Los Angeles — 2024-02-20

Board of Fire Commissioners

#A Order of Business 2
A. Announcements/Meetings/Events
#B Order of Business 2
B. Verbal report by Department on significant incidents and activities for the period\nof January 16, 2024 through February 19, 2024.
#C Order of Business 2
C. Verbal report by Department relative to medical emergencies for the period of\nJanuary 16, 2024 through February 19, 2024.
#A Order of Business 5
A. [BFC 24-009] – Report on the status of LAFD projects.\nRecommendation: Receive and file.
#B Order of Business 5
B. [BFC 24-010] – Report on the status and disposition of LAFD matters\nconsidered by or referred to City Council/Committees, other City departments,\nofficers, and agencies, for the period of December 15, 2023 through January\n25, 2024.\nRecommendation: Receive and file.
#C Order of Business 5
C. [BFC 24-011] – Report on the Agreement with Harris & Harris, LTD. For\ndelinquent accounts collection services.\nRecommendation: That the Board approve the recommendations and\ntransmit to the Mayor for approval.
#D Order of Business 5
D. [BFC 24-012] – Report on Firefighters Grant Program providing funds in the\namount of $1,851,100 for equipment and accessories to assist in life-saving\nefforts of patients suffering from cardiac arrest for the performance period of\nSeptember 12, 2023 through September 11, 2025. 2021.\nRecommendation: That the Board approve and transmit to the Mayor and the\nOffice of the City Administrative Officer.
#E Order of Business 5
E. [BFC 24-013] – Report on in-kind donation of a $150,000 credit, intended for\nfive aircraft tow bars, from Leonardo Helicopters.\nRecommendation: That the Board receive the report and transmit to the\nMayor and City Council.\nAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER\nwww.lafd.org\nBOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS\nAGENDA\nTUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2024
#F Order of Business 5
F. [BFC 24-016] – Report on the agreement with the Los Angeles Community\nCollege District for college credit and continuing education courses to LAFD\nsworn personnel, covering the period from July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2028.\nRecommendation: That the Board approve the recommendations and\ntransmit to the Mayor for approval.
#G Order of Business 5
G. [BFC 24-019] – Report on receipt of Staffing for Adequate Fire Emergency\nResponse (SAFER) Grant Award providing $7,752,582.28 for the hiring of 12\nfirefighters at LAFD during the performance period of March 13, 2024 through\nMarch 12, 2027.\nRecommendation: That the Board approve and transmit to the Mayor and the\nCity Council.
#H Order of Business 5
H. [BFC 24-021] – Report on corrective action summary for the months of April\nthrough December 2023.\nRecommendation: Receive and file.
#I Order of Business 5
I. [BFC 24-022] – Report on in-kind donation of mobile treatment hospital and\nsupport trailers, valued at $56,154, from the Los Angeles County EMS\nAgency.\nRecommendation: That the Board receive the report and transmit to the\nMayor and City Council.
#A Order of Business 6
A. [BFC 24-015] – Verbal report on construction improvements approval\nprocess.\nRecommendation: Receive and file.
#B Order of Business 6
B. [BFC 24-017] [Part 2] – Report providing overview of the new Equity and\nHuman Resources Bureau.\nRecommendation: Receive and file.
#C Order of Business 6
C. [BFC 24-018] – Report providing overview of the Leadership and\nManagement Institute.\nRecommendation: Receive and file.
#D Order of Business 6
D. [BFC 24-020] – Report on the Arson/Counter-Terrorism Section Hiring\nProcess.\nRecommendation: Receive and file.

City Council

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(1) 23-0531 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Sections 41.40, 44.04, and 103.206 to revise the noise variance application fee, the false alarm fee, and the fee for issuance of charitable solicitation information cards. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 6, 2023, to amend Sections 41.40, 44.04, and 103.206 of the LAMC to revise the noise variance application fee, the false alarm fee, and the fee for issuance of charitable solicitation information cards. 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) 13-0039-S1 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Amended and Restated Premier Passenger Lounge Space Lease No. LAA-8753 between the Los Angeles World Airports and Korean Air Lines Co., Limited, for lounge space in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Amended and Restated Passenger Lounge Space Lease to No. LAA-8753 between the Los Angeles World Airports and Korean Air Lines Co., Limited for lounge space in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport that will extend the term of the lease by five years, from January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2028, and generate revenues of approximately $3,900,000 during the first year of the extended period, and an estimated $19,600,000 over the total term. CONCUR with the Board’s action on October 19, 2023, by Resolution 27830, authorizing the Interim Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports, or designee, to execute said Amended and Restated Premier Passenger Lounge Space Lease with Korean Air Lines Co., Limited. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed lease between the Los Angeles World Airports and Korean Air Lines Co., Limited will provide annual Premier Passenger Lounge Space rent in the Tom Bradley International Terminal of approximately $3,900,000 in the first year, and an estimated $19,600,000 over the five-year extended period, not including annual rate escalations or additional percentage rent triggered by other services. Revenues collected during the lease term will be remitted to the Los Angeles World Airports Revenue Fund. The actions of the proposed amendment comply with the Los Angeles World Airports’ adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed amendment will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.
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(11) 20-0450-S1 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to 10 proposed Amendments to Rental Car Concession Agreements (LAA-8136 to LAA-8144, and LAA-8870) between the Los Angeles World Airports and Rental Car Companies for car services at the Los Angeles International Airport. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Eighth Amendment to the following nine existing non-exclusive rental car concession agreements, and a Fifth Amendment to one existing non-exclusive rental car concession agreement, covering rental service at the Los Angeles International Airport, to extend the respective terms for one year to January 30, 2025, with an option to further extend the terms for six months to July 30, 2025; for the 10 Concessionaire Rental Car Agencies that contribute approximately 96 percent of all gross revenues from rental car operations at the Los Angeles World Airports and is anticipated that this metric will remain consistent throughout the duration of the extended period: LAA-8136 with Hertz Corporation. LAA-8137 with Avis Rent A Car System, Inc. LAA-8138 with Budget Rent A Car System, Inc. LAA-8139 with Alamo Rental (US), LLC. LAA-8140 with National Rental (US), LLC. LAA-8141 with DTG Operations, Inc. dba Dollar Rent A Car. LAA-8142 with Enterprise Rent-A-Car Company of Los Angeles, LLC. LAA-8143 with Fox Rent A Car, Inc. LAA-8144 with DTG Operations, Inc. dba Thrifty Car Rental. Fifth Amendment to LAA-8870 with Sixt Rent A Car, LLC. CONCUR with the Board’s action on October 19, 2023, by Resolution 27817, authorizing the Interim Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports, or designee, to execute the Amendments to said 10 Concession Agreements with Rental Car Companies. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the Los Angeles World Airports indicates that the proposed rental car concession agreements with the 10 on-airport rental car companies identified herein, to continue rental car operations in and around the Los Angeles International Airport campus, will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The rental car concessionaires will continue to pay Los Angeles World Airports monthly rent through their respective lease agreements until the earlier of the Consolidated Rental-A-Car’s Date of Beneficial Occupancy or January 30, 2025. No appropriation is required for the proposed actions. Revenues collected during the lease term will be remitted to the Los Angeles World Airports Revenue Fund. The actions of the proposed rental car concession agreements comply with the Los Angeles World Airports’ adopted Financial Policies.
