Los Angeles — 2023-11-14
City Council
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(1) 23-0900-S31 CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Weddington Street and Vesper Avenue Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). (Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 10-30-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 10-26-23.pdf Communication from Board of Public Works dated 10-11-23 - Assessment Hearing.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187954 dated 9-1-23 Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-30-23 - Mailing Package Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8/22/2023 Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 8-23-23 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-17-23 Attachment to Report dated 5-17-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Speaker Card(s)_08-15-2023 Speaker Card(s)_10-24-2023
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(10) 22-0164-S1 CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of portions of two 5-foot wide easements for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 7282-7286 West Woodrow Wilson Drive - Right of Way No. 36000-2384 (Quitclaim). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND that the Quitclaim is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. APPROVE the petitioner’s request for the Quitclaim, as shown on the Exhibit Map on the October 11, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition: That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) with respect to the payment of the document recording fee. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated September 26, 2023 authorizing the Quitclaim, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the BOE record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
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(11) 23-1190 CD 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of the 7-foot storm drain easement lying on 4466 Florizel Street - Right of Way No. 36000-2252 (Quitclaim). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND that the Quitclaim is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. APPROVE the petitioner’s request for the Quitclaim, as shown on the Exhibit Map on the October 23, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition: That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) with respect to the payment of the document recording fee. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 23, 2023 authorizing the Quitclaim, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the BOE record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
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(12) 23-1203 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for future street purposes on 1841 North Western Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-10304 (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 October 19, 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. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.
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(13) 23-1198 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 2227 Superior Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-10251 (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 January 13, 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, Survey Division for processing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.
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(14) 23-1152 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on 4367 South Berryman Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-10227 (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 January 13, 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, Survey Division for processing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.
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(15) 16-0911-S1 CD 14 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for both on-site and off-site consumption at 1948 E. 7th St., located at 1948 East 7th Street (1924-1948 East 7th Street and 703-711 South Mateo Street). Applicant: April Langford - Everson Royce, LLC Representative: Gary Benjamin - Alchemy Planning + Land Use TIME LIMIT FILE - JANURAY 15, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 9, 2024) (Motion required for Findings and Council recommendations for the above application) Communication from Deputy City Clerk dated 11-03-2023 - Notice Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning dated 10-17-2023 - Notice Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department dated 10-17-2023 - Notice Attachment to Application submitted 10-15-2023 - CUB Application Package.pdf Attachment to Application submitted 10-15-2023 - Letter of Determination.pdf Attachment to Application submitted 10-15-2023 - Mailing List.pdf Public Convenience or Necessity Application submitted 10-15-23.pdf
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(16) 23-1200-S151 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Carola Sanchez to the Commission on Community and Family Services. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Carola Sanchez to the Commission on Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Jayanthi Daniel, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Carola Sanchez currently resides in Council District Five. (Current composition: M = 4; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed
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(17) 23-1200-S152 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Alejandra Velasquez to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RECEIVE and FILE the October 16, 2023 and October 19, 2023 communications from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Alejandra Velasquez to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners, inasmuch as the appointee has withdrawn from further consideration.
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(18) 23-1120 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the non-monetary donation of Air Support Division (ASD) gym equipment for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Recommendation for Council action: ACCEPT the donation of ASD gym equipment, valued at $45,000, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the benefit of the LAPD; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(19) 23-0626-S1 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Supplemental Police Account (SPA) Second Quarterly Report – April through June 2023. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the SPA Second Quarterly Report, attached to the Board of Police Commissioners (BPC) report dated October 6, 2023, attached to Council file No. 23-0626-S1. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BPC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(2) 23-0900-S32 CD 15 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Sepulveda Street and Grand Avenue CDBG No. 1 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). (Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 10-30-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 10-26-23.pdf Communication from Board of Public Works dated 10-11-23 - Assessment Hearing.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187955 dated 9-1-23.pdf Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-30-23 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 8-23-23 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-25-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8/22/2023 Attachment to Report dated 5-25-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Speaker Card(s)_08-15-2023 Speaker Card(s)_10-24-2023
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(20) 23-1117 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the distribution of funds for the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Revolving Training Fund (RTF) for Fiscal Year 2023-24 (FY 23-24). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the distribution of funds for the LAPD’s RTF for FY 23-24 in the amount of $1,500,000. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to distribute funds totaling $1,500,000 as follows: Executive Development - $212,010 Professional Development - $988,000 Tuition Reimbursement - $300,000 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(21) 22-0282 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2021 Connect and Protect - Law Enforcement Behavioral Health Responses (Connect and Protect) Program grant budget modifications. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to transfer funds within the 2021 Connect and Protect Program grant, awarded by the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs in the categories and the amounts as outlined in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated October 19, 2023, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $120,044.50 appropriations to the funds and accounts as noted in the October 19, 2023 CAO report. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations stated in its report will authorize the LAPD to transfer funds within the 2021 Connect and Protect Program grant award of up to $101,045.50, to Overtime Sworn and $18,999 to Overtime General. Approval of the budget modifications will increase both Sworn and Civilian overtime which will allow the LAPD to conduct additional outreach and engagement with individuals with mental illness or co-occurring mental illness and substance abuse. The LAPD will identify savings to cover additional costs. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. The grant reimbursements for related costs will be deposited into Revenue Source Code No. 5349, Police Grants Related Costs. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in its report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that, to the extent possible, current operations will be funded by current revenues.
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(22) 20-1178-S3 CD 15 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the redeployment of the Therapeutic Van Pilot Program serving the Harbor Area to a more operationally advantageous facility. Recommendations for Council action: DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to use the Pilot to test creating some kind of direct communications link between responders and LAPD / LAFD. DIRECT the LAPD to do an audit of 9-1-1 call notes to give more insight into what is going on with these calls and which ones should be diverted. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFD reports that the fiscal impact is undetermined. An estimate for required electrical modification was not available at the time the LAFD report was prepared. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed the financial analysis of this report.
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(23) 23-0309 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the long-term water supply strategy, conservation programs, and collaboration with the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California (MWD) and other City Departments. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation, and REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and the MWD, to report to the Council on a quarterly basis relative to this Council file, beginning February 2024 as to the progress on collaboration on regional infrastructure to support the City’s 2035 local water target. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LADWP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(24) 23-1023 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the report by the American Institute of Architects - Los Angeles entitled Livable Streets, Safety and Affordability, and the letter regarding Needed Best-Practices to Optimize Safety, Environmental Performance, Contractibility, Efficiency and Access To Affordable Housing, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Krekorian - Raman - Park): REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to report to the Council within 60 days with a plan to: Expedite the timeframe for LADWP services and approvals for all multifamily housing that include income-restricted units without impacting the timelines for 100 percent affordable projects. Increase up-front commitment in the design approval process, ensuring preliminary plans are approved by supervisors expeditiously. Establish a process to allow for pre-submittal courtesy meetings with applicants, providing guidance on their proposed projects, helping the applicants make more informed decisions. Establish a process to allow architects to discuss projects with pole spotters or overhead designers early in the planning phase prior to full encroachment submittal. Allow all applications to be submitted online and tracked in real time. Establish clear performance schedules with accountable timelines for each stage of a project. Establish clear project flow diagrams with clearer notes and processes, and put project flow diagrams online and make them easily accessible to the public. Improve coordination across offices and staff within the LADWP, particularly when forecasting power needs when several projects are being constructed simultaneously on the same circuit capacity. Establish a concierge-type service for all new multifamily housing projects to ensure they receive clear and consistent communication and guidance from the Department. REQUEST the LADWP to evaluate the report prepared by the American Institute of Architects - Los Angeles dated August 17, 2022, entitled Livable Streets, Safety and Affordability, and the letter sent to the LADWP and the Board of Water and Power Commissioners regarding Needed Best-Practices to Optimize Safety, Environmental Performance, Constructability, Efficiency and Access To Affordable Housing. REQUEST the LADWP to review other electrical utilities’ best practices and report back with recommendations for code and/or policy changes necessary to expedite construction, promote economic activity and increase the housing stock. REQUEST the LADWP to report on the staffing resources and technology needed to make these improvements. REQUEST the LADWP to report with the following: An outline of electrical and water infrastructure needs it anticipates will be necessary to meet the 2021-2029 Housing Element's new housing goals, and how those needs impact LA100 power infrastructure needs and opportunities. Assessment of potential funding mechanisms that could be used for up-front infrastructure investments, including state and federal grants, City discretionary funds, and other sources. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(25) 23-0426 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to creating a comprehensive, multilingual online housing search and application system. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to negotiate and execute a sole source contract with Exygy, for an amount not to exceed $2,366,208 for a three-year term commencing on or about December 1, 2023, and ending November 30, 2026 for the purpose of developing a centralized, comprehensive, multilingual online search system for affordable housing, subject to the availability of funding and the approval of the City Attorney as to form. FIND that the contract to be executed with Exygy is 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. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Disencumber the amount of $345,072 from City Contract No. C-138612-3, 3Di, Inc., funded by Fund No. 10D/43 Accessible Housing Fund, Account No. 43Y900, Contract Programming - Systems Upgrades; then transfer funding and encumbrance to a new contract with Exygy for developing a centralized, comprehensive, multilingual online search system for affordable housing. Transfer and appropriate $345,072 within Fund No. 64R/43 SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation, from Account No. 43W244, Administrative, to Account No. 43Y900 Contract Programming – Systems Upgrades, for a new contract with Exygy for developing a centralized, comprehensive, multilingual online search system for affordable housing. Expend funds not to exceed $690,144 upon proper written demand of the General Manager, LAHD, or designee. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, request the Controller to implement the instructions. INSTRUCT the LAHD, with assistance from the Community Investment for Families Department, to ensure that the affordable housing database complies with the City’s Language Access Plan, when that plan is finalized. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Funding to support this initiative will be provided by the Accessible Housing Fund and the SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation Fund for Phase 1. Funding for the subsequent phases of the contract are subject to approval as part of the annual budget process, in accordance with the City’s Financial Policies.
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(26) 22-1324 CD 7 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Pilot Recreational Vehicle (RV)-to-Home Program in Council District Seven, and a comprehensive citywide strategy for people experiencing RV homelessness, and the determination of an abandoned vehicle. Recommendations for Council action: DIRECT the Bureau of Sanitation to report to the Council on a quarterly basis with outcome data of utilization of the container Pilot Program. INSTRUCT the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to: Identify funding for Time Limited Subsidies. Look at the encampment resolution fund for citywide source of funds for addressing RVs. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Commission Investigation Division, in collaboration with all relevant partners, to implement a vehicle recycling pilot program to service the City of Los Angeles. INSTRUCT the CAO to identify $1 million for the proposed vehicle recycling program. INSTRUCT the CAO, in partnership with Council District 7, LAPD, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, City Attorney, and other related departments, to report to the Council in 60 days with a plan to scale up the Council District 7 RV Pilot Program and use the Council District 7 program as a model citywide. REQUEST the City Attorney to report back on potential amendments to Section 22670 of the California Vehicle Code (CVC) to define a “Low Value Vehicle” as any vehicle appraised at $2,000 or less to authorize the destruction of such vehicles with an amendment to section 22851.3 CVC. RECOMMEND expanding the Citywide Rehousing Strategy for People Experiencing RV Homelessness using the Encampment Resolution Funds. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the approval of the recommendations detailed above will not have an immediate impact on the General Fund. Should the proposed framework be adopted there may be a future fiscal impact of $1 million for ramp up costs for the Vehicle Recycling Program. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations above comply with the City Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are being used to fund recommended actions.
