, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections, clarifications, and changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
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(12) 23-0933 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to allegations of unclaimed City funds as reflected in the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office Lost or Missing Check database. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt - Blumenfield): REQUEST the Controller to review and report on allegations of unclaimed City funds as reflected in the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office Lost or Missing Check database.
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(13) 23-0977 CDs 1, 10 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the corridor of Pico Boulevard between Arlington Avenue and Westmoreland Avenue as the Oaxacan Corridor. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hutt – Hernandez - McOsker): DESIGNATE the corridor of Pico Boulevard between Arlington Avenue and Westmoreland Avenue as the Oaxacan Corridor. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to fabricate and post permanent ceremonial signs along the Oaxacan Corridor as identified in this Motion no later than November 17, 2023. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), with the assistance of the LADOT, Bureau of Engineering, and Department of Cultural Affairs, to conduct an analysis of a proposed Oaxacan Corridor streetscape project between Arlington Avenue and Westmoreland Avenue along Pico Boulevard. This report should include: An analysis of other corridors and gateways in the City and the costs associated with a project of this sort. The various types of cultural designations that exist as options. Recommendations for what elements should be included in the streetscape project. INSTRUCT the BSS to develop an outreach plan to the Oaxacan community in the direct vicinity of this proposed corridor and Citywide to inform the process, the design, and the cultural and historical significance of the project.
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(14) 23-0976 CD 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to temporarily closing the alleys adjacent to 1174 East 42nd Place (south of 42nd Place and north of 43rd Street between William Way and Hooper Avenue) and 149 West 61st Street (south of 60th Street and north of 61st Street between Broadway and Main Street). Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price - Lee): INSTRUCT the City Engineer to report to the Council with recommendations to temporarily close the alleys adjacent to 1174 East 42nd Place (south of 42nd Place and north of 43rd Street between William Way and Hooper Avenue) and 149 West 61st Street (south of 60th Street and north of 61st Street between Broadway and Main Street), pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4.
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(15) 23-0891 CD 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection at the traffic circle bordered by North Bronson Avenue and Canyon Drive as "Alexanderplatz." Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Raman – Soto-Martínez): DESIGNATE the intersection at the traffic circle bordered by North Bronson Avenue and Canyon Drive as "Alexanderplatz." DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location.
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(16) 23-0869 RESOLUTION relative to the Declaration of Emergency by the Mayor, dated August 19, 2023, concerning extreme conditions caused by Tropical Storm Hilary, such as power outages, damage to power lines, fallen trees, and damaging floodwaters, including a commercial stretch of Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27. Recommendation for Council action: Adopt the accompanying RESOLUTION to: Resolve that a local emergency regarding extreme conditions caused by Tropical Storm Hilary, such as power outages, damage to power lines, fallen trees, and damaging floodwaters, including a commercial stretch of Melrose Avenue in Los Angeles, within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., at the time of the Mayor’s August 19, 2023, Declaration of Local Emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies. Resolve that because the local emergency continues to exist within the City, within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., there is a need to continue the declared state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies. In accordance with LAAC Section 8.21 et seq., instruct and request all appropriate City departments, agencies, and personnel to continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City in this matter to prevent and abate the emergency and receive, process, and coordinate all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the City and/or to the citizens of the City who may be affected by the emergency. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need to extend the state of local emergency. Instruct the City Clerk, unless and until Council directs otherwise or discontinues the state of emergency, to timely agendize this matter so that Council may consider whether to continue the state of emergency. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
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(17) 23-0005-S155 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 600 North Robinson Street (Case No. 789581), Assessor I.D. No. 5401-014-010, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated September 18, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 600 North Robinson Street (Case No. 789581), Assessor I.D. No. 5401-014-010, from the REAP.
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(18) 09-0005-S751 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4607 West Melrose Avenue (Case No. 745209) Assessor I.D. No. 5520-001-001 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 3, 2023, attached to the council file and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4607 West Melrose Avenue (Case No. 745209) Assessor I.D. No. 5520-001-001 from the REAP.
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(19) 16-0005-S234 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1262 South Cochran (Case No. 672961) Assessor I.D. No. 5070-010-013, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 3, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1262 South Cochran Avenue (Case No. 672961) Assessor I.D. No. 5070-010-013, from the REAP.
