Los Angeles — 2024-05-28
City Council
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(1) 240396 CD 14 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on site consumption at Florentin Rooftop Bar, located at 612 South Broadway. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Florentin Rooftop Bar, located at 612 South Broadway, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem. 2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption at Florentin Rooftop Bar, located at 612 South Broadway. 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. Applicant: MCP 612 Broadway, SPE LLC Representative: Elizabeth PetersonGower, Elizabeth Peterson Group Inc. Tuesday - May 28, 2024 - PAGE 5 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. Applicant: MCP 612 Broadway, SPE LLC Representative: Elizabeth PetersonGower, Elizabeth Peterson Group Inc. TIME LIMIT FILE JULY 3, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION JULY 3, 2024) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
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(10) 231020 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to current uses of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the City; ensuring that AI systems are used efficiently Citywide; and, issuing an AI utilization report evaluating climate, energy saving, and environment programs currently in development, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the Information Technology Agency (ITA) to prepare a Citywide Digital Code of Ethics (Emerging Technology Guidelines), which should include, with the assistance of the City Attorney, an AI Safety Checklist for new AI applications. Additionally, ITA shall prepare a request form for all departments seeking to implement new AI tools to submit to ITA for review. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by ITA. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(11) 240009S1 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed addition to the records retention schedule for the Los Angeles Police Department, Division 81, Behavioral Science Services (Schedule PDX/81). Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the new proposed records disposition scheduled for the Tuesday - MayPolice Los Angeles Department, 28, 2024 - Section, Behavioral Sciences Schedule PDX/81. (11) 240009S1 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed addition to the records retention schedule for the Los Angeles Police Department, Division 81, Behavioral Science Services (Schedule PDX/81). Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the new proposed records disposition scheduled for the Los Angeles Police Department, Behavioral Sciences Section, Schedule PDX/81. 2. FIND that the new records disposition has been processed in accordance with the requirements of the Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 12.3. 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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(12) 121359 CD 2 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease termination agreement with Lankershim Los Angeles Apartments, LLC, to terminate an existing office lease at 5240 Lankershim Boulevard. Recommendations for Council, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a termination agreement with Lankershim Los Angeles Apartments, LLC to terminate the existing office lease at 5240 Lankershim Boulevard, North Hollywood, California 91601, under the terms and conditions set forth in this report. 2. AUTHORIZE the GSD to deposit revenue settlement funds in the amount of $270,608 into Revenue Source Code 5188 – Miscellaneous Revenue – Other, and therefrom transfer funds into the Citywide Leasing Account No. 100/63/000024. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. Approval of the lease termination will result in a settlement fee of $270,608 paid by the property owner, and deposited Tuesday into Revenue Source Code - May 28, 5188 - – Miscellaneous Revenue 2024 15 2. AUTHORIZE the GSD to deposit revenue settlement funds in the amount of $270,608 into Revenue Source Code 5188 – Miscellaneous Revenue – Other, and therefrom transfer funds into the Citywide Leasing Account No. 100/63/000024. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. Approval of the lease termination will result in a settlement fee of $270,608 paid by the property owner, and deposited into Revenue Source Code 5188 – Miscellaneous Revenue – Other
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(13) 230593 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEES’ REPORTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 7.66 to allow for the City to raise the Progress Pride Flag in the Civic Center. A. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT DATED MARCH 15, 2024 Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 29, 2024, amending Section 7.66 of Article 10.5, Chapter 1, Division 7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to allow the City to raise the Progress Pride Flag in City facilities. B. RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT DATED MAY 20, 2024 Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present in one week an Ordinance consistent with the flag policies of other jurisdictions with said Ordinance to include an Urgency Clause. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(14) 230709 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request to accept additional grant Tuesday funds from the- May 28, 2024Department California - of Aging,PAGE 16 amendments to agreements for Older Americans Act, and related matters. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(15) 210859S2 CD 9 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to directing the Department of General Services (GSD), in consultation with the City Attorney and City Engineer, to take the actions needed to sell/ transfer the City's interest in the Vacation Area of Chick Hearn Court, between South Figueroa and Georgia Street. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Price Lee): 1. DECLARE the Vacation Area of Chick Hearn Court between South Figueroa and Georgia Street as “surplus land.” 2. DIRECT the GSD in consultation with the City Attorney and the City Engineer, to take the actions needed to sell / transfer the City’s interest in the Vacation Area with the understanding that the method of transfer shall be by way of a direct sale based on a valuation report prepared by the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. 2. DIRECT the GSD in consultation with the City Attorney and the City Engineer, to take the actions needed to sell / transfer the City’s interest in the Vacation Area with the understanding that the method of transfer shall be by way of a direct sale based on a valuation report prepared by the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(16) 240129 CD 15 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to ensuring all services in hazardous materials, materials handling, waste collection or removal, and site remediation in the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) is served by a skilled and trained workforce. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker Padilla): REQUEST the POLA, in consultation with the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Contract Administration and the Office of the City Attorney, to report to the Council within 30 days on the appropriate ordinance, regulation, or policy, such as Project Labor Agreements, Labor Peace Agreements, or similar mechanisms, to ensure that the workforce on hazardous waste collection, site remediation, or waste removal contracts, whether contracted directly by the POLA or subcontracted through tenants or other authorized agents, is skilled, well trained, experienced, and is ensured safe working conditions. 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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(17) 240566 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING (BSL) and ORDINANCES OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to Tuesday establishing a -hearing May 28,date - the maintenance and 2024for PAGE 19 of the operation annual assessment of the 202425 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street (Continued from Council meeting of April 24, 2024) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (17) 240566 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING (BSL) and ORDINANCES OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 202425 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ADOPT the report of the Director, BSL, dated May 15, 2024. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 17, 2024, setting the date of June 18, 2024 as the hearing date for the maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 202425 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District Benefiting Footage Method. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 17, 2024, setting the date of June 18, 2024 as the hearing date for the maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 202425 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District Land Use Method. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BSL reports that approval will result in assessment revenue of $4,582,500 to the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund. A total of 40,915 parcels are included in this assessment district. (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 12, 2024)
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(18) 240567 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING (BSL) and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for maintenance and operation of the annual assessment for the 199697 ZSeries Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for 202425. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING (BSL) and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for maintenance and operation of the annual assessment for the 199697 ZSeries Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for 202425. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ADOPT the report of the Director, BSL, dated May 15, 2024. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 17, 2024, setting the date of June 18, 2024 as the hearing date for the maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 199697 ZSeries Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for 202425. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BSL reports that approval will result in assessment revenue of $117,500 to the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund. A total of 1,673 parcels are included in this assessment district. (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 12, 2024)
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(19) 240568 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING (BSL) and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the Annual Assessment for Street Lighting Maintenance and Operation for Fiscal Year 202425 Los Angeles City Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ADOPT the report of the Director, BSL, dated May 15, 2024. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 17, 2024, setting the date of June 18, 2024 as the hearing date for the Los Angeles City Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BSL reports that approval will result in assessment revenue of $42,300,000 to the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund for 202425 street lighting operations, slightly less than Tuesday in 202324. An- amount May 28, of 2024 - $2,600,000 PAGE is budgeted from the21Water and 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 17, 2024, setting the date of June 18, 2024 as the hearing date for the Los Angeles City Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BSL reports that approval will result in assessment revenue of $42,300,000 to the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund for 202425 street lighting operations, slightly less than in 202324. An amount of $2,600,000 is budgeted from the Water and Electricity Fund for the City's share of the public property assessments. About 510,000 parcels are included in this assessment district. (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 12, 2024)
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(2) 231419 CD 2 Related to Council file No. 231419S1 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 5240 North Lankershim Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Marjan Abubo, Lozeau Drury LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new sevenstory (92foot tall), 128unit, mixeduse building with 13 dwelling units set aside as affordable for Extremely Low Income Households, and up to 5,000 square feet of ground floor commercial uses, the project will provide 71 automobile parking spaces and 101 bicycle parking spaces; for the property Tuesday - May 28, 2024 - PAGE 6 located at 5240 North Lankershim Boulevard. 3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative: Marjan Abubo, Lozeau Drury LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new sevenstory (92foot tall), 128unit, mixeduse building with 13 dwelling units set aside as affordable for Extremely Low Income Households, and up to 5,000 square feet of ground floor commercial uses, the project will provide 71 automobile parking spaces and 101 bicycle parking spaces; for the property located at 5240 North Lankershim Boulevard. Applicant: Lankershim Los Angeles Apartments, LLC / Grubb Properties Representative: Jessica Pakdaman / Brad Rosenheim, Rosenheim & Associates, Inc. Case No. DIR20226485TOCSPRVHCA1A Environmental No. ENV20226486CE1A Related Case No. ENV20241649SCPE Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
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(20) 240582 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 20075253 located at 732 East Indiana Avenue, easterly of 7th Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 20075253, located at 732 East Indiana Avenue, easterly of 7th Avenue. Owner: 732 Indiana, LLC; Surveyor: Yoshiaki Miyamoto Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02 B3 (a) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.
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(21) 240010S8 MOTION (LEE RODRIGUEZ) relative to an offer of a reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting death of Gavin Unzueta on May 1, 2024. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PROVIDE an offer of reward of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting death of Gavin Unzueta on May 1, 2024. Tuesday - May 28, 2024 - PAGE 22 2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PROVIDE an offer of reward of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting death of Gavin Unzueta on May 1, 2024. 2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Division 19, Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. DIRECT the City Clerk to cause notice and/or advertisements to be only published according to the requirements of Division 19, Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
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(22) 140029S1 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON RODRIGUEZ) relative to amending the Council action of December 16, 2014, Council file No. (CF) 140029S1, regarding a deposit of Public Benefit Payments for the Metropolis Project. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AMEND the Council action of December 16, 2014 regarding a deposit of Public Benefit Payments for the Metropolis Project (CF 140029S1) to: a. Authorize the use of $1,000,000 deposited in the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682/50 entitled "Sixth Street Viaduct Soccer Field" to be used toward the development of a playground and any related improvements within the Sixth Street Viaduct. 2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above change in the scope of work 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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(23) 240586 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON PADILLA) relative to funding for beautification services within Council District 14. Tuesday - May 28, 2024 - PAGE 23 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. (23) 240586 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON PADILLA) relative to funding for beautification services within Council District 14. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER $500,000 from the Council District 14 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 57L/14, Account No. 140001, to the Department of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification, Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040, Contractual Services, for beautification services within Council District 14. 2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to amend Contract C 136595 with the Gang Alternatives Program for an amount not to exceed $500,000 for beautification services within Council District 14. 3. INSTRUCT the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification to make any technical changes to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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(24) 240011S16 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN PADILLA) relative to funding for speed mitigation features, as recommended by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), at school and worship locations in Council District (CD) 4. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $175,000 from the CD 4 portion of the Council Street Furniture Fund No. 43D/50, and $58,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD4 Redevelopment Projects Services) (Total $233,000) to the "CD4 Speed Reduction" Account in the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94 for speed mitigation features (speed humps/tables or replacement features as recommended by the LADOT) at a number of school and worship locations in CD 4. 2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new Tuesday - May 28, 2024 - PAGE 24 instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and of the Council Street Furniture Fund No. 43D/50, and $58,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281204 (CD4 Redevelopment Projects Services) (Total $233,000) to the "CD4 Speed Reduction" Account in the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94 for speed mitigation features (speed humps/tables or replacement features as recommended by the LADOT) at a number of school and worship locations in CD 4. 2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT 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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(25) 120743 CD 15 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) relative to a proposed Fourth Amendment to Permit No. 899 between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Pacific Battleship Center, for the continued use of the USS Iowa as a museum and educational facility. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board that the action is categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article IlI, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE Board Resolution No. 2410325 authorizing proposed approval of the Fourth Amendment to Permit No. 899 with Pacific Battleship Center, to extend the term by 30 years from May 25, 2027 through May 24, 2057, for a total term of 45 years, for the acceptance of a grant from the State of California and continued operation of the USS Iowa as a museum and educational facility.. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Fourth Amendment to Permit No. 899 between the POLA and Pacific Battleship Center for operation of the USS Iowa will extend the term by 30 years, from May 25, 2027 to May 24, 2057, for a total term of 45 years. Compensation under provisions of the permit remain unchanged at the greater of four percent of gross receipts or rent of $9,815 per month, totaling $3,533,400 in potential rent revenue over 30 years, not including annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, Pacific Battleship Center will provide $917,000 in inkind technical, administrative and construction services along with the $6.7 million grant funds for the estimated $7.4 million Freedom of the Seas Park and Pavilion, a veteransoriented park and community space on the Tuesday - May 28, San Pedro Waterfront 2024 -to the USS Iowa. The recommendations adjacent PAGE 25 in the report and proposed actions comply with the POLA’s Financial the POLA and Pacific Battleship Center for operation of the USS Iowa will extend the term by 30 years, from May 25, 2027 to May 24, 2057, for a total term of 45 years. Compensation under provisions of the permit remain unchanged at the greater of four percent of gross receipts or rent of $9,815 per month, totaling $3,533,400 in potential rent revenue over 30 years, not including annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, Pacific Battleship Center will provide $917,000 in inkind technical, administrative and construction services along with the $6.7 million grant funds for the estimated $7.4 million Freedom of the Seas Park and Pavilion, a veteransoriented park and community space on the San Pedro Waterfront adjacent to the USS Iowa. The recommendations in the 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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(26) 140231 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) relative to a proposed First Amendment to Agreement No. 193626 between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Leidos, Inc., to extend the term and increase the contract amount, for continuation of Air Quality Monitoring and other Services located in Wilmington and San Pedro. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) purusant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE Board Resolution No. 2410319 for the proposed First Amendment to Agreement No. 193626 between the POLA and Leidos, Inc., to extend the contract term from March 21, 2024 to December 31, 2024 and add $444,316.30 to increase the total not toexceed contract amount from $3,309,494 to $3,753,810.30, for continuation of air quality monitoring services for the four POLA air quality monitoring stations located in San Pedro and Wilmington. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Amendment to Agreement No. 193626 Tuesday - May 28, between the POLA and2024 - Leidos, PAGE Inc. will authorize 26 an increase of $444,316.30 for a new total maximum contract amount of $3,753,810.30 Amendment to Agreement No. 193626 between the POLA and Leidos, Inc., to extend the contract term from March 21, 2024 to December 31, 2024 and add $444,316.30 to increase the total not toexceed contract amount from $3,309,494 to $3,753,810.30, for continuation of air quality monitoring services for the four POLA air quality monitoring stations located in San Pedro and Wilmington. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Amendment to Agreement No. 193626 between the POLA and Leidos, Inc. will authorize an increase of $444,316.30 for a new total maximum contract amount of $3,753,810.30 for air quality monitoring and other services. Total funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 20232024 of $111,079 is available in Account 54260 (Environmental Assessment Services), Center 330, Program 000. Funding for FY 20242025 of $333,237.30 is being requested through the annual budget process and is contingent upon the Board's appropriation of funds. If any subsequent fiscal year funds are not appropriated by the Board for the work required by the proposed Amendment, the Agreement shall be terminated. Such termination shall not relieve the parties of liability for any obligations previously incurred. The recommendations in the report and proposed actions comply with the Department's Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund.
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(27) 240600. ANNUAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 202425 TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST.
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(28) 240427S1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Supervisory Blue Collar Representation Unit (MOU 12). Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the attached successor MOU for Bargaining Unit 12. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller and the CAO to correct any clerical errors or make necessary technical corrections subsequent to City COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a successor Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Supervisory Blue Collar Representation Unit (MOU 12). Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the attached successor MOU for Bargaining Unit 12. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller and the CAO to correct any clerical errors or make necessary technical corrections subsequent to City Council approval. (Personnel, Audits and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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(29) 240597 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY HUTT RAMAN – ET AL.) relative to calling for an election for the position of Council President. Recommendations for Council action: 1. CALL, pursuant to the Rules of the Los Angeles City Council, for an election for the position of Council President. 2. ELECT Councilmember Marqueece HarrisDawson as Council President effective September 20, 2024. Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
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(3) 231419S1 CD 2 Related to Council file No. 231419 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROJECT EXEMPTION (SCPE) and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a SCPE request for the property located at 5240 North Lankershim Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the determination of the Department of City Planning that the proposed project located at 5240 North Lankershim Boulevard qualifies for a SCPE, as set forth in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, inasmuch as it is a Transit Priority Project and thereby exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, for the construction of a new 128 unit, mixeduse building (13 dwelling units set aside as affordable for Extremely LowIncome Households). Applicant: Lankershim Los Angeles Apartments, LLC / Grubb Properties Representative: Jessica Pakdaman / Brad Rosenheim, Rosenheim & Associates, Inc. Case No. DIR20226485TOCSPRVHCA1A Tuesday Environmental -No. May 28,2024 ENV 2024 1- 649SCPE for a SCPE, as set forth in Section 21155 of the Public Resources Code, inasmuch as it is a Transit Priority Project and thereby exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, for the construction of a new 128 unit, mixeduse building (13 dwelling units set aside as affordable for Extremely LowIncome Households). Applicant: Lankershim Los Angeles Apartments, LLC / Grubb Properties Representative: Jessica Pakdaman / Brad Rosenheim, Rosenheim & Associates, Inc. Case No. DIR20226485TOCSPRVHCA1A Environmental No. ENV20241649SCPE Related Case No. ENV20226486CE1A Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of City Planning. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(4) 240031 CD 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the properties located at 10285 West Missouri Avenue, and 1814 1820 South Fox Hills Drive. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332 (Class 32), and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of City Planning (DCP) as the Findings of Council. 3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Laura Lake, Fix the City, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the Director of City Planning’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction of a sixstory 56foottall (72 foot, 4 inches tall as measured to the elevator roof) residential apartment building comprised of 20 residential dwelling units (including two units for Extremely Low Income Households), the project will have a proposed Floor Area Ratio of approximately 4.5:1 with approximately 27,185 square feet of floor area, the project proposes 15 Tuesday - Mayspaces parking 28, 2024 - vehicular access from with PAGEthe 8alley, the project will also provide bicycle parking in accordance with 3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Laura Lake, Fix the City, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the Director of City Planning’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the construction of a sixstory 56foottall (72 foot, 4 inches tall as measured to the elevator roof) residential apartment building comprised of 20 residential dwelling units (including two units for Extremely Low Income Households), the project will have a proposed Floor Area Ratio of approximately 4.5:1 with approximately 27,185 square feet of floor area, the project proposes 15 parking spaces with vehicular access from the alley, the project will also provide bicycle parking in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.21 A.16, the project will demolish six dwelling units and remove 13 nonprotected onsite trees; no protected trees or street trees will be removed, the project will require a haul route for the export of approximately 3,900 cubic yards of soil; for the properties located at 10285 West Missouri Avenue, and 1814 1820 South Fox Hills Drive. Applicant: George Apostol, Fox Hills Development Group LLC Representative: Susan Steinberg, Howard Robinson and Associates Case No. DIR2023208TOCHCA Environmental No. ENV2023209CE1A Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(5) 240516 CD 12 PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADDENDUM, AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION relative to a General Plan Amendment for the property located at 18111 West Nordhoff Street (California State University, Northridge). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decisionmaker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV2016634EIR, certified on March 15, 2006, and the subsequent addendum (dated August 5, 2016); and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no Tuesday - May subsequent 28,negative EIR, 2024 - declaration, or addendum PAGE 9 is required for approval of the project. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decisionmaker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV2016634EIR, certified on March 15, 2006, and the subsequent addendum (dated August 5, 2016); and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent EIR, negative declaration, or addendum is required for approval of the project. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, APPROVING the General Plan Amendment to the Northridge Community Plan and the Mobility Element to: 1) change the designation of the segment of Etiwanda Avenue between Halsted Street and Vincennes Street from Collector to a Local Street; and 2) change the designation of the segment of Lindley Avenue between Halsted Street and Plummer Street from Collector to a Local Street; no construction is proposed; for the property located at 18111 West Nordhoff Street (California State University, Northridge). 4. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action. 5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. 6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing. Applicant: Ken Rosenthal, Trustees of the California State University Representative: Matt Goulet, Urbanomics Planning Case No. CPC20216426GPA Environmental No. ENV 2016 6 34 E IR (State Clearinghouse No. 2005051008) to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing. Applicant: Ken Rosenthal, Trustees of the California State University Representative: Matt Goulet, Urbanomics Planning Case No. CPC20216426GPA Environmental No. ENV 2016 6 34 E IR (State Clearinghouse No. 2005051008) Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
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(6) 160543 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease amendment with 1000 Vermont Avenue SPE, LLC, for the existing office space utilized by the Office of the Mayor, located at 1000 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Suite 250, Washington, D.C. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a lease amendment with 1000 Vermont Avenue SPE, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, and to extend the existing office lease at 1000 Vermont Avenue Northwest, Suite 250, Washington, D.C. 20005, under the terms and conditions set forth in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated April 18, 2024, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact. Funding for this purpose is authorized as part of the 202324 Citywide Leasing Account budget.
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(7) 130815 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the University of Southern California (USC) request for an additional private line telecommunications facility permit to its current Information Technology System franchise. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE USC's application request for the City to grant an addition to its current private line telecommunications franchise to install and maintain private line telecommunications facilities located at 3000 Hoover Street and connecting to existing telecommunications lines at 30th Street and extending to the proposed USC Rawlinson Women's Soccer Stadium, as detailed in the Information Technology Agency's (ITA) report dated April 19, 2024, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that implementation of the Information Technology System franchise will generate new revenue in the amount of $147.50 per year in addition to USC’s current annual franchise fee obligation in the amount of $288,356.88 for a new annual total of $288,504.38. In addition, USC has updated their franchise performance bond amount to $4,572,000.00.
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(8) 231262 CD 8 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a nonprofit license agreement with Spirit Awakening Foundation (SAF), to operate a community center at 57305732 South Crenshaw Boulevard in Council District 8. Tuesday Recommendation Council for 28, - May 2024action: - PAGE 12 AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a nofee license (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION JUNE 18, 2024) (8) 231262 CD 8 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a nonprofit license agreement with Spirit Awakening Foundation (SAF), to operate a community center at 57305732 South Crenshaw Boulevard in Council District 8. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a nofee license agreement with SAF for the use of office space and parking lot located at 57305732 South Crenshaw Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90043, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated April 18, 2024, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as no revenue will be generated from this lease. SAF is responsible for all landscaping, tenant improvements, site maintenance, routine daily repairs, utilities, custodial, and security costs.
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(9) 160520 CD 2 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a nonprofit lease amendment with Toluca Lake Beautification Partners (TLBP), to operate a community garden at 4958 Cahuenga Boulevard in Council District 2. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with TLBP at 4958 Cahuenga Boulevard, North Hollywood, California 91606, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated April 18, 2024, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as no revenue will be generated from this lease. TLBP is responsible for all tenant improvements, maintenance, repairs, utilities, custodial, and security costs. Tuesday - May 28, 2024 - PAGE 13 TLBP at 4958 Cahuenga Boulevard, North Hollywood, California 91606, under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated April 18, 2024, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact as no revenue will be generated from this lease. TLBP is responsible for all tenant improvements, maintenance, repairs, utilities, custodial, and security costs.