Los Angeles — 2024-01-10

(1)\nBPW­2024­0001\nCD 11\nASSESSMENT HEARING #1 – CHARNOCK ROAD AND MCLAUGHLIN AVENUE\nCharnock Road and McLaughlin Avenue\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S60)

(10)\nBPW­2024­0010\nCD 4\nASSESSMENT HEARING #10 – WOODMAN AVENUE AND WEDDINGTON STREET\nWoodman Avenue and Weddington Street\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S69)

(11)\nBPW­2024­0011\nCD 4\nCD 4\nASSESSMENT HEARING #10 – WOODMAN AVENUE AND WEDDINGTON STREET\nWoodman Avenue and Weddington Street\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S69)\n(11)\nBPW­2024­0011\nCD 4\nASSESSMENT HEARING #11 – CAHUENGA BOULEVARD AND BLOOMFIELD\nSTREET NO. 1\nCahuenga Boulevard and Bloomfield Street No. 1\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S70)

(12)\nBPW­2024­0012\nCD 14\nASSESSMENT HEARING #12 – ONTEORA PLACE AND KERWIN PLACE\nOnteora Place and Kerwin Place\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S40)\nBUREAU OF ENGINEERING

(13)\nBPW­2024­0013\nCD 4\nRESCIND CONSTRUCTION AWARD AND ISSUE FINAL PAYMENT – CLARKE\nCONTRACTING CORPORATION – MULHOLLAND DRIVE (15253) SLOPE REPAIR\nPROJECT\nRecommending the Board:\n1. CONCUR with the Bureau of Engineering’s decision to cancel the award of\nthe Mulholland Drive (15253) Slope Repair Project to Clarke Contracting\nCorporation (Clarke) and rebid the project at a later date; and\n2. FIND that it is in the City of Los Angeles’s best interest not to proceed with\nconstruction of the project and rescind the construction award for no cause;\nand\n3. AUTHORIZE the Director of the Office of Accounting, upon request of the\nCity Engineer, to draw a demand in the amount of $15,660.52, payable to\nClarke, to settle all of Clarke’s incurred costs associated with the\ncancellation of the project.\nthe Mulholland Drive (15253) Slope Repair Project to Clarke Contracting\nCorporation (Clarke) and rebid the project at a later date; and\n2. FIND that it is in the City of Los Angeles’s best interest not to proceed with\nconstruction of the project and rescind the construction award for no cause;\nand\n3. AUTHORIZE the Director of the Office of Accounting, upon request of the\nCity Engineer, to draw a demand in the amount of $15,660.52, payable to\nClarke, to settle all of Clarke’s incurred costs associated with the\ncancellation of the project.\n(W.O. E1908829, C­133004)

(14)\nBPW­2024­0014\nCD 14\nTASK ORDER SOLICITATION (TOS) NO. 60 – ATKINS NORTH AMERICA, INC., – PRE­\nQUALIFIED ON­CALL (PQOC) CONSULTANTS LIST – UNION PACIFIC PUMPING\nPLANT NO. 602 REHABILITATION PROJECT\nRecommending the Board:\n1. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to issue the task to Atkins North America,\nInc., from the PQOC Wastewater and Environmental Engineering Services\nConsultants List to provide pre­design, design, and design support services\nduring construction for the Union Pacific Pumping Plant No. 602\nRehabilitation, as stated in TOS No. 60, with a budget authority of\n$1,211,190 including contingency.\n(W.O. SZC14283, C­129642)