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(12) 23-1225 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to retroactive 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 grant funds. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE 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 (Project). AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning, Department of City Planning (DCP), or designee, to: Accept the Humanities in Place grant from, and execute a grant agreement with, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, in the amount of $500,000 for a two-year term beginning December 1, 2023 through November 30, 2025 to implement the Project, in substantial conformance with the attached grant project agreement, Attachment 2 in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated December 13, 2023, as approved by the City Attorney. Prepare Controller instructions and make necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action on the matter, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, request the Controller to implement these instructions. REQUEST 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. RECEIVE and FILE the DCP report dated October 25, 2023, inasmuch as the recommendations included in the report have been updated as reflected in CAO report recommendations dated December 13, 2023, and no further action is necessary. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The Humanities in Place grant does not require matching funds, and there is no front-funding required as fund disbursement will occur after grant agreement execution. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations of the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time revenues will be used to fund one-time expenditures.
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(13) 24-0013 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of 119 North Larchmont Boulevard, located at 117 - 119 1/2 North Larchmont Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action:​ DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt 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. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of 119 North Larchmont Boulevard, located at 117 - 119 1/2 North Larchmont Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: James Dastoli Owners: Glen Shuman, Trustee, Fenady Family Trust; and Larchmont Mansion LLC Case No. CHC-2023-6222-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2023-6223-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(14) 18-0437-S1 CDs 5, 10, 11 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating a Specific Plan Amendment and preparing an ordinance regarding the proposed amendments to the Exposition Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan; and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky - Park): DIRECT the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to initiate a Specific Plan Amendment and prepare and present an Ordinance regarding the proposed amendments to the Exposition Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan to allow for the use of the Restaurant Beverage Program within all of the Specific Plan’s boundaries for consideration by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC), and, after the LACPC's consideration of the Ordinance, provide recommendations for Council's consideration. 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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(15) 23-0600-S13 CD 13 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative 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; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Soto-Martinez - Harris-Dawson): INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to initiate 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 in Council file No. 23-0600-S13, and the goals enumerated in the Motion, and engage in any associated studies and community outreach required to accomplish this program. INSTRUCT the DCP to provide a report to the Council within 30 days outlining the approach to addressing the requested work program, including any City resources (staff or contract funds) that may be required. 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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(16) 23-1292 CD 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the property located at 3751 South Delmas Terrace. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Ron Arsenault, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC 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. Applicant/Representative: Jason Grant Case No. DIR-2023-1240-TOC-VHCA ​​​​​​​Environmental No. ENV-2023-1241-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
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(17) 23-1367 CD 7 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal filed for the properties located at 7569 – 7583 West Foothill Boulevard, 10222 – 10230 North Plainview Avenue, and 10211 – 10217 North Wilsey Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32, and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Daniel Hatcher, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s determination 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. Applicant: 7577 Foothill LLC Representative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown LLP Case No. CPC-2021-9909-DB-SP-SPP-HCA-1A Environmental No. ENV-2021-9910-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
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(18) 23-1323 CD 15 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing 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 of Council District 15. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker - Yaroslavsky): INSTRUCT the Office of Petroleum and Natural Gas Administration and Safety to investigate potential subsidence issues in this neighborhood, and with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Department of City Planning, Los Angeles Fire Department, Bureau of Engineering, Bureau of Sanitation, Bureau of Street Services, and the Board of Public Works, in consultation with the City Attorney, assess whether the issues on the 700 block of West 129th Street in the Harbor Gateway community are caused by any violations of land use, building and safety, fire codes and any occurrences of road, geological, including subsidence, and structural damage allegedly caused by the various active oil wells located in proximity of the 700 block of West 129th Street; and, to prepare a report summarizing these findings with recommendations to remedy any found violations. 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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(19) 23-1339 CD 6 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to convening 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. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Padilla - Raman): INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), with the assistance of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), and in consultation with Council District 6 as Committee Chair responsible for the formation and/or operation of the Van Nuys Airport Specific Plan Citizens Advisory Committee, 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 its relevant studies; and which will include at least one local resident/stakeholder from, but not limited to, Council Districts 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6; and provide an option for Council District office staff participation. INSTRUCT the DCP, with the assistance of the LAWA, as initially instructed by the Council on March 3, 2023 (Council file No. 22-1127), to prepare a Specific Plan for the Van Nuys Airport (VNY), and thereby replace the Van Nuys Airport Plan and zoning ordinance (Council file No. 05-2286), which was adopted nearly 18 years ago. The Van Nuys Airport Specific Plan should include, but not be limited to, the following: Use the results of a forensic audit of VNY per criteria to be set by the Council to better understand the needs for VNY to remain self-sustaining, determine need or independence from future Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) grant use, and for assessment and possible reconsideration of the existing Plan’s airport land use map, and in consideration of policy needs. Outline criteria for economic studies related to VNY, including cumulative impact on the regional environment and surrounding communities, consideration of percentage of suppliers and workers that are located within Los Angeles County, and defining income designated solely for airport infrastructure versus income benefitting the region directly. Look at mitigating noise and other impacts from the airport on the surrounding area including jet blast and sound barrier installations between the airport and adjacent homes and businesses, green space to mitigate climate change and pollution factors on both the east and west side of the property, and other opportunities such as tree planting. Define Request for Proposal criteria that contains modernization to meet the City’s long term carbon reduction goals, including grey water systems and power capacity upgrades to allow electrified hangars and ramps to reduce emissions from ground operations. Establish a community benefit program for the surrounding area. Explore how land covered by the Specific Airport Plan can continue to be an economic generator by luring new commercial activity, including possible necessity of filing a formal release with the FAA to change key land use classifications to non-aeronautical where environmental justice and health issues or critical pollution mitigation needs dictate as such. Have extensive engagement with airport stakeholders and local residents with defined protocol moving forward. ADD Council District 12 to the list of Citizens Advisory Committee members. 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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(2) 24-0042 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on 1317-1329 North New Hampshire Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-10314 (Dedication). Recommendations for Council action: FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on 1317-1329 North New Hampshire Avenue (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 9, 2024 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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(20) 22-0347 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the continuation of the 2021 Regional Hazardous Materials Response (RHMR) Training Agreement No A211006361 Amendment Nos. 2 and 3. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to: Accept the 2021 RHMR amended agreements for an additional amount of $225,000, for a revised total of $475,000 and any increases during the performance period from October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024, as granted by the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES), and to execute any documents or agreements necessary to accept the grant on the City’s behalf. Expend the remaining funds in an amount up to $341,078.47 and any additional increases from LAFD Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 1098 Variable Staffing Overtime; Account No. 2130 Travel; Account No. 6010 Office and Administrative; and Account No. 6020 Operating Supplies, for all training and travel expenses incurred in accordance with the RHMR agreement terms from Cal OES. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit reimbursement grant funds up to $341,078.47, and any additional increases from Cal OES, into Fund No. 335/38, Account to be determined. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to: Transfer reimbursement grant funds from Fund No. 335/38, Account No. TBD to Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 1098 (Variable Staffing), Account No. 2130 (Travel), Account No. 6020 (Operating Supplies), and Account No. 6010 (Office and Administrative), and Fund No.100, Account No. 5301 (Reimbursement from Other Funds), upon submission of proper documentation by the LAFD of actual costs incurred from the eligible hazardous materials training courses, subject to the review and approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO). Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO, and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. NOTE and FILE the November 29, 2023 Board of Fire Commissioners report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the February 7, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the acceptance of the RHMR Standard Agreement amendments in an additional amount of $225,000, for a revised total program amount of $475,000, from Cal OES, for a three-year term commencing October 1, 2021 through June 30, 2024.  Acceptance of this award will require the LAFD to front-fund expenditures of up to $341,078.47 in FY 2023-24.  Cal OES will reimburse the LAFD a total amount of up to $341,078.47 and may increase the program budget on an annual basis at a rate to be determined by Cal OES.  There is no additional fiscal impact to the LAFD departmental budget. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that these actions are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized to fund grant activities.
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(21) 22-0236 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to continuation of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the continuation of the HMGP funds (FEMA-4407-DR-CA, Project  No. PJ0124 Emergency Power Fire Station 046) from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) in the amount up to $64,673.25 for the revised performance period of November 17, 2020 through June 13, 2024, and any extension of the performance period granted by the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES). AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), to expend funds in the amount up to $86,231 from LAFD Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 6020, Operating Supplies, and Account No. 3030, Construction Materials, in accordance with the grant agreement terms. AUTHORIZE the CAO to deposit funds up to $64,673.25 in reimbursement grant funds into the Disaster Assistance Trust Fund, Fund No. 872/62 (CAO), Revenue Source Code 5425. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. NOTE and FILE the November 29, 2023 Board of Fire Commissioners report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations included in the February 6, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will authorize the LAFD to continue the expenditure of HMGP funds in the amount of $64,673.25, for the revised term of November 17, 2020 through June 13, 2024.  The LAFD will front-fund the total project cost of $86,231 and will be reimbursed for the 75 percent Federal cost share amount of $64,673.25 upon project completion.  The City’s 25 percent cost share amount ($21,557.75) will be absorbed within the LAFD’s existing General Fund budget. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in the February 6, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized to fund grant activities.
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(22) 23-0484 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to continuation of grant funds for the Fiscal Year 2022 Port Security Grant Program (FY22 PSGP) grant award for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, LAFD, or designee, to: Expend funds up to $223,663 from LAFD General Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 6020 Operating Supplies for the purchasing of equipment, in accordance with the FY22 PSGP award, for the performance period of September 1, 2023 to August 31, 2025, and any extension of this performance period granted by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. Deposit up to $167,747 in FY22 PSGP reimbursement grant funds into Fund No. 335/38, account to be determined. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Transfer reimbursement grant funds up to $167,747 from Fund No. 335/38, account to be determined, to LAFD General Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 6020 Operating Supplies for the purchase of equipment, upon submission of proper documentation of actual costs incurred, subject to review and approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO). AUTHORIZE the LAFD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. NOTE and FILE the January 16, 2024 Board of Fire Commissioners report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within the February 6, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the continued expenditure of the FY22 PSGP award in the amount of $223,663 for the purchase of a Dive Simulator and a Sonar Device.  As the grant recipient, the LAFD will seek reimbursements up to $167,747 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in accordance with the provisions of the FY22 PSGP.  The FY22 PSGP requires 25 percent in matching funds, or $55,916, from the LAFD, which will be absorbed within the LAFD’s budget.There is no additional impact to the General Fund resulting from the acceptance of this grant award. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that these actions are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized to fund grant activities.
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(23) 23-0268 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to continuation of grant funds for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 High Frequency Communications Equipment Program grant award. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to: Expend up to $56,290 from LAFD General Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 6020 Operating Supplies, for the high frequency radio equipment in accordance with the Fiscal Year 2021 High Frequency Communications Equipment Program award from Cal OES, for the amended performance period from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2024; and, authorize the Fire Chief, LAFD, or designee, to execute any documents necessary to accept the grant on the City’s behalf. Deposit FY 2021 High Frequency Communications Equipment Program reimbursement grant funds into Fund No. 335/38, Account No. 38911W. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Transfer reimbursement grant funds up to $56,290 from Fund No. 335/38, Account No. 38911W, to LAFD General Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 6020 Operating Supplies, for high frequency radio equipment, upon submission of proper documentation, subject to the review and approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO). ​​​​​​​ AUTHORIZE the LAFD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. NOTE and FILE the January 16, 2023 Board of Fire Commissioners report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained within the February 1, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the continued expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2021 High Frequency Communications Equipment Program grant award in the amount of $56,290 for high frequency radio communications equipment. The LAFD will front-fund costs in the amount of $56,290 and seek full reimbursement from the Cal OES.  No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that these actions are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized to fund grant program activities.
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(24) 22-0600-S100 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to fulfilling training obligations recommended by the After-Action Report Implementation Plan. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the following Los Angeles Police Department reports relative to fulfilling training obligations recommended by the After-Action Reports: December 14, 2022 March 22, 2023 May 24, 2023 August 22, 2023 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
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(25) 21-0460-S3 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to award of grant and Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) in connection with the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 Regional Threat Assessment Center (RTAC) Program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to: Accept the sub-grant award of $49,400 from the County of Los Angeles, by and through the Los Angeles County Sheriff‘s Department, for participation in the FY 2024-25 RTAC Grant Program with funding from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services’ (Cal OES) FY 2021 Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP). Negotiate and execute the proposed MOA for the FY 2024-25 RTAC Grant Program between the LAPD and the County of Los Angeles that will commence upon execution of the agreement through May 31, 2025, for a total of $49,400, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to: Spend up to $49,400 in funding in accordance with the grant award agreement. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit the grant receipts into Fund No. 339/70. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Establish a grant receivable and appropriate up to $49,400 to an appropriation account to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the FY 2024-25 RTAC grant funds. Increase appropriations as needed from the FY 2024-25 RTAC grant funds, from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts, as follows: Account No. 1092, Overtime Sworn – $40,570 Account No. TBD, Related Costs - $3,830 INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place the following action relative to the FY 2024-25 RTAC Grant Program on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2024, or the first meeting day thereafter: Authorize the Controller to transfer from, Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts, as follows: Account No. 1092, Overtime Sworn - $4,569 Account No. TBD, Related Costs - $431 ​​​​​​​ Authorize the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. ​​​​​​​ NOTE and FILE the June 9, 2023 Board of Police Commissioners report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the February 6, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will authorize the LAPD to accept a grant award and execute an MOA with the County of Los Angeles for participation in the FY 2024-25 RTAC Program.  The grant reimbursements for related costs will be deposited into Revenue Source Code 5349, Police Grants Related Costs.  There is no matching requirement associated with this grant award.  There is no additional impact on the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the February 6, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council file, 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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(26) 23-1335 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant award from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) for the 2023 Community Policing Development De-Escalation Training Program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Chief of Police, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to: Retroactively apply for and accept the grant award of $250,000 for the 2023 Community Policing Development (23 CPD) Law Enforcement Agency De-escalation Program, from the United States Department of Justice, COPS, for the period from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025. Negotiate and execute the grant award, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to: Spend up to $250,000 in funding in accordance with the grant award agreement. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts into Fund No. 339/70. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $250,000 to an appropriation account to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the COPS 23 CPD De-escalation grant funds. Increase appropriations for the COPS 23 CPD De-escalation Grant Program from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts, as follows: Account No. 1092, Overtime Sworn  – $61,503 Account Number to be determined, Related Costs – $5,806 INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place the following action in connection with the COPS 23 CPD De-escalation grant program on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2024, or the first meeting day thereafter: Authorize the Controller to transfer appropriations from Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts, as follows: Account No. 1092, Overtime Sworn – $153,757 Account No, TBD, Related Costs – $14,514 AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller’s instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. NOTE and FILE the November 27, 2023 Board of Police Commissioners report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained within the January 31, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will have no additional impact to the General Fund and will provide for the expenditure of the COPS 2023 Community Policing Development De-escalation Program grant award of $250,000, for the grant performance period from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2025.  No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained within the January 31, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities.
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(27) 16-0010-S33 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to payment of a reward for $25,000 in connection with two assaults that were committed on August 1, 2016. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the payment of $25,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person responsible for breaking into two apartments and assaulting two women on August 1, 2016.  (Superior Court Case No. BA449338) AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $25,000 from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and APPROPRIATE therefrom to the Special Reward Trust Fund No. 436/14. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transfer $25,000 from the Special Reward Trust Fund No. 436/14, Account No. XXXXXX, to the Police Department Fund No. 100/70, Secret Service Account No. 004310. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department to make the appropriate reward payment. 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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(28) 11-1813-S9 CD 15 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to site inspections in connection with the Rancho LPG storage facility located in the vicinity of the Port of Los Angeles.  Recommendation for Council action pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Yaroslavsky): DIRECT the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to report on the resources needed to engage in inspections of the rail lines that transport materials from Rancho LPG via rail lines with said report to include: An analysis of the current inspection-related positions, or unfilled positions, that could serve to inspect Rancho LPG. Consideration if the LAFD requires a specialized unit for this site in question. How other municipalities with facilities that either store or transport butane or propane engage their public safety departments (namely fire departments) for inspections. 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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(29) 22-0192-S1 CD 6 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET, FINANCE, AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to funding for the Project Homekey1 site located at 9120 Woodman Avenue in Council District 6. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla – Raman), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE $198,269 of Emergency Solutions Grant - COVID-19 (ESG-CV) funds for the construction cost at the Project Homekey1 Woodman site located at 9120 Woodman Avenue in Council District 6 for costs through September 30, 2023. APPROPRIATE $198,269 from ESG-CV Fund No. 517/43, Account No. 43VC9V, COVID-19 Homeless Roadmap to ESG-CV Fund No. 517/43, Account No. 43TA43, Homekey Rehab. APPROVE $1,347,735 of Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Round 3 (HHAP-3) funds for the construction cost at the Project Homekey1 Woodman/Arleta site located at 9120 Woodman Avenue in Council District 6 for costs through April 30, 2024. APPROPRIATE $1,347,735 from HHAP-3 Fund No. 65S/10, Account No. 10W741, FC-1 Interim Housing Operations and Capital Costs to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Fund No. 65S/43, Account No. 43TA43, Homekey Rehab. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LAHD, or designee to: Amend the Roadmap contract with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) (Contract No. C-137223) to reflect the allocations shown in Recommendation Nos. 1 and 2 as listed above in this report. Amend the HHAP contract with LAHSA (Contract No. C-135650) to reflect the allocations shown in the Recommendation Nos. 3 and 4 as listed above in this report. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to: Prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended in this report, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. Prepare any additional Controller instructions to reimburse City departments for their accrued labor, material or permit costs related to projects in this report, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(3) 22-0058-S1 CD 13 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Larchmont Village (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) 2024 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report. Recommendations for Council action: FIND that: The 2024 Annual Planning Report for the Larchmont Village (Property-Based) BID, attached to Council file 22-0058-S1, complies with the requirements of the State Law. The increase in the 2024 budget concurs with the intentions of the Larchmont Village (Property-Based) BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Larchmont Village (Property-Based) 2024 Fiscal Year, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.
