Los Angeles — 2024-02-06

City Council

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(1) 21-0065 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Sections 13.25, 13.25.1, and 13.26 of Article 7, Chapter 1, Division 13 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to increase the utility or pipeline franchise application deposit from $6,000 to $10,000. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 12, 2023, amending Sections 13.25, 13.25.1, and 13.26 of Article 7, Chapter 1, Division 13 of the LAAC to increase the utility or pipeline franchise application deposit from $6,000 to $10,000. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(10) 23-1261 CD 10 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop affordable housing at the City-owned property located at 682 South Vermont Avenue in Council District 10, Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 507-701-0902, otherwise known as Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Lot No. 691. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt - Hernandez): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and any other relevant departments, to issue an RFP to develop affordable housing at the City-owned property located at 682 South Vermont Avenue in Council District 10, APN 507-701-0902, otherwise known as LADOT Lot No. 691. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(11) 17-1098-S1 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s succession planning. Recommendations for Council action pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – McOsker – Hernandez): INSTRUCT the Personnel Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Information Technology Agency, to further develop the recommendations within the Report attached to Council File No. 17-1098 and report with tools and trainings to enable City departments to: Formalize knowledge transfer processes and standard operating procedures. Conduct needs analysis for process improvements. Facilitate intra and inter-departmental meetings utilizing “design-thinking” and other solutions-based methodologies. Adapt to operational changes and technological advancements. Support the workforce development of youth into City service, and programs such as Targeted Local Hire and Bridge to Jobs. Provide cross-training, mentorship, and job rotation opportunities. Administer feedback surveys after trainings and exit surveys from employees. Document/digitize essential information. Reduce workflow and improve productivity. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report to the Council on additional recommendations to advance the implementation of the City’s succession planning for the Future of Work and Council fIle No. 23-1020. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(12) 21-0624 CD 11 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the sale of City-owned property located at 17600 West Tramonto Drive, Los Angeles, California 90272 in Council District 11. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DETERMINE that the property located at 17600 West Tramonto Drive, Los Angeles, California 90272, in Council District 11, is no longer required for City use and that the public interest is best served by the direct sale of the property. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated December 20, 2022, authorizing and providing for the sale of certain City-owned real property that is no longer required for the use by the City, without notice of sale or advertisement for bids, to Springhouse Hamilton Park, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, or its nominees or lawful successors in interest, for the sum of $370,000. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare the purchase and sale agreement based on the terms specified in the Ordinance for the sale of the property. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to complete the transactions outlined in the Ordinance, process the necessary documentation to execute the sale, and deposit the proceeds into the appropriate accounts, as directed by the Los Angeles Administrative Code and as approved to form and legality by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that the sale of City-owned property located at 17600 West Tramonto Drive in Council District 11 to Springhouse Hamilton Park, LLC for a total purchase price of $370,000 will have a positive impact on the Council District 11 Real Property Trust Fund and the General Fund, with fifty percent of the sales proceeds going into each Fund.
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(13) 20-0130 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Second Amendment to Agreement No. 17-3463 between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and T.Y. Lin International for the engineering, architectural, and landscaping design services for the Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway Project. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Sections 2(f) and 2(i) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the POLA Resolution No. 23-10249 which authorizes the proposed Second Amendment to Agreement No. 17-3463 between the Port and T.Y. Lin International by adding $1,700,000 in compensation for a total not-to-exceed contract amount of $3,889,375 and extending the term by four years and ten months to a total term of eleven years and ten months through December 31, 2028, for the Avalon Pedestrian Bridget and Promenade Gateway Project. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding in the amount of not-to-exceed $1,700,000 for the proposed Amendment is expected to be utilized over six years. Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 funding in the amount of $220,000 is available in the Harbor Department's Architectural/Engineering Design Account (No. 54220). Funding for future FYs will be contingent upon approval of funds by the Board as part of the annual budget adoption process. If any subsequent FY funds for work reviewed by the Agreement are not appropriated by the Board, the Agreement shall be terminated. However, such terminations shall not relieve the parties of liability for any obligations previously incurred. The CAO reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund.
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(14) 23-1167 Related to Council file No. 23-0907 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to remove the designation of permanent locations where Sidewalk Vending is prohibited. (Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents)
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(15) 13-1493-S15 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY; NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT, and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to an updated sidewalk and park vending fee study. Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present the necessary ordinances to establish a $27.51 annual Permit Fee for the Sidewalk and Park Vending Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations stated in the CAO report dated July 25, 2023, attached to the Council file, will recover the administrative costs of issuing Sidewalk and Park Vending Permits. Should the City continue to issue 944 annual permits at $27.51 per permit, the resulting revenue will be $25,969.44. However, the General Fund will be required to pay for the costs of enforcement for sidewalk and park vending. In Fiscal Year 2023-24, enforcement and outreach costs are estimated to be $3.8 million. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations found in said CAO report are not in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as the proposed fees do not recover the City costs required to provide the associated services and enforcement activities.
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(16) 23-1090 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to request made by the Black Planners of Los Angeles to register as a Qualified Minority Organization, pursuant to the Employee Relations Resolution No.1. (Personnel, Audits and Hiring Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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(17) 23-0005-S178 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 5110 East Irvington Place (Case No. 697159), Assessor I.D. No. 5469-002-025, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 17, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 5110 East Irvington Place (Case No. 697159), Assessor I.D. No. 5469-002-025, 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.
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(18) 24-0007-S3 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Eugene Levy on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Eugene Levy at 7080 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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(19) 14-1174-S101 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HERNANDEZ) relative to amending the Council action of March 26, 2019 regarding funding for the Reseda River Loop Greenway Project and amending the Council action of February 9, 2022 regarding funding for the Canoga Park Arts Lab Project in Council District (CD) 3. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of March 26, 2019, relative to approving the use of $4,650,000 in taxable and tax-exempt CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) available to CD 3 from the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project (Project Area) toward the Reseda River Loop Greenway Project (Reseda River Loop Project) (Council file No. 14-1174-S48), to reduce the approved budget to $4,066,594 and revert $533,406 to its original source. AMEND the Council action of February 9, 2022, relative to approving the use of $526,519.59 in taxable and tax-exempt EBP available to CD 3 from the Project Area toward the Canoga Park Arts Lab Project (Council file No. 14-1174-S22), to increase its approved amount by $533,406 for a new approved amount of $1,059,925.19. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department, as the administrator of the CRA/LA EBP Program, to take all actions necessary to document and effectuate the changes in the budgets noted above, and to prepare Controller instructions to transfer funds related to this matter, make any technical corrections necessary consistent with Council action; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. Motion (Blumenfield - Hernandez) dated 1-30-24
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(2) 13-0765-S1 CD 12 HEARING OF PROTESTS AND ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Chatsworth Business Improvement District (BID) special assessment for the BID’s 22nd Fiscal Year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the Chatsworth BID’s 2024 Fiscal Year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code. PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 30, 2024, levying the special assessment for the Chatsworth BID’s 2024 Fiscal Year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist. APPROVE the Chatsworth Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the Chatsworth BID’s 2024 Fiscal Year. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the CHATSWORTH B.I.D., Inc., the nonprofit service provider for administration of the Chatsworth BID. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there are no assessments to be paid for City-owned properties located within the boundaries of the Chatsworth BID. Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.
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(20) 24-0010-S1 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PRICE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Phillip Johnson on November 11, 2022. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PROVIDE an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Phillip Johnson on November 11, 2022. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the “Our Weekly”, “Los Angeles Sentinel” and “LA Watts Times”, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to ensure adequate community notice. Motion (Harris-Dawson - Price) dated 1-30-24
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(21) 24-0101 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - PARK) relative to installing street banners to promote participation in local government and to assist the City of Los Angeles in working together to preserve the City’s hillside and build a better community. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by the Bel Air - Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of February 2024 to February 2025. APPROVE the content of the attached street banner design, attached to the Motion. Motion (Yaroslavsky - Park) dated 1-30-24
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(22) 24-0102 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON - PARK) relative to compiling petitions to establish the Little Tokyo Business Improvement (BID) that will serve the community by providing such services as corridor clean up, graffiti removal, landscaping, and beautification. Recommendations for Council action: INSTRUCT the City Clerk, or designee, to sign the petition for the City-owned parcels included in the Little Tokyo BID. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any changes or adjustments to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion. Motion (de Leon - Park) dated 1-30-24
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(23) 20-0348 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to approving the Fifth Amendment to Contract No. DA-5190 between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Nossaman, LLP, for Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) related legal services for property acquisitions. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Sixth Amendment to Contract No. DA-5190 with Nossaman LLP, to extend the term through May 3, 2024, covering LAMP-related legal services for LAWA relating to property acquisitions. CONCUR with the Board’s action on April 11, 2023, by Resolution No. 27706, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, LAWA to execute the Sixth Amendment to Contract No. DA-5190 with Nossaman LLP. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Sixth Amendment to extend the term of Contract DA-5190 with Nossaman, LLP by one year, to provide LAWA with LAMP-related legal services for property acquisitions, in addition to other legal matters will have no impact on the City's General Fund. There are no funding appropriations required for this action, as expenses associated with the proposed Sixth Amendment will be recovered through landing fees, terminal rates and charges, and non-aeronautical revenues. The total contract authority is set at an amount not-to-exceed $9,320,000. The actions of the proposed Agreement comply with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies.
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(24) 23-1450 The 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 Kelly Kaneko v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV34501. (This matter arises from an incident at a City of Los Angeles animal shelter which occurred on October 31, 2019.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Report from City Attorney dated 12-13-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_01-24-2024
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(25) 23-1447 The 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 Joseph Tetelman v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV04003. (This matter arises from a skateboarding accident that occurred on October 23, 2020, on North Gardner Street in the City of West Hollywood involving infrastructure owned by the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Report from City Attorney dated 12-07-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_01-24-2024
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(26) 23-1382 The 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 Kristin Hirai, et al. v. Skating Edge Ice Arena, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV30280. (This matter arises from automobile verses motorcycle accident that occurred on November 14, 2018, at the intersection of Western Avenue and 238th Street.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Report from City Attorney dated 11-08-23 Communication(s) from Public_01-24-2024
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(27) 24-0028 The 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 Josefina Juarez v. Jason Reilly, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 21STCV16236 (consolidated with) Tara Vartanian, D.O., et al. v. Jason Reiley, et al., LASC No. 21STCV08517. (This matter arises from an automobile collision that occurred on September 10, 2020, at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Franklin Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Report from City Attorney dated 12-27-23 Communication(s) from Public_01-24-2024
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(28) 23-1449 The 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 Stacey Vince v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV40092. (This matter arises from allegations of discrimination and harassment against the Los Angeles Police Department.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Report from City Attorney dated 12-07-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_01-24-2024
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(29) 23-1448 The 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 Zeeshan H. Khan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV21-03289 CAS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on August 21, 2020.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Report from City Attorney dated 12-07-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_01-24-2024
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(3) 21-1155 CD 14 HEARING TESTIMONY AND COMMENTS relative to the proposed levy of assessment of the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District (BID), pursuant to the provisions of Section 54954.6 of the Government Code and Section 36500 et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code.
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(30) 24-0029 The 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 Nicholas Stern v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:21-CV-03760-CBM-AS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 30, 2020.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Report from City Attorney dated 12-27-23 Communication(s) from Public_01-24-2024
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(31) 24-0026 The 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 Gina Rasmussen v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV18924. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident which occurred on September 6, 2021, on an access ramp near 10 Washington Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Report from City Attorney dated 12-27-23 Communication(s) from Public_01-24-2024
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(32) 23-0907 Related to Council file No. 23-1167 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 Community Power Collective, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCP04289. [This lawsuit concerns allegations that certain restrictions contained in Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 42.13 (Sidewalk and Park Vending Program), are unlawful under California Government Code Section 51036, et seq.] Speaker Card(s)_10-13-2023 Communication(s) from Public_09-27-2023 Report from City Attorney dated 8-24-23 Speaker Card(s)_10-20-2023
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(4) 24-0041 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an update on the use of micro-trenching and other trenchless utility installations across the City. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee – Padilla): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to report to the Council with an update on the use of micro-trenching and other trenchless utility installations across the City, and to include recommendations if any code or policy changes are needed for the implementation and development of new utility installation standards. 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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(5) 24-0040 CD 13 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of De Longpre Avenue and North Saint Andrew Place, as “Paul Revere Williams Square." Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-Martinez - Hutt): DESIGNATE the intersection of De Longpre Avenue and North Saint Andrew Place, as “Paul Revere Williams Square". DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect a permanent ceremonial sign to this effect at this location. 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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(6) 22-1019 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to street racing and intersection takeovers. Recommendations for Council action: DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), to initiate a pilot program work plan within Fiscal Year 2023-24 Departmental budgeted funds, for both agencies to address Citywide street racing and takeovers at the Top Five intersections in each LAPD Bureau, as detailed in the June 6, 2023 Board of Police Commissioners report, attached to the Council file. INSTRUCT the LADOT and LAPD to report to Council in six months and provide an analysis and evaluation of the pilot program to measure its effectiveness and any issues experienced in addressing street racing and takeovers within the scope of the pilot program, to include a determination of whether to continue the program through a multi-year work plan. NOTE and FILE the June 14, 2023 Board of Police Commissioners report, attached to the Council file. DIRECT the LAPD to report to Council on the 50 locations throughout the City that have continuous issues with street takeovers and racing. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report on needed funding to install solutions for an additional 50 locations to include the possible use of cameras. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the January 19, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will have no additional impact on the General Fund. A proposed street racing and takeover pilot program work plan initiated by the LADOT and LAPD would be implemented within budgeted funds for Fiscal Year 2023-24. Subsequent year costs for the engineering and enforcement components associated with this initiative will be subject to funding made available through the annual budget process. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the January 19, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the proposed work plan expenditures will be limited and subject to the availability of approved budgeted funds.
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(7) 23-1397 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) to use Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) funds for resident services programs at various HACLA public housing developments for Calendar Years 2024 through 2026. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the HACLA to use PILOT funds for resident services programs for Calendar Years 2024 through 2026, including jobs for youth, recreation and education programs, computer learning center services, and security camera maintenance at various public housing developments, as detailed in the December 5, 2023 HCLA report, attached to Council file No. 23-1397. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by HACLA. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(8) 23-1443 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing a Citywide process to apply for Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) from the State of California (State). Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to establish a Citywide process to apply for ERF from the State, and to report to Council on the proposed grant narrative, statement of work, and commitments to the State thereunder prior to submission of any ERF application. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(9) 23-1444 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to jail in-reach programs in connection with people experiencing homelessness (PEH); and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez – Yaroslavsky): REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), with requested input from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Gender Responsive Advisory Committee, the Los Angeles County Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department; the Los Angeles County Office of Diversion and Reentry, the TransLatin@ Coalition, HOPICS-SSG, A New Way of Life, and the Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership, to report to Council within 120 days on: The status of jail in-reach programs. The level of engagement and service connection with PEH as they move through the justice and carceral systems. The degree of coordination between law enforcement and homeless services when PEH exit carceral settings. Recommendations for how to increase coordination. The rate of warm hand-offs. REQUEST the LAPD to report to Council within 120 days on annual data since 2018 concerning: The number of PEH held within the LAPD’s custody. The number of arrests of PEH, with a breakdown by type of crime, average length of time held by type of crime, and average amount of fees associated with the crime. The number of crimes committed against PEH. Starting in 2024, for this data to be published annually. REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council within 120 days on annual statistics since 2018 on the number of PEH served and what metrics are used in serving PEH for each of the following programs: Homeless Engagement and Response Team, Clean Slate, LA DOOR, and Project Lead, an analysis of whether there are any significant PEH subpopulations that are not currently being served by programs administered by the Office of the City Attorney, and recommendations on the coordination necessary with law enforcement entities to engage and divert PEH towards community based solutions and programs earlier on or before their systems involvement. DIRECT the Los Angeles Housing Department, with requested input from the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, to report to Council within 120 days on the criminal background requirements, if any, tied to the major federal, state, and regional funding sources for affordable and supportive housing development. REQUEST the LAHSA to report to Council within 120 days on the role criminal background checks play in the supportive housing tenant matching and lease up process, and to provide recommendations on improving integration of record clearing/expungement programs earlier in the process. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

LA Police Commission

#1 Order of Business
1. REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE\n• Significant incidents and activities occurring from January 30, 2024 – February 6, 2024.\n• Crime Statistics\n• Department Personnel Strength
#2 Order of Business
2. PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
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3. CLOSED SESSION ITEM\nA. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE APPOINTMENT. Discussion and possible Board action relative to the\nappointment of an interim Chief of Police. Government Code Section 54957.\n1. Chief of Police
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4. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS\nThe Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial upon which documentation\nprovided to the Board is adequate to give sufficient information for approval without inquiry or discussion.\nIt is designated to minimize the time required for the handling of routine matters in order to permit additional\ntime to be spent on more significant matters. The President can call for ayes and nays on the Consent\nAgenda as a whole and the vote will be treated as a separate vote on each item. These items may be moved to\nthe Regular Agenda at the order of the President or at the request of the other members of the Board.
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5. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS\nA. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated January 9, 2024, relative to a response to the Board of Police\nCommissioner’s request for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority\nCommunity Policing Plan Bi-Annual Report, as set forth. [BPC #24-010]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report.\nB. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated January 10, 2024, relative to Non-Categorical Use of Force\nInvestigations Audit No. 23-002, as set forth. [BPC #24-012]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report.\nC. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated January 10, 2024, relative to Photo Comparison Technology\nAudit No. 22-004, as set forth. [BPC #24-013]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report.
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6. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS\nA. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/ DISMISSAL/ RELEASE/ PUBLIC EMPLOYEE\nPERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Law Enforcement Related Injury (LERI). Government Code\nSection 54957.\n1. K-9 contact - #007-23 One Police Officer III\nDate of Occurrence: 2/10/23\nInvolved Party: A. Foster\n2. LERI - #008-23 Four Police Officer II\nDate of Occurrence: 2/13/23\nInvolved Party: P. Villalobos\nB. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/ DISMISSAL/ RELEASE/ PUBLIC EMPLOYEE\nPERFORMANCE EVAULATION. Discussion and possible Board action relative to\ninvestigation concerning Complaint File No. 22-002689.Government Code Section 54957.\n1. Chief of Police

PLUM

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(1)\n23-1225\nReports from the Department of City Planning and City Administrative Officer relative to retroactively requesting approval of the grant application for the Humanities in Place grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to support planning, research, design, and installation of physical markers and creation of digital content to highlight diverse historic places in Los Angeles; and to accept the grant funds in the amount of $500,000 for a two-year term beginning December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2025, and related transactions; and, requesting the Controller to set up a grant receivable of $500,000 and establish a new appropriation account within the City Planning Grants Trust Fund No. 46Y/68 for the disbursement of funds for the project.
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(10)\n23-1431\nCD 6\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32, and related CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and an Appeal filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Marjan Kris Abubo), from the LACPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new six-story approximately 73 feet high mixed-use building with 214 residential units, reserving a minimum of 24 units for Extremely Low Income Household occupancy for a period of 55 years, above approximately 15,804 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor, the project proposes to provide 238 vehicle parking spaces in two subterranean levels and a portion of the ground floor; for the properties located at 7115 - 7131 North Van Nuys Boulevard; 14525 - 14537 West Sherman Circle.\nApplicant: Benjamin Golshani, VNB, LLC\nRepresentative: Shapour Shajirat, DCC and Shaune B. Arnold, Finney Arnold LLP\nCase No. DIR-2022-7247-TOC-SPR-HCA\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2022-7248-CE-1A
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(11)\n23-1292\nCD 5\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32, and related CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and an Appeal filed by Ron Arsenault, from the LACPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new, six-story, 19,384 square-foot residential building with 17 dwelling units, including two dwelling units set aside for affordable housing (or 10 percent of the proposed density) and reserved for Extremely Low Income Households, the building will be constructed with five residential levels above one ground floor level of residential lobby and parking and one subterranean level of parking, the Project will provide a total of 14 automobile parking spaces, and 17 long-term and two short-term bicycle parking spaces; for the property located at 3751 South Delmas Terrace.\nApplicant/Representative: Jason Grant\nCase No. DIR-2023-1240-TOC-VHCA\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2023-1241-CE
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(12)\n23-1329\nCD 13\nRelated to Council file No. 23-1329-S1\nMitigated Negative Declaration (MND), No. ENV-2021-7332-MND, Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the MND, and Environmental Findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission; and draft Ordinance effectuating a Zone and Height District Change from R4-1VL and C4-1VL to (T)(Q)C4-2D, pursuant to Section 12.32 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code; for the demolition of an existing commercial building and the construction of a new 510,621-square-foot production studio and creative office campus with a maximum building height of six stories and 93 feet, including 109,957 square feet of production studios and related support space, 388,286 square feet of creative office space, and 12,378 square feet of restaurant space, with 981 vehicular parking spaces on-site within two levels of subterranean parking; for the property located at 5601 – 5673 West Santa Monica Boulevard, 5612 – 5666 West Virginia Avenue and 1110 - 1118 North Wilton Place, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Santa Monica Boulevard Owner, LLC\nRepresentative: Kyndra Casper, DLA Piper\nCase No. CPC-2021-7331-ZC-HD-VCU-MCUP-SPR\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2021-7332-MND\nRelated Case: VTT-83478-1A
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(13)\n23-1329-S1\nCD 13\nRelated to Council file No. 23-1329\nMitigated Negative Declaration (MND), No. ENV-2021-7332-MND, Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the MND, and Environmental Findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) relative to a Vesting Tentative Tract (VTT) appeal filed by Santa Monica Boulevard Owner, LLC (Representative: Kyndra Casper, DLA Piper) from the determination of the LACPC in denying the appeal and sustaining the Deputy Advisory Agency’s Determination, dated June 23, 2023, and approving VTT Map No. 83478, pursuant to Sections 17.03 and 17.15 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code; for the demolition of an existing commercial building and the construction of a new 510,621-square-foot production studio and creative office campus with a maximum building height of six stories and 93 feet, including 109,957 square feet of production studios and related support space, 388,286 square feet of creative office space, and 12,378 square feet of restaurant space, with 981 vehicular parking spaces on-site within two levels of subterranean parking, the Project includes the merger of an existing 11,373-square-foot public alley that runs through the project site, a subdivision resulting in a ground lot and eight air space lots, and a waiver for all dedication and street widening requirements, in the Hollywood Community Plan; for the property located at 5601 – 5673 West Santa Monica Boulevard, 5612 – 5666 West Virginia Avenue and 1110 - 1118 North Wilton Place, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Santa Monica Boulevard Owner, LLC\nRepresentative: Kyndra Casper, DLA Piper\nCase No. VTT-83478-2A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2021-7332-MND\nRelated Case: CPC-2021-7331-ZC-HD-VCU-MCUP-SPR
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(14)\n23-1434\nCD 9\nRelated to Council file No. 23-1434-S1\nPreviously certfied Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV-2009-271-EIR, and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines 15162 and 15164, and related Environmental findings, report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), and Addendum dated September 2023 under Case No. ENV-2009-271-EIR-ADD3; and an Appeal filed by Felipe Caceres, USC Forward (Representative: Jordan R. Sisson, Law Office of Gideon Kracov), from the determination of the LACPC in approving a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12.24 W.1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to allow the sale and dispensing of beer and wine only for on-site consumption in conjunction with a stadium in the C2-2D-O Zone; for the replacement of an existing soccer field (McAllister Field) with a new athletic stadium for the University of Southern California (USC) Women's Soccer and Lacrosse teams, the proposed stadium would consist of three levels with a maximum height of 55 feet, 27,714 square feet of floor area, 2,202 fixed seats and 2,458 total occupants including standing room areas, the east side of the stadium consists of a two-story pavilion level with a height of 15 feet, a six-foot-tall fence is proposed along the 30th Street frontage and a continuous 12-foot-tall sports netting system would be installed on the east, north, and west sides of the stadium, the Project will also include the sale and dispensing of beer and wine for on-site consumption during stadium events; for the properties located at 902 – 944 West 30th Street; 3011 – 3111 South University Avenue; 3042 – 3126 South Hoover Street; and 835 – 847 West 32nd Street, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Bryan Eck, University of Southern California\nRepresentative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac LLP\nCase No. CPC-2022-5429-GPA-VZC-HD-CUB-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2009-271-EIR-ADD3
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(15)\n23-1434-S1\nCD 9\nRelated to Council file No. 23-1434\nPreviously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR), EIR No. ENV-2009-271-EIR, Addendum, and related California Environmental Quality Act findings; reports from the Mayor and the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, Resolution for a General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation on the subject property from Medium Residential to Community Commercial in the South Los Angeles Community Plan area, and draft Ordinance effectuating a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change from R3-1-O to (T)(Q)C2-2D-O for the replacement of an existing soccer field (McAllister Field) with a new athletic stadium for the University of Southern California (USC) Women's Soccer and Lacrosse teams, the proposed stadium would consist of three levels with a maximum height of 55 feet, 27,714 square feet of floor area, 2,202 fixed seats and 2,458 total occupants including standing room areas, the east side of the stadium consists of a two-story pavilion level with a height of 15 feet, a six-foot-tall fence is proposed along the 30th Street frontage and a continuous 12-foot-tall sports netting system would be installed on the east, north, and west sides of the stadium, the Project will also include the sale and dispensing of beer and wine for on-site consumption during stadium events for the properties located at 902 – 944 West 30th Street; 3011 – 3111 South University Avenue; 3042 – 3126 South Hoover Street; and 835 – 847 West 32nd Street, subject to modified Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Bryan Eck, University of Southern California \nRepresentative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac LLP \nCase No. CPC-2022-5429-GPA-VZC-HD-CUB \nEnvironmental No. END-2009-271-EIR-ADD3
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(2)\n24-0013\nCD 13\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and report from the Cultural Heritage Commission relative to the inclusion of 119 North Larchmont Boulevard, located at 117 - 119 ½ North Larchmont Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.\nApplicant: James Dastoli\nOwners: Glen Shuman, Trustee, Fenady Family Trust; and Larchmont Mansion LLC\nCase No. CHC-2023-6222-HCM\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2023-6223-CE
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(3)\n23-1323\nCD 15\nMotion (McOsker - Yaroslavsky) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning and the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, with the assistance of various City departments, and in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report with recommendations to remedy any violations of land use, building and safety and fire codes, and road, geological, and structural damage caused by the various active oil wells located in proximity to the 700 block of West 129th Street, in the Harbor Gateway community.\nCommunity Impact Statement: Yes\nFor:\nHarbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council
