City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, April 29, 2022 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM (For further details see Official Council Files) (For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum) Roll Call Members Present: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 21-0906 CD 3 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of Vanalden Avenue south of Gleneagles Drive to its southwesterly terminus. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the temporary closure of Vanalden Avenue south of Gleneagles Drive to its southwesterly terminus is categorically exempt under Article III, Class 5, of the Los Angeles City Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970. 2. FIND that the street as shown in the City Engineer report dated April 15, 2022, attached to the Council file, subject to the conditions contained herein, be temporarily closed pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 for a period of eighteen months upon Council approval. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 1  3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, signed by the City Attorney. 4. ADOPT the following findings: a. There is substantial evidence of serious and continual criminal activities in the alley recommended for temporary closure. b. The temporary closure of the street will reduce the criminal activity in the area. c. The street does not provide necessary vehicular or pedestrian access to adjacent properties. d. The closure will not adversely affect traffic flow, safety on adjacent streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods, operation of emergency vehicles, and performance of municipal or public utility services in the street proposed to be temporarily closed. e. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the street contributes to the criminal activities. f. The street has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing the request in the approximate amount of $5,000. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Blumenfield – Buscaino) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (2) 22-0307 Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 2  PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to transferring funds and authorizing two positions for the Citywide Community Cat Program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. REQUEST the Controller to transfer $550,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Animal Sterilization Trust Fund (Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580265) to the Department of Animal Services (DAS), Animal Sterilization Trust Fund (Fund No. 842/6, Account No. 060053) to administer the Citywide Community Cat Program. 2. RESOLVE and AUTHORIZE the following two positions within the DAS for the period of April 1, 2022 through June 30, 2022, subject to allocation by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners: a. Director of Field Operations (Class Code 4321) b. Management Analyst (Class Code 9181) Fiscal Impact Statement: The DAS reports that the impact to the General Fund in the current Fiscal Year (FY) as a result of the recommendations of the February 16, 2022 DAS report, attahced to the Council File, is $107,256. The full cost of the additional positions for FY 2022-23 is estimated at $378,121 including related costs. The DAS will submit a budget request as part of the FY 2022-23 budget development process for the continuation of these positions with funding in FY 2022-23. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (3) 21-0874-S1 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Account – General City Purposes Fund Status Reports. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 3  Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports dated February 18, 2022, March 8, 2022, March 17, 2022, and April 1, 2022, attached to the Council file, relative to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Account – General City Purposes Fund Status Report for the weeks ending February 14, 2022, February 28, 2022, March 15, 2022, and March 31, 2022. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (4) 21-0520 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the California Comeback Plan. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the joint City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst report dated March 17, 2022, attached to the Council file, relative to the California Comeback Plan (State Budget Fiscal Year 2021-22). Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (5) 22-0031 Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 4  BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the below market sale of four Combo Hydrojetter/Catch Basic Cleaner vehicles and two dump trucks to the City of Ensenada, Mexico. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (De Leon – Blumenfield): APPROVE the Motion for the sale of the following two surplus equipment vehicles: one Dump Truck (Natural Gas, 2001, Chevy C7500; Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 1GBM7H1E61J509998) and one Dump Truck (Diesel, 2003, Mack; VIN No.: 1M2AG10C13M003787), inasmuch the other four vehicles proposed for donation have been sold by the General Services Department and are no longer available for donation, and amend any related recommendations in the Motion to coincide with the approval of only the two vehicles noted above. 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (6) 22-0291 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of establishing a fund for stipends available to participants of the Youth Development Department’s (YDD) student financial literacy program. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez – Bonin, De Leon – Raman): 1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in coordination with YDD, the Office of Finance, and other pertinent departments, to report back on the feasibility of establishing a one million dollar single payment fund for stipends available to participants of the YDD’s student financial literacy program. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 5  2. INSTRUCT THE Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), CAO, Office of Finance, in coordination with the Personnel Department, to report back on any gaps in the Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program and what options there might be for a City-run similar program. 3. DIRECT the CAO to identify funding in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Budget to support the intent of this Motion. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (7) 22-0227 CD 11 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a no-cost License Agreement with the Chrysalis Center for access to the parking lot of the West Los Angeles Municipal Building located at 1645 Corinth Avenue for The Bin: West LA Program. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin – Harris- Dawson): DIRECT the Department of General Services to negotiate a no-cost License Agreement with the Chrysalis Center for access to the parking lot of the West Los Angeles Municipal Building located at 1645 Corinth Avenue for The Bin: West LA Program, allowing for the placement of two storage bins in the parking lot, and for a one-year term with two one-year options to extend. 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 Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 6  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (8) 22-0196 CD 3 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to naming the City-owned facility located at 7242 Owensmouth Avenue in Canoga Park as the Taxco Theatre. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Buscaino): NAME the City-owned facility located at 7242 Owensmouth Avenue in Canoga Park as the Taxco Theatre. 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (9) 18-0630-S1 CD 7 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to the Master License Agreement with Kounkuey Design Initiative (KDI) for the continued operation of the Adopt-A-Lot Pilot Program. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to execute an amendment to revise the term period of the Adopt-A-Lot master license Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 7  agreement with KDI, a non-profit 501(c)(3), for the continued operation of the Adopt-A-Lot Pilot Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no impact to the General Fund, as no revenue generations would be associated with the individual license agreements and all associated operational costs would be incurred by the respective non-profit operators. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 23, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 20, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (10) 22-0283 CD 10 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a license agreement with 1736 Family Crisis Center for a community outreach center located at 5213 West Pico Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a new license agreement with 1736 Family Crisis Center for a community outreach center located at 5213 West Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90019 for a one-year term retroactive to July 1, 2021, with an option to extend for one additional year, under the terms and conditions outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated March 8, 2022, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no General Fund impact, as there is no revenue generated from this lease and the nonprofit lessee is responsible for the costs of operations and maintenance of the subject facility. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 8  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (11) 22-0009-S1 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a new records disposition schedule for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Transit Service Division, Schedule PDX/69. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the new records disposition schedule for the LAPD, Transit Service Division, Schedule PDX/69. 2. FIND that the new records disposition has been processed in accordance with the requirements of 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. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (12) 22-0277 HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending an existing contract with Cask NX, LLC for upgrades associated with the Rent Registry Program. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Harris- Dawson), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 9  1. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to amend the existing contract (C-136109) with Cask NX, LLC for the amount of $750,000 and extend the end date to June 30, 2023, for upgrades associated with the Rent Registry Program to fulfill tenant outreach goals in a timely manner for the current service year 2022, by creating a one-stop-shop for landlords and tenants where landlords can report rent amounts, tenants can dispute rent amounts, and tenants can view registration information about their rental unit. The additional term of the contract should allow for the continuation of system development from March 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAHD to utilize $750,000 for contract services that were allocated to LAHD from the General Fund in the 2021-2022 fiscal year. This amount should be re-allocated to LAHD to fund the contract services for the remainder of the 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 fiscal years. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections to the above as necessary to implement Council intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (13) 17-0276-S8 ADMINISTRATION EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) Resolution No. 27423, appropriating capital funds not to exceed $37,826,092, to Contract DA-5322 with the City of Los Angeles Gateway Partners to replenish the Owner Project Contingency for the Landside Access Modernization Program’s (LAMP) Consolidated Rent-a-Car Facility Project at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 10  Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article ll, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. CONCUR with the Board’s action on February 3, 2022, by Resolution No. 27423, appropriating capital funds not to exceed $37,826,092, to Contract DA-5322, with Los Angeles Gateway Partners to replenish the Owner Project Contingency for the LAMP’s Consolidated Rent-a- Car Facility Project at LAX. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 10, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 10, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (14) 22-0382 ADMINISTRATION EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the First Amendment to Contract DA-5341 with Convergint Technologies LLC, to extend the term by 18 months, covering implementation, operation, and maintenance of the new Identity Management and Credentialing System of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guideline. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 11  2. APPROVE the First Amendment to Contract DA-5341 with Convergint Technologies LLC, to extend the term by 18 months, covering implementation, operation, and maintenance of the new Identity Management and Credentialing System of LAWA. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on February 17, 2022, by Resolution No. 27433, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, of LAWA to execute the First Amendment to Contract DA-5341 with Convergint Technologies LLC. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 31, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 31, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (15) 19-0911 ADMINISTRATION EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the Fifth Amendment to Contract No. DA-5143 with Birdi Systems, Inc. to extend the term by nine months and increase the contract authority by $425,257, covering ongoing technical support and maintenance services for the Credentialing System of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guideline. 2. APPROVE the Fifth Amendment to Contract DA-5143 with Birdi Systems, Inc., to extend the term by nine months and increase the contract authority by $425,257, for a new total not to exceed Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 12  $4,246,163, covering technical support and maintenance services for the Credentialing System of LAWA. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on February 17, 2022, by Resolution No. 27432, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, of LAWA to execute the Fifth Amendment to Contract DA-5143 with Birdi Systems, Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 31, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 31, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (16) 19-0729 ADMINISTRATION EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the Third Amendment to Contract DA-5106 with Interloc Solutions, Inc., to extend the term through August 31, 2023, covering technical operations and maintenance support services for the Maximo Asset Management System of the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guideline. 2. APPROVE the Third Amendment to Contract DA-5106 with Interloc Solutions, Inc., to extend the term through August 31, 2023, covering technical operations and maintenance support services for the Maximo Asset Management System of LAWA. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 13  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on February 3, 2022, by Resolution No. 27422, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, of LAWA to execute the Third Amendment to Contract DA-5106 with Interloc Solutions, Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 30, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 27, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (17) 20-0439-S2 ADMINISTRATION EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the Letter Agreement with Qantas Airways, amending its Lease LAA-8763 with the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to provide temporary deferral of airline lounge rent at the Los Angeles International Airports (LAX), under the Temporary Airline Lounge Rent Deferral Program. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guideline. 2. APPROVE the Letter Agreement with Qantas Airways, amending its Lease LAA-8763 with LAWA to provide temporary deferral of airline lounge rent at LAX, under Temporary Airline Lounge Rent Deferral Program. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 14  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on January 6, 2022, by Resolution No. 27417, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, of LAWA to execute said Letter Amendment with Qantas Airways. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 2, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 29, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (18) 21-0076 ADMINISTRATION EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the Fifth Amendment to Contract DA-5250 with Demetriou, Del Guercio, Springer and Francis LLP, to increase the contract authority by $290,000, covering real estate-related legal services to assist the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the City Attorney. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the Fifth Amendment to Contract DA-5250 with Demetriou, Del Guercio, Springer & Francis LLP to increase the contract authority by $290,000, for new total not to exceed $1,465,000, covering real estate-related legal services to assist LAWA and the City Attorney. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on December 16, 2021, by Resolution 27390, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 15  execute said Fifth Amendment to Contract DA-5250 with Demetrious, Del Guercio, Springer & Francis LLP. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 10, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 10, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (19) 22-0066 TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to directing the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report on identifying $3 million in funding for a pair of independent studies to better understand the impact of airport operations on nearby communities and workers. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin – Koretz): 1. DIRECT the CAO and CLA to report back identifying $3 million in funding for a pair of independent studies to better understand the impact of airport operations on nearby communities and workers. 2. DIRECT the CAO and CLA to identify independent experts on this topic from academia, as well as relevant stakeholders who should be involved in such a study. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 16  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (20) 22-0157 TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to report in 60 days with plans to require Transportation Network Companies (TNC) and other applicable for-hire transportation services to report data using the City’s Mobility Data Specification (MDS). Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin – Krekorian – Koretz): 1. REQUEST LAWA to report in 60 days with plans to require TNCs and other applicable for-hire transportation services to report data using the City’s MDS. 2. REQUEST LAWA to consult with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to assess whether any technical updates to LAWA’s taxicab regulations are necessary to support the implementation of LADOT’s new open permitting system. 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (21) 22-0378 CD 15 ADMINISTRATION EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution 21-9907, authorizing the proposed First Amendment Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 17  to Agreement No. 21-3608-A with BNSF Railway Company extending the term by two years to October 29, 2023. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 21-9907 authorizing the proposed First Amendment Agreement No. 21-3608-A with BNSF Railway Company extending the term by two years to October 29, 2023. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 30, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 27, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (22) 22-0342 CD 15 TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Wilmington Freight Mitigation Study (Study) requesting that the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) provide a presentation to the City Council on the Study, and related direction to incorporate the mitigation measures of the Study. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino – De Leon): 1. REQUEST SCAG to provide a presentation to the City Council on the Study. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 18  2. DIRECT the Department of City Planning to incorporate the proposed mitigation measures of the Study into the mobility chapter of the Wilmington Community Plan. 3. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to initiate the technical studies needed to implement the mitigation measures of the Study. 4. ADOPT the mitigation measures of the Study as part of the City’s Capital and Technology Improvement Expenditure Program. 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (23) 21-0600-S46 PUBLIC WORKS, INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to a connectivity and digital inclusion update and proposal for Universal Broadband Services in disadvantaged communities. A. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the creation of the Digital Inclusion Fund, to transfer appropriations in the amount of $10 million from the Unappropriated Balance to the Digital Inclusion Fund to implement the Universal Broadband Services program: Fund/Dept Account Title Amount Unappropriated From: 100/58 580353 $10,000,000 Balance To: TBD TBD TBD $10,000,000 Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 19  2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions and technical adjustments. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, BSL, or designee, as the administrative and fiscal agent for the Digital Inclusion Fund to facilitate receipt and disbursement of the funds to each participating department as outlined in the above proposed and updated workplans. 4. INSTRUCT the BSL to: a. Pursue a more detailed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) or an Amendment to the existing Information Sharing MOU with the Los Angeles County to formalize a partnership for joint support of each jurisdiction’s projects and programs. b. Coordinate with the Connectivity and Digital Inclusion Working Group to produce more detailed plans for the Community Connectivity Pilots, City-Wide Broadband Adoption Efforts, and Backbone Infrastructure Installation Pilots. c. With the assistance of Bureau of Engineering, Bureau of Sanitation, Bureau of Street Services, Civil and Human Rights and Equity Department, Community Investment for Families Department, Economic and Workforce Development Department, Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, Information Technology Agency, Library Department, Department of Recreation and Parks, CAO, and Chief Legislative Analyst, report to the Mayor and Council a full accounting of the funds, the scope of projects funded, an update on the execution of the projects, and an assessment of both the previously approved $5 million and this appropriation of $10 million. d. Prior to contracting with a consultant for the Strategic Technical Assistance and Program Support ($750,000), submit the request to Council to authorize consulting services as well as report to the Mayor and Council a full accounting of the funds, the scope of projects funded. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 20  B. INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the March 9, 2022 Public Works Committee action. 2. INSTRUCT the BSL, in partnership with the Civil and Human Rights and Equity Department and other members of the Connectivity and Digital Inclusion Working Group, to report on the issue of inequities in digital access (sometimes referred to as “digital redlining”) and any data related to this issue in Los Angeles, particularly in regards to cost, speed, reliability, and other factors related to the quality and affordability of available internet service. C. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONCUR with the April 7, 2022 Information, Technology, and General Services Committee action. 2. INSTRUCT the BSL to: a. Utilize the Regional Alliance Marketplace for Procurement to the maximum extent possible for the Community Connectivity Pilot program and ensure that social enterprises are among those who are informed of the opportunities to partner with the city on the rollout of broadband in disadvantaged communities. b. Work with LAUSD to identify campuses that are along the path or in proximity to the Backbone Infrastructure Installation Pilots, as well as identify additional opportunities for partnership with the school district to enhance student access to broadband. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BSL reports that the $10 million for Universal Broadband Services in Disadvantaged Communities has been budgeted as part of the 21-22 Adopted Budget in the Unappropriated Balance. There is no additional General Fund impact. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 21  Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Buscaino) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (24) 22-0368 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES REPORT relative to conducting an audit of the City’s Vision Zero Initiative. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - Bonin): 1. REQUEST the Controller to conduct an audit of the City’s Vision Zero Initiative, to serve as guidance in the City’s continued efforts to reduce, and eventually eliminate, deaths and serious injuries from traffic collisions. 2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Bureau of Engineering, Bureau of Street Services, Bureau of Street Lighting, Los Angeles Police Department, Bureau of Contract Administration, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and any other relevant departments, bureaus or agencies to report with a status update on the implementation of the immediate and long term actions ordered in Executive Directive No. 10, as well as an assessment of the nature of the traffic related fatalities and serious injuries that continue to occur, recommendations aimed at preventing future fatalities and serious injuries, and achieving the stated timeline and goals of the Vision Zero Initiative. 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. Adopted Item Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 22  Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (25) 21-0870 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the use of traffic control devices to discourage street racing. Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to design, implement, and evaluate a pilot installation of raised pavement markers and double yellow delineator extensions at three intersections within Council District Seven to discourage intersection takeovers. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that it estimates the cost of the recommended treatments at three pilot intersections to total approximately $30,000, which the LADOT will absorb within the existing budget. The LADOT does not anticipate an impact to the General Fund as a result of these recommendations. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (26) 17-1137 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Vision Zero implementation strategy for 2022. RECEIVE and FILE the March 30, 2022 Los Angeles Department of Transportation report, relative to the Vision Zero implementation strategy for 2022. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 23  Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (27) 22-0229 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to creating a gender- equitable transportation system. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Martinez - Raman - Buscaino): DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to report on: a. Any programs currently in existence or under development that address each of the following four goals: i. Providing new options to support the way women travel. ii. Supporting trip-chaining and multi-modal travel; improve safety while traveling. iii. Prioritizing experiences, perspectives, and needs of low-income and Black, Indigenous, and People of Color communities, particularly women, when developing mobility solutions. b. Ways in which each particular goal can be addressed and developed into a program, if it is not currently. c. The necessary resources to develop and implement programs to address the above goals. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Adminsitrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 24  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (28) 22-0308 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION relative to consolidation and conversion of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 224 in the Westchester area of Council District 11 into Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 177. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that: a. The consolidation and conversion of TPPD No. 224 into PPD No. 177 will provide residents with greater access to parking within their residential neighborhood. b. The consolidation and conversion of TPPD No. 224 into PPD No. 177, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION consolidating and converting the following TPPD No. 224 blocks into PPD No. 177, pursuant to the City Council's November 6, 2018, "Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts": a. McConnell Avenue between 80th Street and Creighton Avenue b. McConnell Avenue between Creighton Avenue and 83rd Street c. Creighton Avenue between McConnell Avenue and 83rd Street d. Georgetown Avenue between 80th Street and 83rd Street e. Regis Way between 80th Street and 83rd Street 3. AUTHORIZE the following parking restrictions for use on the residential portions of the block segments in PPD No. 177: Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 25  a. 1 HOUR PARKING 7 AM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 177 PERMITS EXEMPT b. 1 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 177 PERMITS EXEMPT c. 1 HOUR PARKING 9 AM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 177 PERMITS EXEMPT d. 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 177 PERMITS EXEMPT e. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 177 PERMITS EXEMPT f. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM, 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 177 PERMITS EXEMPT g. NO PARKING 7 AM TO 7 PM, MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 177 PERMITS EXEMPT h. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 177 PERMITS EXEMPT i. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 7 PM MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 177 PERMITS EXEMPT 4. INSTRUCT the LADOT to: a. Consolidate and convert TPPD No. 224 into PPD No. 177, in accordance with the November 6, 2018, "Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts." b. Initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within PPD No. 177, as specified in LAMC Section 80.58. 5. DIRECT the LADOT to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and validation of petitions containing signatures from at least 75 percent of the dwelling units, covering more than 50 percent of the developed frontage on a street segment requesting installation or removal of the parking restrictions set forth in Recommendation No.3, after the consolidation and conversion of Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 26  TPPD No. 224 into PPD No. 177, without further action of the City Council. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Transportation Commissioners reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing PPD No. 177. Violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in citation fines deposited into the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (29) 22-0301 CD 1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 322 in the Solano Canyon Neighborhood in Council District (CD) No. 1. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that: a. There is no solution available to address the parking shortage on the 600 block of Park Row Drive, which is adjacent to Elysian Reservoir, has a unique topography, and is not contiguous with other streets in Solano Canyon leading to parking congestion from which the residents deserve immediate relief. b. The establishment of PPD No. 322, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing the boundaries of PPD No. 322, pursuant to the City Council's November Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 27  6, 2018, "Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts", to include the 600 block of Park Row Drive. 3. AUTHORIZE the following parking restrictions for use on the residential portions of all streets in PPD No. 322: a. 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 322 PERMITS EXEMPT b. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM, 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 322 PERMITS EXEMPT c. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 322 PERMITS EXEMPT d. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 322 PERMITS EXEMPT 4. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to initiate the necessary procedures for preparing and selling parking permits to residents within PPD No. 322, as specified in Section 80.58 of the LAMC. 5. DIRECT the LADOT to: a. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions on the residential portions of the street segment enumerated above in Recommendation No, 3, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited in the interest of traffic flow or public safety. b. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and validation of petitions containing signatures from at least 75 percent of the dwelling units, covering more than 50 percent of the developed frontage on a street segment requesting installation or removal of the parking restrictions set forth in Recommendation No. 3 after establishment of this PPD, without further action by the City Council. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Transportation Commissioners reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing PPD No. 322. Violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in citation fines deposited into the General Fund. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 28  Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (30) 22-0370 CD 11 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to expressing support for the use of Venice Beach for portions of the Herbalife 24 Triathlon Los Angeles and the closure of specific City streets for the Herbalife 24 Triathlon Los Angeles on May 15, 2022. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Lee - Price): ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION relative to expressing support for the use of Venice Beach for portions of the Herbalife 24 Triathlon Los Angeles and the closure of specific City streets for the Herbalife 24 Triathlon Los Angeles on May 15, 2022 subject to conditions and payment of applicable City services and permit fees. 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (31) 22-0344 CD 15 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a plan to close vehicular access to Drumm Avenue by constructing cul-de-sacs on Cruces Street, O Street and Colon Street. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino – De Leon): Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 29  DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report with a plan, including a budget and implementation timeline, to close vehicular access to Drumm Avenue by constructing cul- de-sacs on Cruces Street, O Street and Colon Street. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (32) 22-0343 CD 15 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a plan to install mini roundabouts or traffic circles at the intersections of Sanford Avenue, Watson Avenue, and Blinn Avenue with Colon Street. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino – De Leon): DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report with a plan, including a budget and implementation timeline, to install mini roundabouts or traffic circles at the intersections of Sanford Avenue, Watson Avenue, and Blinn Avenue with Colon Street. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 30  Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (33) 22-0341 CD 15 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating the process of permanently closing Blinn Avenue between Lomita Boulevard and Q Street to all vehicular traffic. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Buscaino – De Leon): DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to initiate the process of permanently closing Blinn Avenue between Lomita Boulevard and Q Street to all vehicular traffic. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (34) 14-1510-S12 CD 14 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to certification of the CEQA EIR for the Sixth Street Park, Arts, River and Connectivity Improvements Project. Recommendations for Council action: 1. REVIEW and CONSIDER the information contained in the Sixth Street Park, Arts, River, and Connectivity Improvements Project Final EIR, comprised of the Draft EIR and Appendices, the Final EIR, and any other information in the record of proceedings, and certify that the Final Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 31  EIR was completed in compliance with the CEQA; that potentially significant environmental effects of the Project have been disclosed and evaluated in compliance with the CEQA, and that the Final EIR reflects and expresses the City’s independent judgement and analysis as the CEQA Lead Agency. 2. ADOPT the Project's CEQA Findings and find that on the basis of the whole record, including best management practices and mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. 3. ADOPT the Project's MMP. 4. SPECIFY that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are in the custody of the City Clerk, located at 200 North Spring Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012; the Board of Public Works (BPW), 200 North Spring Street, 3rd Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90012; the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Engineering, Environmental Management Group, 1149 South Broadway, Suite 600, Los Angeles, CA 90015, and any other relevant City department. 5. APPROVE the Project as described in the Final EIR. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BPW reports that the proposed Project has an estimated construction cost of approximately $30,000,000. Funding for the proposed Project is expected to be available in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget. The source of funding is from Municipal Improvements Corporation of Los Angeles, Proposition K, Transfer Floor Area Rights, Community Redevelopment Agency Excess Bond Proceeds, Metropolis Grant, Leonard Hill Grant, Pickle Works Funding, and Proposition 68. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (35) 14-1510-S11 Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 32 CD 14 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-financial transfer of jurisdiction of properties for the Sixth Street Viaduct Replacement Project. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. REQUEST that the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) be the designated entity to operate and maintain the public right-of-way areas depicted in Exhibit A of the RAP, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), and Bureau of Engineering (BOE) joint report dated March 16, 2022, attached to the Council file, as a landscaped and open space area. 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance that would transfer jurisdiction and control of the property depicted in Exhibit A of said report from the Department of Public Works (DPW) to the RAP. 3. REQUEST the RAP to consider, approve, and accept the area in Exhibit A of said report for use as public open space. 4. DESIGNATE the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners as the sole entity responsible for issuing any permits for use of the areas shown in Exhibit A of said report. 5. REQUEST the RAP to establish any necessary funds and/or accounts to receive any revenues generated from the operation of the land in Exhibit A or said report and to expend funds related to operation, maintenance, landscaping and improvements of the land in Exhibit A of said report. 6. REQUEST that the RAP determine that funds or revenues generated from the use of the land in Exhibit A of said report shall solely be used for the operations, maintenance, programming, and improvements of the land in Exhibit A of said report. 7. INSTRUCT the DPW to retain control and jurisdiction of the public right-of-way and serve as the designated City entity to inspect and maintain the viaduct, in accordance with applicable maintenance agreements with the California Department of Transportation, along with all associated structures including, but not limited to tunnel and access ways, bicycle ramps, stairs, sanitary sewers, storm drains, and lighting as depicted in Exhibit B of said report. Storm drains that serve the park shall be maintained by the RAP as depicted in Exhibit B of said report. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 33  8. AUTHORIZE the DPW, Office of Community Beautification, to issue Right-of-Entry permits to City graffiti contractors to remove graffiti and other items from the bridge and all associated structures, including, but not limited to, the bicycle ramps, stairs, and lighting as depicted in Exhibit B of said report. 9. INSTRUCT the BOE, in coordination with the RAP, to conduct all necessary surveys, execute all land dedications, and perform other actions as necessary to establish the legal description of all easements, maintenance boundaries, right of way maps or other documentation needed to effectuate this action. 10. INSTRUCT the RAP to issue a master Right of Entry agreement to the BOS for maintenance of City storm drains and sewers. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the RAP, BOS, nor BOE. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (36) 14-1635-S10 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an analysis to address non-compliant and unpermitted home sharing operations and short-term rentals, implementation of enforcement mechanisms, strategies for home-sharing platforms, and consolidation of home sharing compliance and enforcement; and, a plan for the creation of a centralized, digital database or platform to coordinate data tracking of non-compliant properties for monitoring and enforcement purposes. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Blumenfield – Bonin – Koretz – de León): Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 34  1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), Los Angeles Housing Department, Los Angeles Police Department, City Attorney’s Office, Office of Finance, and any other City departments, as needed, to report to the Council within 90 days with an analysis that considers the following: a. Recommendations for how the City can address, among other issues that may emerge in the report-back process, non- compliant hosts renting out properties listed as a primary residence in which they do not live, the conversion of critical affordable housing stock such as rent-stabilized units and covenanted affordable housing units into short-term rentals, the conversion of multifamily residential structures to short-term rentals, short-term rentals engaging in commercial uses/activities, and properties being rented for longer periods of time than is permitted. b. Enforcement mechanisms that could be implemented in the City, such as escalating citations and fines, license revocations, and criminal penalties. c. The home sharing regulatory and enforcement models of other cities, including but not limited to, Austin, New Orleans, and San Francisco, nationally; and, Lisbon, Portugal, Toronto, Canada, and Berlin, Germany, internationally. d. Strategies for ensuring that all home-sharing platforms operating within the City enter into platform agreements requiring the sharing of data with the City. e. Strategies for implementing and/or improving real-time data collection, trend monitoring, address identification, compliance monitoring, monthly status reports, and the processing of violations by City departments and complaints by residents. f. The hiring of additional staff or the creation of a dedicated unit, office, or department that would consolidate the various aspects of home sharing compliance and enforcement in one multidisciplinary team. 2. INSTRUCT the DCP, working with the LADBS, Information Technology Agency, and any other relevant City departments, to: Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 35  a. Report to the Council within 90 days on a plan for the creation of a centralized, digital database or platform that is updated on a continual basis to better coordinate data tracking of non- compliant properties for monitoring and enforcement purposes. b. Ensure, within 90 days, that the public be able to view on an existing or new publicly accessible online database or platform whether any property in the City has a Home-Sharing License, a Home-Sharing License Renewal, or an Extended Home-Sharing License. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council Hollywood Hills West Neighborhood Council Los Feliz Neighborhood Council Mar Vista Community Council East Hollywood Neighborhood Council Arroyo Seco Neighborhood Council Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council Atwater Village Neighborhood Council Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council Hermon Neighborhood Council Echo Park Neighborhood Council Studio City Neighborhood Council Empowerment Congress North Area NDC (Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 36 (37) 22-0147 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to disallow the sale of Christmas trees in Two-Family Dwelling and Multiple Dwelling residential zones. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Raman - Koretz): 1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) and the Los Angeles Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), in consultation with the City Attorney, to report back within 60 days with recommendations for amending the LAMC to disallow the sale of Christmas trees in Two-Family Dwelling and Multiple Dwelling residential zones. 2. INSTRUCT the DCP and LADBS, in consultation with the City Attorney, to include in the report a list of other holiday related sales / permits in residential areas, and recommendations on how to mitigate traffic related issues associated with these permits, and options to amend the LAMC to decrease the impact of quality of life in residential neighborhoods; and to consider any Constitutional issues and a variety of other considerations. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Los Feliz Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (38) 19-1603-S1 CD 9 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 37  Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Appeal for the property located at 806 West Adams Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332 (Class 32), and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 applies. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (SLAAPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. FIND, based on the additional environmental analysis from the environmental consulting firm ICF dated February 18, 2022, attached to the Council file, and the decision of the trial court in the matter of West Adams Heritage Association v. City of Los Angeles, attached to the Council file, wherein the trial court upheld the Class 32 categorical exemption for the project and found the project is consistent with the Exposition/University Park Redevelopment Plan, substantial evidence in the record supports a denial of the CEQA appeal. 4. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Jean Frost, West Adams Heritage Association, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the SLAAPC in approving a Categorical Exemption, No. ENV-2018-2454-CE, as the environmental clearance for the construction of a new four-story (45 feet high), approximately 185,985 square-foot residential complex with 102 residential units, which includes five units set aside for Very Low Income Households and two units set aside for Workforce Households, on a 124,257 net square- foot lot in the Low Medium II District of the Hoover Redevelopment Project Area, for the property located at 806 West Adams Boulevard. Applicant: 806 West Adams Property, LLC c/o Robert Champion Representatives: Andrew Brady and Kyndra Casper, DLA Piper LLP Case No. DIR-2020-4338-RDP Environmental No. ENV-2018-2454-CE-1A Fiscal Impact Statement: The SLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 38  Community Impact Statement: Yes Against (Project): Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (39) 16-0968 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) relative to extension of Exclusive Negotiation Agreement Regarding development of the Lincoln Heights Jail. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the CLA and REQUEST the City Attorney to negotiate and execute an amendment to the Exclusive Negotiation Agreement with Lincoln Property Company and Fifteen Group to develop the Lincoln Heights Jail for an additional 12-month term with one 12-month extension at the option of the City, which should incorporate requirements that the proposed project provide the City with community benefits. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no fiscal impact associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Greater Cypress Park Neighborhood Council (Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (40) 21-1459 Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 39  CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ – BLUMENFIELD) relative to identifying sensitive uses on property leased by the City that may present an increased potential for fraud, harm, or any other liability; and options for additional oversight and fraud prevention measures. Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Department of General Services and Controller, to identify sensitive uses on property leased by the City that may present an increased potential for fraud, harm, or any other liability; and, to report on options for additional oversight and fraud prevention measures. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Information, Technology, and General Services Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Raman, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Price (5) (41) 21-1030-S1 CD 10 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (SCEA), ERRATUM, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), and RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Project Permit Compliance Review and Site Plan Review appeal for the properties located at 3502 - 3606 West Exposition Boulevard, 3630 - 3646 South Crenshaw Boulevard, 3501 - 3633 West Obama Boulevard, and 3631 - 3645 South Bronson Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the Project was assessed in the Crenshaw Crossing Project SCEA No. ENV-2019-5426-SCEA, SCH No. 2021060246, Erratum, dated September 2021, MMP adopted by City Council on October 13, 2021 and approved by the Deputy Advisory Agency on October 14, 2021; and, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent SCEA or addendum is required for approval of the Project. Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 40  2. ADOPT the Findings of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. DENY the appeal filed by Donna Jones, West Adams Avenues Association, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s approval of a Project Permit Compliance Review to permit a mixed-use development within the Crenshaw Corridor Specific Plan, and a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates 50 or more dwelling units; for the construction and operation of two mixed-use buildings, up to 86 feet in height, with up to 380,112 square feet of total floor area, including up to 401 residential units, with 61 units reserved for Very Low-Income households and 20 units reserved for Very Low- Income or Low-Income households, and 40,454 square feet of commercial and community floor area, on two sites comprising approximately 4.19-acres (net area); the West Site would include a 206,803 square foot building, with 225 residential units, 7,504 square feet of ground-floor commercial/restaurant uses, and 2,650 square feet of community space, on a 1.93 acre site; the East Site would include a 173,309 square foot building, with 176 residential units and 30,300 square feet of commercial floor area (including a 22,277 square foot grocery store) on a 2.25 acre site; for the property located at 3502-3606 Wet Exposition Boulevard, 3630-3646 South Crenshaw Boulevard, and 3501-3633 West Obama Boulevard, 3631-3645 South Bronson Avenue; subject to Conditions of Approval. Applicant: WIP Expo Crenshaw, LLC Representative: Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP Case No. CPC-2019-5425-DB-MCUP-SPP-SPR-PHP-1A Environmental No. ENV-2019-5426-SCEA Related Case No. VTT-82282 Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: United Neighborhoods Neighborhood Council Friday - April 29, 2022 - PAGE 41  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Lee Blumenfield Big Read Program and 47th Anniversary of the Fall of Saigon Lee Raman AAPI LA Day Martinez Rodriguez Officer Andres Cruz Martinez Rodriguez Officer Raymond E. Hallenbeck Martinez Rodriguez Officer Robert O. Palma  Item No. 1 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council AMEND a finding contained in the Bureau of Engineering report and Resolution, dated April 15, 2022, relative to the temporary closure of Vanalden Avenue south of Gleneagles Drive to its southwesterly terminus, as follows: 4. ADOPT the following findings: a. There is substantial evidence of serious and continual criminal activities in the alley street recommended for temporary closure. PRESENTED BY___________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY___________________________ JOE BUSCAINO Councilmember, 15th District April 29, 2022 CF 21-0906  Item No. 23 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the recommendations contained in the Budget and Finance Committee report dated April 11, 2022. PRESENTED BY___________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY___________________________ JOE BUSCAINO Councilmember, 15th District April 29, 2022 CF 21-0600-S46