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(30) 24-0162 MOTION (McOSKER - LEE) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 15 special observation of Diffuse Intrinsic Pontine Glioma (DIPG) Awareness Day on May 17, 2024, 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 Celebrations & Special Events 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 15 special observation of DIPG Awareness Day on May 17, 2024, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Motion (McOsker - Lee) dated 2-13-24
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(31) 21-0112-S2 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RAMAN - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to retroactively reinstating and amending the Professional Service Agreement (PSA) between the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) for the provision of real estate acquisition, operation, management, and disposition services to real properties under the Homekey Program Round 2. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the LAHD and the City Attorney to retroactively reinstate and amend the PSA with the HACLA (Contract No. C-139548) to expire on December 31, 2024 and ratify any services performed by HACLA in accordance with the terms and conditions of the PSA between June 30, 2023 and the date of execution of the requested amendment, due to the urgent need for HACLA to provide real estate acquisition, operation, management and disposition services to real properties under the Homekey Program Round 2.
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(4) 22-0310-S1 CDs 9, 14 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Greater South Park (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) 2024 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report. Recommendations for Council action: FIND that: The 2024 Annual Planning Report for the Greater South Park (Property-Based) BID, attached to Council file No. 22-0310-S1, complies with the requirements of the State Law. The increase in the 2024 budget concurs with the intentions of the Greater South Park (Property-Based) BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Greater South Park (Property-Based) 2024 Fiscal Year, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.
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(5) 09-2013-S1 CD 1 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Highland Park 2020-2024 (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) 2024 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report. Recommendations for Council action: FIND that: The 2024 Annual Planning Report for the Highland Park 2020-2024 (Property-Based) BID, attached to Council file 09-2013-S1, complies with the requirements of the State Law. The increase in the 2024 budget concurs with the intentions of the Highland Park 2020-2024 (Property-Based) BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Highland Park 2020-2024 (Property-Based) 2024 Fiscal Year, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.
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(6) 19-1237-S1 CD 1 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone 2021-2025 (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) 2024 Fiscal Year Annual Planning Report. Recommendations for Council action: FIND that: The 2024 Annual Planning Report for the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone 2021-2025 (Property-Based) BID, attached to Council file 19-1237-S1, complies with the requirements of the State Law. The increase in the 2024 budget concurs with the intentions of the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone 2021-2025 (Property-Based) BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone 2021-2025 (Property-Based) 2024 Fiscal Year, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.
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(7) 14-1174-S40 CD 13 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reprogramming of CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) from the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area allocated to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Improvements Project to be reallocated to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Public Amenities Project. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-Martinez – Yaroslavsky), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of December 12, 2018, relative to approving the use of up to $4,082,572, plus all earned interest, in taxable and tax-exempt CRA/LA EBP available to Council District (CD) 13 from the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area toward activities related to the Hollywood Walk of Fame Improvements Project (Council file No. 14-1174-S40), to reduce its budget by $1,000,000 and revert those funds to their original source. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), Department of General Services (GSD), and any other applicable City department, to provide a report to the Council with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee to allocate $1 million in taxable or tax-exempt CRA/LA EBP available to CD 13 from the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area for the Hollywood Walk of Fame Public Amenities Project, a capital improvement project as identified in the CRA/LA Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan. INSTRUCT the GSD to utilize $1 million in taxable or tax-exempt EBP available to CD 13 from the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area to fund the Hollywood Walk of Fame Public Amenities Project upon City Council approval. INSTRUCT the EWDD, 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. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(8) 12-1788-S1 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Amended and Restated Premier Passenger Lounge Space Lease No. LAA-8702 between the Los Angeles World Airports and Air New Zealand Limited, for lounge space in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Amended and Restated Passenger Lounge Space Lease No. LAA-8702 between the Los Angeles World Airports and Air New Zealand Limited for lounge space in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport that will extend the term of the lease by five years, retroactively to December 1, 2023 through December 31, 2028, and generate revenues of approximately $5,100,000 during the first year of the extended period, and an estimated $25,600,000 over the total term. CONCUR with the Board’s action on October 19, 2023, by Resolution 27828, authorizing the Interim Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports, or designee, to execute said Amended and Restated Premier Passenger Lounge Space Lease with Air New Zealand Limited. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed lease between the Los Angeles World Airports and Air New Zealand Limited will provide annual Premier Passenger Lounge Space rent in the Tom Bradley International Terminal of approximately $5,100,000 in the first year, and approximately $25,600,000 over the five-year extended period, not including annual rate escalations or additional percentage rent triggered by other services. The actions of the proposed amendment comply with the Los Angeles World Airports’ adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed amendment will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.
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(9) 13-0397 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Amended and Restated Premier Passenger Lounge Space Lease No. LAA-8764 between the Los Angeles World Airports and Emirates Airline, for lounge space in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Amended and Restated Passenger Lounge Space Lease to No. LAA-8764 between the Los Angeles World Airports and Emirates Airline for lounge space in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport that will extend the term of the lease by five years, retroactively to November 7, 2023 through December 31, 2028, and generate revenues of approximately $2,500,000 during the first year of the extended period, and an estimated $12,500,000 over the total term. CONCUR with the Board’s action on October 19, 2023, by Resolution 27829, authorizing the Interim Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports, or designee, to execute said Amended and Restated Premier Passenger Lounge Space Lease with Emirates Airline. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed lease between the Los Angeles World Airports and Emirates Airline will provide annual Premier Passenger Lounge Space rent in the Tom Bradley International Terminal of approximately $2,500,000 in the first year, and an estimated $12,500,000 over the five-year extended period, not including annual rate escalations or additional percentage rent triggered by other services. The actions of the proposed amendment comply with the Los Angeles World Airports’ adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed amendment will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.

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(1)\n20-1265-S1\nCDs 1, 8, 9\nContinued from February 6, 2024\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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(10)\n23-0990\nCD 11\nSustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA) and Errata, No. ENV-2022-6250-SCEA, Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the SCEA, and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; report from the Department of City Planning dated February 14, 2024, relative to compliance with the CEQA requirements for the use of a SCEA, as authorized by Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155.2(b), for the future consideration of the development of the project identified as Planning Case No. DIR-2022-6249-DB-CDO-SPR-WDI-HCA; for the determination that the proposed project is a transit priority project, as defined by PRC Section 21155, that is consistent with the general use designations, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the project area in the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); contains more than 50 percent residential; provides a minimum net density greater than 20 units an acre; and is within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in a regional transportation plan; the proposed project is a residential or mixed-use project as defined by PRC Section 21159.28(d), that incorporates all feasible mitigation measures, performance standards, or criteria set forth in the prior environmental reports, including SCAG’s 2016-2040 RTP/SCS and 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Program Environmental Impact Reports; all potentially significant or significant effects required to be identified and analyzed pursuant to CEQA in an initial study have been identified and analyzed in an initial study; and with respect to each significant effect on the environment required to be identified in the initial study, changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the project that avoids or mitigates the significant effects to a level of insignificance; mitigation measures will be made enforceable conditions on the Project; the proposed Project includes the demolition of a one-story commercial building and site clearing of the surface parking areas for the construction of a 66,166 67,232 square foot mixed-use residential and commercial project with 81 dwelling units, 3,047 3,078 square feet of retail space, and 971 891 square feet of restaurant space, the resulting floor area ratio is 2.94:1 3.0:1, the Project proposes seven-stories and a maximum height of 83’ - 9” 89’ - 9” above grade with one level of subterranean parking, the unit mix would include 23 studio units, 39 one-bedroom units, and 19 two-bedroom units of varying sizes and configurations, of the 81 dwelling units, 15 percent of the base density (9 units) would be reserved at the “Very Low Income” level. Vehicular access to the proposed building would be provided by two full-access driveways via Westgate Avenue and the adjacent alleyway, the Project would provide a total of 105 106 vehicle parking spaces and 160 132 bicycle parking spaces, approximately 10,402 8,755 square feet of open space and amenity areas and 21 on-site trees would be provided; for the properties located at 11903, 11905, 11907, 11911, 11913 West Wilshire Boulevard. In consultation with the City of Los Angeles Department of Public Works, Urban Forestry Division, the Applicant will plant 2 new street trees on Westgate Avenue, 2 new street trees on Wilshire Boulevard, and retain one existing street tree on Westgate Avenue in place.\nApplicant: Nirup Venkatachalarm, Radha MFH CAL, LLC\nRepresentative: Carlos Lovato\nCase No. DIR-2022-6249-DB-CDO-SPR-WDI-HCA\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2022-6250-SCEA\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(11)\n17-1071-S1\nCD 3, CD 4\nCategorical Exemption pursuant to Case No. ENV-2023-1638-CE and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15301 (Class 1 for existing structures, including interior alterations for tenant improvements); Section 15303 (Class 3 as applied to small structures for limited changes of use and interior alterations related to tenant improvements); Section 15311 (Class 11 for on-premises signs); and Section 15320 (Class 20 for changes in reorganization of local governmental agencies relating to the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Review Board appointments and administration, administrative project review process, updated language to reflect new ordinances and language clean up, recognition of a sixth community, and updated maps); proposed zoning ordinance to amend the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan pursuant to Sections 11.5.7 G and 12.32, of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), to create an administrative process for signage review, update the Plan to align with the Processes and Procedures Ordinance and the Mobility Element, amend the Specific Plan’s Plan Review Board appointments and administration, update references to corrected maps, and clean-up typos and plan language as well as code references for the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Area. The area includes properties and rights-of-way within the Specific Plan Area, along Ventura Boulevard, spanning 17 miles from the Dry Canyon-Calabasas Flood Control Channel west of Woodlake Avenue in Woodland Hills, to Cahuenga Boulevard four lots (approximately 209 linear feet) east of Oakcrest Drive in Cahuenga Pass.\nApplicant: City of Los Angeles\nCase No. CPC-2023-1637-SP\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2023-1638-CE\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: Yes:\nFor: Encino Neighborhood Council\nStudio City Neighborhood Council \nFor if Amended: Tarzana Neighborhood Council
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(12)\n23-0668\nCD 1\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: Amalia Bowley Fuentes, Lozeau Drury LLP), from the LACPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for a proposed project involving the demolition of existing structures and the construction, use, and maintenance of a new, seven-story mixed-use building with 100 dwelling units, including 10 dwelling units set aside for Extremely Low Income Households and 14,734 square feet of ground floor commercial space within 13 commercial condominium units, the Project includes commercial, residential, and parking on the ground floor, the Project will provide a total of 114 automobile parking spaces, 16 short-term and 210 long-term bicycle parking spaces; for the property located at 3836 North Figueroa Street (3800 - 3830 North Pasadena Avenue; 3832 - 3836 North Figueroa Street; and 110 East Avenue 39).\nApplicant: Michael Naim\nCase No. DIR-2018-4190-TOC-SPR-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2018-4189-CE-1A\nRelated Cases: VTT-74933-CN; DIR-2018-4190-TOC-SPR\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(13)\n23-1329\nCD 13\nRelated to Council file No. 23-1329-S1\nContinued from February 6, 2024\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\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 8, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 8, 2024)
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(14)\n23-1329-S1\nCD 13\nRelated to Council file No. 23-1329\nContinued from February 6, 2024\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\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 8, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 8, 2024)
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(15)\n23-1421\nCD 5\nCategorical Exemption (ENV-2023-6418-CE) pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(4), projects which will be rejected or disapproved by a public agency and by Statutory Exemption, Section 15270 (Projects which are Disapproved), and related CEQA findings, and an appeal filed by Sue Leung from the determination of the designee of the Director of Planning in denying the requested Reasonable Accommodation to a person with a disability to allow existing six-foot-high gates, hedges, and fences in the front yard 1) in lieu of the requirements of Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.21 C.1 (g), and 2) without otherwise required Historic Preservation Overlay Zone review, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.20.3 G, on a lot with an existing two-story single-family dwelling in an R1-1-HPOZ Zone, for the property located at 906 South 3rd Avenue.\nApplicant: Sue Leung\nCase No. DIR-2023-6417-RAO-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2023-6418-CE\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 8, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 8, 2024)
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(16)\n23-1086\nCD 5\nCategorical Exemption and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and Appeals filed by: 1) Manzar Foroohar (Representative: Lee H. Wallach); 2) Jean Hutchinson (Representative: Reed Hutchinson); 3) Albert Kim (Representative: Chad Quinones); 4) Kelly Elizabeth Lally; 5) David Lefebvre; and 6) Caitlin McClure (Representative: Kelly Lally), from the determination of the LACPC in approving, pursuant to Section 12.24 U.26 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Conditional Use Permit to allow a Density Bonus for a housing development project in which the density increase is greater than otherwise permitted by LAMC Section 12.22 A.25; for the demolition of two existing duplexes (total of four dwelling units) for the construction, use and maintenance of a new Density Bonus project with 43 dwelling units, and 11 of the total units reserved for Very Low Income households. The proposed building is 62 feet in height and has 39,011 square feet of floor area. A total of 2,950 square feet of open space is proposed. The building will observe a 15-foot front yard, a 15-foot rear yard, and side yards of seven feet and two inches. A total of 33 vehicle parking spaces are proposed; for the project located at 3676 1-2 South Kelton Avenue and 3704 1-2 South Kelton Avenue; and 10845 West Regent Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.\nApplicant: Kelton Avenue Investments, LLC / Michael Librush\nRepresentative: Jesi Harris; Brian Silveira & Associates\nCase No. CPC-2023-582-CU-DB-HCA-PHP-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2023-583-CE\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(2)\n24-0052\nCD 8\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15321 Class 21 (Enforcement Actions by Regulatory Agencies), and related CEQA findings; report from the Department of City Planning, Office of the Zoning Administrator, and an appeal filed by Yashvi Hospitality LLC, Jay A. Desai and Hiren Patel (Representative: Frank A. Weiser), from the determination of the Zoning Administrator in requiring the discontinuance of the motel use, known as the Boulevard Motel (Subject Property), and any similar land uses at the Subject Property, pursuant to Section 12.27.1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, with the imposition of Condition Nos. 1 (Revocation Fee), 2 (Covenant Recording), 3 (Change in Ownership), 4 (Application Filing), and 5 (Outstanding Fees) that shall become effective for the Subject Property located at 6919 and 6923 South Figueroa Street.\nApplicant: Yashvi Hospitality LLC\nCase No. DIR-2023-6168-RV\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2023-6169-CE\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 26, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 22, 2024)
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(3)\n23-1407\nCD 1\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 54956.9(a) and 54956.9(d)(1 ), to confer or discuss with, or receive advice from, legal counsel relative to the case entitled Catholic Charities of Los Angeles, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Case No. 23STCP00231.
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(4)\n23-1264\nCD 2\nRelated to Council file No. 23-1264-S1\nPreviously Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV-2019-7241-EIR [State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2020060573], certified on August 22, 2023, and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164; report from the Department of City Planning and draft Ordinance authorizing the execution of the Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and Noho Development Associates, LLC, a Delaware limited liability corporation, relating to real property in the North Hollywood – Valley Village Community Plan area, located at 11163-11347 and 11264-11280 West Chandler Boulevard; 11204 -11270 West Cumpston Street; 5300-5320 North Bakman Avenue; and 5311-5373 and 5356-5430 North Lankershim Boulevard.\nApplicant: Greg Ames, NoHo Development Associates \nRepresentative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac LLP \nCase No. CPC-2019-7240-DA \nEnvironmental No. ENV-2019-7241-EIR (SCH No. 2020060573) \nRelated Case No. CPC-2019-7239-GPAJ-VZCJ-HD-SP-SN-BL\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(5)\n23-1264-S1\nCD 2\nRelated to Council file No. 23-1264\nPreviously Certified EIR No. ENV-2019-7241-EIR (SCH No. 2020060573), certified on August 22, 2023, and related CEQA findings pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164; report from the City Attorney and draft Ordinance amending Sections 12.04 and adding 12.16.10 to Article 2 of Chapter I of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to add a new Zone, the District NoHo Specific Plan Zone; draft Ordinance establishing the District NoHo Specific Plan pursuant to Section 13B.1.2 of Chapter 1 A of the LAMC for a portion of the North Hollywood – Valley Village Community Plan area; and draft Ordinance establishing the District NoHo Sign District pursuant to the provisions of Section 13.11 of the LAMC; for properties located at 11163 – 11347 and 11264 – 11280 West Chandler Boulevard; 11204 – 1270 West Cumpston Street; 5300-5320 North Bakman Avenue; and 5311 – 5373 and 5356 – 5430 North Lankershim Boulevard.\nApplicant: Greg Ames, NoHo Development Associates\nRepresentative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster, Goldsmith & Delvac LLP\nCase No. CPC-2019-7239-GPAJ-VZCJ-HD-SP-SN-BL\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2019-7241-EIR (SCH No. 2020060573)\nRelated Case No. CPC-2019-7240-DA\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(6)\n24-1200-S5\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mr. Michael Newhouse to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2024.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Filed\nBackground Check: Pending\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 25, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 22, 2024)
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(7)\n23-0893\nCD 6\nSustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), No. ENV2022-5108-SCEA, Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the SCEA, and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; report from the Department of City Planning relative to compliance with the CEQA requirements for the use of a SCEA, as authorized by Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155.2(b), for the future consideration of the development of the project identified as Planning Case No. DIR-2022-5107-TOC-SPR-VHCA; for the determination that the proposed project is a transit priority project, as defined by PRC Section 21155, that is consistent with the general use designations, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified for the project area in the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) prepared by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG); contains more than 50 percent residential; provides a minimum net density greater than 20 units an acre; and is within one-half mile of a major transit stop or high-quality transit corridor included in a regional transportation plan; the proposed project is a residential or mixed-use project as defined by PRC Section 21159.28(d), that incorporates all feasible mitigation measures, performance standards, or criteria set forth in the prior environmental reports, including SCAG’s 2016-2040 RTP/SCS and 2020-2045 RTP/SCS Program Environmental Impact Reports; all potentially significant or significant effects required to be identified and analyzed pursuant to CEQA in an initial study have been identified and analyzed in an initial study; and with respect to each significant effect on the environment required to be identified in the initial study, changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the project that avoids or mitigates the significant effects to a level of insignificance; mitigation measures will be made enforceable conditions on the Project; the Project consists of the construction of a 268,770 square-foot, 405 unit (including 41 affordable housing units, which is 10 percent of the total Project units) residential development comprised of a six-story structure with three subterranean parking levels with a maximum height of 66 feet, the 94,951 square foot Project Site is currently vacant, the Project would incorporate approximately 32,866 square feet of open space and recreational amenities, including approximately 18,496 square feet of exterior common open space and approximately 6,820 square feet of interior common open space, additionally, the Project would include approximately 7,550 square feet of private open space in the form of balconies, the Project would provide 556 total vehicular parking spaces and 194 bicycle parking spaces (176 long-term and 18 short-term.), upon completion, the Project would have a maximum floor area ratio of 3.18:1; for the properties located at 6728 North Sepulveda Boulevard; 6715 North Columbus Avenue.