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(4)\n18-0437-S1\nCDs 5, 10, 11\nMotion (Yaroslavsky - Park) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning, with assistance of the City Attorney to initiate a Specific Plan Amendment and prepare an Ordinance regarding the proposed amendments to the Exposition Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan; and related matters.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(5)\n23-1339\nCD 6\nMotion (Padilla - Raman) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the Los Angeles World Airports, and in consultation with Council District Six, to convene the necessary Citizens Advisory Committee meetings that will serve to provide input during all phases of the development process of the Van Nuys Airport Specific Plan; and related matters.\nCommunity Impact Statement: Yes\nFor:\nLake Balboa Neighborhood Council\nSherman Oaks Neighborhood Council\nEncino Neighborhood Council \nGreater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council\nNorth Hills West Neighborhood Council\nWest Hills Neighborhood Council\nFor if Amended:\nNorth Hills West Neighborhood Council\n(This item is also referred to the Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee)
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(6)\n23-0911-S1\nCD 8\nMotion (Harris-Dawson - Yaroslavsky) relative to: 1) instructing the City Administrative Officer to identify funds to appropriate/transfer $37,941.30 to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), to pay for the costs to secure (fencing and boarding) the nuisance building known as the New Bay Motel located at 8301 South Figueroa Street, inasmuch as the property continues to operate notwithstanding the Council's action on October 25, 2023, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.27.1 (Administrative Nuisance Abatement Proceedings), which declared the site to be a public nuisance and required the discontinuance of the motel use and any similar land uses at the property; and 2) instruct LADBS with the assistance of the City Attorney, take all actions necessary, consistent with LAMC Section 91.9003.4.2 (Notification), to notify the property owner that a lien will be placed against the property, New Bay Motel located at 8301 South Figueroa Street, to cover the cost of vacating and securing the property, and their right to a hearing.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(7)\n23-0600-S13\nCD 13\nMotion (Soto-Martinez - Harris-Dawson) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning to initiating any necessary General Plan Amendments, zoning and code amendments, including but not limited to updates to the Hollywood Community Plan Implementation Ordinance and the Vermont/Western Station Neighborhood Plan Specific Plan as intended under the Budget Recommendation, dated May 18, 2023 and the goals enumerated in above referenced letter, and engage in any associated studies and community outreach required to accomplish this program, and related matters.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(8)\n20-1265-S1\nCDs 1, 8, 9\nContinued from December 5, 2023\nVerbal update from the Department of City Planning in response to Motion (Harris-Dawson - Raman) requesting the City Attorney to incorporate additional recommendations to those adopted by the Council on January 20, 2023, to amend the South Los Angeles Community Plan Implementation Overlay Ordinance, and to address displacement and the preservation of affordable housing.
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(9)\n23-1367\nCD 7\nCategorical Exemption pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32, and related CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and an Appeal filed by Daniel Hatcher, from the determination of the LACPC in 1) approving a Density Bonus Compliance Review, pursuant to Section 12.22 A.25 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), to permit a housing development project consisting of 46 residential units, of which seven are proposed to be set aside for Very Low Income households, and with the following On-Menu Incentive: a. An On-Menu Incentive to permit averaging of floor area, density, parking, open space, and vehicular access throughout the project site; and 2) approving a Project Permit Compliance Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7 C, to permit the proposed project within the Foothill Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan; for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new three-story residential building with 46 residential units, including seven units reserved for Very Low Income households, the Project proposes to provide 89 vehicle parking spaces; for the properties located at 7569 – 7583 West Foothill Boulevard, 10222 – 10230 North Plainview Avenue, and 10211 – 10217 North Wilsey Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: 7577 Foothill LLC\nRepresentative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown LLP\nCase No. CPC-2021-9909-DB-SP-SPP-HCA-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2021-9910-CE