Los Angeles — 2024-10-23
City Council
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(1) 240458 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the April, May, June and July 2024 Investment Reports. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Office of Finance reports dated June 6, 2024; June 26, 2024 (two reports for the months of May and June 2024); and August 29, 2024, attached to Council file No. 240458, relative to the April, May, June and July 2024 Investment Reports. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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(10) 240973 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 3377 West Olympic Boulevard (primary); 3355 3377 West Olympic Boulevard; 989 Saint Andrews Place; and 974 998 Gramercy Drive. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record as supported by the justification prepared and found in the environmental case file, the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332, Class 32, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding cumulative impacts, significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, or historical resources 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: Brian Flynn, Lozeau Drury LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the demolition of two commercial structures and a nursery, and the construction, use and maintenance of a new sevenstory, 67foot tall in the R31 Zone, and 85 feet in the C21 zone, 153unit mixed use apartment building (including 16 units reserved for Extremely Low Income; the project has a Floor Area Ratio of 3.41:1; totaling approximately 174,415 square feet, with commercial floor area limited to 4,800 square feet; the project provides 207 vehicular parking spaces, and 119 bicycle parking spaces; the project provides 12,540 square feet of open space; for the properties located at 3377 West Olympic Boulevard (primary); 3355 3377 West Olympic Boulevard; 989 Saint Andrews Place; and 974 998 Gramercy Drive. Applicant: Dong Chul Shin, Bando Dela 2, LLC Representative: Hyeung Seok Kang, AndMore Partners Case No. DIR20222825TOCSPRHCA1A Wednesday - October 23, 2024 - q the project provides 207 vehicular parking spaces, and 119 bicycle parking spaces; the project provides 12,540 square feet of open space; for the properties located at 3377 West Olympic Boulevard (primary); 3355 3377 West Olympic Boulevard; 989 Saint Andrews Place; and 974 998 Gramercy Drive. Applicant: Dong Chul Shin, Bando Dela 2, LLC Representative: Hyeung Seok Kang, AndMore Partners Case No. DIR20222825TOCSPRHCA1A Environmental No. ENV20222826CE Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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(11) 240418 CD 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Reasonable Accommodation appeal filed for the property located at 10540 West Lindbrook Drive. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE, based on the whole administrative record, that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301, Class 1 (Existing Facilities), and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts, significant effects, unusual circumstances, scenic highways, hazardous waste sites, or historical resources applies. 2. ADOPT the revised FINDINGS as recommended by the PLUM Committee on October 15, 2024, attached to the Council file, as the Findings of Council. 3. RESOLVE TO GRANT THE APPEAL filed by Laurence and Robin Hilman, and THEREBY OVERTURN the Zoning Administrator’s determination in: 1) granting with modifications, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.22 A.27, the Reasonable Accommodation to a person with a disability by authorizing: 5,762 square feet of Residential Floor Area (RFA) in lieu of the maximum 3,523.5 square feet of RFA allowed on an approximately 7,830 squarefoot lot in the R1 Zone, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.08C,5(a); a waiver of the western and northern 45degree encroachment plane that originates from a point that is 20 feet in height from the existing or finished grade, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.08 C.5(a); the use and maintenance of one covered parking space in lieu of the two otherwise required to be provided by LAMC Section 12.21 A.4(a); 2) granting, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22 A.27, a Reasonable Accommodation to a person with a disability for a deviation from the locally protected tree replacement requirements of LAMC Section 46.02; and, 3) denying, pursuant to LAMC Code Section 12.22 A.27, the requested Reasonable Accommodations to a person with a disability for: 6,422 square feet of RFA in lieu of the maximum 3,523.5 square feet allowed on an approximately 7,830 squarefoot lot in the R1 Zone, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.08 C,5(a); a waiver of the southern 45degree encroachment plane that originates from a point that is 20 feet in height from the existing or finished grade, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.08 C.5(a); to allow parking within the front yard setback, as otherwise prohibited by LAMC Section 12.21 C.1(g); and, to allow more than 50 percent of the required front yard setback to be designed, improved or used for access driveways, as otherwise prohibited by LAMC Section 12.21 C.1(g); for the property located at 10540 West Lindbrook Drive, Los Angeles, California 90024, subject to the amended Grant Clauses and Conditions of Approval pursuant to communications from the Department of City Planning dated October 8, 2024, attached to the Council file. Applicant: Laurence and Robin Hilman Case No. DIR20235300RAO1A Environmental No. ENV20235301CE 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. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE OCTOBER 25, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION OCTOBER 25, 2024)
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(12) 241166 EXEMPTION and ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the initial authorization for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to issue up to $3.1 billion in taxexempt Power System Refunding Revenue Bonds. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that the matter is exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3). In accordance with this Section, an activity is not subject to CEQA if it does not meet the definition of a project. Section 15378(b)(4) states that government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment do not meet that definition. Therefore, the issuance of LADWP Power System Refunding Revenue Bonds is not subject to CEQA. 2. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) action on September 24, 2024, approving Board Resolution 5056, which approves the Initial Authorizing Resolution to Issue up to $3.1 billion in LADWP Power System Refunding Revenue Bonds. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no General Fund impact from approval of the recommendations in this report. Approval of Board Resolution 5056 authorizes the issuance of up to $3.1 billion in taxexempt LADWP Power System Refunding Revenue Bonds to refinance or replace existing bonds with lower interest rates in order to reduce the cost of debt. The total fiscal impact is $3.11 billion, which includes debt issuance costs of $12.83 million over 30 years to repay the bonds. This action will provide savings and impact the LADWP Power Revenue Fund in the future. The proposed request complies with LADWP’s approved Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE OCTOBER 28, 2024 Wednesday - October 23, 2024 - p pp p to $3.1 billion in taxexempt LADWP Power System Refunding Revenue Bonds to refinance or replace existing bonds with lower interest rates in order to reduce the cost of debt. The total fiscal impact is $3.11 billion, which includes debt issuance costs of $12.83 million over 30 years to repay the bonds. This action will provide savings and impact the LADWP Power Revenue Fund in the future. The proposed request complies with LADWP’s approved Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE OCTOBER 28, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION OCTOBER 25, 2024)
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(13) 241165 EXEMPTION and ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the initial authorization for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to issue up to $1.8 billion in taxexempt Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that the matter is exempt pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3). In accordance with this Section, an activity is not subject to CEQA if it does not meet the definition of a project. Section 15378(b)(4) states that government fiscal activities which do not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment do not meet that definition. Therefore, the issuance of LADWP Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds is not subject to CEQA. 2. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) action on September 24, 2024, approving Board Resolution 5057, which approves the Initial Authorizing Resolution to Issue up to $1.8 billion in LADWP Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no General Fund impact from approval of the recommendations in the report. Approval of Board Resolution 5057 authorizes the issuance of up to $1.8 billion in taxexempt LADWP Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds to refinance or replace existing bonds with lower interest rates in order to reduce the cost of debt. The total fiscal impact is $1.81 billion, which includes debt issuance costs of $8.13 million over 30 years to repay the bonds. This action will provide savings and impact the LADWP Water Revenue Fund in the future. The proposed request complies with LADWP’s approved Financial Policies. C it I t St t t N b itt d Wednesday - October 23, 2024 - Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no General Fund impact from approval of the recommendations in the report. Approval of Board Resolution 5057 authorizes the issuance of up to $1.8 billion in taxexempt LADWP Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds to refinance or replace existing bonds with lower interest rates in order to reduce the cost of debt. The total fiscal impact is $1.81 billion, which includes debt issuance costs of $8.13 million over 30 years to repay the bonds. This action will provide savings and impact the LADWP Water Revenue Fund in the future. The proposed request complies with LADWP’s approved Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE OCTOBER 28, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION OCTOBER 25, 2024)
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(14) 231364 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the efforts to monitor and combat forced labor practices conducted by entities operating in the City. Recommendations for Council action: 1. NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated September 25, 2024, and Board of Police Commissioners report dated September 20, 2024, attached to Council file No. 231364, relative to the efforts to monitor and combat forced labor practices conducted by entities operating in the City. 2. INSTRUCT the Office of Procurement, with the assistance of the Bureau of Contract Administration and the Department of General Services, to report to Council on recommendations on a Citywide Forced Labor education, training and outreach program for City staff and vendors. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
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(15) 100005S417 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2239 South Alsace Avenue (Case No. 715272), Assessor I.D. No. 5062009015, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Wednesday - October 23, 2024 - Community Impact Statement: None submitted Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (15) 100005S417 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2239 South Alsace Avenue (Case No. 715272), Assessor I.D. No. 5062009015, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 9, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2239 South Alsace Avenue (Case No. 715272), Assessor I.D. No. 5062009015, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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(16) 140005S323 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2857 East Cincinnati Street (Case No. 825003), Assessor I.D. No. 5178018015, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 9, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2857 East Cincinnati Street (Case No. 825003), Assessor I.D. No. 5178018015, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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(17) 160005S111 CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 467 South Arnaz Drive (Case No. 836053), Assessor I.D. No. 4334003055, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 9, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 467 South Arnaz Drive (Case No. 836053), Assessor I.D. No. 4334003055, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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(18) 180005S276 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4973 North Glen Iris Avenue (Case No. 700239), Assessor I.D. No. 5686015001, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 9, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4973 North Glen Iris Avenue (Case No. 700239), Assessor I.D. No. 5686015001, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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(19) 240005S132 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 15046 West Dickens Street (Case No. 815815), Assessor I.D. No. 2276010011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Wednesday - October 23, 2024 - Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (19) 240005S132 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 15046 West Dickens Street (Case No. 815815), Assessor I.D. No. 2276010011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 9, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 15046 West Dickens Street (Case No. 815815), Assessor I.D. No. 2276010011, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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(2) 241117 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to delinquent accounts receivables submitted by the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and the Board of Police Commissioners (BPC). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the Collections Board of Review’s (CBR) recommendations for the: a LAHD to remove from its active account receivables 81 Wednesday - October 23, 2024 - (2) 241117 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to delinquent accounts receivables submitted by the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and the Board of Police Commissioners (BPC). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the Collections Board of Review’s (CBR) recommendations for the: a. LAHD to remove from its active account receivables, 81 uncollectible invoices totaling $1,197,824.31. b. BPC to remove from its active account receivables, 116 uncollectible invoices totaling $102,636. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CBR reports that the proposed action will decrease the City’s receivable base by $1,300,460.31. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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(20) 240005S133 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 16531 West Sunset Boulevard (Case No. 699712), Assessor I.D. No. 4419013007, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 9, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 16531 West Sunset Boulevard (Case No. 699712), Assessor I.D. No. 4419013007, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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(21) 240005S134 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 147 South Avenue 58 (Case No. 750119), Assessor I.D. No. 5492011010, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 9, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 147 South Avenue 58 (Case No. 750119), Assessor I.D. No. 5492011010, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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(22) 240005S135 CD 13 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTIONS relative to removing the property at 5607 West Virginia Avenue (Case Nos. 818471 and 844595), Assessor I.D. No. 5536007018, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendations dated October 9, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the property at 5607 West Virginia Avenue (Case Nos. 818471 and 844595), Assessor I.D. No. 5536007018, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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(23) 241265 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT PARK) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission’s (CLAAPC) action of September 24, 2024 (Letter of Determination dated October 9, 2024), partially granting a Conditional Use appeal to allow the sale and dispensing of alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption in conjunction with a project located at 3300 West 8th Street in Council District 10 (Planning Case No. ZA20234481CUB1A). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ASSERT jurisdiction, pursuant to Charter Section 245, over the September 24, 2024 CLAAPC action (Letter of Determination dated October 9, 2024) to partially grant an appeal filed by Nam Kouen Kim, Voice of Wilshire Koreatown Community, and which sustained the Zoning Administrator determination, relative to the approval of a Conditional Use to allow the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for onsite consumption in conjunction with a new 5,000 squarefoot restaurant and karaoke bar with 15 enclosed karaoke rooms and a total of 133 indoor seats, with hours of operation from 5 p.m. to 12 a.m., Sunday through Thursday; and 5 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., Friday and Saturday; and, adopted Modified Conditions of Approval and Amended Findings, for the property located at 3300 West 8th Street. 2. REFER the matter, upon assertion of jurisdiction, to Committee for further review. 10 VOTES REQUIRED TIME LIMIT FILE OCTOBER 25, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION OCTOBER 25, 2024) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session Wednesday - October 23, 2024 - (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION OCTOBER 25, 2024) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session
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(24) 210777S1 CD 5 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel to discuss settlement in the matter concerning 9712 Oak Pass Rd., LLC. [This matter arises out of a Government Claim (Claim No. C2402565) presented to the City on September 22, 2023 by Claimant 9712 Oak Pass Rd., LLC.] (Planning and Land Use Management Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on October 1, 2024)
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(25) 240546 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 WagnerHollier v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCP02601. (This matter arises from an alleged failure by several offices and departments in the City to timely produce documents in response to eleven, multipart requests for records under the California Public Records Act.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on October 9, 2024.)
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(26) 240212 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 Bird Global, Inc., et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States Bankruptcy Court Southern District of Florida, Miami Division, Case No. 2320514CLC. (This matter arises from the bankruptcy of a dockless scooter company and the liabilities associated with operation of the scooters on City of Los Angeles streets.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on October 9, 2024.)
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(27) 240125 CD 6 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Bonseph Helinet LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCP01754. (This matter arises from the disapproval of a Los Angeles World Airports lease agreement for the Van Nuys Airport.) Community Impact Statement: Yes For: North Hills East Neighborhood Council Against: Sherman Oaks Neighborhoood Council
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(3) 170676S2 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to implementing a “fast track permit application” for the installation of preapproved bollards in the public rightofway in areas of the City where there is a risk of vehicle ramming attacks against buildings or pedestrians. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt Park): DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering, with the assistance of the Bureau of Street Services, and any other City bureau or department as needed, to report to Council on implementing a “fast track permit application” for the installation of preapproved bollards in the public rightofway in areas of the City where there is a risk of vehicle ramming attacks against buildings or pedestrians. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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(4) 240806 CD 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating Slauson Avenue, between Normandie Boulevard and Alameda Boulevard, as “South Los Angeles Greenway". Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price Hutt): Wednesday - October 23, 2024 - Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (4) 240806 CD 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating Slauson Avenue, between Normandie Boulevard and Alameda Boulevard, as “South Los Angeles Greenway". Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price Hutt): 1. DESIGNATE Slauson Avenue, between Normandie Boulevard and Alameda Boulevard, as “South Los Angeles Greenway". 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial signages to this effect at this location. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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(5) 240950 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY and GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to translation services currently offered for inperson and virtual Board and Commission meetings; and, the feasibility of providing wraparound translation services for inperson and remote meetings in Tier 1 City Threshold Languages. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez – SotoMartinez): 1. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Community Investment for Families Department, and Information Technology Agency, to report to Council in 90 days on the following: a. Translation services currently offered for the 49 different in person and virtual Board and Commission meetings. b. The feasibility of providing wraparound translation services for inperson and remote meetings in languages other than Spanish. c. The estimated costs and potential funding sources for expanded translation services at Board and Commission meetings. 2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to provide recommendations on how to require all Boards and Commissions to include translation instructions for Tier 1 City Threshold Languages (Spanish, Korean, Armenian, Chinese, Filipino/Tagalog, and Farsi) on meeting agendas. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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(6) 241184 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed First Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement, Contract No. C139210, with UL Verification Services Inc. (UL Verification Services) to provide an electronic health records system. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department, to execute the First Amendment to the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement No. C139210 with UL Verification Services to: a. Increase the expenditure authority by $397,228 resulting in a notto exceed compensation of $932,228. b. Extend the term by two years for a revised term effective September 30, 2021 through September 29, 2026. c. Amend the Scope of Work regarding implementation and training. d. Update the City’s standard contracting provisions to include the Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Rev.6/24)[v.1], subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding is available in the 202425 Adopted Budget within the Wednesday - October 23, 2024 - 30, 2021 through September 29, 2026. c. Amend the Scope of Work regarding implementation and training. d. Update the City’s standard contracting provisions to include the Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Rev.6/24)[v.1], subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding is available in the 202425 Adopted Budget within the Personnel Department’s Contractual Services Account ($190,975) within the line item titled Occupational Health Management Software. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that as budgeted funds are available to support the proposed Agreement and expenditures, and future year expenditures are limited to the appropriation of funds, the recommended action complies with the City's Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE DECEMBER 1, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 22, 2024)
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(7) 241087 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the execution of contract amendments with 11 oncall economic analysis consulting services. Recommendations for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning, Department of City Planning, or designee to: a. Execute first contract amendments to extend the term for an additional 24 months through January 3, 2027, and increase the maximum compensation amount by $1.5 million for a total maximum compensation of $3.5 million with the following four consultants to provide oncall economic analysis consulting services, in substantial conformance with the proposed contract amendment included as Attachment 3 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, as approved by the City Attorney: i. Economic & Planning Systems ii. HR&A Advisors, Inc. iii. Kosmont and Associates, Inc. iv. PLACEWORKS b. Execute a second contract amendment with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to extend the term for an additional 24 months through January 3, 2027, and increase the maximum compensation amount by $1.5 million for a total maximum compensation amount of $3.5 million to provide oncall economic analysis consulting services, in substantial conformance with the proposed contract amendment included as Attachment 3 of the CAO report dated August 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, as approved by the City Attorney. c. Execute first contract amendments to extend the term for an additional 24 months through January 14, 2027, and increase the maximum compensation amount by $1.5 million for a total maximum compensation amount of $3.5 million, with the following five consultants to provide oncall economic analysis consulting services, in substantial conformance with the proposed contract amendment included as Attachment 4 of the CAO report dated August 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, as approved by the City Attorney: i. Arup North America, Ltd. ii. BAE Urban Economics, Inc. iii. DTA iv. NBS v. The Boston Consulting Group d. Execute a first contract amendment with Deloitte Consulting LLP to extend the term for an additional 24 months through February 3, 2027, and increase the maximum compensation amount by $1.5 million for a total maximum compensation amount of $3.5 million, to provide oncall economic analysis consulting services, in substantial conformance with the proposed contract amendment included as Attachment 5 of the CAO report dated August 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, as approved by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that funding for these contracts will be provided by existing budget appropriations for this purpose. In addition, the contracts include a funding clause limiting the City’s obligation to make any payments unless the City shall have first made an appropriation of funds. There is no additional General Fund impact. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies as expenditures will be limited to the use of funds budgeted for this purpose. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE OCTOBER 27, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION OCTOBER 25, 2024)
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(8) 240920 CD 7 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of Stylesville Barber Shop and Beauty Salon, located at 13161 West Van Nuys Boulevard, 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. Wednesday - October 23, 2024 - 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 Stylesville Barber Shop and Beauty Salon, located at 13161 West Van Nuys Boulevard, in the list of Historic Cultural Monuments. Applicant: Los Angeles City Council Owners: Greg Faucett; and Freddie L. and Ollie V. Carter, Trustees, Carter Family Trust Case No. CHC20243336HCM Environmental No. ENV20243337CE 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. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE OCTOBER 30, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION OCTOBER 30, 2024)
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(9) 240963 CD 9 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of Cadet Records, located at 5810 5814 South Normandie Avenue and 1338 1360 West 58th Street, 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), Wednesday - October 23, 2024 - (9) 240963 CD 9 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of Cadet Records, located at 5810 5814 South Normandie Avenue and 1338 1360 West 58th Street, 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 Cadet Records, located at 5810 5814 South Normandie Avenue and 1338 1360 West 58th Street, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Applicant: Jerold Kress Owners: Troy Martinez; and Central & Palo Verde LLC c/o Richard Engel Case No. CHC20241629HCM Environmental No. ENV20241632CE 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. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE NOVEMBER 13, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 8, 2024)
Economic Development and Jobs Committee
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(1)\n241200S61\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Ms. Jenny\nChavez to the Board of Public Works.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Filed\nBackground Review: Pending\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE NOVEMBER 25, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 22, 2024)
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(2)\n241200S62\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Ms. Faith\nMitchell to the Board of Public Works.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Filed\nBackground Review: Pending\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE NOVEMBER 25, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 22, 2024)
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(3)\n241200S63\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mr. Steve\nKang to the Board of Public Works.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Filed\nBackground Review: Pending\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE NOVEMBER 25, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 22, 2024)
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(4)\n241270\nCD 1\nMotion (Hernandez, SotoMartinez – Padilla) relative to develop and\nimplement the Central American Cultural District Project. (This item was\nreferred to Public Works Committee and Neighborhoods and\nCommunity Enrichment Committee)\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(5)\n241093\nCD 10\nMotion (Hutt Lee) relative to a feasibility study and master plan for Seoul\nInternational Park. (This item was referred to Public Works Committee\nand Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee)\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(6)\n241219\nMotion (Rodriguez – Padilla) relative to conduct a comprehensive\nevaluation of the City’s current street sweeping policies and routes; and,\nassessing the needs necessary to expand street sweeping services.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(7)\n241228\nMotion (de León – Yaroslavsky) relative to increasing the urban canopy.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted