Los Angeles — 2025-01-28
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(1) 16-0160-S634 CD 5 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 1415 North Braeridge Drive. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1415 North Braeridge Drive. (Lien: $1,276.56) (Continued from Council meeting of January 14, 2025) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
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(10) 25-0006-S41 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - LEE) relative to funding for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) disaster preparedness training and supplies for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in Council District One (CD 1). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. UTILIZE $50,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281201 (CD 1 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to develop and procure the necessary supplies and resources for a multilingual in-person and virtual CERT, to be provided by the LAFD Foundation. 2. DIRECT the LAFD to work with CD 1 to develop a schedule for the multilingual in-person and virtual CERT training and distribution plan for training participants supplies. 3. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the LAFD Foundation, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of City Attorney as to form. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer, 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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(11) 19-0468 CD 15 MOTION (McOSKER - LEE) relative to amending the prior Council action of December 13, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 19-0468, relative to a Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement No. 17-3425-A between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Wabtec Transportation Systems, LLC to implement three new modules for the Port Optimizer Project. Recommendation for Council action: AMEND the Council action of December 13, 2024 (CF 19-0468) relative to a Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement No. 17-3425-A between the POLA and Wabtec Transportation Systems, LLC to correct the item description and approve the following recommendation in lieu of Recommendation No. 2 in the Council action as follows: ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed Sixth Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement No. 17-3425- A between the POLA and Wabtec Transportation Systems, LLC to enhance the existing Track and Trace and Control Tower modules and implement three new modules for the Port Optimizer Project. 2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 23-10195 authorizing approval of the proposed Sixth Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement No. 17-3425-A between the POLA and Wabtec Transportation Systems, LLC, to increase the not-to-exceed compensation by $6,500,000, from $28,100,420 to $34,600,420, to continue to develop, operate, and support the Port Optimizer Project with no change in the term.
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(12) 25-0006-S42 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - LEE) relative to funding for development of a Council District One (CD 1) disaster resiliency plan and preparedness training with assistance from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and MySafe: LA, a non-profit organization. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. UTILIZE $75,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281201 (CD 1 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to develop and procure essential supplies for a CD 1 disaster resiliency plan and conduct multilingual in-person and virtual disaster preparedness training, to be provided by MySafe: LA. 2. DIRECT the LAFD to work with MySafe: LA and CD 1 to assist in the development and implementation of the disaster resiliency plan and preparedness training. 3. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to MySafe: LA, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 4. 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 number; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
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(13) 25-0053 CD 6 MOTION (PADILLA - JURADO) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District Six (CD 6) special observation of Salvadoran American Heritage Day Proclamation, including the illumination of City Hall on January 31, 2025. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the CD 6 portion of the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000A28 (Council Projects), to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the CD 6’s special observation of Salvadoran American Heritage Proclamation, including the illumination of City Hall on January 31, 2025.
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(14) 25-0011-S1 CD 8 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for tree trimming work needed for the Broadway-Manchester project in Council District Eight (CD 8). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $36,000 in the CD 8 portion of the Council Street Furniture Fund No. 43D/50 to the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, as follows: a. $32,400 to Account No. 001090 (Salaries - Overtime) and $3,600 to Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) for tree trimming services in CD 8. 2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services 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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(15) 21-0100-S3 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - RAMAN) relative to a street banner campaign to celebrate the Century City Chamber of Commerce (Century City Chamber) 60th year anniversary and to welcome constituents back to work, play, shop, and dine in Council District 11. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 62.132, the Non-Event Street Banner Program being coordinated by the Century City Chamber, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of January 2025 to March 2025. 2. APPROVE the content of the attached street banner design, attached to the Motion. Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session
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(16) 24-1420 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to a request for closed session to discuss a request for waiver of conflict of interest for Best, Best and Krieger LLP, in its representation of defendants in the case of BKK Working Group v. 1700 Santa Fe Ltd, United States District Court Case No. 2:18-CV-05810-MWF-PLA. (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.)
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(17) 24-1505 The City Council shall 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 Farmers Insurance Exchange v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Claim No. C22-01616. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.)
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(18) 24-1588 The City Council shall 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 Socorro Carranza adv. City of Los Angeles, Claim No. C23- 110062. (This matter concerns property damage that occurred when a parkway tree fell on a residence located at 3623 West 63rd Street, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.)
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(19) 24-1589 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Angel Vega Serafin adv. City of Los Angeles, Claim No. C23- 100378. (This matter arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on January 6, 2023, at the intersection of 248th Street and Baypoint Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.)
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(2) 24-1200-S67 CD 1 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Angelic Perez to the Forest Advisory Committee. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Angelic Perez to the Community Forest Advisory Committee, at the request of Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, as the Council District One primary representative, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Current Composition: M=5; F=9; Vacant=2). Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable. Background Check: Not applicable.
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(20) 24-0620 The City Council shall 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 Laurie Nolan v. Luis Diego, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23SMCV00695. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic collision on April 5, 2021, at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Driftwood Drive.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.)
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(21) 24-1390 The City Council shall 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 Bobby Worthy v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV11640. (This matter arises from a fall incident on April 19, 2021, near 1111 Wilshire Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.)
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(22) 24-1391 The City Council shall 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 Anoush Grboyan v. Paul Jerrard Bingaman, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV32208. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on March 1, 2022, on Topanga Canyon Boulevard at its intersection with Roscoe Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.)
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(23) 24-1514 The City Council shall 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 Herbert R. Snyder v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24SMCV01244. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on September 4, 2023, at 1663 Butler Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.)
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(24) 24-1504 The City Council shall 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 Juan Jose Perez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV12017. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on May 9, 2021, at Broadway and 67th Street, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.)
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(25) 25-0027 The City Council shall 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 Lisa Ray Woodard v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV11382. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on November 1, 2019, at 2600 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90057.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.)
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(26) 25-0021 The City Council shall 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 Dora Heinsius v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV23119 (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on January 23, 2022, on the sidewalk located at 6716 Ventura Canyon, Van Nuys.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.)
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(27) 25-0020 The City Council shall 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 Raymond Brown v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV19714. (This matter arises from a complaint of whistleblower retaliation under California Labor Code Section 1102.5 and retaliation in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act against the City.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.)
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(28) 25-0019 The City Council shall 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 Dillon Cullinan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-10258 CBM (ASx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 30, 2020.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.)
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(3) 24-1482 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the transfer of surplus money, from the Power Revenue Fund of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to the Reserve Fund of the City during Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ (Board) action of December 10, 2024, Resolution No. 025-112, which approves the transfer of $219,312,000 from the Power Revenue Fund of the LADWP to the Reserve Fund of the City during FY 2024-25. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 22, 2024, directing the transfer of surplus money from the Power Revenue Fund of the LADWP to the Reserve Fund of the City during FY 2024-25. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney nor the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(4) 24-0235 PUBLIC WORKS and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to a detailed inventory on pending infrastructure projects and project delivery impacts due to City workforce current and proposed shortages, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Rodriguez - Lee): 1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and all necessary departments, to report to Council with a detailed inventory on pending infrastructure projects and project delivery impacts due to City workforce current and proposed shortages. 2. INSTRUCT the CAO to report to Council on impacts to the City's credit rating if projects are not completed and funds must be relinquished or refinanced. 3. INSTRUCT the CAO to report to Council on the budgetary impacts of utilizing the private sector to complete City projects versus the City workforce. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(5) 23-0625 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) regarding the administration of the Board of Review. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 3, 2025, amending Subsections (g), (h), and (i) of Section 21.16 of Article 1 of Chapter II of the LAMC relating to administration of the Board of Review. 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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(6) 24-0069-S2 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a transfer and encumbrance of funds to City Contract No. C-143134 with GCAP Services, Inc. from City Contract No. C-143497 with Ellana, Inc., for services assisting the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Prevailing Wage Compliance Unit. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to: a. Disencumber $175,000.00 from City Contract No. C-143497 with Ellana, Inc., funded by Fund No. 100/3040; and, transfer funding and encumbrance to City Contract No. C-143134 with GCAP Services, Inc., also funded by Fund No. 100/3040, in order to maintain funding through Fiscal Year 2024-25 at the projected rate of expenditure. b. Prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.
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(7) 19-1035-S1 CD 14 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Third Amendment to Contract No. C-134341 with MV Transportation, Inc., for Downtown DASH services. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to execute the proposed Third Amendment to Contract No. C-134341 with MV Transportation, Inc., subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to work with the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to ensure contract expenditures do not exceed the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. 3. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LADOT, to provide an update on the timeline for completion of the new Transit Service Analysis. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this Amendment will be funded by the City’s Proposition (Prop) A Local Transit Assistance Fund. Any costs that exceed the City’s Prop A Fund capacity may need to be funded by the Measure M Local Return Fund, Measure R Local Return Fund, and/or the General Fund. An estimated $20,767,257 is budgeted and an additional $9,521,863 is needed, for a total of $30,289,120 from the City’s Prop A Fund for operations in Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Funding for subsequent fiscal years will be considered through the regular budget process. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply 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 provided in the budget. TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 14, 2025)
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(8) 19-1035-S2 CDs 5, 10, 11, 13 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Third Amendment to Contract No. C-134340 with MV Transportation, Inc., for Mid-City and Central DASH services, and LAnow Transit Bus service. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to execute the proposed Third Amendment to Contract No. C-134340 with MV Transportation, Inc., for DASH Midtown, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to work with the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to ensure contract expenditures do not exceed the Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25. 3. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LADOT, to provide an update on the timeline for completion of the new Transit Service Analysis. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this Amendment will be funded by the City’s Proposition (Prop) A Local Transit Assistance Fund. Any costs that exceed the City’s Prop A Fund capacity may need to be funded by the Measure M Local Return Fund, Measure R Local Return Fund, and/or the General Fund. An estimated $33,048,835 is budgeted and an additional $13,161,841 is needed, for a total of $46,210,676 from the City’s Prop A Fund for operations in Fiscal Year 2024-2025. Funding for subsequent fiscal years will be considered through the regular budget process. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply 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 provided in the budget. TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 14, 2025)
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(9) 24-1442 CD 14 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to installing a sign stating: "KOURAKU: AMERICA'S OLDEST RAMEN SHOP STILL IN OPERATION 314 E 2ND ST., LA ESTABLISHED IN 1976", on the streetlight pole located at 314 East 2nd Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (de Leon - Price): AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install a double-sided sign stating: "KOURAKU: AMERICA'S OLDEST RAMEN SHOP STILL IN OPERATION 314 E 2ND ST., LA ESTABLISHED IN 1976", on the streetlight pole located at 314 East 2nd Street in Downtown Los Angeles. 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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(1)\n22-0120\nCategorically Exemption pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) Guidelines Section 15308, reports from the Los Angeles Department\nof Building and Safety and City Attorney and draft Ordinance relative to adding\nSubsections 91.106.6, 91.106.6.1,91.106.6.2, 91.106.6.3, 91.106.6.4,\n91.106.6.5, 91.106.6.6, and 91.106.6.7 to Section 91.106, Division 1, Article 1,\nChapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to streamline and expedite the\npermitting process for electric vehicle charging stations; and project findings.\nThis is not a project under CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section\n15378(b)(5).\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
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(2)\n24-1497\nCD 4\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\npursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331,\nClass 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines, and report from the Cultural Heritage\nCommission relative to the inclusion of Krotona Court and the Grand Temple of\nthe Rosy Cross, located at 2122 - 2130 North Vista Del Mar Avenue; and 6110\nWest Primrose Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.\nApplicant: Lindsay Mulcahy, Los Angeles Conservancy\nOwners: Mayer Moizel, Trustee, Mayer Moizel Trust; Annie Goldwater, et al. c/o\nLarry Robinson; and Mayer Moizel Revocable Trust\nCase No. CHC-2024-2186-HCM\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2024-2187-CE\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
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(3)\n24-1341\nMotion (Blumenfield - Price) relative to instructing the Los Angeles Department\nof Building and Safety, with the assistance of the Department of City Planning,\nthe Bureau of Engineering, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a\nreport with recommendations that explains the differences between a remodel;\nmajor renovation; and a demolition project, and which reviews the existing\npractices and ordinances of other cities in Los Angeles County, and related\nmatters.
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(4)\n23-0264\nMotion (McOsker - Hutt) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning,\nLos Angeles Department of Building and Safety, and Los Angeles Housing\nDepartment, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report with\nrecommendations to clarify the notification requirements of emergency\nhomeless shelter property owners when a homeless shelter provider has not\nbeen identified at the time the project application is filed.
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(5)\n24-1583\nCD 9\nMotion (Price - Park) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of\nBuilding and Safety to waive all of the current fees, charges, and accumulated\ninterest associated with the property located at 146 West 59th Place, except for\nthe Non-Compliance Code Enforcement Fee of $660.
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(6)\n25-0043\nMotion (Raman - Blumenfield) relative to instructing the Los Angeles\nDepartment of Building and Safety and Department of City Planning to report\nwith options for a Citywide self-certification program to directly or indirectly\nexpedite permits for residential, commercial, and mixed-use development, and\nrelated matters.
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(7)\n24-1587\nMotion (Yaroslavsky - Harris-Dawson) relative to instructing the Department of\nCity Planning, in consultation with the City Attorney to propose revisions to the\nLos Angeles Municipal Code section 12.80 in order to harmonize with the\ndefinition of "Homeless Shelter" found in the California Government Code\nSection 8698.4(c)1.
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(8)\n24-1054\nCD 1\nContinued from January 21, 2025\nSustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), No. ENV-2023-\n5529-SCEA, Mitigation Measures, Mitigated Monitoring Program, and related\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; report from the Los\nAngeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and, an Appeal filed by\nSupporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative:\nKylah Staley, Lozeau Drury LLP), from the LACPC’s determination in 1)\napproving pursuant to Section 12.22 A.25 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code\n(LAMC), a Density Bonus for a housing development project consisting of 327\ndwelling units, of which 41 units will be set aside for Very Low Income\nhouseholds, with the following On-Menu Incentive: a) an On-Menu Incentive to\nallow an increase in the Floor Area Ratio (FAR) to 3.0:1 in lieu of the otherwise\nallowable 1.5:1 in the C2-1VL Zone; 2) approving pursuant to LAMC Section\n12.24 W.1 of Chapter 1 and LAMC Section 13.B.2.2 of Chapter 1A, a Main\nConditional Use Permit to allow the sale and dispensing of a full line of\nalcoholic beverages for on- and off-site consumption in conjunction with a total\nof 9,462 square feet of potential indoor and outdoor restaurant space for up to\nfive establishments with up to 300 indoor seats and 75 outdoor seats (total of\n375 patron seats); and 3) approving, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, a Site\nPlan Review for a development which creates, or results in, an increase of 50\nor more dwelling units; for the construction of a mixed-use residential and\ncommercial development with 327 residential units that include 41 Very Low\nIncome affordable units and approximately 9,462 square feet of ground-floor\ncommercial space for a total floor area of 321,300 square feet, resulting in a\nFAR of 3:1, the project would consist of two buildings as follows: 1) Building A,\nlocated along Sunset Boulevard, would be seven stories and have a maximum\nbuilding height of 91 feet as measured from grade and 85 feet as measured\nfrom Plumb Height; 2) Building B, located at the corner of Sunset Boulevard\nand Everett Street, would be seven stories and have a maximum height of 86\nfeet as measured from grade and 81.5 feet as measured from Plumb Height,\nthe project would provide 263 on-site parking spaces at one subterranean, one\npartially subterranean, and one at-ground/ and above-grade levels to be\nshared amongst all of the uses on the project site, vehicular access to the\nstructured parking would be provided via two stop-controlled driveways and\none signalized driveway for the properties located at 1185, 1187, 1193, 1195,\n1197, 1201, 1205, 1207, 1211, 1215, 1221, 1225, 1229, 1233, 1239, 1243,\n1245, 1247 West Sunset Boulevard; 917 North Everett Street, subject to\nConditions of Approval; and adoption of project findings.\nApplicant: Jeffrey Farrington, Aragon Properties Corporation\nRepresentative: Dana Sayles, three6ixty\nCase No. CPC-2023-5528-DB-SPR-MCUP-HCA-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2023-5529-SCEA\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(9)\n24-1064\nCD 13\nContinued from January 21, 2025\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\npursuant to State CEQA Statute and Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332\n(Urban Infill Development), and related CEQA findings; report from the Los\nAngeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and, an Appeal filed by\nSupporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (SAFER) (Representative:\nMarjan R. Abubo, Lozeau Drury, LLP), from the LACPC’s determination in\napproving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the\ndemolition of an existing grocery store, recycling center, and surface parking lot\nfor the construction of a five-story, mixed-use building that will include 3,603\nsquare-feet of commercial floor area and 121 residential dwelling units, of\nwhich 13 dwelling units will be reserved for Extremely Low Income\nHouseholds, the proposed project will contain an approximate total of 89,719\nsquare-feet of floor area, resulting in a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 3.32:1, and\nwill rise to a maximum height of 79 feet; for the properties located at 2511,\n2513, 2515, and 2517 West Sunset Boulevard.\nApplicant: Guy Vidal\nRepresentative: Gary Benjamin, Alchemy Planning\nCase No. DIR-2023-2028-TOC-SPR-HCA-1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV-2023-2029-CE-1A\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee
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(1)\n24-0412-S1\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to Board Resolution 28084,\nauthorizing amendments to In-Terminal Concession Agreements with Areas\nUSA LAX LLC, Crews Hospitality LLC, DN/Dakota JME, First Class Vending\nInc., Host International Inc., URW Airports LLC, Hudson-Magic Johnson\nEnterprises-Concourse Ventures LLC, and LAX Retail Magic, at Los Angeles\nInternational Airport (LAX); adopting the LAX and Van Nuys Airport\nConcessions Standard Operating Procedures; and categorical exemption from\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f\nand Article II, Section 2.n of the of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(2)\n20-1146-S1\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report and Board Resolution 28016 relative to\nauthorizing the replenishment of Owner's Project Contingency and\nReplenishment of Contract Allowance 1 to Contract DA-5462 with Skanska\nUSA Civil West California District Inc., covering the Roadways Utilities and\nEnabling Project at LAX; and exemption from California Environmental Quality\nAct (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA\nGuidelines\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(3)\n23-0550-S1\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to Board Resolution 28052\nauthorizing execution of a First Amendment to Contract DA-5620 with Hensel\nPhelps Construction Co. for design and construction services for the Central\nTerminal Area Curbside Improvement Program Project at LAX; and exemption\nfrom California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III Class\n1(1), Article III, Class 1(6), and Article III, Class 1(12) of the Los Angeles City\nCEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(4)\n25-0049\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to Board Resolution 28051\nauthorizing execution of a First Amendment to Contract DA-5629 with\nVanderlande Industries Inc., for design and construction services for the\nBaggage Optimization Project Phase 2, at LAX; and exemption from California\nEnvironmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III Class 1(1) and Article\nII, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(5)\n24-1613\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report and Board Resolution 28004 relative to\na five (5)-year Parking Agreement with Signature Flight Support Corporation\nLLC covering a sublease by Los Angeles World Airports of parking spaces at\nVan Nuys Airport; and exemption from CEQA pursuant to Article III, Class 1(18)\n(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(6)\n24-1612\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report and Resolution 28055 relative to a five\n(5)-year Contract with Deloitte Consulting LLP for professional support services\nand Oracle enterprise software licensing for LAWA; and categorical exemption\npursuant to Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(7)\n13-0039-S2\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to Board Resolution 28041\nauthorizing execution of a Third Amendment for the Amended and Restated\nPremier Passenger Lounge Space Lease LAA-8753 with Korean Air Lines Co.,\nfor a passenger lounge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal, at LAX; and\ncategorical exemption under CEQA pursuant to Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the\nLos Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nFinancial Policies Statement: Yes