(15)\nBPW­2024­0015\nCD 6\nREVISED BUDGET AND SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT CHANGE ORDERS – FORD\nE.C. – DONALD C. TILLMAN WATER RECLAMATION PLANT BERM IMPROVEMENTS\nRecommending the Board:\n1. AUTHORIZE $786,200 in additional contingency and approve a revised\nconstruction budget of $8,009,000 for the Donald Tillman Water Reclamation\nPlant Berm Improvements; and\n2. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to issue Change Order Nos. 26 through 32\nand Nos. 35 through 42 to compensate the Contractor for extra work\nresulting from differing site conditions and owner­directed additions and\nmodifications; and\n3. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to issue Supplemental Agreement Change\nOrder No. 34 to Ford E.C. for a not­to­exceed amount of $25,000 for the\nProject to modify fencing on the western berm wall and issue additional\n1. AUTHORIZE $786,200 in additional contingency and approve a revised\nconstruction budget of $8,009,000 for the Donald Tillman Water Reclamation\nPlant Berm Improvements; and\n2. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to issue Change Order Nos. 26 through 32\nand Nos. 35 through 42 to compensate the Contractor for extra work\nresulting from differing site conditions and owner­directed additions and\nmodifications; and\n3. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to issue Supplemental Agreement Change\nOrder No. 34 to Ford E.C. for a not­to­exceed amount of $25,000 for the\nProject to modify fencing on the western berm wall and issue additional\nseparate change orders; and\n4. AUTHORIZE two members of the Board to sign the Supplemental\nAgreement Change Order No. 34; and\n5. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to issue subsequent change orders under the\nContract, up to the revised construction budget of $8,009,000 for the Project.\n(W.O. SZD11286, C­139912)

(16)\nBPW­2024­0016\nSET HEARING DATE – LOCAL COASTAL DEVELOPMENT PERMIT (CDP) NO. 23­01:\nPALISADES MC B2\nRecommending the Board:\n1. SET the date to hear and consider the appeals on Local Coastal\nDevelopment Permit No. 23­01 (Palisades MC B2) at its regular meeting\nscheduled for Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.\nNOTE: NO REPORT. ITEM ONLY SETS HEARING DATE FOR PUBLIC NOTICE.\nBUREAU OF SANITATION

(17)\nBPW­2024­0017\nCD 14\nRATE INCREASE – 2024 GATE RATES AT THE CENTRAL LOS ANGELES\nRECYCLING AND TRANSFER STATION\nRecommending the Board:\n1. AUTHORIZE the Director of Bureau of Sanitation to adjust the gate fee rates\nat the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station starting January 1,\n2024 or upon execution.\nBPW­2024­0017\nCD 14\nRATE INCREASE – 2024 GATE RATES AT THE CENTRAL LOS ANGELES\nRECYCLING AND TRANSFER STATION\nRecommending the Board:\n1. AUTHORIZE the Director of Bureau of Sanitation to adjust the gate fee rates\nat the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station starting January 1,\n2024 or upon execution.\nJOINT REPORT(S)

(18)\nBPW­2024­0018\nBCA + BOE\nCD ALL\nCONTRACT ACCEPTANCE – EMERGENCY SEWER / STORM DRAIN REPAIR\nRecommending the Board:\n1. ACCEPT the 113 sewer and 16 storm drain projects of the Emergency\nSewer and Storm Drain Repair Program.\nMOTION(S)

(19)\nBPW­2024­0019\nAFE – ARAKELIAN ENTERPRISES, INC.\nBureau of Sanitation and Office of Accounting are requesting Board approval and\nexecution of an Authority for Expenditure in the amount of $11,000,000 for encumbrance of\nfunds to process blue bin residential curbside recyclables collected from East and West\nValley from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024.\n(AE24508734M, Fund 508 – Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund, Dept. 50,\nAppropriation Unit 50YX82)

(2)\nBPW­2024­0002\nCD 6\nASSESSMENT HEARING #2 – BORDEN AVENUE AND TUXFORD STREET\nBorden Avenue and Tuxford Street\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S61)

(20)\nBPW­2024­0020\nAFE – DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL\nBureau of Engineering and Office of Accounting are requesting Board approval and\nexecution of an Authority for Expenditure in the amount of $118,661 for payment of state\nagency, Department of Toxic Substances Control, oversight fees for blanket authority\nduring Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024.\n(AE24298001M, Fund 298 – Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles Fund,\nDept. 50, Appropriation Unit 50STYG)\n(20)\nBPW­2024­0020\nAFE – DEPARTMENT OF TOXIC SUBSTANCE CONTROL\nBureau of Engineering and Office of Accounting are requesting Board approval and\nexecution of an Authority for Expenditure in the amount of $118,661 for payment of state\nagency, Department of Toxic Substances Control, oversight fees for blanket authority\nduring Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2024.\n(AE24298001M, Fund 298 – Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles Fund,\nDept. 50, Appropriation Unit 50STYG)\nADMINISTRATIVE ITEM(S)

(21)\nBPW­2024­0021\nThe Mayor and City Council have approved and authorized the Board of Public Works, on\nbehalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute the proposed fifth amendment with\nGeoenvironment Technologies, LLC for continuation of the Terminal Island Renewable\nEnergy Project.\n(C­109787, REF: BPW­2023­0403)\nCOMMUNICATIONS

(22)\nBPW­2024­0022\nSTOP NOTICE – PENHALL COMPANY\nPenhall Company, is transmitting a Stop Notice in the amount of $5,117, for core drilling,\nconcrete sawing, concrete demolition/removal, and highway grinding for CMB\nConstruction, an apparent subcontractor, in connection with the Emergency Sewer and\nStorm Drain 2022­2027 Project, for which the primary contractor is Mladen Buntich\nConstruction Co. Inc.\n(C­141945, Communication No. 122614 – Filed December 5, 2023)

(23)\nBPW­2024­0023\nSTOP NOTICE – HARDY & HARPER INC.\nHardy & Harper Inc., is transmitting a Stop Notice in the amount of $1,784.09, for asphalt\nmaterials, labor concrete materials, and labor for C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc., in\nconnection with the Westlake MacArthur Park Pedestrian Improvement Project.\n(C­142114, Communication No. 122615 – Filed November 17, 2023)\n(23)\nBPW­2024­0023\nSTOP NOTICE – HARDY & HARPER INC.\nHardy & Harper Inc., is transmitting a Stop Notice in the amount of $1,784.09, for asphalt\nmaterials, labor concrete materials, and labor for C.S. Legacy Construction, Inc., in\nconnection with the Westlake MacArthur Park Pedestrian Improvement Project.\n(C­142114, Communication No. 122615 – Filed November 17, 2023)

(3)\n(2)\nBPW­2024­0002\nCD 6\nASSESSMENT HEARING #2 – BORDEN AVENUE AND TUXFORD STREET\nBorden Avenue and Tuxford Street\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S61)\n(3)\nBPW­2024­0003\nCD 13\nASSESSMENT HEARING #3 – MARIPOSA AVENUE AND FOUNTAIN AVENUE\nMariposa Avenue and Fountain Avenue\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S62)

(4)\nBPW­2024­0004\nCD 7\nASSESSMENT HEARING #4 – YARNELL STREET AND BRADLEY AVENUE\nYarnell Street and Bradley Avenue\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S63)

(5)\nBPW­2024­0005\nCD 7\nASSESSMENT HEARING #5 – GRAYSTONE STREET AND NASSAU AVENUE\nGraystone Street and Nassau Avenue\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S64)

(6)\nBPW­2024­0006\nCD 5\nASSESSMENT HEARING #6 – 3RD STREET AND OGDEN DRIVE\n3rd Street and Ogden Drive\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S65)

(7)\nBPW­2024­0007\nCD 4\nBPW­2024­0006\nCD 5\nASSESSMENT HEARING #6 – 3RD STREET AND OGDEN DRIVE\n3rd Street and Ogden Drive\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S65)\n(7)\nBPW­2024­0007\nCD 4\nASSESSMENT HEARING #7 – REGAL PLACE AND CAHUENGA BOULEVARD NO. 2\nRegal Place and Cahuenga Boulevard No. 2\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S66)

(8)\nBPW­2024­0008\nCD 2\nASSESSMENT HEARING #8 – LANKERSHIM BOULEVARD AND LA MAIDA STREET\nLankershim Boulevard and La Maida Street\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S67)

(9)\nBPW­2024­0009\nCD 14\nASSESSMENT HEARING #9 – HOLLENBECK PARK\nHollenbeck Park\nStreet Lighting Maintenance Assessment District\n­ City Council Hearing January 16, 2024 (Council File No. 23­0900­S68)

(1) 15-0334-S9 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of seven Controller Aide (Class Code 9199) positions for the Controller from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of seven Controller Aide (Class Code 9199) positions for the Controller from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor.  Neither the CIty Administrative Officer nor the Cheif Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(10) 23-0452 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to rate increases for the Spay and Neuter Program and Citywide Cat program, and amendment to existing contracts to apply the recommended new rates. Recommendations for Council action: INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer to report relative to the November 28, 2023 Department of Animal Services (DAS) report, attached to the Council file, with recommendations concerning rate adjustments, programming, funding, and appropriations to move forward with the increasing rates. RECEIVE and FILE the November 8, 2023 DAS report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The DAS reports that the total amount of funds available for animal sterilization varies year to year. The FY 2023-24 Adopted Budget provided $2.4 million for the Spay and Neuter Program to supplement the projected revenue to reimburse participating veterinary practices. DAS estimates that the $500,000 from the Unappropriated Balance for the Citywide Cat Program will fund approximately three months of free-roaming cat sterilizations and that the program will need additional funds to fund sterilizations for the remainder of the fiscal year. Increasing the rates as described in this report will result in a $4,155,985 increase to the Animal Sterilization Fund in the current fiscal year.

(11) 23-0838 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the commemoration of the 100th Anniversary of the Los Angeles City Hall, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Krekorian): DIRECT Project Restore with the assistance of the Department of Cultural Affairs, Department of General Services, City Administrative Officer (CAO), and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to begin the process of a suitable commemoration of the 100th anniversary of City Hall. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed an analysis of this report.

(12) 23-1228 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the economic overview of comparable wages and benefits for the City’s Park Activity Monitors and Film Monitors personnel when compared to the film industry as a whole, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Raman – Blumenfield): DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Department of Recreation and Parks to report within 45 days with the following: An economic overview of comparable wages and benefits for the City’s Park Activity Monitors and Film Monitors personnel when compared to the film industry as a whole. A targeted analysis of the number of permits issued to FilmLA in the last calendar year, with specific attention to the recent industry strikes and any changes in trends or forecasting that the Department can predict. A targeted analysis of the number of filming activities that have occurred at City parks and recreation centers in the last calendar year. A targeted analysis of the distribution of the total fees (inclusive of location fees) required of the production companies and all involved parties for filming and its related activities at these sites. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(13) 13-0275-S4 CD 14 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Request for Proposals (RFP) on the Mangrove Property located in the Civic Center area for a future mixed use development project. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (De Leon – Lee), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: INSTRUCT Economic Workforce and Development Department (EWDD) to issue an RFP on the Mangrove Property with the intent to contract with a consultant to develop a scope of work for a future mixed use development project. The contract for Phase I of the project will cost approximately $300,000 and will run no longer than 12 months in duration. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Accept funds received from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority and deposit into the Economic Development Trust Fund No. 62L. Establish new account 22Y5AN, titled "Mangrove Project - LACMTA," and appropriate up to $300,000 within the Economic Development Trust Fund No. 62L, upon presentation of documentation by EWDD. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD or designee, to prepare additional Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments that are consistent with Mayor and Council action to carry out the intent of this motion, subject to the approval of the CAO. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(14) 10-0005-S651 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4508 West 23rd Street  (Case No. 710859) Assessor I.D. No. 5061-027-028, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated December 27, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4508 West 23rd Street (Case No. 710859) Assessor I.D. No. 5061-027-028,  from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(15) 24-0005-S1 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4951 East Baltimore Street (Case No. 706899) Assessor I.D. No. 5477-008-019 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated December 27, 2023, attached to the council file and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4951 East Baltimore Street (Case No. 706899) Assessor I.D. No. 5477-008-019 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(16) 24-0005-S2 CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 6624 North Lemp Avenue  (Case No. 803693) Assessor I.D. No. 2320-024-008, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated December 27, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 6624 North Lemp Avenue (Case No. 803693) Assessor I.D. No. 2320-024-008,  from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(17) 24-0005-S3 CD 6 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 8443 Langdon Avenue (Case No. 805096) Assessor I.D. No. 2654-028-030 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated December 27, 2023, attached to the council file and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 8443 Langdon Avenue (Case No. 805096) Assessor I.D. No. 2654-028-030 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(18) 24-0005-S4 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4218 West Virginia Avenue (Case No. 680993) Assessor I.D. No. 5429-001-031 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated December 27, 2023, attached to the council file and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4218 West Virginia Avenue (Case No. 680993) Assessor I.D. No. 5429-001-031 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(19) 24-0005-S5 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 801 North Alexandria Avenue (Case No. 740483) Assessor I.D. No. 5538-007-028, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated December 27, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 801 North Alexandria Avenue (Case No. 740483) Assessor I.D. No. 5538-007-028,  from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(2) 14-0401-S3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of two Administrative Deputy Controller (Class Code 9177) positions for the Controller from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of two Administrative Deputy Controller (Class Code 9177) positions for the Controller from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(20) 24-0005-S6 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4124 West Monroe Street (Case No. 793348) Assessor I.D. No. 5539-017-006 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated December 27, 2023, attached to the council file and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4124 West Monroe Street (Case No. 793348) Assessor I.D. No. 5539-017-006 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(21) 24-0005-S7 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1516 North Hobart Boulevard (Case No. 746555) Assessor I.D. No. 5544-017-019, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated December 27, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1516 North Hobart Boulevard  (Case No. 746555) Assessor I.D. No. 5544-017-019,  from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(22) 24-0005-S8 CD 15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1416 West 255th Street (Case No. 817153) Assessor I.D. No. 7410-007-038 from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated December 27, 2023, attached to the council file and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1416 West 255th Street (Case No. 817153) Assessor I.D. No. 7410-007-038 from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(23) 23-1200-S163 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Raymond Regaldo to the Board of Transportation Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2028. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Raymond Regaldo to the Board of Transportation Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Appointee resides in Council District 15.  (Current Composition: F=3; M=3; Vacant=1) Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed Background Review:  Pending

