City Council

(19) 16-0600-S145 CD 1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT relative to an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement (ENA) for Department of Transportation (DOT) Lot No. 660, located at 154-164 South Avenue 24 (APN 5204-004- 901), and DOT Lot No. 661, located at 2416-2422 North Workman Street (APN 5204-015-901), for the Marigold Project, a scattered site affordable housing project. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the action to extend the term of the ENA for DOT Lot No. 660, located at 154-164 South Avenue 24 (APN 5204-004-901), and DOT Lot No. 661, located at 2416-2422 North Workman Street (APN 5204-015-901), for the Marigold Project, qualifies for a Categorical Exemption as set forth in Section 15306 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DOT, or designee, and the General Manager of Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to amend, or reinstate and amend, if necessary, the term of the ENA for 12 months from August 4, 2026 through August 4, 2027; and prepare and execute any documents necessary to facilitate or implement such extension, subject to review and approval as to form by the City Attorney, limited to the properties located at 154-164 South Avenue 24 Street, (APN 5204-004-901, LADOT Lot No. 660) and 2416-2422 North Workman Street (APN 5204- 015-901, LADOT Lot No. 661). Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.