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(2) 21-0425 CD 12 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the name of the private driveway on the westerly side of Porter Ranch Drive between Rinaldi Street and Corbin Avenue, being established as Porter Crossing. Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the name establishment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines. FIND that the name of the private driveway on the westerly side of Porter Ranch Drive between Rinaldi Street and Corbin Avenue, shown on Exhibit A of the City Engineer report dated April 6, 2021, attached to the Council file, be established as Porter Crossing (Private Driveway). INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit the Council’s action on this matter to the Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, pursuant to Section 34092 of the Government Code.
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(20) 23-0005-S165 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1027 South Burlington Avenue (Case No. 748863) Assessor I.D. No. 5136-010-017 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 3, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1027 South Burlington Avenue (Case No. 748863) Assessor I.D. No. 5136-010-017 from the REAP.
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(21) 23-0005-S166 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4621 West Ambrose Avenue (Case No. 781907) Assessor I.D. No. 5590-004-018 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 3, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4621 West Ambrose Avenue (Case No. 781907) Assessor I.D. No. 5590-004-018 from the REAP.
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(22) 23-0005-S167 CD 6 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 14701 West Delano Street (Case No. 782751) Assessor I.D. No. 2241-015-024, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 3, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 14701 West Delano Street (Case No. 782751) Assessor I.D. No. 2241-015-024, from the REAP.
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(23) 23-0005-S168 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1247 West 62nd Street (Case No. 370255) Assessor I.D. No. 6003-025-024, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 3, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1247 West 62nd Street (Case No. 370255) Assessor I.D. No. 6003-025-024, from the REAP.
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(24) 23-0005-S169 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 256 South 4th Avenue (Case No. 776224) Assessor I.D. No. 4240-007-001 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 3, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 256 South 4th Avenue (Case No. 776224) Assessor I.D. No. 4240-007-001 from the REAP.
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(25) 23-0005-S170 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1431 North Vista Street (Case No. 690176) Assessor I.D. No. 5550-022-005 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 3, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1431 North Vista Street (Case No. 690176) Assessor I.D. No 5550-022-005 from the REAP.
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(26) 23-1092 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEÓN - BLUMENFIELD) relative to a street banner campaign coordinated by Council District 14 to promote the Dia De Los Muertos and encourage community participation, for the period of October 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE, in accordance with the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, a street banner program being coordinated by Council District 14, as a City of Los Angeles Event Street Banner Program for the period of October 1, 2023 to November 30, 2023. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. Motion (de Leon - Blumenfield) dated 10-04-23.pdf
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(27) 23-1094 CD 2 MOTION (KREKORIAN - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for the Chandler Bikeway Improvement Project, Phase II, in Council District 2. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $600,000 from the "Chandler Bike Way Community Connectivity Projects" line item in the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, to the below listed Accounts and in the amounts specified in the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, for the Chandler Bikeway Improvement Project, Phase II, in Council District 2: Account Name Amount 001010 Salaries General $60,000 001090 Salaries – Overtime $25,000 003030 Construction Expense $150,000 003040 Contractual Services $365,000 Total $600,000 AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services 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 (Krekorian - Yaroslavsky) dated 10-04-23.pdf
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(28) 23-1200-S144 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CONTROLLER relative to the appointment of Rabbi Aryeh Eli Cohen to the City Ethics Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Controller’s appointment of Rabbi Aryeh Eli Cohen to the City Ethics Commission, for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Rabbi Aryeh Eli Cohen will fill the vacancy created by Shedrick (Rick) Davis.. (Current Composition: F=1; M=2; Vacant=2) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 6, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 3, 2023) (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 10-02-23.pdf Report from Controller dated 9-21-23 Attachment to Report dated 9-21-23 - Resume.pdf
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(29) 23-0996 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Elsa Navarro v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV01290. (This matter arises from a fall that occurred on February 28, 2018, near a bus stop located at the intersection of Lorena Street and Whittier Boulevard, in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023) City Attorney Report dated 8-24-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_09-27-2023
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(3) 21-0603 CD 12 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the name of the private driveway at Rinaldi Street between Mason Avenue and Porter Ranch Drive, being established as Vineyards Lane. Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the name establishment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines. FIND that the name of the private driveway at Rinaldi Street between Mason Avenue and Porter Ranch Drive, shown on Exhibit A of the City Engineer report dated May 18, 2021, attached to the Council file, be established as Vineyards Lane (Private Driveway). INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit the Council’s action on this matter to the Board of Supervisors, County of Los Angeles, pursuant to Section 34092 of the Government Code.
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(30) 23-1005 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Peggy A. Romeo v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV02896. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 11, 2021, at 23901 Hartland Street.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 8-24-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_09-27-2023
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(31) 23-1001 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Bertila Pereda v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV10422. (This matter arises from a fall incident that occurred on April 15, 2019, at 10317 Amestoy Avenue in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 8-24-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_09-27-2023
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(32) 23-1004 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Victor Alvarado Medina v. Antonio DeSantos, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV13016. (This matter arises from a traffic accident on July 14, 2020, at or near the intersection of Temple and Hope Street in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 8-24-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_09-27-2023
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(33) 23-0998 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Ariel Gonzales Gutierrez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV46860. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident at 7275 Franklin Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 8-24-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_09-27-2023
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(34) 23-0997 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Peyman David Emmanuel v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV16345. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on the street close to the intersection of Le Conte Avenue and Broxton Avenue in West Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 8-25-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_09-27-2023
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(4) 23-1033 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the dedication of City-Owned Real Property as Public Street lying on the west side of Wilcox Avenue south of Hollywood Boulevard and the east side of Schrader Boulevard south of Hollywood Boulevard - Right of Way No 36000-10306. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND that this dedication of City-owned land as a public sidewalk is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, under Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. DEDICATE, ACCEPT and ESTABLISH the City-owned real property lying on west side of Wilcox Avenue south of Hollywood Boulevard and the east side of Schrader Boulevard south of Hollywood Boulevard, as shown on the Exhibit Map of the May 10, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, as part of Wilcox Avenue and Schrader Boulevard, a public street of said City. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated May 10, 2023, authorizing the dedication, acceptance and establishment of certain real property owned by the City as part of the west side of Wilcox Avenue south of Hollywood Boulevard and the east side of Schrader Boulevard south of Hollywood Boulevard, all public streets of said City. FIND that this dedication, acceptance, and establishment, of City-owned real property as public street is in substantial conformance with the purpose, intent, and provisions of the General Plan, pursuant to Section 556 of the City Charter.
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(5) 22-0381-S1 CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on 14130 West Riverside Drive - Right of Way No. 36000-10313 (Dedication). Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the September 6, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing.
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(6) 17-1375-S1 CD 12 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk, storm drain, sanitary sewer, traffic signal, and equestrian trail purposes on 11100 North Mason Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-10215 (Dedication). Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the August 1, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing.
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(7) 23-0939 CD 3 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on 6360 North Reseda Boulevard - Right of Way No. 36000-10247 (Dedication). Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the August 24, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing.
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(8) 23-0814 CD 1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street and sidewalk purposes on 1341 North Cliff Drive - Right of Way No. 36000-10295 (Dedication). Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the July 26, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing.
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(9) 23-0940 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed operating agreement with Metro Services Group to provide landscape, maintenance, and repair services. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to execute an operating agreement with Metro Services Group for a term of five years with the option of two additional two-year agreements at the sole discretion of the City for a total of nine years, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form, at a cost not to exceed $837,262 per year, plus an annual Consumer Price Index adjustment, and total compensation to not exceed $10,830,983 for the entire term of the contract.

Energy Climate

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(1)\n23-1200-S147\nMayor report relative to the appointment of David Ramirez to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission, for the term ending June 30, 2025.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Pending.\nBackground Check: Pending.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 9, 2023\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2023)\nReport from Mayor dated 9-25-23
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(2)\n23-1069\nBoard of Water and Power Commissioners report relative to Board Resolution No. 5036 for initial authorization to issue $1.189 billion in Water System Revenue Bonds.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 27, 2023\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 27, 2023)\nReport from Board of Water and Power Commissioners dated 9-26-23.pdf\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - Board Resolution.pdf\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - Board Letter.pdf\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - CFO Report.pdf\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - Water System Financial Overview.pdf\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - PRAG Letter on Bond Sales.pdf\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - CAO Report.pdf
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(3)\n23-1065\nBoard of Water and Power Commissioners report relative to Board Resolution No. 5035 for initial authorization to issue $2.119 billion in Power System Revenue Bonds.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 27, 2023\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 27, 2023)\nReport from Board of Water and Power Commissioners dated 9-26-23.pdf\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - Board Resolution.pdf\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - Board Letter.pdf\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - CFO Report.pdf\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - Power System Financial Overview.pdf\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - PRAG Letter on Bond Sales.pdf\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - CAO Report.pdf
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(4)\n15-1093\nBoard of Water and Power Commissioners report relative to Board Resolution No. 024 048, which approves Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47329 with Hazen and Sawyer for Owner’s Agent services, for the San Fernando Basin Groundwater Remediation Facilities.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 27, 2023\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 14, 2023)\nReport from Board of Water and Power Commissioners dated 9-26-23\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - Board Letter\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - Board Resolution \nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - Amendment No. 2\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - Notice of Compliance\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - CAO Report\nSpeaker Card(s) 11_15_2019\nCouncil Action 11_15_2019\nSpeaker Card(s) 11_13_2019\nSpeaker Card(s) 11_05_2019\nReport from Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee 11_05_20\nAttachment to Report dated 09252019 - Amendment No 1 to Agreement 47329 09_25_20\nAttachment to Report dated 09252019 - Approval 09_25_2019\nAttachment to Report dated 09252019 - Procurement Summary 09_25_2019\nReport from Board of Water and Power Commissioners 09_25_2019\nAttachment to Report dated 09252019 - Resolution 09_25_2019\nCommunication from Los Angeles Water and Power - City Administrative Officer Rep\nCouncil Action 10_21_2015\nReport from Energy and Environment Committee (e) 10_08_2015\nSpeaker Card(s) 10_07_2015\nAttachment to Report dated 09142015 (e) - City Administrative Officer Report (4\nReport from Board of Water and Power Commissioners (e) (1 of 6) 09_14_2015\nAttachment to Report dated 09142015 (e) - Procurement Summary (5 of 6) 09_14_201\nAttachment to Report dated 09142015 (e) - Board Package (3 of 6) 09_14_2015\nAttachment to Report dated 09142015 (e) - Resolution (6 of 6) 09_14_2015\nAttachment to Report dated 09142015 (e) - Agreement (2 of 6) 09_14_2015
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(5)\n23-1067\nBoard of Water and Power Commissioners report relative to Board Resolution No. 024 044, which approves a License Agreement with Southern California Gas Company for a Gas Compressor Station at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s Van Norman Lake Reservoir.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 30, 2023\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 27, 2023)\nReport from Board of Water and Power Commissioners dated 9-26-23\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - Board Resolution\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - Board Letter\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - License Agreement\nAttachment to Report dated 9-26-23 - CAO Report
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(6)\n23-1048\nCD 6\nMotion (Padilla – Blumenfield) relative to the ordinance allowing the Board of Public Works to let Progressive-Design-Build contracts for the delivery of the Donald C. Tillman Water Reclamation Plant Primary Equalization Basin and future Groundwater Replenishment projects, pursuant to a competitive, sealed-proposal method.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Padilla - Blumenfield) dated 9-26-23.pdf
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(7)\n21-1039\nBureau of Engineering report relative to developing a Building Decarbonization Work Plan for the City's existing building stock and identifying City facilities for near-term installation of Distributed Energy Generation Systems.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\n(Referred to the Energy and Environment, Personnel, Audits, and Hiring, and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committees)\nReport from Public Works Bureau of Engineering dated 4-25-23.pdf\nReport from Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and River Committee_12-01-22\nCouncil Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 12-09-22\nJoint Report from Bureau of Engineering, General Services Department, Department of Recreation and Parks dated 11-23-2022\nCouncil Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5-31-22\nReport from Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and River Committee_05-05-22\nReport from Bureau of Engineering dated 5-03-22\nCouncil Action dated 3-10-22\nReport from Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and River Committee_02-17-22\nJoint Report from Bureau of Engineering and General Services Department dated 2-11-22\nCommunication(s) from Public_11-12-2021\nCouncil Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 11-10-21\nCommunication(s) from Public_11-09-2021\nCommunication(s) from Public_11-08-2021\nCommunity Impact Statement submitted by Sherman Oaks NC 11-09-2021\nReport from Energy, Climate Change, Environmental Justice, and River Committee_10-21-21\nCommunity Impact Statement Submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council 10-14-2021\nMotion (O'Farrell - Krekorian - Martinez - et al) dated 9-21-21\nSpeaker Card(s)_06-23-2023
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(8)\n23-1072\nMotion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) relative to strengthening the City’s water conservation efforts for residential, industrial, and commercial uses, including recommendations for process and timing of code changes or ordinances for adoption by the City Council, and related matters.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion ( Yaroslavsky - Blumenfield) dated 9-29-23.pdf
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(9)\n23-1056\nMotion (Blumenfield – Hutt) relative to the feasibility of an e-bike subsidy program with qualifications similar to existing federal, state and local rebates for electric vehicles (EVs) and residential EV charging stations, with a focus on e-bikes that are likely to be used for utilitarian purposes and to replace vehicle trips, rather than for purely recreational purposes.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Blumenfield - Hutt) dated 9-27-23