(24) 23-1024 CD 10 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUTT – HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to naming Adams Boulevard from Crenshaw Boulevard to Arlington Avenue as “Rev. James Lawson Mile.” Recommendations for Council action: DESIGNATE Adams Boulevard from Crenshaw Boulevard to Arlington Avenue as “Rev. James Lawson Mile”. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location.

(3) 23-1344 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position for the Emergency Management Department (EMD) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position for the EMD from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(4) 20-1200-S28 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mark Villaseñor to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s reappointment of Mark Villaseñor to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission for the term ending October 7, 2027 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. The appointee resides in Council District 7. (Current Board composition: M=1; F=3; Vacant=1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable.

(5) 23-1217 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a bequest from the Wade Trust to benefit the Harbor Animal Services Center and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ACCEPT the bequest of $93,698.68 and any remaining residuals from The Wade Trust on behalf of the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services, Harbor Animal Services Center. APPROVE the deposit of funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund, Fund No. 859, Account No. 060003 – Harbor Shelter. APPROVE the disbursement of the funds restricted for the purpose of the bequest. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services reports that there will be no financial impact to the General Fund. This bequest will be deposited into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund – Fund No. 859, Account 060003 – Harbor Shelter, to be used to support the Harbor Animal Services Center in accordance with the bequest from The Wade Trust.

(6) 23-1212 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a monetary donation from the Annenberg Foundation for the Animal Sterilization Fund to support the Spay and Neuter Program, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ACCEPT the donation of $50,000 from the Annenberg Foundation for unrestricted purposes on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, Department of Animal Services. APPROVE the deposit of funds into the Animal Sterilization Fund, Fund No. 842, Account No. 06005A. APPROVE the disbursement of the funds in accordance with the provisions of the Animal Sterilization Fund. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services reports that there will be no financial impact to the General Fund. The donation will be deposited into the Animal Sterilization Fund and used to support the Spay and Neuter Program in accordance with the provisions of the Fund.

(7) 20-0262 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the final disbursement of liquidated funds from the Estate of Kenneth G. Anderson, and transfer of funds from the Animal Welfare Trust Fund to renovate the training yards at the South Los Angeles Animal Shelter. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the the transfer of $168,417 from the Animal Welfare Trust Fund - Fund No. 859, Account 060056 – Rosemary Long Anderson Gift, to the General Services Department, in the amounts of $31,062 to Account No. 001014 – Salaries Construction, and $137,355 to Account No. 003180 – Construction Materials. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services reports that there will be no financial impact to the General Fund. This bequest will be deposited into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund – Fund No. 859, Account 060056 – Rosemary Long Anderson Gift, is to be used to provide the humane treatment of animals, including providing for their protection, health, safety, and welfare at the South Los Angeles Animal Shelter.

(8) 12-1967-S8 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant awarded by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), for fee-waived public adoption of kittens and cats. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: RESCIND Council File No. 12-1967-S8 adopted on June 21, 2023, and replace with the instructions below. ACCEPT a $150,000 grant from the ASPCA, $147,000 for fee-waived public adoptions of kittens and cats, and $3,000 for marketing and promotional activities. APPROVE the deposit of the funds into the following accounts within the Animal Welfare Trust Fund, Fund No. 859, and restrict these funds for the designated purpose of fee-waived public adoptions of kittens and cats, and for marketing and promotional activities: $147,000 to Account No. 060048 – ASPCA Grant-Cat and Kittens Adoptions $3,000 to Account No. 060049 - ASPCA Grant Marketing and Promotions AUTHORIZE the Board of Animal Services Commissioners to transfer the ASPCA grant funds from the Animal Welfare Trust Fund, Fund No. 859, to the Animal Sterilization Fund, Fund No. 842, for reimbursement of sterilization costs associated with all ASPCA sponsored fee-waived public adoptions of kittens and cats until the $147,000 is exhausted. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services reports that there is no financial impact to the General Fund. The funds from this grant will be deposited into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund and disbursements will be made pursuant to the provisions of the Fund.

(9) 12-1967-S9 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant awarded by the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), for fee-waived public adoption of puppies and dogs. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: RESCIND Council File No. 12-1967-S9 adopted on June 21, 2023, and replace with the instructions below. ACCEPT a $50,000 grant from the ASPCA, $47,000 for fee-waived public adoptions of puppies and dogs, and $3,000 for marketing and promotional activities. APPROVE the deposit of the funds into the following accounts within the Animal Welfare Trust Fund, Fund No. 859, and restrict these funds for the designated purpose of fee-waived public adoptions of puppies and dogs, and for marketing and promotional activities: $47,000 to Account No. 060044 – ASPCA Public Adoptions S3 Grant $3,000 to Account No. 060049 - ASPCA Grant Marketing and Promotions AUTHORIZE the Board of Animal Services Commissioners to transfer the ASPCA grant funds from the Animal Welfare Trust Fund, Fund No. 859, to the Animal Sterilization Fund, Fund No. 842, for reimbursement of sterilization costs associated with all ASPCA sponsored fee-waived public adoptions of puppies and dogs until the $47,000 is exhausted. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Animal Services reports that there is no financial impact to the General Fund. The funds from this grant will be deposited into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund and disbursements will be made pursuant to the provisions of the Fund.

1. DIRECTOR’S REPORT AND COMMISSION BUSINESS\n● Items of Interest\n● Advance Calendar\n● Commission Requests

4. RECONSIDERATIONS\nEast Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 2 January 10, 2024\na. MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER – The Commission may make a motion to reconsider a Commission\nAction on any agenda items from its previous meeting, consistently with the Commission Rule 9.3,\nprovided the Commission retains jurisdiction over the matter.\nb. MERITS OF ANY ITEM THE COMMISSION HAS VOTED TO RECONSIDER – If a majority of the\nCommission has approved a motion to reconsider a Commission Action, the Commission may address\nthe merits of the original Commission Action.

5. DIR-2021-8626-RDP-HCA-1A Council District: 14 – de León\nCEQA: ENV-2021-8628-CE Last Day to Act: 01-10-24\nPlan Area: Boyle Heights Continued From: 11-08-23, 12-13-23\nPUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED\nPROJECT SITE: 2115 – 2125 East Cesar Chavez Avenue;\n301 – 309 North Chicago Street\nPROPOSED PROJECT:\nDemolition of two existing one-story mixed-use commercial buildings and the construction, use, and\nmaintenance of a new, six-story, 75-foot two-inch, 51,235 square-foot mixed-use building, with 50\nresidential units including five units reserved for Extremely Low-Income households, approximately 4,030\nsquare feet of ground floor commercial space, and a floor area ratio of 3.68:1, in a Commercial Area of\nthe Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Plan Area.\nAPPEAL:\nAn appeal of the August 31, 2023 Director of Planning’s Determination which:\n1. Determined, based on the whole administrative record, that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant\nto CEQA Guidelines, Section, 15332, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an\nexception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies;\n2. Approved with Conditions, pursuant to Section 11.5.14 D.5 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code and\nthe Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Plan, a Redevelopment Plan Project Compliance Review for\nthe construction, use, and maintenance of a new, six-story, 75-foot two-inch, 51,235 square-foot\nmixed-use building, with 50 residential units including five units reserved for Extremely Low-Income\nhouseholds, approximately 4,030 square feet of ground floor commercial space, and a Floor Area\nRatio of 3.68:1, in a Commercial Area of the Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Plan Area; and\n3. Adopted the Conditions of Approval and Findings.\nApplicant: Will Tiao, Cesar Chavez 888, LLC\nRepresentative: Aaron Belliston\nAppellant: Viva Padilla, Re/Arte Centro Literario\nStaff: Bryant Wu, City Planning Associate\nbryant.wu@lacity.org\n(213) 202-5435

(1)\n23-1270\nCD 10\nMotion (Hutt, Harris-Dawson, Price – Soto-Martinez) relative to co-naming Coliseum Place from Victoria Avenue to Crenshaw Boulevard, as “Diane Watson Way."\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Hutt - et al. - Soto-Martinez) dated 11-14-23

(2)\n23-0267\nCD 5\nCity Engineer report relative to the vacation of a portion of Magenta Lane north of Viretta Lane (VAC- E1401435).

(3)\n23-1361\nCD 2\nMotion (Krekorian – Padilla) relative to designating the intersection of Whitsett and Strathern Square as "Frank Miceli" Square to honor Frank Miceli as a tribute to his contributions to the youth of Los Angeles.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Krekorian - Padilla) dated 12-01-23

(4)\n19-0767-S1\nCD 4\nMotion (Raman - Lee) relative to an assessment and project delivery plan, including likely funding sources, to curtail the persistent water sheeting issue in the vicinity of Sepulveda Boulevard and Valley Meadow Road.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Raman - Lee) dated 11-28-23.pdf

(5)\n21-1469-S3\nBureau of Engineering report relative to recommendations for appropriation of Fiscal Year 2023-24 Supplemental Sidewalk Repair Program (SRP) funding. (This item was also referred to Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee)

(6)\n23-0559-S1\nCD 6\nBureau of Engineering report relative to design recommendations for co-locating a bike path adjacent to an existing dog park in the Sepulveda Basin, just east of White Oak Boulevard.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nReport from Bureau of Engineering dated 12-13-23

(7)\n23-1125\nCD 4\nMotion (Raman - Hutt) relative to designating the intersection at Vedanta Place and Vedanta Terrace in the Hollywood Dell, as “Vedanta Square."\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Raman - Hutt) dated 10-11-23.pdf

(8)\n23-0693-S1\nCD 8\nMotion (Harris-Dawson – Hernandez) relative to issuing a revocable permit to the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI), to close, fence, occupy, demolish, excavate, and construct in the public right-of-way of the alley east of Western Avenue between Gage Avenue (North) and Gage Avenue (South) prior to finalizing and recording the street vacation (VAC- E1401436) of this alley.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Harris-Dawson - Hernandez) dated 12-12-23