Los Angeles — 2024-04-12

City Council

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(1) 23­0900­S40 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Onteora and Kerwin Places Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.​ (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on November 8, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on April 17, 2024 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live­streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Friday Meeting ID: 161- April 96712, 2024 3145, - Passcode: prop218. PublicPAGE 5 announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay. RULE 16 MOTIONS ­ Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda. Los Angeles City Council Agenda Friday, April 12, 2024 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 ­ 10:00 AM Roll Call Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing (1) 23­0900­S40 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Onteora and Kerwin Places Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.​ (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on November 8, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on April 17, 2024 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live­streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom Meeting ID: 161 967 3145, Passcode: prop218. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on May 14, 2024.) (Continued from Council meeting of January 16, 2024)
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(10) 24­0008­S4 CD 12 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on certain street segments in Council District (CD) 12. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Lee ­ McOsker): RESOLVE to: 1. Prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. along the following street segments in CD 12: a. North side of Brasila Drive from Baird Ave to Calle Vista Circle b. South side of Vintage Street from Variel Avenue to Eaton Avenue c. South side of Vintage Street between Eaton Avenue and Variel Avenue 2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Friday - April Community Impact 12, 2024 None Statement: - submitted. PAGE 15 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Resolution. 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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(11) 24­0008­S5 CD 6 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on certain street segments in Council District (CD) 6. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Padilla ­ Park): RESOLVE to: 1. Prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. along both sides of the following street segments: a. Orion Avenue from Roscoe Boulevard to Cabrito Road b. Ventura Canyon Avenue from Saticoy Street to the southern dead end c. Randall Street from Glenoaks Boulevard to the dead end north of Borden Avenue 2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Resolution. 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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(12) 24­0008­S6 CD 6 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on certain street segments in Council District (CD) 6. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Padilla ­ Park): RESOLVE to: 1. Prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. along the following street segments: a. Southeast side of Montague Street from Canterbury Avenue to Roslyndale b. Avenue South side of Vanowen Street from De Celis Place to Balboa Boulevard c. Both sides of Morella Avenue from Strathern Street to Stagg Street d. South side of Vanowen Street from Orion Avenue to Haskell Avenue 2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Resolution. Friday - April 12, 2024 Fiscal Impact Statement: - the City Administrative Neither PAGE 17 nor the Officer Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. 2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Resolution. 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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(13) 23­0008­S15 CD 10 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on certain street segments in Council District (CD) 10. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Hutt ­ Park): RESOLVE to: 1. Prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. along the following street segments: a. South Manhattan Street between Olympic Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard South b. St. Andrews Place between Olympic Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard c. West 11th Street between South Gramercy Place and South Western Avenue d. South Gramercy Drive between Olympic Boulevard and West Country Club Drive e. South Gramercy Place between Olympic Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard f. South Wilton Place between Olympic Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard Friday - April g. West 12, 2024 Country Club- Drive between Crenshaw PAGEAvenue 18 and Western Avenue Country Club Drive e. South Gramercy Place between Olympic Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard f. South Wilton Place between Olympic Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard g. West Country Club Drive between Crenshaw Avenue and Western Avenue h. South Van Ness Avenue between Arlington Avenue and West Pico Boulevard i. West 12th Street between 3rd Avenue and Arlington Avenue j. South Arlington Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard k. South Westchester Place between Olympic Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard l. South 3rd Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard m. South 4th Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard n. South 5th Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard o. South Norton Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard p. South Bronson Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and West Pico Boulevard 2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Friday - April 12, 2024 - Resolution. PAGE 19 Pico Boulevard 2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Resolution. 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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(14) 24­0120 CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal filed for the properties located at 5000, 5004, 5006, and 5010 Vineland Avenue; and 10950 Hesby Street. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from 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. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (Representative: Brian Flynn, Lozeau Drury LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Density Bonus, pursuant to Section 12.22 A.25(g) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), for a housing development project with an On­Menu Incentive: a) An On­Menu Incentive to permit averaging of Floor Area Ratio and density over two zones and to permit vehicular access from a less restrictive zone to a more restrictive zone; approving a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24 U.26, to allow a Density Bonus for a housing development project in which the density increase is greater than otherwise permitted by LAMC Section Friday 12.22 A.25; and, - April pursuant 2024 - a Site Plan Review, PAGE 12,approving 20 to LAMC Section 16.05, for a project that results in more than 50 dwelling Drury LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Density Bonus, pursuant to Section 12.22 A.25(g) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), for a housing development project with an On­Menu Incentive: a) An On­Menu Incentive to permit averaging of Floor Area Ratio and density over two zones and to permit vehicular access from a less restrictive zone to a more restrictive zone; approving a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24 U.26, 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; and, approving a Site Plan Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, for a project that results in more than 50 dwelling units; for the removal of a truck rental facility and a surface parking lot and the construction of a new approximately 123,918 square foot, seven­story, 78 feet and six inches in height, mixed­use residential building containing 139 residential units with 19 units set aside for Very Low Income Households, the project will also provide 2,855 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor and 126 parking spaces within one subterranean and one at­grade parking level; for the properties located at 5000, 5004, 5006, and 5010 Vineland Avenue; and 10950 Hesby Street, subject to Conditions of Approval. Applicant: Alan Kleinman, NoHo Properties, LLC Representative: Athena Novak, AHN & Associates Case No. CPC​­2021­​10706­​CU​­DB­​SPR­​HCA­​1A Environmental No. EN­​2021­​10707­​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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(15) 24­0093 CD 10 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of Fenway Hall, located at 621 South Gramercy Place, in the list of Historic­Cultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically Friday - Aprilfrom exempt 12, the 2024 - California PAGEAct Environmental Quality 21 (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, (15) 24­0093 CD 10 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of Fenway Hall, located at 621 South Gramercy Place, in the list of Historic­Cultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: 1. 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. 2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. 4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of Fenway Hall, located at 621 South Gramercy Place, in the list of Historic­Cultural Monuments. Applicant: James Dastoli Owner: Sosu Investors LLC Case No. CHC­2023­7016­HCM Environmental No. ENV­2023­7017­CE 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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(16) 24­0132 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (SOTO­MARTINEZ – RODRIGUEZ) Friday - April amending Council 12, 2024 action - of March PAGE 15, 2024 concerning 22 Rights, the Civil Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee Report relative to the (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 17, 2024) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (16) 24­0132 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (SOTO­MARTINEZ – RODRIGUEZ) amending Council action of March 15, 2024 concerning the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee Report relative to the acceptance of a grant award from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Child Passenger Safety Program and for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program, and related matters (Council file No. 24­0132). Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of March 15, 2024 concerning the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee Report relative to the acceptance of a grant award from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Child Passenger Safety Program and for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program, and related matters (Council File No. 24­ 0132) to add the following recommendation: 4. That the Mayor authorize the General Manager, Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to negotiate and execute Professional Services Agreements with three FamilySource Center agencies for the contract amounts listed in the Motion (Soto­Martinez – Rodriguez), to provide pedestrian and bicycle safety education and outreach and to distribute related safety equipment and supplies, for a one­year contract term retroactive to October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024, in substantial conformance to the draft agreement as found in the City Administrative Officer report dated January 11, 2024, attached to the Council file, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.
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(17) 24­0398 MOTION (KREKORIAN ­ BLUMENFIELD) relative to approving the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) to use various spaces in City Hall on June 15, 2024, for its annual Neighborhood Council Budget Day. Friday - April Recommendation for 12, 2024action: Council - PAGE 23 (Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee waived consideration of the above matter) (17) 24­0398 MOTION (KREKORIAN ­ BLUMENFIELD) relative to approving the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) to use various spaces in City Hall on June 15, 2024, for its annual Neighborhood Council Budget Day. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the DONE to use the City Hall Rotunda, City Hall Forecourt, John Ferraro Council Chamber, and 10th Floor of City Hall on Saturday, June 15, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., with the understanding that all costs incurred by the Department of General Services associated with this event will be reimbursed to that Department by the DONE.
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(18) 24­0399 CD 13 MOTION (SOTO­MARTINEZ ­ PRICE) relative to funding for the repair and fortification of street lights in Council District 13. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $200,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281213 (CD 13 Redevelopment Projects ­ Services), to the Bureau of Street Lighting Fund No. 100/84, Account No. 001090 (Salaries, Overtime), for the repair and fortification of street lights in Council District 13. 2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Lighting to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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(19) 23­0842­S2 MOTION (SOTO­MARTINEZ ­ PADILLA) relative to amending the Council action of March 5, 2024 regarding the Third Construction Projects Report (CPR) for Fiscal Year 2023­24 (Council file No. 23­0842­S2). Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of March 5, 2024 regarding the Third CPR for Fiscal Year 2023­24 (Council file No. 23­0842­S2) to adopt the revised instruction, attached to the Motion, in lieu of the corresponding project in the City Administrative Officer report, dated November 20, 2023; consistent with the 49th Program Year Consolidated Plan reprogramming actions (Council file No. 22­1205­S2), as noted in the table contained in the Attachment referenced in the Motion, attached to the Council file. Friday - April 12, 2024 - PAGE 24 Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of March 5, 2024 regarding the Third CPR for Fiscal Year 2023­24 (Council file No. 23­0842­S2) to adopt the revised instruction, attached to the Motion, in lieu of the corresponding project in the City Administrative Officer report, dated November 20, 2023; consistent with the 49th Program Year Consolidated Plan reprogramming actions (Council file No. 22­1205­S2), as noted in the table contained in the Attachment referenced in the Motion, attached to the Council file.
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(2) 24­0121 CD 4 STATUTORY EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET SERVICES relative to the appeals of the Board of Public Works’ California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination for the project located at 1514­1538 North Crescent Heights Boulevard and 8101 Sunset Boulevard, along North Crescent Heights Boulevard. Proposed recommendations for Council action: Friday - April 12, 2024 - PAGE 6 1. DENY the appeals filed by Bradford Cobb and Laurel Canyon (2) 24­0121 CD 4 STATUTORY EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET SERVICES relative to the appeals of the Board of Public Works’ California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determination for the project located at 1514­1538 North Crescent Heights Boulevard and 8101 Sunset Boulevard, along North Crescent Heights Boulevard. Proposed recommendations for Council action: 1. DENY the appeals filed by Bradford Cobb and Laurel Canyon Association, relative to the determination by the Board of Public Works (Board) on January 17, 2024, that 1514 Thru 1538 North Crescent Heights Boulevard and 8101 Sunset Boulevard Along North Crescent Heights Boulevard (BSS­34) Project (Project) is statutorily exempt under CEQA. 2. FIND that the City of Los Angeles does not need to certify that the Project will be completed by a skilled and trained workforce under Public Resources Code Section 21080.25 (Senate Bill [SB] 922) because the Project will be completed by City forces and would not require the use of contractors for labor. 3. DETERMINE that the Project is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080.25 (Senate Bill 922). 4. SUSTAIN the January 17, 2024, actions of the Board in which the Board: a. CONCURRED with the Bureau of Engineering’s approval of the sidewalk repairs in the Project. b. APPROVED the removal of Six Indian Laurel Fig (Ficus microcarpa) trees for the reconstruction of an inaccessible sidewalk and tree replacements. c. DIRECT staff that a notice of exemption be filed with the State Office of Planning and Research and the Los Angeles County Clerk. (Public Works Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Friday - April Community Impact 12, 2024 None Statement: - submitted PAGE 7 Clerk. (Public Works Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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(20) 24­0400 MOTION (HERNANDEZ ­ BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District 1's recognition of National Donate Life Blue and Green Day on April 12, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall from April 10, 2024 to April 12, 2024. 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 to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000832 to the General Service Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 001070 (Salaries ­ As Needed) for services in connection with Council District 1's recognition of National Donate Life Blue and Green Day on April 12, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall from April 10, 2024 to April 12, 2024.
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(21) 21­0775­S9 CD 9 MOTION (PRICE ­ BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for housing and services to those displaced and impacted by the 27th Street Incident on June 30, 2021 in Council District Nine. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to amend City Contract No. C­138578 with Onni 888 Olive St LP to increase the contract amount by $457,925 for a new contract total, not to exceed $5,354,925, as appropriate, up to the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to amend City Contract No. C­143838 with All Peoples Community Center (APCC) to increase the contract by $150,000 for a new total, not to exceed $1,682,500 for the provision of emergency assistance to residents in Council District 9 for the term of the contract. Friday - April 12, 3. AUTHORIZE the2024 - General PAGE 25Housing Manager, Los Angeles amount by $457,925 for a new contract total, not to exceed $5,354,925, as appropriate, up to the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to amend City Contract No. C­143838 with All Peoples Community Center (APCC) to increase the contract by $150,000 for a new total, not to exceed $1,682,500 for the provision of emergency assistance to residents in Council District 9 for the term of the contract. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to amend City Contract No. C­ 141637 with Overland, Pacific & Cutler (OPC), a Division of TranSystems, to reduce the total contract amount by $607,925, reallocate $25,000 within the contract's compensation schedule from the direct relocation assistance trust fund to contractor's compensation, and to extend the term of the contract through October 23, 2024 (and make the extension retroactive to January 23, 2024) for continued relocation assistance to tenant households displaced by the 27th Street Incident; and, to execute the necessary documents and/or payments as appropriate subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer and appropriate $607,925 from LAHD Fund No. 44G/43, Account No. 43WC23 (27th Street Relocation Services) to the Community Investment for Families Fund No.100/21, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services). 5. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst, City Clerk, or other relevant department to make any technical corrections, clarifications, or revisions as necessary to the above instructions to further the Motion's intent. Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session
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(22) 24­0261 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Rogelio Hernandez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV36223. (This matter arises from a traffic collision involving an on­duty Los Angeles Police Department employee Friday - April 12, 2024 - PAGE 26 that occurred on August 19, 2022.) Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (22) 24­0261 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Rogelio Hernandez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV36223. (This matter arises from a traffic collision involving an on­duty Los Angeles Police Department employee that occurred on August 19, 2022.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on March 20, 2024.)
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(23) 24­0262 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Vladimir Labissiere v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV22692. (This matter arises from a traffic accident in which plaintiff was struck by a parking enforcement officer on July 30, 2020. The incident occurred near the intersection of Larchmont Boulevard and Rosewood Avenue.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on March 20, 2024.)
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(24) 24­0263 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Lahra Welch v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV06392. (This matter arises from a February 15, 2021, incident wherein plaintiff tripped and fell while rollerblading in the street in front of 828 Angelus Place in Venice.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on March 20, 2024.)
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(25) 24­0264 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Ben Katz v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV11397. (This matter arises from a June 19, 2020 incident involving an alleged defect in a crosswalk at Santa Monica Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on March 20, 2024.)
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(26) 24­0265 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Friday Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer - April 12, 2024 - with its legal counsel PAGE relative 27 to the case entitled Aleatha Tipton v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles case entitled Ben Katz v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV11397. (This matter arises from a June 19, 2020 incident involving an alleged defect in a crosswalk at Santa Monica Boulevard and Westwood Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on March 20, 2024.) (26) 24­0265 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Aleatha Tipton v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV20111. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on September 16, 2020, at 8142 Whitsett Avenue in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on March 20, 2024.)
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(27) 24­0266 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Ismael Soto Luna v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV01171. (This matter arises from an incident at Noble Street and Roscoe Boulevard when a fixture at the top of a street lamp fell on plaintiff’s head.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on March 20, 2024.)
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(28) 24­0267 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled John Lewis Mayo, Jr. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV28921. (This matter arises from a November 7, 2019, incident wherein a tree at McArthur Park fell over and hit the plaintiff.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on March 20, 2024.)
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(29) 11­0573 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Mark Willits, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. 10­cv­05782. (This matter arises out of the American with Disabilities Act sidewalk repair settlement regarding the City's public right­of­way.) Adjourning Motions Friday - April 12, 2024 - PAGE 28 Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Mark Willits, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. 10­cv­05782. (This matter arises out of the American with Disabilities Act sidewalk repair settlement regarding the City's public right­of­way.) Adjourning Motions Council Adjournment EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES ­ If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on a matter will become a part of the administrative record. CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 ­ If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which the Council's action becomes final. Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System, at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 00­0000). Friday - April 12, 2024 - PAGE 29
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(3) 24­0269 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, and HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Principal Accountant I (Class Code 1525­1) position for the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one Principal Accountant I, Class Code 1525­1, in the CIFD from civil service in accordance with Los Angeles City Charter Provisions Article X, Section 1001(d)(4). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CIFD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has made a financial analysis of this report.
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(4) 14­1174­S94 CD 15 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT \nrelative to rescinding the Council action of August 18, 2021 regarding \nthe utilization of CRA/LA Excess Non­Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) funding \nfor the Topaz Parking Improvements Project (Topaz Project, Council file No. \n14­1174­ S94), to revert the funds not used by the Topaz Project to their \noriginal source and use said funds toward the Downtown San Pedro Wayfinding Signage \nand Kiosk Project located in Council District 15 (CD 15). Recommendations for Council \naction, pursuant to Motion (McOsker ­ Hutt), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Friday\n-TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to rescinding the Council action of \nAugust 18, 2021 regarding the utilization of CRA/LA Excess Non­Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) \nfunding for the Topaz Parking Improvements Project (Topaz Project, Council file No. 14­1174­ S94), \nto revert the funds not used by the Topaz Project to their original source and use said funds \ntoward the Downtown San Pedro Wayfinding Signage and Kiosk Project located in Council District 15 (CD 15). \nR ecommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker ­ Hutt), \nSUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. RESCIND the Council action of August 18, 2021, relative to \napproving the use of $70,352, plus earned interest, in taxable CRA/LA EBP funds available to CD 15 from the \nBeacon Street Redevelopment Project Area (RPA) toward the Topaz Project, and revert those funds to their \noriginal source. 2. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), with the assistance of the \nCity Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and any other applicable City department, to\n provide a report to the Council with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee to allocate $70,352, \nplus interest earned, in taxable EBP available to CD 15 from the RPA for the Downtown San Pedro Wayfinding Signage \nand Kiosk Project, a capital improvement project as identified in the CRA/LA Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan. \n3. INSTRUCT the EWDD to: a. Fund the Downtown San Pedo Wayfinding Signage and Kiosk Project with $70,352, plus earned interest, in\n taxable EBP available to CD 15. b. Take all actions necessary to document and effectuate the changes in the budgets noted above as \nthe administrator of the CRA/LA EBP Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(5) 24­0193 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to implementing Assembly Bill (AB) 594 to investigate allegations of wage theft and other labor violations, bringing civil or criminal enforcement actions where appropriate, and related matters. Friday - April 12, 2024 - PAGE 9 financial analysis of this report.
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(6) 24­0303 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Foreign­Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement No. 24­10006 between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and DB Schenker, Inc., to operate its facility within FTZ 202, Site No. 101, located at 990 East 233rd Street, Carson, California 90745. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt 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. 2. APPROVE the proposed FTZ General Purpose Operating Agreement No. 24­10006 between the POLA and DB Schenker, Inc., to operate its facility within FTZ 202, Site No. 101, located at 990 East 233rd Street, Carson, California 90745, for a term of five years with three, five­year renewal options commencing on the first Friday day of the- month April 12, 2024 - approval by the City. PAGE 10 following (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt 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. 2. APPROVE the proposed FTZ General Purpose Operating Agreement No. 24­10006 between the POLA and DB Schenker, Inc., to operate its facility within FTZ 202, Site No. 101, located at 990 East 233rd Street, Carson, California 90745, for a term of five years with three, five­year renewal options commencing on the first day of the month following approval by the City. 3. CONCUR with Board action on January 25, 2024, by Resolution No. 24­10307, authorizing the Executive Director, POLA, or designee, to execute the proposed FTZ Operating Agreement No. 24­10006, already approved as to form by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed FTZ Operating Agreement No. 24­10006 with DB Schenker, Inc. will result in the POLA receiving $7,750 annually in accordance with FTZ Tariff No. 2. Approval of the Agreement is not projected to result in additional, incremental FTZ­related consulting service expenses being incurred by the POLA. The recommendations in the report comply with the POLA’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund.
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(7) 23­1051 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to implementation of a policy to utilize the terms “crash,” “collision,” and “incident,” in lieu of the term “accident” when discussing traffic crashes in any document or communication, except for instances where the City Attorney deems it necessary to use “accident” in litigation and related matters. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) report dated February 15, 2024, and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) dated March 14, 2024, attached to Council file No. 23­1051. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not Applicable. Friday - April Community Impact 12, 2024 None Statement: - submitted. PAGE 11 Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) report dated February 15, 2024, and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) dated March 14, 2024, attached to Council file No. 23­1051. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not Applicable.
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(8) 24­0008­S2 CD 5 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on both sides of certain streets where an RV task force operation has taken place in Council District (CD) 5. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Yaroslavsky ­ Hutt): RESOLVE to: 1. Prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on both sides of the street at the following locations where an RV task force operation has taken place in the 5th District: a. National Boulevard between Motor Avenue and Hughes Avenue b. Jasmine Avenue between Washington Boulevard and Venice Boulevard c. Tabor Avenue between Hughes Avenue and Motor Avenue d. Sepulveda Boulevard between National Boulevard and Exposition Boulevard e. Sardis Boulevard between from Dead End to Military Avenue 2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to: a. Post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. Friday - April b. Initiate the12, 2024 - procedures for the preparation necessary PAGE 12 and sale of overnight parking permits, as specified in Los Angeles e. Sardis Boulevard between from Dead End to Military Avenue 2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to: a. Post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. b. Initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of overnight parking permits, as specified in Los Angeles Municipal Code section 80.69.4.(c). 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Resolution. 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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(9) 24­0008­S3 CD 11 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on both sides of certain street segments in Council District (CD) 11. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Park ­ Lee): RESOLVE to: 1. Prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. on both sides of certain street segments in CD 11: a. Both sides of McLaughlin Avenue between Westminster Avenue and Charnock Road b. Both sides of Rayford Drive between West 91st Street and La Tijera Boulevard c. Both sides of Federal Avenue between 3500 Federal Avenue and 3553 Federal Avenue d. Both sides of East Boulevard between Washington Place and Washington Boulevard Friday - April 12, 2024 - PAGE 13 b. Both sides of Rayford Drive between West 91st Street and La Tijera Boulevard c. Both sides of Federal Avenue between 3500 Federal Avenue and 3553 Federal Avenue d. Both sides of East Boulevard between Washington Place and Washington Boulevard e. Both sides of Barrington Avenue between Sardis Avenue and National Boulevard f. Both sides of Beloit Avenue between Lucerne Avenue and Culver Drive g. Both sides of Sycamore Drive between Lucerne Avenue and Cul de Sac h. South side of Venice Boulevard between Glyndon Avenue and Walnut Avenue i. Both sides of Loyola Boulevard between Lincoln Boulevard and La Tijera Boulevard j. Both sides of West 91st Street between Rayford Drive and Loyola Boulevard k. Both sides of Stanmoor Drive between Manchester Avenue and 82nd Street 2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking” restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.