\nApplicant: Leon Benrimon, Uncommon Developers\nRepresentative: Olivia Joncich, Rand Paster & Nelson LLP\nCase No. DIR-2022-5107-TOC-SPR-VHCA\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2022-5108-SCEA \nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(8)\n14-1061-S2\nReport from the City Administrative Officer relative to the execution of Third Supplemental Agreements with 1) Eyestone Environmental extending Contract No. C-124574 term for an additional 18 months through March 7, 2025 to continue work on updating the environmental setting, regulatory framework, standard mitigation measures, and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) forms for a total not-to-exceed amount of $115,453; and 2) Terry A. Hayes Associates, Inc. extending Contract C-124577 term for an additional 28 months through January 7, 2026 to complete CEQA training and environmental clearances for the Orange Line Transit Neighborhood Plans for a total not-to-exceed amount of $1,708,632. The execution of the Third Supplemental Agreements are only for time extensions and do not add additional compensation.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 12, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 8, 2024)
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(9)\n18-0174-S4\nCD 14\nThe City Market Los Angeles Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (No. ENV-2012-3003-EIR; State Clearinghouse (SCH) No. 2013021046) certified on November 9, 2017, and related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings, report from the City Attorney and draft Ordinance relative to the execution of a Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and The City Market of Los Angeles, Inc., relating to real property in the Central City Community Plan area, located at 1057 South San Pedro Street, and ancillary locations.\nApplicant: The City Market of Los Angeles, Inc., Peter Fleming\nRepresentative: Craig Lawson & Co., LLC, Jim Ries\nCase No. CPC-2013-4051-DA\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2012-3003-EIR; SCH No. 2013021046\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted

Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee

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(1)\nVERBAL UPDATE ONLY\nEconomic and Workforce Development Department to provide an update relative to the five year strategic plan for workforce development.
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(10)\n24-0172\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to a proposed Foreign-Trade Zone General Purpose Operating Agreement No. 23-9962 between the Harbor Department and Nippon Express USA, Inc., FTZ 202, Site No. 61, for a term of five years with three, five-year renewal options; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(11)\n24-0174\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to a proposed Foreign-Trade Zone General Purpose Operating Agreement No. 23-9965 between the Harbor Department and Kuehne and Nagel, Inc., FTZ 202, Site No. 63, for a term of five years with three, five-year renewal options; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(12)\n15-0779-S1\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to a proposed First Amendment to Agreement No. 20-3764 and Consent to Assignment and Assumption from Saab Technologies, Ltd. to Tidalis Americas Ltd; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(13)\n24-0171\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to a proposed First Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement No. 21-9795 between the Harbor Department and Bellwether Financial Group, Inc. to extend the contract term by two years for environmental services related to the Berth 44 Boatyard Development Project; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(14)\n18-1007\nCD 8\nEconomic and Workforce Development Department report relative to implementing the Good Food Zone Pilot Program.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(15)\n14-1174-S97\nCD 7\nMotion (Rodriguez - Hutt) relative to amending the Council Action of June 28, 2023, to identify real property for acquisition within the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area suitable for a commercial or mixed-use development in accordance with the Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan.
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(16)\n11-1813-S10\nCD 15\nMotion (McOsker - Yaroslavsky) relative to requesting information on Port of Los Angeles revocable permit No. 10-05 (Rancho Permit) with Rancho LPG, regarding the approved initial use, the process for renewal of said permit, the City's ability to impact approvals, and related matters.
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(17)\n24-0129\nCD 15\nMotion (McOsker - Padilla) relative to ensuring all services in hazardous materials, materials handling, waste collection or removal, and site remediation in the Port of Los Angeles is served by a skilled and trained workforce.
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(18)\n23-1356\nMotion (McOsker — Harris-Dawson) relative to revisiting the Port of Los Angeles's Leasing Policy in order to better assess the current extent to which it could support the regional and local economic environment, and related matters.
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(19)\n14-1174-S100\nCD 3\nMotion (Blumenfield - de Leon) relative to amending the Council Actions of November 8, 2019, and March 26, 2019, to revert remnant Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) funding identified to be reprogrammed toward other eligible uses.
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(2)\n21-0691\nEconomic and Workforce Development Department report relative to requesting authority to reprogram American Rescue Plan Act funding to implement Business Assistance Programs.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(3)\n24-0167\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to a proposed Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement No. 23-9981 between the Harbor Department and Customs Air Warehouse, LLC, FTZ 202, Site No. 10E, for a term of five years with three, five-year renewal options; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(4)\n12-1349\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to a proposed Third Amendment to Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement No. 22-2633-C between the Harbor Department and Schafer Brothers Distribution Center, Inc., FTZ 202, Site No. 12, to extend the term by five years; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(5)\n18-0020-S1\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to a proposed First Amendment to Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement No. 17-3539 between the Harbor Department and Boardriders, Inc., FTZ 202, Site No. 20C, to extend the term by five years; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(6)\n24-0169\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to a proposed Foreign-Trade Zone General Purpose Operating Agreement No. 23-9975 between the Harbor Department and LAXFuel Corporation, FTZ 202, Site No. 25, for a term of five years with three, five-year renewal options; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFinancial Policies Statement: Yes
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(7)\n24-0170\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to a proposed Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement No. 23-9925 between the Harbor Department and Port Logistics Group, LLC, FTZ 202, Site No. 42, for a term of five years with three, five-year renewal options; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(8)\n17-1058-S1\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to a proposed First Amendment to Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement No. 17-3510 between the Harbor Department and CNS Enterprises, Inc., FTZ 202, Site No. 50, to extend the term by five years; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(9)\n18-0219-S1\nCD 15\nBoard of Harbor Commissioners report relative to a proposed First Amendment to Foreign-Trade Zone Operating Agreement No. 18-3563 between the Harbor Department and FedEx Trade Transport and Brokerage, Inc., FTZ 202, Site No. 52, to extend the term by five years; and administrative exemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes