City Council

(7) 18-0968-S4 CD 8 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acquisition of 2710-2718 Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90043 to create a job training, employment, and entrepreneurial incubator site for the Crenshaw Coffee Co. and Cali Soul Collective.  Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson – Hutt), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department to collaborate with the Crenshaw Coffee Co. and Cali Soul Collective to assist in the acquisition of 2710-2718 Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90043 to create a job training, employment, and entrepreneurial incubator site. AUTHORIZE the Community Investment for Families Department to: Reprogram $560,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds included in the Program Year 44 (PY; 2018-19) Consolidated Plan from the Dulan’s Soul Food Restaurant Project line item to a new line item entitled Crenshaw Coffee Company - Cali Soul Collective Acquisition Project. Reprogram $190,000 in CDBG funds included in the PY 45 (2019-20) Consolidated Plan from the Dulan’s Soul Food Restaurant Project line item to a new line item entitled Crenshaw Coffee Company - Cali Soul Collective Acquisition Project. Effectuate an amendment to the Consolidated Plan, if necessary. Prepare additional technical corrections and/or Controller instructions that may be necessary to effectuate the intent of this Motion, subject to the approval of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.