Los Angeles — 2024-04-26
City Council
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(1) 240160S5 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 200 North Dillon Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien Friday for nuisance - abatement April 26, 2024costs - PAGE 5 of code and/or noncompliance 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 26, 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) 240160S5 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 200 North Dillon Street. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or noncompliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 200 North Dillon Street. (Lien: $115,999.74) (Continued from Council meeting of April 16, 2024) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
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(10) 240256 CD 15 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of Mesa Street and 7th Street as “First Responders Public Safety Square" in Council District 15. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Hernandez): 1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Mesa Street and 7th Street as “First Responders Public Safety Square". 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(11) 240358 CD 11 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reporting on the damage to the Marvin Braude Bike Trail as a result of the recent winter storms and Los Angeles County’s efforts to undertake repairs and restore the bike trail to public use. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park Hutt): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, with the assistance of the Bureau of Engineering, Department of Recreation and Parks, and City Attorney, to report to the Council on the damage to the Friday Marvin Braude- Bike April Trail as a -result of the recent winter 26, 2024 PAGE 14 and Los storms (11) 240358 CD 11 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reporting on the damage to the Marvin Braude Bike Trail as a result of the recent winter storms and Los Angeles County’s efforts to undertake repairs and restore the bike trail to public use. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park Hutt): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, with the assistance of the Bureau of Engineering, Department of Recreation and Parks, and City Attorney, to report to the Council on the damage to the Marvin Braude Bike Trail as a result of the recent winter storms and Los Angeles County’s efforts to undertake repairs and restore the bike trail to public use. 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) 240331 CD 5 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and South Curson Avenue in the memory of Theodore Bikel. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky Park): 1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Wilshire Boulevard and South Curson Avenue in the memory of Theodore Bikel. 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, with the assistance of other City departments, as needed, and in consultation with Council District Five, to design and install the appropriate sign(s) at this location to implement the above action. 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) 230278 CD 15 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to creative solutions and staffing plan to combat lighting deficiencies for underpasses in the Harbor Gateway area and potential pilot artistic lighting solutions. Recommendation for Council action: Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 15 NOTE and FILE the Bureau of Street Lighting report dated April 2, 2024
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(14) 220159 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation benchmarks and hiring goals for the Targeted Local Hiring and Strategic Workforce Development Task Force. Recommendations for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Personnel Department report dated March 14, 2024 relative to the implementation benchmarks and hiring goals for the Targeted Local Hiring and Strategic Workforce Development Task Force. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
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(15) 230922 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reexemption of one Director of Police Training and Education position (Class Code 2383) for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) from the Civil Service, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the exemption of one Director of Police Training and Education position (Class Code 2383) for the LAPD from the Civil Service, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 16 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City the reexemption of one Director of Police Training and Education position (Class Code 2383) for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) from the Civil Service, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the exemption of one Director of Police Training and Education position (Class Code 2383) for the LAPD from the Civil Service, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(16) 240405 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reexemption of one Public Information Director position (Class Code 1800) for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) from the Civil Service, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one Public Information Director position (Class Code 1800) position for the LAPD from the Civil Service, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(17) 140366S34 PUBLIC SAFETY and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to limiting criminalization to the owners of unlicensed commercial cannabis activities and unlawful establishments. Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 17 Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (SotoMartinez – TIME LIMIT FILE MAY 7, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MAY 7, 2024) (17) 140366S34 PUBLIC SAFETY and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to limiting criminalization to the owners of unlicensed commercial cannabis activities and unlawful establishments. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (SotoMartinez – Hernandez – McOsker): REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an amendment to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 104.15 that limits criminalization to the owners of unlicensed commercial cannabis activities and unlawful establishments, and removes criminalization of employees, contractors, agents, and volunteers. 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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(18) 230745 EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 91.8906.1.1 of Division 89, Article I of Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to authorize the Repair and Demolition Fund as a funding source for abatement after the City Council and the Department of City Planning (DCP) declare a public nuisance. Recommendations for Council, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE the following: a. Based on the whole of the administrative record, that the draft ordinance is not a project for purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), as CEQA does not apply to continuing administrative activities or organizational activities of government that will not result in specific direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, or to the creation of government funding mechanisms or other governmental fiscal activities that do not commit to any specific project that may result in potentially significant environmental impacts [California Public Resources Code Sections 21065; State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(2), (b)(4), and (b) (5)]; and, DETERMINE that the draft ordinance only makes various technical changes to continuing administrative Friday - April 26, activities, 2024 - those pertaining to thePAGE specifically funding18source for abatement after the City Council and the DCP declare a public to continuing administrative activities or organizational activities of government that will not result in specific direct or indirect physical changes in the environment, or to the creation of government funding mechanisms or other governmental fiscal activities that do not commit to any specific project that may result in potentially significant environmental impacts [California Public Resources Code Sections 21065; State CEQA Guidelines Sections 15378(b)(2), (b)(4), and (b) (5)]; and, DETERMINE that the draft ordinance only makes various technical changes to continuing administrative activities, specifically those pertaining to the funding source for abatement after the City Council and the DCP declare a public nuisance. On that basis, the Ordinance is not subject to CEQA. b. Based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is not subject to CEQA under the commonsense exemption [CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)] because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the project may have a significant effect on the environment. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated April 3, 2024, relative to amending Section 91.8906.1.1 of Division 89, Article I of Chapter IX of the LAMC to authorize the Repair and Demolition Fund as a funding source for abatement after the City Council and DCP declare a public nuisance. 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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(19) 240147 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE relative to requesting the Department of City Planning (DCP) to prepare an ordinance that would establish density bonus incentives for large family units in multi family buildings, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Krekorian – Raman et al.): 1. INSTRUCT the DCP to prepare and present an ordinance that would establish density bonus incentives for large family units in multifamily buildings, with the following provisions, in addition to any other concepts that would result in more familysized units: a. Exemption of the square footage of the third, fourth, and fifth Friday - April 26, bedrooms and2024 third- and fourth restrooms from PAGE 19floor area the calculations of large family units. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Krekorian – Raman et al.): 1. INSTRUCT the DCP to prepare and present an ordinance that would establish density bonus incentives for large family units in multifamily buildings, with the following provisions, in addition to any other concepts that would result in more familysized units: a. Exemption of the square footage of the third, fourth, and fifth bedrooms and third and fourth restrooms from the floor area calculations of large family units. b. Allow for an additional story of height beyond existing zoning restrictions and bonuses for developments consisting primarily of large family units. The square footage of the additional story shall be limited to the total exempt square feet in the project. c. Requirement for a 99year covenant on the units utilizing this density bonus, ensuring that the units will maintain the same unit mix and bedroom count of large family units and be available to households at 120 percent of the Area Median Income. d. This bonus will be additive to existing bonuses and Transit Oriented Communities provisions, and shall be an administrative signoff. 2. INSTRUCT the DCP to incorporate the above actions and incentives into the City's Housing Element Rezoning Program. 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) 230842S3 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fourth Construction Projects Report for Fiscal Year 202324. Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 6 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL (Continued from Council meeting of April 16, 2024) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (2) 230842S3 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fourth Construction Projects Report for Fiscal Year 202324. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the recommendations contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated March 15, 2024, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in the report include transfers, appropriations, and expenditure authority totaling $48.24 million consisting of $30.32 million from various special funds, $6.79 million in Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) financing, $6.69 million in Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program (CTIEP) funds, $2.77 million from grant awards, and $1.67 million from the General Fund. All transfers and appropriations are based on existing funds, reimbursements, or revenues. There is no additional General Fund impact for operations and maintenance costs as a result of the recommendations detailed in Attachment No. 4 of the CAO report dated March 15, 2024, attached to the Council file. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that appropriations for funds are limited to available cash balances needed to fund ongoing maintenance, programming, project shortfalls, and critical operational needs in the current budget year. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the issuance of MICLA debt is a General Fund obligation. An appropriation of $3,040,714 in MICLA funds (Items P, T and QQQ) would cause the City to borrow $3,040,714 at an approximate 5.5 percent interest rate over 20 years. The transfer of $2,305,696 in MICLA funds (Items IIII, JJJJ, KKKK, LLLL, QQQQ, and RRRR) would cause the City to borrow $2,305,696 at an approximate 5.5 percent interest rate over 20 years. The total estimated debt service for these nine MICLAfinanced capital improvement projects totaling $5,346,412 is $8,947,685, including interest of approximately $3,601,275. During the life of the bonds, the estimated average annual debt service is $447,384 over 20 years. The appropriation of $197,445 in MICLA funds to Department of General Services' budgetary accounts (Items YY and SSS) for Yards and Shops Capital Equipment and electrical equipment replacement upgrades, respectively, would cause the City to borrow $197,445 at an approximate 5.5 percent interest rate over 10 years. The total estimated debt service for these two capital equipment Friday Items is $261,947, including - April interest 26, 2024 - PAGE During of approximately $64,502. 7 the life of the bonds, the estimated average annual debt service is $26,195 percent interest rate over 20 years. The total estimated debt service for these nine MICLAfinanced capital improvement projects totaling $5,346,412 is $8,947,685, including interest of approximately $3,601,275. During the life of the bonds, the estimated average annual debt service is $447,384 over 20 years. The appropriation of $197,445 in MICLA funds to Department of General Services' budgetary accounts (Items YY and SSS) for Yards and Shops Capital Equipment and electrical equipment replacement upgrades, respectively, would cause the City to borrow $197,445 at an approximate 5.5 percent interest rate over 10 years. The total estimated debt service for these two capital equipment Items is $261,947, including interest of approximately $64,502. During the life of the bonds, the estimated average annual debt service is $26,195 over 10 years. Because future interest rates cannot be fully predicted, actual interest rates are dependent on market conditions at the time of issuance. In accordance with the City's Debt Management Policy, the City has an established debt ceiling to guide in evaluating the affordability for future debt. The debt ceiling for nonvoted direct debt as a percentage of General Fund revenues is 6.0 percent. The 202324 Adopted Budget non voterapproved debt ratio is 2.54 percent. The issuance of debt for these projects will not cause the City to exceed the six percent non voter approved debt limit. The issuance of MICLA for the reauthorization of the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion project, which requires an additional $500,000, would cause the City to borrow $500,000 at an approximate 5.5 percent interest rate over 20 years. The total estimated debt service for the projects is $1,105,302, including interest of approximately $444,863. Actual interest rates may differ as rates are dependent on market conditions at the time of issuance.
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(20) 240243 CD 13 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 1346 North Fairfax Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 20 1. DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, (20) 240243 CD 13 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 1346 North Fairfax Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 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. 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 North Orange Grove Residents (Representative: Kristina Kropp, Luna & Glushon), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the demolition of an existing onestory singlefamily dwelling and the construction of a new, approximately 14,143 square foot, 44 feet in height, 100 percent affordable fourstory residential apartment building containing 26 residential units with 20 units set aside for Low Income Households, five units set aside for Moderate Income Households and one manager's unit, utilizing the State Density Bonus Program; the project does not propose vehicular or bicycle parking and no Open Space is provided; the project proposes the removal of six nonprotected onsite trees, one existing street tree is not proposed for removal and will be maintained; for the property located at 1346 North Fairfax Avenue. Applicant: Jason Grant, Local Development Case No. CPC20234983DBPHPHCA Environmental No. ENV20234984CE1A Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
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(21) 240244 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the property located at 1332 North Fairfax Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, 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. 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 North Orange Grove Residents (Representative: Kristina Kropp, Luna & Glushon), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the demolition of an existing onestory singlefamily dwelling and the construction of a new, approximately 14,111 square foot, 45 feet in height, 100 percent affordable fourstory residential apartment building containing 26 residential units with 20 units set aside for Low Income Households, five units set aside for Moderate Income Households and one manager's unit, utilizing the State Density Bonus Program; the project does not propose vehicular or bicycle parking and no Open Space is provided; the project proposes the removal of seven nonprotected onsite trees, one existing street tree is not proposed for removal and will be maintained; for the property located at 1332 North Fairfax Avenue. Applicant: Jason Grant, Local Development Case No. CPC20235116DBPHPHCA Environmental No. ENV20235117CE1A Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 22 parking and no Open Space is provided; the project proposes the removal of seven nonprotected onsite trees, one existing street tree is not proposed for removal and will be maintained; for the property located at 1332 North Fairfax Avenue. Applicant: Jason Grant, Local Development Case No. CPC20235116DBPHPHCA Environmental No. ENV20235117CE1A Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
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(22) 240203 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of Venice Lifeguard Station, located at 2300 South Ocean Front Walk, 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 Venice Lifeguard Station, located at 2300 South Ocean Front Walk, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Applicants: Lindsay Mulcahy, Los Angeles Conservancy; and Robin Murez, Venice Neighborhood Council Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 23 Owner: City of Los Angeles 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 Venice Lifeguard Station, located at 2300 South Ocean Front Walk, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Applicants: Lindsay Mulcahy, Los Angeles Conservancy; and Robin Murez, Venice Neighborhood Council Owner: City of Los Angeles Case No. CHC20237504HCM Environmental No. ENV20237505CE 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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(23) 221566 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the fiscal impact to prepare and adopt a climate action and adaptation plan (CAAP), and related matters. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding, approximately $1.5 million, for the creation of a CAAP that relies primarily on outside consultant expertise to develop the CAAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no fiscal impact as a result of the recommendation to note and file the CAO report dated March 11, 2024, attached to the Council file.
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(24) 240415 CDs 1, 14 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and Friday ORDINANCE -OF April 26, 2024 - FIRST CONSIDERATION INTENTION PAGE 24 relative to renewing the Highland Park Business Improvement District (BID (Property Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no fiscal impact as a result of the recommendation to note and file the CAO report dated March 11, 2024, attached to the Council file.
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(25) 240429 assessments for the first operating year. Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits. The general benefit portion for the Highland Park BID is $22,679 for the first year. However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the District’s tenyear term.
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(26) 240412 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approval of certain 14 amendments to the InTerminals Concession Agreements with Areas USA LAX, LLC; Crews Hospitality, LLC; DN/Dakota JME, Host International, Inc., and Hudson Group covering concessions in Terminals 4, 5, 7, and 8 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the Amendments to certain 14 InTerminal Concession Agreements with Areas USA LAX, LLC; Crews Hospitality, LLC; DN/Dakota JME, Host International, Inc., and Hudson Group, to extend their respective terms thru June 30, 2029 and require certain refurbishments be completed within the first year of the extended term, covering concessions in Terminals 4, 5, 7, and 8 at LAX. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on March 21, 2024, by Resolution 27925, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports, or designee, to execute said Amendments to certain In Terminal Concession Agreements with Areas USA LAX, LLC, Crews Hospitality, LLC, DN/Dakota JME, Host International, Inc., and Hudson Group. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that approval of the proposed amendments will generate estimated gross revenues of $160 million over the extended term.
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(27) 240360 CDs 6, 11 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to 15 proposed fiveyear Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOCs), each with two oneyear renewal options, covering oncall program services supporting Los Angeles World Airports’ (LAWA) Capital Improvement Plan and other key initiatives at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), Van Nuys Airport (VNY), and Palmdale (PMD) Landholdings. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport 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 award of 15 fiveyear MATOCs, each with two oneyear renewal options, to provide highly specialized oncall program services supporting LAWA’s Capital Improvement Plan and other key initiatives at LAX, VNY, and PMD Landholdings to the following consultants: a. Anser Advisory Management, LLC b. C2PM c. CMTS, LLC d. COLAB LAWA, LLC e. Cordoba Corporation f. D’Leon Consulting Engineers Corporation g. H.J. Russell & Company Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 28 h. Hill International, Inc. b. C2PM c. CMTS, LLC d. COLAB LAWA, LLC e. Cordoba Corporation f. D’Leon Consulting Engineers Corporation g. H.J. Russell & Company h. Hill International, Inc. i. Jacobs Project Management Co. j. The Kennard Development Group dba KDG Construction Consulting k. Lea + Elliott, Inc. l. Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. m. PSG JV n. Simpson & Simpson Management Consulting, Inc. o. Vanir Construction Management, Inc. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on February 15, 2024, by Resolution 27907, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute said 15 fiveyear MATOCs. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed MATOCs for program services on an asneeded basis for five years, plus two oneyear renewal options, with the 15 firms identified herein will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. The total contract value distributed across the 15 contracts is for an amount notto exceed $950 million. The LAWA may use a combination of operating and capital funds to pay for costs incurred for the proposed contracts and related task orders. The recommendations in the report comply with the LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies.
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(28) 240422 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Agreement No. 2410007, Friday Permit No. 692, between - April the -Port of Los Angeles (POLA) 26, 2024 and Yusen PAGE 29 Terminals, LLC (YTI). TIME LIMIT FILE JUNE 3, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MAY 31, 2024) (28) 240422 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Agreement No. 2410007, Permit No. 692, between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Yusen Terminals, LLC (YTI). 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(i) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE proposed Agreement No. 2410007, Permit No. 692, between the POLA and YTI, to implement a zeroemission yard tractor demonstration project over three years, for total estimated costs to the POLA of $1,500,000, with first year estimated costs of $300,000; the term of the demonstration project is estimated to begin upon approval of the agreement and end in three years in 2028, if there is a successor Permit, or September 30, 2026, the current Permit expiration date, if there is no successor Permit. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on February 29, 2024, by Resolution No. 2410316, authorizing the Executive Director, POLA, or designee, to execute the proposed agreement, already approved as to form by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Agreement No. 2410007 between the POLA and Yusen Terminals, LLC. (YTI), will result in an estimated cost of $1,500,000 for the three to four year program with estimated expenditures of $300,000 for Fiscal Year (FY) 20242025, and $400,000 each for FY 20252026 through FY 20272028. Funds for the charging infrastructure and installation costs will be budgeted and expended through the POLA’s Capital Improvement Program and requested through the Project Development Committee and annual budget process. The POLA’s financial obligations after the first year of the Agreement are contingent upon the Board appropriation of funds. Equipment lease expenses will be expended from Account 59190 (Equipment Rental), Center 0330 (Environmental Management), Program 000 (Base Budget). If any subsequent fiscal year funds are not appropriated by the Board for the work required by the Agreement, then the Agreement shall be terminated. Friday The recommendations the CAO - April 26,in2024 - report and proposed actions 30 comply PAGE with the POLA’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City’s 20252026 through FY 20272028. Funds for the charging infrastructure and installation costs will be budgeted and expended through the POLA’s Capital Improvement Program and requested through the Project Development Committee and annual budget process. The POLA’s financial obligations after the first year of the Agreement are contingent upon the Board appropriation of funds. Equipment lease expenses will be expended from Account 59190 (Equipment Rental), Center 0330 (Environmental Management), Program 000 (Base Budget). If any subsequent fiscal year funds are not appropriated by the Board for the work required by the Agreement, then the Agreement shall be terminated. The recommendations in the CAO report and proposed actions comply with the POLA’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City’s General Fund.
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(29) 240403 CD 8 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the development of the Lanzit Industrial Site located at 10901 South Clovis Avenue and authority to seek an exemption to the Surplus Land Act for the Lanzit Industrial Site from the State Department of Housing and Community Development. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (HarrisDawson – McOsker): 1. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to release an RFP for the development of the Lanzit Industrial Site located at 10901 South Clovis Avenue in Southeast Los Angeles for uses allowable under the M1 Light Industrial zoning designation with the express goal of meeting the required Community Development Block Grant Job Creation National Objective. 2. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to seek an exemption to the Surplus Land Act for the Lanzit Industrial Site from the State Department of Housing and Community Development. 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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(3) 240365 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Personal Services Contract with 911 Interpreters, Inc. for the provision of translation services for the 311 Call Center. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency (ITA), or designee, to execute a Personal Services Contract with 911 Interpreters, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $180,000, for a term of three years effective June 20, 2024 through June 19, 2027 with two oneyear options to extend, to provide translation services for the 311 Call Center, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 8 Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency (ITA), or designee, to execute a Personal Services Contract with 911 Interpreters, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $180,000, for a term of three years effective June 20, 2024 through June 19, 2027 with two oneyear options to extend, to provide translation services for the 311 Call Center, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding for this contract is available within the ITA’’s Contractual Services Account. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that as budgeted funds are available for projected contract expenditures, the recommendation of the report complies with the City’s Financial Policies.
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(30) 240386 CD 6 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to evaluate certain corridors in Council District 6 for Jobs and Economic Incentive (JEDI) Zone programs. Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT the EWDD to evaluate the following areas as a JEDI Zone and report to Council with findings and recommendations on creation of the zones: a. Van Nuys Boulevard, between Calvert Street and Sherman Way b. Sunland Boulevard/Vineland Avenue, between La Tuna Canyon Road and Strathern Street c. Parthenia Street, between Sepulveda Boulevard and Van Nuys Boulevard 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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(31) 240411 CD 15 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) to report with an analysis of the conditions and circumstances that led to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge and, in consultation with the Port of Long Beach (POLB), to report on the existing coordinated emergency planning response plans for similar events in the San Pedro Bay Complex. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker Krekorian): Friday 1. REQUEST - April 26, 2024 the POLA - to report to the Council withPAGE 32 of the an analysis conditions and circumstances that led to the collapse of Baltimore’s requesting the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) to report with an analysis of the conditions and circumstances that led to the collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge and, in consultation with the Port of Long Beach (POLB), to report on the existing coordinated emergency planning response plans for similar events in the San Pedro Bay Complex. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker Krekorian): 1. REQUEST the POLA to report to the Council with an analysis of the conditions and circumstances that led to the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge. This report should include comparative and contrasting analyses of the conditions and circumstances associated with the Vincent Thomas Bridge in the POLA. Such analyses should include the presence or absence of shields, or “diverters” at the base support of bridges, that can be used to prevent damage from ship collisions. 2. REQUEST the POLA, in consultation with the POLB, to report to the Council on the existing coordinated emergency planning response plans, should such an event similar to the collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge occur in the San Pedro Bay Complex. 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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(32) 150315S9 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authority to submit a project application for the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) Fiscal Year (FY) 20232024 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program (LCTOP) located at 454 East Commercial Street. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ADOPT the accompanying LCTOP Project RESOLUTION, as required by the Caltrans. 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to apply for, accept funds, and execute any necessary agreements for FY 20232024 LCTOP grant funds from Caltrans in an amount up to $1,788,979 for costs associated with the implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and equipment at the Commercial Street Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility, located at 454 East Commercial Street, Los Friday Angeles, -California, April 26, 2024 - 90012. PAGE 33 1. ADOPT the accompanying LCTOP Project RESOLUTION, as required by the Caltrans. 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to apply for, accept funds, and execute any necessary agreements for FY 20232024 LCTOP grant funds from Caltrans in an amount up to $1,788,979 for costs associated with the implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and equipment at the Commercial Street Bus Operations and Maintenance Facility, located at 454 East Commercial Street, Los Angeles, California, 90012. 3. AUTHORIZE the funds to be deposited in Fund No. 385, Account Number to be determined, entitled “LCTOP Facility Upgrades for Electrification” and appropriate therein for the implementation of electric vehicle charging infrastructure and equipment. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there is no impact to the General Fund since there is no match for this project.
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(33) 230790 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Open and Slow Streets Grant Program Cycle Five. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to: a. Accept the awards for the Cycle Five of the Metro Open and Slow Streets Program from Metro in the amount of $2,283,578, and submit any other necessary agreements and contractual documents relative to the implementation of each individual grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. b. Enter into a Letter of Agreement with each partner agency delivering Open Streets events that travel through the City of Los Angeles jurisdiction, including the cities of West Hollywood and Culver City, in order to facilitate grant funding dispersal and ensure event coordination. c. Commit to provide the minimum required local match of up to $570,895 through inkind match for projects for which the City Friday of Los Angeles - April is the 26, 2024 - Lead Agency, and upPAGEto $180,000 34 for which the City of Los Angeles is a partner agency, in Fiscal b. Enter into a Letter of Agreement with each partner agency delivering Open Streets events that travel through the City of Los Angeles jurisdiction, including the cities of West Hollywood and Culver City, in order to facilitate grant funding dispersal and ensure event coordination. c. Commit to provide the minimum required local match of up to $570,895 through inkind match for projects for which the City of Los Angeles is the Lead Agency, and up to $180,000 for which the City of Los Angeles is a partner agency, in Fiscal Years 20232024, 20242025, and 20252026. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit Metro grant reimbursements for all Open Streets Program awards in Measure M Local Return Fund No. 59C, and appropriate therefrom into accounts associated with the Open Streets Program, including to appropriate up to $4,333,578 in Measure M Local Return Fund (No. 59C/94) to Account No. 94YD10 titled "Open Streets Program" to reflect the total grant reimbursements to be received from Metro for Open Streets events throughout Fiscal Year 20232024, 20242025, and 20252026. 3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical adjustments or clarifications as necessary and consistent with the intent of the report, subject to the approval of the Office of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Open Streets events are largely funded through grants and special funds. Additionally, the LADOT requests funding annually through the City's budget process for portions of the program that are not grant funded, via the City's Measure M Local Return Fund.
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(34) 170739S3 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authority to apply for the Fiscal Year 2024 Low or No Emission Grant Program overseen by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), or designee, to prepare and submit grant applications for the proposal outlined in Attachment 1 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated April 1, 2024, attached to Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 35 Council file No. 170739S3. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authority to apply for the Fiscal Year 2024 Low or No Emission Grant Program overseen by the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT). Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), or designee, to prepare and submit grant applications for the proposal outlined in Attachment 1 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated April 1, 2024, attached to Council file No. 170739S3. 2. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LADOT, or designee, to report to the Council on the following if the City is awarded the grants: a. After working with the CAO to identify required match and/or front funding. b. To request authority to accept the grant award(s). Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact from the recommendations in the report. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies.
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(35) 200841S47 CD 2 STATUTORY EXEMPTION and HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a license agreement between the City and Hope the Mission (HTM) for a Department of Recreation and Parks controlled property located at 6099 Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Council District 2 for the operation of a Tiny Home Village (THV) interim housing site. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the license agreement and continued use of the THV interim housing facility located at 6099 Laurel Canyon Boulevard is statutorily exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code (PRC) section 21080.27 and Government Code Section 65660(b), applicable to the City of Los Angeles low barrier navigation centers, Government Code Section 8698.4, governing homeless shelter projects under a shelter crisis declaration, and under PRC Section 21080(b)(4) and State CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15269(c) as Friday specific actions necessary - April 26, 2024 - to prevent or mitigate an emergency. PAGE 36 The current leasing approval is an action toward implementing and 1. FIND that the license agreement and continued use of the THV interim housing facility located at 6099 Laurel Canyon Boulevard is statutorily exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Public Resources Code (PRC) section 21080.27 and Government Code Section 65660(b), applicable to the City of Los Angeles low barrier navigation centers, Government Code Section 8698.4, governing homeless shelter projects under a shelter crisis declaration, and under PRC Section 21080(b)(4) and State CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations Section 15269(c) as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency. The current leasing approval is an action toward implementing and furthering the previously approved and exempt project. Please refer to Notice of Exemption found in the Bureau of Engineering report dated March 29, 2024, attached to Council file No. 200841S46. 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of General Services, or designee, to negotiate and execute a license agreement with HTM to continue operating the THV interim housing facility on a Department of Recreation and Parkscontrolled property located at 6099 Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Council District 2, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated April 11, 2024, attached to Council file No. 200841S47. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no anticipated General Fund impact at this time. On June 12, 2023, the Mayor concurred with the City Council’s approval of the 17th Roadmap Funding report (Council file No. 200841S34), which allocated $4,026,000 of County Roadmap Agreement funds to support the operations of 200 beds located at this THV through June 30, 2024. Future funding for operations at this site will be added in a forthcoming report. No funding was provided for leasing since this is a Department of Recreation and Parkscontrolled property and this is a nocost agreement.
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(36) 200744 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding Subsection (f) to Section 21.1.5 of Article 1.1 of Chapter II of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to abate gas user taxes to effectuate the settlement of the case entitled Engquist v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BC591331. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated April 3, 2024, relative to adding Subsection (f) to Section 21.1.5 of Article 1.1 of Friday Chapter II of -the LAMC April to abate 26, 2024 - to effectuate gas user taxes PAGE 37 the settlement of the case entitled Engquist v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Section 21.1.5 of Article 1.1 of Chapter II of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to abate gas user taxes to effectuate the settlement of the case entitled Engquist v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BC591331. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated April 3, 2024, relative to adding Subsection (f) to Section 21.1.5 of Article 1.1 of Chapter II of the LAMC to abate gas user taxes to effectuate the settlement of the case entitled Engquist v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. BC591331. 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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(37) 230600S117 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization for 202324 yearend Reserve Fund borrowing. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to process Reserve Fund borrowing for each departmental budget authority (appropriation) up to $50,000 or one percent of said budget authority, whichever amount is greater, to cover any circumstances where departmental expenditures exceed appropriations at yearend closing. 2. REQUEST the Controller; and, INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to work with departments to cancel encumbrances where expenditures and encumbrances exceed either appropriations or available receipts. 3. REQUEST the Controller to include in the Preliminary Financial Report to the Mayor and Council a list of yearend Reserve Fund advances resulting from this authority. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Controller. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(38) 230600S119 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a surplus of funds in the 202324 Special Parking Revenue (SPR) Fund and a transfer of funds to the Reserve Fund. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DECLARE a surplus for Fiscal Year 202324 of up to $32,387,919 within the SPR Fund; and, INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller, to transfer up to $32,387,919 from the SPR Fund to the Reserve Fund. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections, if necessary, to effectuate the intent of the Mayor and Council. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations will provide up to $32,387,919 in surplus funding from the 2023 24 SPR Fund monies to the Reserve Fund. Financial Policies Statement: T h e C A O r e p o r t s t h a t t h e s t a t e d recommendation is consistent with the City’s Financial Policies as sufficient funds exist to support the recommendation.
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(39) 231238S1 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting the 202324 State Specified grant for the renovation of the Al Malaikah Shrine Auditorium Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Friday - April 1. AUTHORIZE the26, 2024 City - Administrative PAGE Officer (CAO), 39 or designee, to: (39) 231238S1 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting the 202324 State Specified grant for the renovation of the Al Malaikah Shrine Auditorium Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, to: a. Accept the 202324 State Specified grant in the amount of $500,000 for the communitybased organizational project, renovation of the Al Malaikah Shrine Auditorium. b. Negotiate and execute a grant agreement with the California Science Center and submit all required documentation. c. Negotiate and execute a contract with the Al Malaikah Auditorium for the implementation of the aforementioned project. d. Upon receipt of funds in the amount of $500,000, deposit said funds into the CAO’s Grants and Awards Fund No. 65W/10, and appropriate the funds into a new appropriation account within the Grants and Awards Fund No. 65W. e. Upon request for payment, disburse grant funds in an amount not to exceed $500,000 to Al Malaikah Auditorium. 2. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions or make any necessary technical corrections or clarifications to the above recommendations and fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of Mayor and Council on this matter, including any corrections and changes to funds or account numbers; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. The CAO, acting as a passthrough grantee and administrator, will absorb the workload of administering this grant and related contracts within existing resources. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the City’s Financial Policies require that the City pursue federal, state and private grants but strictly limit financial support of these programs to avoid commitments that continue beyond available funding. The recommendations in this report Friday comply with the City’s - April Financial 26, PAGE 40funding is 2024 - Policies in that the proposed balanced against established revenue approved by Council actions and Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. The CAO, acting as a passthrough grantee and administrator, will absorb the workload of administering this grant and related contracts within existing resources. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the City’s Financial Policies require that the City pursue federal, state and private grants but strictly limit financial support of these programs to avoid commitments that continue beyond available funding. The recommendations in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the proposed funding is balanced against established revenue approved by Council actions and from grant receipts. All funding is subject to the availability of grant funds and funding determinations by Mayor and Council.
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(4) 240196 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the administration, enforcement, governance, implementation, oversight, policy options and code amendments to streamline matters of nuisance abatement proceedings in the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker Blumenfield et al. – Lee Padilla): 1. REQUEST the City Attorney, in consultation with the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report to the Council on the administration, enforcement, governance, implementation, and oversight of nuisance abatement proceedings in the LAMC and the LAAC. This should include all the City departments, entities, or offices, as well as the decisionmaking processes and requirements outlined in nuisance abatement proceedings, and should consider the inclusion of programs or policies such as the Administrative Citation Enforcement (ACE), Vacant Building Ordinance, and Citywide Nuisance Abatement Program (CNAP). 2. REQUEST the City Attorney, in consultation with the CLA, to report to the Council on the personnel and the totality of resources required across these departments, entities, or offices related to the Friday administration, enforcement, - April 26, 2024 - governance, implementation, PAGE 9 and oversight of nuisance abatement proceedings in the LAMC and the offices, as well as the decisionmaking processes and requirements outlined in nuisance abatement proceedings, and should consider the inclusion of programs or policies such as the Administrative Citation Enforcement (ACE), Vacant Building Ordinance, and Citywide Nuisance Abatement Program (CNAP). 2. REQUEST the City Attorney, in consultation with the CLA, to report to the Council on the personnel and the totality of resources required across these departments, entities, or offices related to the administration, enforcement, governance, implementation, and oversight of nuisance abatement proceedings in the LAMC and the LAAC. 3. INSTRUCT the CLA, in consultation with the City Attorney, to report to the Council on policy options and code amendments to streamline matters relative to the administration, enforcement, governance, implementation, and oversight of nuisance abatement proceedings as currently prescribed by the LAMC and the LAAC; and, to include recommendations for a process to issue nuisance abatement orders for property owners who are willing, but unable to perform work on nuisance properties. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(40) 240364 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the retention of outside counsel for the Attorney Conflicts Panel for the period of 202427. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the Attorney Conflict Panel and the applicable hourly rates as set forth in the City Attorney report dated March 29, 2024, attached to Council file No. 240364. 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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(41) 240417 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed legal services agreement with Nossaman, LLP related to the cases entitled Casa Greene Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 20STCV34976 and 238 Serrano Properties LLC, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, L A S C C a s e N o . 24STCV01214. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to enter into a contract with the law firm Nossaman, LLP to assist with the cases entitled Casa Greene Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. 20STCV34976 and 238 Serrano Properties LLC, et al. v. City of Friday - AprilLASC Los Angeles, 26, 2024 Case- No. 24STCV01214, for PAGE 41 term of an initial three years and in an initial amount of $100,000. 24STCV01214. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to enter into a contract with the law firm Nossaman, LLP to assist with the cases entitled Casa Greene Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. 20STCV34976 and 238 Serrano Properties LLC, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. 24STCV01214, for an initial term of three years and in an initial amount of $100,000. 2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding in the above stated amount for the above stated contract and include it in the yearend Financial Status Report. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(42) 231189 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION, CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to a review of transportation related fines and fees levied by the City and exploring alternatives to fixed fine and fee amounts. A. BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by (SotoMartinez, HarrisDawson, Hutt Lee): 1. CONCUR with the actions taken by the Civil Rights, Equity, Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 42 Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee on November 3, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to a review of transportation related fines and fees levied by the City and exploring alternatives to fixed fine and fee amounts. A. BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by (SotoMartinez, HarrisDawson, Hutt Lee): 1. CONCUR with the actions taken by the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee on November 3, 2023 and the Transportation Committee on December 6, 2023, attached to Council file No. 231189. 2. DIRECT the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), with support from the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), City Administrative Officer (CAO), and Office of Finance, to report to the Council on the following: a. An overview of nontransportation related fines and fees levied by the City, including: i. The purpose of each fine or fee. ii. The City Departments in charge of administration and enforcement of each fine or fee. iii. Total revenue collected annually from each fine or fee. iv. Amounts of each fine or fee collected late or never received. v. The administrative cost of managing each fine or fee. vi. A demographic analysis of the recipients of these fines and fees. b. An analysis of which fines or fees could be replaced with alternative methods for achieving intended policy outcomes and recommendations for those alternatives. c. Recommendations for adjusting fines and fees based on individuals’ ability to pay, or for low barrier nonmonetary alternatives to payment. d. An analysis of the services and salaries impacted as a Friday - April 26,of2024 result fines- and fees being reduced PAGE 43 or replaced with alternative methods. b. An analysis of which fines or fees could be replaced with alternative methods for achieving intended policy outcomes and recommendations for those alternatives. c. Recommendations for adjusting fines and fees based on individuals’ ability to pay, or for low barrier nonmonetary alternatives to payment. d. An analysis of the services and salaries impacted as a result of fines and fees being reduced or replaced with alternative methods. 3. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), in consultation with the CLA, Controller, CAO and other relevant City departments, to report to the Council on the following: a. An overview of transportation related fines and fees levied by the City, including: i. The purpose of each fine or fee. ii. The City Departments in charge of administration and enforcement of each fine or fee. iii. Total revenue collected annually from each fine or fee. iv. Amounts of each fine or fee collected late or never received. v. The administrative cost of managing each fine or fee. vi. A demographic analysis of the recipients of these fines and fees. b. An analysis of which fines or fees could be replaced with alternative methods for achieving intended policy outcomes and recommendations for those alternatives. c. Recommendations for adjusting fines and fees based on individuals’ ability to pay, or for low barrier nonmonetary alternatives to payment. d. An analysis of the services and salaries impacted as a result of fines and fees being reduced or replaced with alternative methods. Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 44 c. Recommendations for adjusting fines and fees based on individuals’ ability to pay, or for low barrier nonmonetary alternatives to payment. d. An analysis of the services and salaries impacted as a result of fines and fees being reduced or replaced with alternative methods. B. CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Soto Martinez, HarrisDawson, Hutt Lee): 1. DIRECT the CIFD, with support from the CLA, CAO, and Office of Finance, to report to the Council on the following: a. An overview of nontransportation related fines and fees levied by the City, including: i. The purpose of each fine or fee. ii. The City Departments in charge of administration and enforcement of each fine or fee. iii. Total revenue collected annually from each fine or fee. iv. Amounts of each fine or fee collected late or never received. v. The administrative cost of managing each fine or fee. vi. A demographic analysis of the recipients of these fines and fees. b. An analysis of which fines or fees could be replaced with alternative methods for achieving intended policy outcomes and recommendations for those alternatives. c. Recommendations for adjusting fines and fees based on individuals’ ability to pay, or for low barrier nonmonetary alternatives to payment. Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 45 vi. A demographic analysis of the recipients of these fines and fees. b. An analysis of which fines or fees could be replaced with alternative methods for achieving intended policy outcomes and recommendations for those alternatives. c. Recommendations for adjusting fines and fees based on individuals’ ability to pay, or for low barrier nonmonetary alternatives to payment. 2. DIRECT the LADOT, in consultation with the CLA, Controller, CAO and other relevant City departments, to report to the Council on the following: a. An overview of transportation related fines and fees levied by the City, including: i. The purpose of each fine or fee. ii. The City Departments in charge of administration and enforcement of each fine or fee. iii. Total revenue collected annually from each fine or fee. iv. Amounts of each fine or fee collected late or never received. v. The administrative cost of managing each fine or fee. vi. A demographic analysis of the recipients of these fines and fees. b. An analysis of which fines or fees could be replaced with alternative methods for achieving intended policy outcomes and recommendations for those alternatives. c. Recommendations for adjusting fines and fees based on individuals’ ability to pay, or for low barrier nonmonetary alternatives to payment. 3. DIRECT the LADOT and any relevant City departments to explore what other local and state governments, such as San Francisco and Michigan, are implementing to offer alternative models to fines, fees and penalties and report to the Council Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 46 with a list of policy recommendations. c. Recommendations for adjusting fines and fees based on individuals’ ability to pay, or for low barrier nonmonetary alternatives to payment. 3. DIRECT the LADOT and any relevant City departments to explore what other local and state governments, such as San Francisco and Michigan, are implementing to offer alternative models to fines, fees and penalties and report to the Council with a list of policy recommendations. 4. DIRECT the CIFD, with support from the LADOT, CLA, and other departments as necessary, to report to the Council on the feasibility of creating a Fines and Fees Task Force, composed of staff from City departments and community organizations to assess the impacts of fines and fees on community members and City revenue and to make recommendations for improvements. 5. INSTRUCT the CLA, with support from the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority and with requested input from the City Attorney, the Los Angeles Police Department, the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, as well as legal aid organizations and homeless service providers, to report to the Council in 120 days on all City departments with the authority to issue monetary citations and the most frequent nonfelony citations and fees incurred by people experiencing homelessness (PEH). 6. INSTRUCT the CLA, with requested input from the City Attorney, to report to the Council within 120 days on the Council’s statutory authority to reduce or eliminate monetary fees for citations issued to PEH, as well as the ability to retroactively rescind or expunge any fees. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(43) 240246 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant application to the U.S. Department of Energy for alternative fuel vehicle programmatic support of the Los Angeles Clean Cities Coalition (LACCC). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 47
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(44) 241200S13 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mayra Valadez to the Board of Library Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mayra Valadez to the Board of Library Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2026 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Lacy Wright. Appointee resides in Council District 2. (Current Board composition: M=1; F=2; Vacant=1; NB=1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed
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(45) 241200S14 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Justin Mikita to the Board of Zoo Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Justin Mikita to the Board of Zoo Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2028 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Mark Gonzalez. Appointee resides in Council District 4. (Current Board composition: M=2; F=2; Vacant=1) Friday - April Statement: Financial Disclosure 26, 2024 - Pending PAGE 49 REPORT relative to the appointment of Justin Mikita to the Board of Zoo Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Justin Mikita to the Board of Zoo Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2028 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Mark Gonzalez. Appointee resides in Council District 4. (Current Board composition: M=2; F=2; Vacant=1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Completed
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(46) 220295 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed administrative operation, oversight, and estimated costs needed to establish personal financial management tools and resources for youth, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the March 21, 2024 Youth Development Department report, relative to the proposed administrative operation, oversight, and estimated costs needed to establish personal financial management tools and resources for youth, inasmuch as it is for informational purposes only. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
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(47) 120302 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Charter Section 803(c) adjustments to Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) contribution limits. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Friday APPROVE the- following April 26, 2024 - adjusted perperson limits inPAGE LAUSD 50elections on contributions, loans, and cash contributions, effective with the regular (47) 120302 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Charter Section 803(c) adjustments to Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) contribution limits. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the following adjusted perperson limits in LAUSD elections on contributions, loans, and cash contributions, effective with the regular 2026 LAUSD elections (or with an earlier special election for which the fundraising limit has not yet opened), as detailed in the March 1, 2024 City Ethics Commission report, attached to the Council File: a. Contributions (per person, per election): $1500 b. Loans (per person, per election): $1500 c. Cash Contributions (per person, per election): $40 d. Anonymous Contributions (in total, per election): $300 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Ethics Commission. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(48) 240443 MOTION (HUTT PRICE) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District 10’s special recognition of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Far Western Regional Conference on April 19, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Friday - April 26, Account No. 281210 (CD2024 - 10 Redevelopment ProjectsPAGE 51 to the Services) Department of General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 001070 (48) 240443 MOTION (HUTT PRICE) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District 10’s special recognition of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Far Western Regional Conference on April 19, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects Services) to the Department of General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 001070 (SalariesAs Needed), for services in connection with Council District 10’s special recognition of the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority Far Western Regional Conference on April 19. 2024, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall.
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(49) 240011S14 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY LEE) relative to funding to augment trash and bulky item pick up, sidewalk and alley cleanup, weed abatement, and other related community beautification projects in Council District Five for a period of three months. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER $100,000 in the Council District 5 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 430/50 to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) and allocate to the Los Angeles Conservation Corps for enhanced community beautification services in Council District Five for a period of three months. 2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to prepare the necessary documents and payments to these organizations, in these amounts, and for the above purposes and, if necessary, amend the existing contracts with these organizations to include the expanded scope of work and increased funding as set forth above. 3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services, as well as the Department of Public Works, Office of Accounting, to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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(5) 240336 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Personal Services Contract with Legacy ByProducts, LLC, for recovery and processing services of dead animals. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (BPW), or two members of the BPW, on behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute the proposed Personal Services Contract with Legacy ByProducts, L.L.C., for the recovery and processing services of dead animals for a fiveyear term, with one fiveyear renewal option to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion, for a total potential term of ten years, which has been previously approved by the BPW. The total maximum nottoexceed contract amount is $945,360 for the services and authority to execute is subject to the City Attorney approval as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. Funding is provided by the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund, which is not a full cost recovery fund. The Agreement includes Standard Provisions which Friday contain a City obligation - April 26, limitation 2024 - clause which limits the City’s PAGE 10obligation to make payments to funds which have been appropriated for this previously approved by the BPW. The total maximum nottoexceed contract amount is $945,360 for the services and authority to execute is subject to the City Attorney approval as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. Funding is provided by the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund, which is not a full cost recovery fund. The Agreement includes Standard Provisions which contain a City obligation limitation clause which limits the City’s obligation to make payments to funds which have been appropriated for this purpose. Financial Policies Statement: T h e C A O r e p o r t s t h a t t h e a b o v e recommendation complies with the City’s financial policies in that the City’s financial obligation is limited to funds budgeted for this purpose and future expenditures are limited to appropriation of funds in the budget.
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(50) 130347S1 MOTION (DE LEON LEE) relative to reactivating and restoring Council Friday - Aprilregarding file No. 130347S1, 26, 2024 -the matter of vacation proceedings PAGE 52 for the funding as set forth above. 3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services, as well as the Department of Public Works, Office of Accounting, to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. (50) 130347S1 MOTION (DE LEON LEE) relative to reactivating and restoring Council file No. 130347S1, regarding the matter of vacation proceedings for the Lshaped alley north of Olympic Boulevard and west of Mateo Street in Council District 14, to its most recent legislative status. Recommendation for Council action: REACTIVATE the matter of vacation proceedings for the Lshaped alley north of Olympic Boulevard and west of Mateo Street and RESTORE to its most recent legislative status as of the date of the file’s expiration.
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(51) 240449 MOTION (LEE RAMAN) relative to funding for the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month annual event. Recommendations for Council action: 1. UTILIZE $50,000 in the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to fund any aspect of the Asian Pacific American Heritage Month event. 2. DIRECT the the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary documents and/or payments, directly with the vendor/service provider, and/or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, authorize the City Clerk to execute any such documents on behalf of the City. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections /clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
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(52) 200263S1 MOTION (KREKORIAN BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the settlement of the matter of LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Friday Angeles, et al. - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 53 instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections /clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. (52) 200263S1 MOTION (KREKORIAN BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the settlement of the matter of LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $725,000 in settlement of the matter of LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. 2. T R A N S F E R $ 7 2 5 , 0 0 0 f r o m t h e R e s e r v e F u n d t o t h e Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, and APPROPRIATE therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 (Miscellaneous Liability Payouts); and, AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand therefrom in the amount of $725,000 from therefrom to pay the firm of Umhofer, Mitchell & King. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to make any technical adjustments to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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(53) 240423 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and CITY ATTORNEY, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 4.900.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to provide for updated Schedule B classification and Memorandum of Understanding listings, and salary adjustments for certain non represented classifications employed in the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated March 28, 2024, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, amending Section 4.900.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to provide for updated Schedule “B” classification and Memorandum of Understanding listings, and increase the base wage salaries of certain nonrepresented classifications employed in the LADWP, as follows: Friday - April 26, 2024 - PAGE 54 a. 2.0 percent effective June 20, 2022 THE MAYOR: 1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated March 28, 2024, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, amending Section 4.900.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to provide for updated Schedule “B” classification and Memorandum of Understanding listings, and increase the base wage salaries of certain nonrepresented classifications employed in the LADWP, as follows: a. 2.0 percent effective June 20, 2022 b. 2.0 percent effective January 30, 2023 c. 1.5 percent effective June 19, 2023 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller and the CAO to correct any clerical or technical errors in said Ordinance. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the General Fund will not be impacted. Any increase in salary costs for nonrepresented classifications will be absorbed within budgeted funds by the LADWP.
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(54) 240401 CD 15 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (McOSKER – LEE) relative to effectuating the abatement of Public Nuisance of the property located at 583 West Macarthur Avenue in Council District 15 due to the presence of excessive trash and debris, storage of junk, and inoperable vehicles. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: a. Declare the property located at 583 West Macarthur Avenue (APN 7448021003) a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of excessive trash and debris, storage of junk, and inoperable vehicles. b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuance of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to Friday - April effectuate 26, 2024 - of the nuisance at 583 the abatement West55 PAGE Macarthur Administrative Code (LAAC), to: a. Declare the property located at 583 West Macarthur Avenue (APN 7448021003) a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of excessive trash and debris, storage of junk, and inoperable vehicles. b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuance of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 583 West Macarthur Avenue. c. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner(s) for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City.
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(55) 240402 CD 15 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (McOSKER – LEE) relative to effectuating the abatement of Public Nuisance of the property located at 2729 South Dennison Avenue due to the presence of excessive trash and debris, storage of junk, and inoperable vehicles. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: a. Declare the property located at 2729 South Dennison Avenue (APN 7465013015) a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of excessive trash and debris, storage of junk, and inoperable vehicles. b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 2729 South Dennison Avenue. c. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner(s) for all and any abatement Friday - Aprilby costs incurred 26, the2024 City.- PAGE 56 b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 2729 South Dennison Avenue. c. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner(s) for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City.
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(56) 240454 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY LEE) relative to funding for additional tree trimming and maintenance services in Council District 5. Recommendation for Council action: ALLOCATE $40,000 from the Council District 5 Special Project Deposits Account (RSC 574202) of the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834 (PWTF) to the Bureau of Street Services, Urban Forestry Division (Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 001090) to provide additional tree trimming and maintenance services.
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(57) 240455 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ RAMAN) relative to funding to assist tenants who accrued rent debt while facing rental increases related to the expiration of affordability covenants in Council District 1. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to establish and administer a rent relief program to assist such eligible renters in Council District 1. 2. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $250,000 in the General City Purposes Fund No 100/56, Account No. 000701 (Community Services District 1) to HCID General Fund Program Fund No. 10A/42, new account "Rent Assistance," to assist eligible renters in Council District 1. 3. AUTHORIZE the LAHD to disburse up to $250,000 to eligible Friday landlords-and Aprilrenters 26, 2024 - in Council District 1. PAGE 57 renters in Council District 1. 2. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $250,000 in the General City Purposes Fund No 100/56, Account No. 000701 (Community Services District 1) to HCID General Fund Program Fund No. 10A/42, new account "Rent Assistance," to assist eligible renters in Council District 1. 3. AUTHORIZE the LAHD to disburse up to $250,000 to eligible landlords and renters in Council District 1. 4. AUTHORIZE the LAHD to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers to effectuate the intent of this Motion; said corrections/clarifications may be made orally, electronically, or by any other means.
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(58) 240459 COMMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to the retention of and request for appropriations for asneeded outside bankruptcy counsel services. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into new contracts, not to exceed three years in length, with Hogan Lovells US LLP; KTBS Law, LLP; Nossaman, LLP; and Rimon, PC, each in the initial amount of $100,000, for asneeded assistance with bankruptcy practice. 2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding in the amount of $100,000 for these contracts and include it in the yearend Financial Status Report and to identify funding in the amount of $300,000 for these contracts at the start of Fiscal Year 202425. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO, and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the CAO has completed a financial analysis of this report. Friday - April (Budget, Finance and 2024 - 26,Innovation PAGE Committee waived 58 consideration of this matter) instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO, and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the CAO has completed a financial analysis of this report. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee waived consideration of this matter) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session
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(59) 230321S1 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 City of Los Angeles v. Crest Apartments LP, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCP01011. (This matter involves the ongoing Courtappointed receivership established in April 2023 for the properties previously owned and operated by the Skid Row Housing Trust, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 23STCP1011.) 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 26, 2024 - PAGE 59 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 26, 2024 - PAGE 60
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(6) 240340 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a contract with Southern California Disposal Co., Inc., for the processing of waste from the West Los Angeles Wasteshed. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (BPW), or two members of the BPW, on behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), to execute the proposed Sole Source Personal Services Contract with Southern California Disposal Co., Inc., to provide transfer, transport, and disposal services of solid waste and other items generated in the West Los Angeles Wasteshed, and collected by the City, to City–designated facilities for final disposal or beneficial reuse. The proposed contract has a fiveyear initial term, with two fiveyear renewal options to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion, and allowances for the General Manager to modify the contract as necessary to meet the BOS’ operational transfer and disposal needs, over a total potential term of 15 years. The contract has been previously approved by the BPW. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. Funding is provided in the Sanitation Expense and Equipment Account for tip fees in the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund, Fund No. 508, which is not a full cost recovery fund. The financial impact of the partial year contract is Friday approximately-$650,000 April 26, 2024 - assuming PAGE 11 the contract is executed by May 1, 2024. The estimated cost for the first fiveyear contract is $21,600,564; modify the contract as necessary to meet the BOS’ operational transfer and disposal needs, over a total potential term of 15 years. The contract has been previously approved by the BPW. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. Funding is provided in the Sanitation Expense and Equipment Account for tip fees in the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund, Fund No. 508, which is not a full cost recovery fund. The financial impact of the partial year contract is approximately $650,000 assuming the contract is executed by May 1, 2024. The estimated cost for the first fiveyear contract is $21,600,564; $50,434,605 for the tenyear period; and, an estimated $88,948,669 for the full 15 years. The Agreement includes Standard Provisions which contain a City obligation limitation clause which limits the City’s obligation to make payments to funds which have been appropriated for this purpose. Financial Policies Statement: T h e C A O r e p o r t s t h a t t h e a b o v e recommendation complies with the City’s financial policies in that the City’s financial obligation is limited to funds budgeted for this purpose and future expenditures are limited to appropriation of funds in the budget.
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(7) 240210 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting funds from the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery for grants to perform enforcement, compliance and surveillance activities at waste tire facilities. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services, Investigation and Enforcement Division to accept funds allocated for Fiscal Years 202324 through 202728 from the California Department of Resources, Recycling and Recovery for grants to Local Enforcement Agencies, cities and countries with regulatory authority within city and county governments to perform enforcement, compliance and surveillance activities at waste tire facilities. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Public Works reports that the receipt of grant funds will allow the City to improve its existing illegal dumping and waste tire enforcement program. Acceptance of these funds Friday will lessen the burden on 2024 - April 26, the General - Fund which provides PAGE 12 for the funding current Street Services Investigator illegal dumping and waste tire and Recovery for grants to Local Enforcement Agencies, cities and countries with regulatory authority within city and county governments to perform enforcement, compliance and surveillance activities at waste tire facilities. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Public Works reports that the receipt of grant funds will allow the City to improve its existing illegal dumping and waste tire enforcement program. Acceptance of these funds will lessen the burden on the General Fund which provides funding for the current Street Services Investigator illegal dumping and waste tire enforcement efforts to address serious quality of life issues in the communities where illegal dumping is an ongoing battle.
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(8) 240206 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing a protocol to prioritize the remediation of burntframe recreational vehicles (RVs) in the public right of way. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee Park): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to develop a protocol to prioritize the remediation of burntframe RVs in the public right of way, and report to Council with recommendations for implementation. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(9) 240234 CD 10 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of Mansfield Avenue and Adams Boulevard as “St. Agatha Square" in Council District 10. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt – Soto Martinez – McOsker): 1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Mansfield Avenue and Adams Boulevard as “St. Agatha Square". 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install permanent ceremonial signs to this effect at this location, Friday in consultation - Aprilwith Council 26, 2024 - District 10. PAGE 13 Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt – Soto Martinez – McOsker): 1. DESIGNATE the intersection of Mansfield Avenue and Adams Boulevard as “St. Agatha Square". 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install permanent ceremonial signs to this effect at this location, in consultation with Council District 10. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.