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(27) 17-1352-S1 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authority to accept and expend the 2023 Community Development Grant from First Citizens Bank for the Low Income Purchase Assistance (LIPA) Homeownership Program, and to apply for a seventh grant in 2024. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to accept and expend the 2023 Community Development Grant of $200,000 awarded to the LAHD by First Citizens Bank, for its LIPA Homeownership Program. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Appropriate $200,000 into Account No. 43P647 LIPA - OneWest Bank Grant, within the LAHD Small Grants and Awards Fund No. 49N, for the Community Development Grant funds from First Citizens Bank. Appropriate into Account No. 43P648 LIPA - OneWest Bank Loan Repayment, within Fund No.49N, upon receipt of program income from loan repayments and shared appreciation. Expend funds from the above accounts upon proper written demand of the General Manager, LAHD, or designee. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to submit an application for the 2024 Community Development Grant of $400,000 to First Citizens Bank, for the LIPA Homeownership Program. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, request the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The recommendations in this report will authorize the LAHD to accept and expend the 2023 First Citizens Bank Community Development Grant of $200,000 to assist more low-income homebuyers and apply for a 2024 First Citizens Bank Community Development Grant of $400,000 for the LIPA.
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(28) 20-1524-S6 CD 6 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a transfer of funds within the Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 3 (HHAP-3) Fund to be used for Hope the Mission multi-disciplinary teams in Council District Six. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla – Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER $276,615 within the HHAP-3 Fund No. 65S/10 from Account No. 10W744, FC-4 Outreach, Hygiene, Prevention, and Supportive Services to the account entitled “Department of Health Services Multi-Disciplinary Teams”, and be further transferred therefrom to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) Fund No. 100/10, Account No.003040, (Contractual Services) to be used for HOPE multi-disciplinary teams in Council District 6 for services from January 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024. AUTHORIZE the CAO 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. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(29) 23-0890 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to conducting and/or hiring an organization to conduct a performance evaluation on the administration of programs and delivery of homeless services by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA). Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Park – Krekorian): INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), to conduct and/or hire an organization to conduct a performance evaluation on the administration of programs and delivery of homeless services by the LAHSA that includes: Setting performance objectives for the LAHSA. Creating policies and procedures for the monitoring of the LAHSA. Establishing performance metrics set by the City for the LAHSA and service providers to meet. Staffing analysis of LAHSA’s administrative function and ability to effectively manage programs. Developing data system and/or methodology that serves the City that enables meaningful data analysis and accurate data reporting. Making recommendations to reduce costs of homeless administration, services and programs. Identifying and quantifying unmet needs. Reviewing LAHSA’s contract and amending future contract language to best serve people experiencing homelessness in the City of Los Angeles. INSTRUCT the CLA to coordinate with the LAHSA on a budget reporting process consistent with instructions given in Council file No. 23-0877 and establish more regular reporting on LAHSA program expenditures, underspends, and key performance indicators, with a mechanism to withhold funding if performance metrics set by the City are not met. REQUEST the LAHSA to report on: Protocols for monitoring contractors and assessing program performance. How roles and responsibilities in managing and monitoring contracts with service providers are defined for the LAHSA administrators. Salary savings, vacancies and retention rates for all positions within the LAHSA. Staff performance evaluation methodology. Current contract requirements related to reporting and data. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(3) 23-0900-S33 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Maubert Avenue and Vermont Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). (Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 11-02-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 10-26-23.pdf Communication from Board of Public Works dated 10-11-23 - Assessment Hearing.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187956 dated 9-1-23 Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-30-23 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 8-23-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8/22/2023 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-25-23 Attachment to Report dated 5-25-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Speaker Card(s)_08-15-2023 Speaker Card(s)_10-24-2023
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(30) 23-1054 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing a methodology to determine adequate level of service for people experiencing homelessness (PEH) in the City, and assessment tools or methodology for prioritizing this population for City or County of Los Angeles (County) shelters and services. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Raman – Park): INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to: Report on a methodology to determine adequate level of service for PEH in the City, and assessment tools or methodology for prioritizing this population for City or County shelters and services. Report on mechanisms and strategies to require a minimum level of health, mental health, and substance use disorder services to meet the needs of unsheltered PEH and at interim and permanent supportive housing sites in the City, with options for the City to receive funding directly from the State and Federal government to administer these services. Review, in consultation with the City Attorney, the contracts and agreements that stipulate conditions for the County to adhere to, and report on recommendations to renegotiate and/or to improve access to, increase the availability of, and expedite the delivery of health, mental health, and substance use disorder services in the City, and within the context of any future actions related to the LA Alliance settlement. INSTRUCT the CAO and REQUEST the City Attorney to provide regular updates to the City Council on the progress in amending the contracts between the City and the County for the delivery of healthcare, mental health, and substance use disorder services in the City and on the implementation of LA Alliance settlement discussions/agreement. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(31) 23-0844 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing language to add a "Good Neighbor" policy to interim housing site leases and contracts, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Yaroslavksy): INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Los Angeles Housing Department, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to provide recommended language, estimated costs, and potential implementation models to add a "Good Neighbor" policy to interim housing site leases and contracts that includes: Definition of "security" that sets a minimum level of staffing, hours of operations, and level of service that addresses conflict resolution and the monitoring of the site and surrounding neighborhood. Obligation to inform clients of existing City laws and other policies and procedures that apply to conduct inside and outside an interim housing facility. Regular communication between the LAHSA, the service provider and with the City, including Council Office, and surrounding community to discuss shelter operations and address any concerns that arise. "Good Neighbor" policies and ability to implement "Community Agreements." Measures to provide for the addition of enhanced safety features such as lighting, security cameras, ingress/egress protocols, if issues arise at these sites. Requirement to notify the City when changes to security service contracts and/or personnel is made. Regular cleaning of the area immediately surrounding the facility to minimize litter or hazards. Contact information of facility operator posted onsite to address community concerns/complaints. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(32) 23-0877 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) to require the LAHSA to present their full budget, inclusive of all Federal, State, County, local, and private funding, to the City on an annual basis, with details regarding services to be provided, sources of funds, and performances measures. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park - Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Los Angeles Housing Department, to discuss with the County of Los Angeles (County), whether the language in the existing JPA is sufficient for the City and County to obtain the additional information it desires from the LAHSA or whether an amendment to the JPA would be required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(33) 12-1690-S18 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Winter Shelter Program. Recommendations for Council action: NOTE and FILE the LAHSA report dated August 29, 2023, attached to the Council file, relative to the Winter Shelter Program. REQUEST the LAHSA to report back on the details of the program design of a new inclement weather shelter program, funding ($757,477) provided in the 19th Roadmap Report, Council file No. 20-0841-S36, prior to the release of the Request for Proposals and program implementation. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
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(34) 18-0018 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS relative to approving the Third Amendment with Meyers Nave Riback Silver & Wilson covering continued representation of the Port of Los Angeles in the defense of various legal claims. (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
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(35) 23-1101 CD 4 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) NO. ENV-2020-1512-EIR, STATE CLEARINGHOUSE (SCH) NO. 2020090536, FINAL EIR (HARVARD-WESTLAKE RIVER PARK PROJECT EIR), STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS; COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION (LACPC), and APPEALS filed by: 1) Studio City Residents Association & Save LA River Open Space (Representative: Amy Minteer, Carsten, Black & Minteer, LLP) and 2) Save Weddington Inc (Representative: Jamie T. Hall, Channel Law Group, LLP), from the determination of the LACPC in: 1) approving a Vesting Conditional Use, pursuant to Section 12.24 T of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), to allow the operation of a private-school athletic and recreational campus in the A1 Zone; and, 2) approving a Site Plan Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, for a project which results in an increase of 50,000 gross square feet or more of non-residential area; for the redevelopment of a 16.1-acre site and adjacent 1.1-acre portion of property along the Los Angeles River, totaling 17.2 acres (749,344 square feet) (project site); for use as an athletic and recreational facility for the Harvard-Westlake School and shared public use, the project removes the existing golf course, driving range, and tennis facility, to develop two athletic fields with bleacher seating, an 80,249 square feet, two-story gymnasium with a maximum height of 30 feet, a 52-meter swimming pool with seating, eight tennis courts with seating, one level of below-grade parking and a surface parking lot, the project includes ancillary field buildings, three security kiosks, exterior light poles, walls/fencing, and retention of the existing clubhouse structure, putting green, low brick retaining wall with weeping mortar, and golf ball-shaped light standards; the project removes 215 existing trees and plants 368 new trees, includes a 350,000 gallon stormwater capture and reuse system, provides 5.4 acres (235,224 square feet) of publicly accessible open space and landscaped pathways connecting to the adjacent Zev Greenway, and provides on-site landscaped areas and recreational facilities, the project involves off-site improvements to the Valleyheart Drive public right-of-way and portions of the adjacent Zev Greenway, project development requires excavation and grading to a maximum depth of 21 feet below grade and a net cut/fill volume of 197,000 cubic yards; for the properties located at 4047 – 4155 North Whitsett Avenue; 12506 – 12630 West Valley Spring Lane, and a portion of Assessor Parcel Number (APN) 2375-018-903, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval. Applicant: Harvard-Westlake School, David Weil Representative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP Case No. CPC-2020-1511-VCU-SPR-1A Environmental No. ENV-2020-1512-EIR; SCH No. 2020090536
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(36) 22-1102-S1 CD 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation and maintenance of “Walk Pico,” a large-scale beautification project that includes pedestrian safety bump-outs, new trees, and added landscaping in the area around Pico Boulevard and Overland Avenue. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky - Hutt), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the transfer of $12,912.84 from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834/50, Account No. 50186M to the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), Fund 100/86, Account No. 001090, to pay for overtime salaries needed to complete the restoration of the Walk Pico improvement project, including adjacent Overland Avenue area. AUTHORIZE the transfer of up to $38,493 from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834/50, Account No. 5000HT, to the BSS Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 003040, to pay or offset cost for the procurement, delivery, planting, and staking/guarding of two, 48-inch box size Mexican Palm trees in-lieu of Broadheads in the parkways associated with the original scope of this improvement project. TRANSFER or APPROPRIATE $60,000 in the Council District Five portion of the Neighborhood Service Enhancements line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the Board of Public Works (BPW) Fund No. 100/74, Account No.003040, Contractual Services, to amend their existing contract with Pacific Graffiti Solutions (PGS) or to enter into a new contract with PGS if necessary, for the ongoing maintenance of the project. DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the BPW, Office of Community Beautification, to prepare, process, and execute any required document(s) with PGS or any other agency or organization the above amount for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(37) 20-0407-S1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting the City Attorney to draft an ordinance disallowing rent increases for units covered under the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) until July 31, 2024. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Soto-Martínez - Hernandez): REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), to draft an ordinance to temporarily set the rent increases for units covered under the RSO – February 1, 2024 through June 30, 2024, to be calculated by the rent formula allowable under the RSO based on specifically the Consumer Price Index from October 2022 through September 2023, compared to October 2021 through September 2022 (4 percent). INSTRUCT the LAHD to consult with the United to House LA Citizens Oversight Committee on developing programs to assist rent-burdened tenants, as well as for small housing providers, with building maintenance, rental debt, and/or preservation of RSO units. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(38) 23-1206 CD 5 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS AND PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to utilization of the properties located at 11165 Missouri Avenue, 11168 Missouri Avenue, and 11171 Nebraska Avenue, respectively, including the required ingress and egress for staff and vehicles on-site, by the Bureau of Street Services, Bureau of Sanitation, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky - Blumenfield): DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in conjunction with the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), report back within 45 days on: The feasibility of temporarily closing all or a portion of Cotner Avenue between Nebraska Avenue and the southerly end of the West Los Angeles Sewer Maintenance Yard at 1924 Cotner Avenue for the purpose of standing up temporary homeless housing using RVs. The projected cost to develop the site and an estimate of the annual costs to operate the site, inclusive of utility services, hygiene and sanitation facilities, security, service provision, and potential funding sources to cover these costs. The departmental approvals and processes needed to implement this proposal. A timeline for project approval and site preparation, including a target operational date. DIRECT the Bureau of Street services, Bureau of Sanitation, and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to report back within 45 days on their utilization of the properties located at 11165 Missouri Avenue, 11168 Missouri Avenue, and 11171 Nebraska Avenue, respectively, including the required ingress and egress for staff and vehicles on-site. REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, after being determined that the potential intervention is feasible by the CAO, in conjunction with the CAO and the street-based outreach teams in the area, and with requested input from the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative and the Los Angeles Mayor’s Office of Housing and Homeless Solutions, develop a plan for engaging the current unhoused residents along Cotner Avenue in order to transition them into the facility and to minimize displacement into the surrounding communities. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(39) 15-0190-S3 CD 15 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease agreement with Congresswoman Nannette Diaz Barragan, of the California 44th Congressional District, for office space in the San Pedro City Hall located at 638 South Beacon Street, Suite 551. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) negotiate and execute a non-profit lease agreement between the City and Congresswoman Nannette Diaz Barragan of the California 44th Congressional District for office space in the San Pedro City Hall located at 638 South Beacon Street, Suite 551. The term of the lease agreement is for two years with two four-year options to extend at the City’s sole discretion. The lease agreement is coterminous with the Congresswoman’s elected term which currently ends on January 3, 2025, subject to re-election as detailed in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as there is no revenue generated from this lease. The non-profit lessee will be responsible for maintaining their office space including any necessary improvements, alterations, maintenance, and repairs. The City will be responsible for overall maintenance of the building, custodial services, heating ventilation and air conditioning, and utilities.
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(4) 23-0900-S34 CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Waverly Drive and Glendale Boulevard Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). (Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 11-02-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 10-26-23.pdf Communication from Board of Public Works dated 10-11-23 - Assessment Hearing.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187957 dated 9-1-23 Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-30-23 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 8-23-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8/22/2023 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-25-23 Attachment to Report dated 5-25-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Speaker Card(s)_08-15-2023 Speaker Card(s)_10-24-2023
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(40) 23-0750 CD 15 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease agreement with ROX TRG Gateway Owner, LLC for a Council field office located at 970 West 190th Street, Suite 150. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease agreement between the City and ROX TRG Gateway Owner, LLC for a Council District 15 field office located at 970 West 190th Street, Suite 150. The lease term is for three years with a one-year option to extend. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) reports that there is no anticipated current-year impact on the General Fund. Based on projections provided by GSD, there appears to be sufficient savings within the Citywide Leasing Account to offset an estimated shortfall of $7,000 for this lease. Other associated one-time costs such as furniture, moving, and communication expenses will be addressed through Council District 15’s discretionary funds. A reconciliation of the Citywide Leasing Account will be provided to the MFC as part of a subsequent Citywide Leasing Quarterly Status Report, with any potential year-end shortfalls to be reported to Council through the Financial Status Report. Future annual leasing costs will need to be funded through the City Budget process.
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(41) 23-0828 CD 8 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the termination of the billboard lease at 6300 Western Avenue, at the intersection of Western Avenue and Gage Avenue, and removal of the two billboards on the site. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson – Padilla): INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate and execute the termination of the billboard lease at 6300 Western Avenue, and take all steps necessary to facilitate the removal of the two billboards on the site. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(42) 23-1045 CD 12 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease with the Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce and a Space Sharing Agreement for the Chatsworth Neighborhood Council for office space located at 10038 Old Depot Plaza Road. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee - Hutt): INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to prepare a new lease between the City and the Chatsworth/Porter Ranch Chamber of Commerce at a rate of $300 a month, with the agreement including the provision for management of the Hal Bernson Community Room located at 10038 Old Depot Plaza Road. INSTRUCT the GSD, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, the City Clerk, and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to prepare a new Space Sharing Agreement for the Chatsworth Neighborhood Council's continued occupancy of office space located at 10038 Old Depot Plaza Road. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(43) 19-0987 CD 11 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an extension of the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement for the West Los Angeles Civic Center Redevelopment Project located at 1645 Corinth Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute the amendment, attached to the Council file, to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (C-138393) with West LA Commons, LLC, for the West LA Civic Center Redevelopment Project, located at 1645 Corinth Avenue in Council District 11, for an additional four months, from November 23, 2023 to March 22, 2024, and up to two 12-month extension options through March 22, 2026, for a total term of up to 28 months, at the City’s sole discretion, subject to final review and approval by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations in this report. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies.
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(44) 23-0735 CD 15 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the allocation of funds for a new Crisis and Incident Response through the Community Lead Engagement (CIRCLE) Team in the Harbor Area in Council District 15. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Park – Hernandez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER $1,500,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Unarmed Crisis Response line item to a new line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. TBD, for a new CIRCLE Team in the Harbor Area in Council District 15. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare Controller instructions; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions and to make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(45) 23-1211 CD 3 STATUTORY EXEMPTION AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT FINDINGS, and APPEALS filed by: 1) Jacqueline Tyler; 2) Jill Shively; and, 3) Vida Andrijauskas, from the determination of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners in approving a Statutory Exemption as the environmental clearance, and a haul route application to export 18,515 cubic yards of earth, for the properties located at 23036 - 23060 West Ventura Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval. (The proposed project is a new 100 percent affordable multi-family eight-story development with 100 units, including 25 permanent supportive housing units, the project involves a haul route for the export of approximately 18,515 cubic yards of soil, the Project is removing two identified protected trees and one street tree in the public right-of-way.) Applicant: Terri Dickerhoff Owner: Royal Oaks Assisted Living LLC Board File No. 230051 (Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 91.7006.7.5) (Motion and Findings Required) TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 27, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 14, 2023) Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice_11-02-23 Communication from Board of Building and Safety Commissioners submitted 10-30-23.pdf Attachment to Communication submitted 10-30-23 - Package.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 10-19-23 - Correspondence.pdf Attachment to Communication submitted 10-30-23 - Ownership List.pdf Communication submitted 10-30-23 - Appeal No. 3 Appeal No. 2 dated 10-27-23 Appeal No. 1 dated 10-26-23
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(46) 23-1243 MOTION (PARK - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 11 special recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance at City Hall from November 18 - November 20, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events-Council line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 11 special recognition of Transgender Day of Remembrance at City Hall from November 18 - November 20, including the illumination of City Hall. Motion (Park - Hernandez) dated 11-03-23.pdf
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(47) 23-1242 CD 12 MOTION (LEE - McOSKER) relative to funding to assist El Oro Way Elementary School to obtain much needed equipment in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action: ALLOCATE $10,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to assist El Oro Way 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 El Oro Way 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 Councilmember 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 - McOsker) dated 11-03-23.pdf
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(48) 23-1240 CD 12 MOTION (LEE - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding to repair and resurface facilities driving track at the Ed Davis Driving Training Center in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action: ALLOCATE and APPROPRIATE $379,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 to Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Fund No. 100/70, Contractual Services Account No. 3040, to repair and resurface facilities driving track. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Lee - Rodriguez) dated 11-03-23
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(49) 23-1241 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - PARK - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 3 and 11 's special recognition of Mothers Against Drunk Driving on December 7, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0703 (CD-03 Community Services) and $200 from the same Fund, Account No. 0711 (CD-11 Community Services) - (Total $400) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 3 and 11 's special recognition of Mothers Against Drunk Driving on December 7, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall. Motion (Blumenfield - Park - Harris-Dawson) dated 11-03-23
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(5) 23-0900-S35 CD 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Tarzana Drive and Mecca Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). (Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 10-30-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 10-26-23.pdf Communication from Board of Public Works dated 10-11-23 - Assessment Hearing.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187958 dated 9-1-23 Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-30-23 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 8-23-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8/22/2023 Report from Public Works Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-24-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 5-24-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf Speaker Card(s)_08-15-2023 Speaker Card(s)_10-24-2023
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(50) 23-0566-S1 CD 9 MOTION (PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for public right-of-way cleanup and community beautification services in Council District 9. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $190,000 in the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281209 (CD 9 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Board of Public Works Contractual Services Account Fund No. 100/74, Account Number No. 3040 for public right-of-way cleanup and community beautification services in Council District 9. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above 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 (Price - Harris-Dawson) dated 11-03-23
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(51) 23-0007-S24 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Zac Efron on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Zac Efron at 6426 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
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(52) 23-0007-S25 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Darius Rucker on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Darius Rucker at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
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(53) 23-0007-S26 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Macaulay Culkin on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Macaulay Culkin at 6353 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
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(54) 23-1254 CD 2 MOTION (KREKORIAN - McOSKER) relative to funding for a recycling pilot program, in which debris (called grapple scrap) will be moved to rolloff dumpsters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $53,795 in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000702 (CD-2 Community Services) to the Sanitation Fund No. 100/82, as follows: $44,010 to Account No. 006020 (Operating Supplies) and $9,785 to Account No. 001010 (Salaries - General), for recycling pilot program in which debris (called grapple scrap) will be moved to rolloff dumpsters. 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, 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 - McOsker) dated 11-07-23
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(55) 23-1255 CD 6 MOTION (PADILLA - HERNANDEZ) relative to a personal services contract with Creatrix Management Group, LLC for the Sixth Council District. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the personal services contract with Creatrix Management Group, LLC, attached to the Motion, to provide for services to the Sixth Council District as set for therein. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Sixth District to execute this contract on behalf of the City; and, INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 2023-2024 and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council office. Motion (Padilla - Hernandez) dated 11-07-23
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(56) 23-1260 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN - SOTO-MARTÍNEZ) relative to funding for an outstanding balance in the Neighborhood Service Enhancements line item for Council District Four. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $79,344 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD 4 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Council District 4 portion of the "Neighborhood Service Enhancements" line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 in order to fund an outstanding balance in that line item. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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(57) 23-0600-S111 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ FOR BLUMENFIELD – KREKORIAN) relative to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 First Financial Status Report (FSR). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROPRIATE $4,616,909.25 from the available cash balance of the Greater Los Angeles Visitors and Convention Bureau (LATCB) Trust Fund No. 429/10 to the LA Convention and Visitors Bureau Account No. 10Y475 within that fund, and authorize the City Administrative Officer to issue payment to the LATCB for their share of 2022-23 Transient Occupancy Tax receipts pursuant to its agreement with the City. TRANSFER $500,000 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Animal Services Sterilization Trust Fund Account No. 580265, to the Animal Services Sterilization Trust Fund No. 842/06, Community Cat S/N Program, Account No. 060053, to ensure sufficient funding for the Citywide Cat Program. TRANSFER $16,741,803 between various department accounts and funds as specified in the attachment to the Motion, attached to the Council file, related to urgent transactions included in the First FSR that must be approved prior to consideration of the First FSR due to urgent contract obligations and operational needs. This amount includes $1,500,000 in time-sensitive transfers for the Los Angeles Fire Department that are not included in the FSR but are also needed prior to the consideration of the First FSR based on updated financial data through October 31, 2023.
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(58) 24-1100-S3 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT, COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and THE CITY CLERK, RESOLUTION, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to an initiative regarding a minimum wage for employees working at certain healthcare facilities. RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 14, 2023, calling a Special Election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City of Los Angeles a certified initiative ordinance regarding a minimum wage for employees working at certain healthcare facilities, and consolidating this Special Election with the City’s Primary Nominating Election and the State Primary Election to be held on the same date, unless proponents request to withdraw the initiative from the ballot. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY CLERK Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, withdrawing a citizen-sponsored initiative from the March 5, 2024 ballot regarding the following subject: minimum wage for employees working at certain healthcare facilities. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 9, 2023, repealing Ordinance No. 187566, an initiative ordinance regarding a minimum wage for employees working at certain healthcare facilities that has been withdrawn from the March 5, 2024 ballot. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. The City Clerk reports that for the March 5, 2024 Primary Nominating Election, there is approximately $15.5 million in the current Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget for both the County of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles election-related costs. If this Initiative Ordinance is withdrawn from the March 5, 2024 ballot, there will be a negligible reduction of election expenses.
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(59) 24-1100-S4 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK, RESOLUTION, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to an initiative regarding limits on healthcare executive compensation. RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 14, 2023, calling a Special Election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City of Los Angeles a certified initiative ordinance regarding limits on healthcare executive compensation, and consolidating this Special Election with the City’s Primary Nominating Election and the State Primary Election to be held on the same date, unless proponents request to withdraw the initiative from the ballot. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY CLERK Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION withdrawing a citizen-sponsored initiative from the March 5, 2024 ballot regarding the following subject: limits on healthcare executive compensation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that for the March 5, 2024 Primary Nominating Election, there is approximately $15.5 million in the current Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget for both the County of Los Angeles and the City of Los Angeles election-related costs. If this Initiative Ordinance is withdrawn from the March 5, 2024 ballot, there will be a negligible reduction of election expenses.
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(6) 23-0900-S36 CD 7 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Foothill Boulevard and Tujunga Valley Street No. 2 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed. (Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 10-30-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 10-26-23.pdf Communication from Board of Public Works dated 10-11-23 - Assessment Hearing.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187959 dated 9-1-23 Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-30-23 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 8-23-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8/22/2023 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-25-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 5-25-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention.pdf Speaker Card(s)_08-15-2023 Speaker Card(s)_10-24-2023
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(60) 23-1135 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Culver Crossing Properties, LLC. (This case arises from a business tax payment.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee waived consideration of this matter) Report from City Attorney dated 10-13-23.pdf
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(61) 23-0321-S1 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 City of Los Angeles v. Crest Apartments LP et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCP01011. (This matter relates to the ongoing Court-appointed receivership established in April 2023 for the properties previously owned and operated by the Skid Row Housing Trust, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23STCP01011.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation and Housing and Homelessness Committees waived consideration of the above matter)
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(7) 23-0900-S37 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the San Fernando Road and Edward Avenue Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). (Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 10-30-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 10-26-23.pdf Communication from Board of Public Works dated 10-11-23 - Assessment Hearing.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187960 dated 9-1-23 Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-30-23 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 8-23-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8/22/2023 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-18-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 5-18-23 - Daft Ordinance Intention.pdf Speaker Card(s)_08-15-2023 Speaker Card(s)_10-24-2023
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(8) 23-0900-S38 CD 15 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the 101st Street and Grape Streets Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). (Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023) Report from City Clerk dated 10-26-23.pdf Communication from Board of Public Works dated 10-11-23 - Assessment Hearing.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187961 dated 9-1-23 Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-30-23 - Mailing Package Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 8-23-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8/22/2023 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 5-24-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 5-24-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention.pdf Speaker Card(s)_08-15-2023 Speaker Card(s)_10-24-2023 Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 10-30-23 - Draft Ordinance
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(9) 23-0900-S39 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Staley Lane and Avenue 66 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). (Continued from Council meeting of October 24, 2023) Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting submitted 10-30-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Clerk dated 10-26-23.pdf Communication from Board of Public Works dated 10-11-23 - Assessment Hearing.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187962 dated 9-1-23 Communication from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-30-23 - Mailing Package Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8/22/2023 Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 8-23-23 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 6-01-23 Attachment to Report dated 6-01-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Speaker Card(s)_08-15-2023 Speaker Card(s)_10-24-2023
LA Police Commission
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1. REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE\n• Significant incidents and activities occurring from October 31, 2023 – November 14, 2023.\n• Crime Statistics\n• Department Personnel Strength
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2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
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A. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated November 7, relative to the Request for Proposal for Lead\nMaintenance and Lead Mining Services of Two Firearm Range Sites, as set forth. [BPC #23-217]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report.\n\nB. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated November 6, 2023, relative to the Request for Approval of\nSelected Court Reporter Services Contractor, as set forth. [BPC #23-218]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report.\nC. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated November 14, 2023, relative to the Destruction of Duplicate\nRecords, as set forth. [BPC #23-219]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report and TRANSMIT to City Clerk.\nD. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated November 8, 2023, relative to a donation from American\nAutomobile Association valued at $26,259.08 to provide commercial grade stamping devices, as set\nforth. [BPC #23-226]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report and ACCEPT the donation.\nE. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated November 8, 2023, relative to the following donations from the\nLos Angeles Police Foundation: Information Technology Bureau $2,157.12; South Bureau Homicide\nDivision $1,193.25; Recruitment and Employment Division $2,573.88; Community Safety\nPartnership Bureau $9,000.00, $6,000.00, $15,000.00; Training Bureau $6,089.50 and Detective\nSupport and Vice Division $3,000.00, as set forth. [BPC #23-220]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report and ACCEPT the donations.\nF. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated November 8, 2023, relative to the following donations: Pacific\nArea $2,600.00; Foothill Area $2,860.00; West Valley Area $2,300.00; West Los Angeles Area\n$1,811.04, $3,500.00 and $2,800.00, as set forth. [BPC #23-225]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report and ACCEPT the donations.\nG. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated November 1, 2023, relative to a personal expense statement for\nthe Chief of Police, as set forth. [BPC #23-222]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report.\nH. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT dated November 9, 2023, relative to an agreement with\nSA Recycling for salvaging of recreational vehicles impounded in Official Police Garages, as set\nforth. [BPC #23-227]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Executive Director’s report and TRANSMIT to the Mayor and City Administrative\nOfficer.
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4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS\nA. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated November 1, 2023, relative to the Quadruped Unmanned\nGround Vehicle Quarterly Inspection Report, Quarter 1, Fiscal Year 2023 - 2024, as set forth.\n[BPC #23-221]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report and TRANSMIT to the City Council.\nB. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated November 1, 2023, relative to the Body Worn Video Policies\nComparative Analysis, as set forth. [BPC #23-224]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report.
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5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS\nA. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/ DISMISSAL/ RELEASE/ PUBLIC EMPLOYEE\nPERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Officer – Involved Shooting (OIS). Government Code Section\n54957.\n1. OIS - #001-23 One Sergeant I\nDate of Occurrence: 1/3/23 One Police Officer III\nInvolved Party: T. Smith Three Police Officer II\nTwo Police Officer I\nB. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/ DISMISSAL/ RELEASE/ PUBLIC EMPLOYEE\nPERFORMANCE EVAULATION. Discussion and possible Board action relative to\ninvestigations Concerning Complaint File No. 22-003734, Complaint File No. 23-001246, and\nComplaint File No. 23-002496. Government Code Section 54957.\n1. Chief of Police\n2. Chief of Police\n3. Chief of Police
LADWP Board
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1. Presentation regarding Facilities Services Innovative Facility Designs to\nEnhance Customer and Employee Experience\nJ. Filed Items
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1. Financial Services Organization Monthly Activities Report – August 2023
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2. Board Recognition of the 2023 Recycled Water Customer of the Year:\nLos Angeles Unified School District - Sonia Sotomayor Arts and Sciences\nMagnet
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1. Recommendation for approval of the minutes of the October 24, 2023,\nRegular Meeting of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners.\nL. Items for Approval
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1. Recommended by Office of the Chief Information Technology Officer\nApproval of Cooperative Purchase Contract No. 0430 for Oracle Cloud and\nSubscription Licenses with Mythics, LLC. The contract is for a term of five\nyears and a not to exceed amount of $50,000,000.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section\n15060(c)(3).
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10. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Load Management Standard Compliance Plan.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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11. Recommended by Office of the General Manager and Chief Engineer\nApproval of the Memorandum of Understanding with the Los Angeles\nHarbor Department for the use of Property for the Wilmington Waterfront\nPromenade and Avalon Pedestrian Bridge/Promenade and Gateway\nProjects LADWP File No. P-102086.\nDetermine item is in compliance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15080-15097.\n7
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12. Recommended by Office of the General Manager and Chief Engineer\nApproval of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47508 for Third-Party\nAdministration Services for LADWP’s Flexible Benefits Program – Total\nAdministrative Services Corporation.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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13. Recommended by Power System\nApproval of Amendment No. 1 to the Participation Agreement Between the\nSouthern California Public Power Authority and the Los Angeles\nDepartment of Water and Power for Energy Efficiency Programs. The\nAmendment will extend the term by one year and the not to exceed amount\nof $500,000,000 will remain unchanged.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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14. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Right-of-Way Grant/Temporary Use Permit CACA 055180 with\nUnited States Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15306.
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15. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Amendment to Bending the River Back Into the City Project\nMemorandum of Agreement.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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16. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Water Supply Assessment – 1055 W. 7th Street Project.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2).
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17. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Water Supply Assessment – 6000 Hollywood Boulevard\nProject.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2).
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18. Recommended by Board of Water and Power Commissioners\nApproval of Resolution Authorizing the Travel of Board Commissioner\nGeorge S. McGraw to Tuba City, Arizona, on November 9, 2023,\nRepresenting the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners\nat the Navajo Mutual Aid Training.
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19. Recommended by Board of Water and Power Commissioners\nApproval of Resolution Authorizing the Travel of Board President Cynthia\nMcClain-Hill to Expo City Dubai, UAE, from December 2-7, 2023,\nrepresenting the Los Angeles Board of Water and Power Commissioners.
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2. Recommended by Office of the Chief Information Technology Officer\nApproval of Agreement No. 47794 for Automated Document Factory and\nCustomer Bill Redesign Services with Ricoh USA, Inc., for a term of five\nyears and a not to exceed amount of $10,000,000.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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3. Recommended by Office of the Chief Operating Officer\nApproval of Optical Fiber Lease Agreement No. FO-913-07/2023 and Short\nForm IRU-01 Lease Agreement No. FO-914-07/2023 with Seven Network\nAustralia Inc. for Lease of LADWP Optical Fibers.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\n6
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4.\nRecommended by Office of the City Attorney for Water and Power\nApproval of First Amendment to Agreement No. 47660-1 between the City of\nLos Angeles, acting by and Through the Los Angeles Department of Water\nand Power and Van Ness Feldman, LLP. The budget for the Amendment will\nnot exceed $1,885,000 for a total appropriation of $6,685.000. The term of\nthe Agreement will be from May 1, 2021 to April 30, 2026.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
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5. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval for the Payment of the Estimated FY 2023/24 Special City Services\nand Office of Public Accountability Invoices for an amount not to exceed\n$30,080,356.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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6. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Energy Cost Adjustment Expenditures for the 12-Month Period\nCommencing January 1, 2024.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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7. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Authorization to Issue up to $200.30 Million of Power System\nRevenue Bonds Under Resolution Nos. 5043 and 5044.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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8. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Authorization to Enter into a Standby Bond Purchase Agreement\nand the Related Fee Agreement with PNC Bank, National Association, and a\nRemarketing Agreement with PNC Capital Markets LLC, Under Resolution\nNo. 5045.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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9. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Authorization to Issue up to $415.84 Million of Water System\nRevenue Bonds Under Resolution Nos. 5046 and 5047.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).
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1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nJoy Burgess v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 20STCV46014.
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10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nIn re: Aqueous Film Forming Foams Product Liability Litigation, United\nStates District Court, District of South Carolina - Charleston Division,\nMDL No. 2:18-mn-2873, Case No. 2:23-cv-03230.
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11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nAntwon Jones v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case\nNo. BC577267 (and designated related cases).
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12. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the California Government Code)\nDiscussion regarding significant exposure to litigation (2 cases), including:\nPhiladelphia Insurance Company adv. Los Angeles Department of Water\nand Power, LADWP Claim No. 1051270-1.\n10
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13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nGrady Dillon v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 19STCV14977.\nThe Board shall publicly report any action taken in closed session and the vote or\nabstention of every member present thereon, in accordance with Section 54957.1 of the\nCalifornia Government Code.
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2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nCipriano Coronado v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, et al.,\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV05796.
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3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nJulia Brown v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 20STCV46304.
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4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nHenry Huitz v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 21STCV08127.
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5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nArlene Rodriguez, Chris Vicino, Leticia Woodard, Clariza Valdovinos v.\nLos Angeles Department of Water and Power, et al., Los Angeles Superior\nCourt Case No. 23STCV26047.
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6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nHeidi Perez v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, et al.,\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV26639.\n9
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7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nSaiara Shams v. City of Los Angeles, Department of Water and Power, et al.,\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV00828.
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8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nEdith Williams v. City of Los Angeles Department of Water and Power;\nErin Henning, Leticia Woodard, Los Angeles Superior Court Case\nNo. 20STCV46719.
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9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nIn re: Aqueous Film Forming Foams Product Liability Litigation, United\nStates District Court, District of South Carolina - Charleston Division,\nMDL No. 2:18-mn-2873-RMG, Case No. 2:23-cv-03147-RMG.