City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, May 6, 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, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (1) 21-1136 CD 11 TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to decarbonizing and electrifying the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles World Airports report dated March 17, 2022, attached to the Council file, relative to decarbonizing and electrifying LAX. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 1  Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (2) 22-0146 TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to improving passenger experience using the West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE Motion (Lee – Buscaino) relative to requesting the Los Angeles World Airports to report on their efforts to improve the experience for passengers using the West Gates at Tom Bradley International Terminal including, but not limited to dedicated security or customs lines for passengers as well as airline personnel; additional courtesy carts/shuttles for passengers who need special accommodation; improved signage; and improved concession options or easier access to other options. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (3) 22-0458 ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the award of a contract with CSDA Design Group for project and construction management services for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Residential Sound Insulation Program. 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) and Article lll, Class 1 (1) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 2  2. APPROVE award of a seven year contract to CSDA Design Group covering project management/construction management services for the LAX Residential Sound Insulation Program, for cost not to exceed $35,700,000. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on March 17, 2022, by Resolution No. 27463, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, of Los Angeles World Airports to execute said Contract with CSDA Design Group. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (4) 21-0339 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION AND TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the Second Amendment to Contract DA-5272 with Sharp Electronics Corporation, to add funding of $957,421 and extend the term by one year, with a one year renewal option, covering ongoing managed print services (multi-function photocopiers) for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). 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 Second Amendment to Contract DA-5272 with Sharp Electronics Corporation, to add funding $957,421, for new total not to exceed $3,457,421, and extend the term by one year, with a one Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 3  year renewal option, covering ongoing managed print services (multi- function photocopiers) for LAWA. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on March 3, 2022, by Resolution No. 27445, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, of LAWA to execute said Second Amendment to Contract DA-5272 with Sharp Electronics Corporation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (5) 17-0217 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION AND TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the First Amendment to Contract DA-5173 with RS&H California, Inc., to extend the term by three years, covering professional engineering design and construction administration services at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 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 First Amendment to Contract DA-5173 with RS&H California, Inc., to extend the term by three years, covering professional engineering design and construction administration services at LAX. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on March 3, 2022, by Resolution No. 27446, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, of Los Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 4  Angeles World Airports to execute said First Amendment to Contract DA-5173 with RS&H California, Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (6) 22-1200-S16 HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Gerard Garcia to the Affordable Housing Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RECEIVE and FILE the communications from the Mayor, dated April 7, 2022 and April 13, 2022, relative to the appointment of Mr. Gerard Garcia to the Affordable Housing Commission, inasmuch as Mr. Garcia has withdrawn from further consideration. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (7) 21-1177 CD 8 HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable multifamily conduit revenue bonds, or notes, to finance the construction of the Manchester Urban Homes affordable housing project (Project) located at 8721-8761 (formerly 8721-8765) South Broadway. Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 5  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report, dated April 6, 2022, attached to the Council file, relative to the issuance of tax-exempt and taxable multifamily conduit revenue bonds, or notes, for the Project located at 8721-8761 (formerly 8721-8765) South Broadway, Los Angeles, California 90003 in Council District 8. 2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the LAHD report dated April 6, 2022 in the Council file, authorizing the issuance of up to $35,933,000 in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds, or notes, and up to $28,000,000 in taxable multifamily conduit revenue bonds, or notes, for the Project. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant bond or note documents for the Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there will be no fiscal impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of the multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes (bonds/notes) for the Project. The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the bonds/notes, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project; and, the City is not, under any circumstances, obligated to make payments on the bonds/notes. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended actions comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no debt impact as the bonds or notes are a conduit issuance debt and not a debt of the City. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 6  Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (8) 22-0372 CD 15 HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the adoption of a Watts- based Geographic Preference Policy for the Jordan Downs redevelopment effort in Council District 15. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino – Price): REQUEST the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles to adopt a policy similar to the City of San Francisco’s Neighborhood Resident Housing Preference for the Watts community as defined by the boundaries of the Watts Neighborhood Council. 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, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (9) 22-0052 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the number of sworn officers performing civilian functions, and recommendations on further minimizing this practice, including increasing hiring for civilian positions. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino – Rodriguez – Lee): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report on the number of sworn officers performing civilian functions, and provide recommendations on further minimizing this practice, including increasing hiring for civilian positions. Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 7  Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (10) 19-0605-S1 CD 14 ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Proposition 68 Round Three grant award for El Sereno Arroyo playground expansion, termination of the grant agreement, and transfer of the grant award to the Trust for Public Land (TPL). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the termination of the Grant Agreement C9801056 between the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation (State Parks) and the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP). 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, or designee, to approve the transfer of the State Parks Proposition 68 Round Three grant award for the El Sereno Arroyo Playground Expansion project (Grant) as awarded under the Grant Agreement from the RAP to the TPL. 3. RESCIND the approval of the Resolution reflected in Attachment 1 of the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, dated February 4, 2022, attached to the Council file, which was previously approved by the Board through Board Report 19-165, and further detailed in Report No. 22-020, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the approval will have no immediate fiscal impact on RAP’s General Fund. RAP has, to date, paid TPL in the amount of $15,000 for services related to community engagement and grant writing for the Grant under Grant Contract No. 9801056. The grant writing portion in the amount of $9,943 is not an Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 8  allowable expenditure under the terms of the Proposition 68 program, and those costs were expended by RAP in developing its application for the Grant. The community engagement activities are an allowable portion of the Proposition 68 program and as such, RAP would have sought reimbursement from State Parks under the Grant. Upon transfer of the Grant to TPL, TPL shall be required to reimburse RAP the portion for the community engagement in the amount of $5,057, and then seek reimbursement from State Parks under its Grant award for the Project. TPL is required to reimburse RAP prior to the close of the Project with State Parks. The on-going maintenance and operations of the park expansion will be included in future budget requests and be an extension of the existing maintenance and operations of the property parcels already managed by the RAP. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) Adopted Item Urgent Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (11) 22-0322 CD 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Rental Agreement Amendment with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), regarding the property located at the corner of Concord Avenue, Alhambra Avenue, and Lowell Avenue for the El Sereno Arroyo Playground. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND the proposed project is categorically exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Sections 1, Class 1(14) [Amendment of a lease to use an existing facility involving negligible or no expansion of use] of City CEQA Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 9  Guidelines and to Article 19, Section 15301 of California CEQA Guidelines, and direct Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) staff to file a Notice of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Clerk. 2. APPROVE the proposed Rental Agreement Amendment between the Caltrans and the City, regarding the leasing of the Caltrans property, located at the corner of Concord Avenue, Alhambra Avenue and Lowell Avenue, in the El Sereno community, to be developed and maintained as a passive and active use playground ,wherein the term of such lease is extended to a term of 40 years; as further detailed in Report No. 22-066, attached to the Revised Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report dated March 17, 2022, attached to the Council file. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Information, Technology, and General Services Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on the above hyperlink or go to http://www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) Adopted Item Urgent Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (12) 22-0467 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO), CITY ATTORNEY, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code to update the Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 10  salary for Assistant General Manager, Civil, Human Rights, and Equity Department. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 29, 2022, attached to the Council file, relative to amending Schedule A of Section 4.61 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to update the salary for the Assistant General Manager, Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department classification, and to reflect class title changes adopted by the Civil Service Commission for non-represented classifications. 2. APPROVE the proposed salary range for the classification of Assistant General Manager, Civil, Human Rights and Equity Department (Class Code 7319) at Salary Range 6684 ($143,403 – $209,656). 3. AUTHORIZE the CAO, upon accretion of said class to a bargaining unit, to amend the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding to reflect the salary approved by Ordinance. 4. AUTHORIZE the CAO and Controller to correct any clerical or technical errors in the accompanying Ordinance. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that these positions are included in the Department’s annual budget; therefore, there is no anticipated impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Personnel, Audits, and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item to Continue to May 10, 2022 Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (13) 21-0570 Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 11  AD HOC COMMITTEE ON COVID-19 RECOVERY AND NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT REPORT relative to protecting small businesses against eviction due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) and the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD) to reprogram $250,000 in Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds from the LA Optimized Program to a temporary program entitled “Small Business Legal Assistance,” which will provide support for COVID-19 related lease renegotiation, debt negotiation, and other services. a. Authorize the Controller to establish new account and transfer appropriation within the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424 as follows: From: Account 43T8CV CV-19 LA's Business Source $250,000 To: Account 21VXXX Small Business Legal Assistance $250,000 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer the following to the EWDD F551, Dept 22, Acct 22V4AE (Legal Aid Program) for the provision of legal assistance to income-qualified small businesses: a. $375,000 from the Building and Safety Fund No. 100/88, Account No 001090 (Salaries Overtime). b. $625,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580350, COVID-19 Emergency Response. 3. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to negotiate and execute a subrecipient agreement with Bet Tzedek in a total amount not to exceed $1.25 million, for the provision of legal assistance to income-qualified small businesses, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form. 4. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to make the necessary technical adjustments consistent with Council’s actions, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 12  Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (14) 21-0540 AD HOC COMMITTEE ON COVID-19 RECOVERY AND NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT REPORT relative to an update on solid resources utility relief for debt incurred during the COVID-19 pandemic and the implementation of long-term affordability strategies. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER appropriations up to $8 million for the reimbursement of solid waste fee arrearages for low-income customers for the period of March 4, 2020 to June 15, 2021: Fund/Dept Account Title From: 100/558 580368 Utility Assistance Debt Relief Solid Resources Fund Low Income To: 508/50 TBD Customer Arrearage Payment Program 2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), in coordination with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, to implement the Solid Resources Fund Low Income Customer Arrearage Program as detailed in the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated April 21, 2022, attached to Council file No. 21-0540, and report to Council on the final amount credited to customers at the completion of the program. 3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report on the proposed use of any unspent program funds in a future Financial Status Report. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the agenda of the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2022, or shortly thereafter, the following instruction: Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 13  a. Reappropriate $2,000,000 from the Unappropriated Balance included in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22 Budget, Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580368, Utility Assistance Debt Relief, in the same amount; and, into the same account as exists on June 30, 2022. 5. AUTHORIZE the CAO, with the assistance of the BOS, to prepare Controller's instructions and make the necessary technical adjustments consistent with Council's actions, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that a total of $10 million is set aside in the Unappropriated Balance for utility relief in the FY 2021-22 Adopted Budget. This report recommends transferring $8 million of these funds to the BOS to implement a solid resources financial assistance program for registered low-income customers for the period of March 4, 2020 to June 15, 2021. To provide Council with the option of extending utility relief during FY 2022-23, this report includes a recommendation to reappropriate the remaining $2 million on July 1, 2022. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Price for Martinez – O’Farrell) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Raman (4) (15) 22-0097 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (MARTINEZ - PRICE) relative to establishing a new Office of Job Quality Stabilization within the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ESTABLISH a new Office of Job Quality Stabilization within the EWDD. This office’s role will be to: a. Coordinate Federal, County, and local efforts around industries at risk from automation and other disruptions such as workers in the fossil fuel industry, at the port, and truck drivers within the City. Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 14  b. Ensure that the City’s climate policies such as LA 100 and electric charging stations are implemented with good jobs. c. Create and implement a program to provide pension/retirement guarantees for all workers; re-employment and income-level guarantees for all displaced workers; retraining and relocation support as needed; and glide-path income support for workers between 60- 64. This will be created through public dollars (from the State and Federal funds as well as a potential new barrel tax) as well as private dollars from the energy sector. d. Launch an education campaign for at-risk workers including a website that provides social safety net resources, reemployment programs, as well as an outreach program executed by unions and community organizations. e. Strengthen worker re-employment through skills-based workforce development programs that prioritize displaced workers and members of frontline communities. f. Incentivize public bidding processes and demand-side interventions that link public contracts to High Road job creation and other employment benefits such as the targeted hiring of displaced workers. g. Establish an advisory group to give input on these programs and other functions that includes labor, business, advocates, frontline communities, and other stakeholders. 2. APPOINT a representative from the Office of Job Quality Stabilization to serve on the Los Angeles County Just Transition Task Force. 3. INSTRUCT the EWDD to report on the number of positions and funding they need to start the Office of Job Quality Stabilization. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Economic Development and Jobs Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 15  Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (16) 22-0498 MOTION (MARTINEZ - O’FARRELL) relative to funding the Office of the City Clerk to hire as-needed signature verification staff. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER $600,000 from the City Clerk’s Elections Expense Account Fund No. 100/14, Account No. 004170, to the City Clerk’s Salaries, As-Needed Account Fund No. 100/14, Account No. 001070, to cover the costs to hire staff to review the initiative petitions. 2. AUTHORIZE the Office of the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (17) 22-0500 MOTION (MARTINEZ - O’FARRELL) relative to funding for services in connection with the Mayor’s special recognition of IX Summit of the Americas, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the Mayor’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Service Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1071 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Mayor’s special recognition on June 6, 7, 8, and 9, 2022 of IX Summit of the Americas, including the illumination of City Hall. Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 16  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (18) 22-0501 MOTION (LEE - RAMAN) relative to funding for services in connection with the City’s special recognition for LA RISE and Mental Health Awareness Month, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROPRIATE $800 from the Council’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events - Council line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Service Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed) for services in connection with the City’s special recognition for LA RISE and Mental Health Awareness Month on May 2, 2022 and May 3, 2022 at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) (19) 22-0010-S17 MOTION (LEE for PRICE - WESSON) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Sabino Reyna on December 15, 2021. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 17  person or persons responsible for the death of Sabino Reyna on December 15, 2021. 2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, Raman (5) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (11); Absent: Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Martinez, Raman (4) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK By Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 18 Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Friday - May 6, 2022 - PAGE 19  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Wesson – Harris-Dawson All Councilmembers Kimberly Rachelle Willis Gagnier Cedillo All Councilmembers Yening “Lupe” Liang  TO CITY CLERK FOR PLACEMENT ON NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA TO BE POSTED #51 MOTION I MOVE that $400 be transferred I appropriated from the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebrations & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100-56 to the General Services Fund No.100-40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 13 special observation of Missing & Murdered Indigenous Women, Relatives and Families on May 5, 2022, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. PRESENTED BY: M~e#9 MITCH O'FARRELL Councilman, 13th District SECONDED BY: 7 ~-tVL~ ak MAY 0 6 2022· '7l,~  f) CITY CLERK ~OR PLACEMENT ON NEXT #52 I t REGUlAR COUNCIL AGENDA TO BE POSTED MOTION ·- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - ' - - - LAX.ART, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation and an organization described in Section 50l(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Borrower"), has requested that the California Enterprise Development Authority ("CEDA") issue, from time to time, pursuant to a plan of finance, one or more series of its revenue bonds or other obligations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,000,000 (the "Obligations") for the purpose of (a) financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing the cost of the acquisition, construction and improvement of the Borrower's visual art space located at 518 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90004, and related facilities (the "Facilities"), and (b) paying certain costs of issuance of the Obligations. The Facilities will be owned and operated by the Borrower in connection with its mission of promoting developments in contemporary culture through exhibitions, publications, and public programs. CEDA is a public entity established pursuant to the Joint Exercise of Powers Act, comprising Articles fi, 2, 3 and 4 of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 (commencing with Section 6500) of the Government Code of the State of California. The City of Los Angeles is an associate member of CEDA pursuant to a resolution : adopted by the Council on June 30, 2015 . .,.. In accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act .of 1982 ("TEFRA") and as part of 8:he issuance of the Obligations, the Borrower has requested that the City conduct the required public hearing (the "TEFRA Hearing") and approve the issuance of the Obligations by CEDA. The Obligations will be purchased by qualified institutional buyers and are payable solely from revenues or other funds provided by the Borrower. No City funds are or will be pledged to support in any way the Obligations and the City in no way is or will be obligated to make any payments whatsoever on the Obligations or to foreclose on or make any appropriation for the Borrower or any organization in the event of a default on the Obligations. The City is required by federal law to review and approve the issuance of bonds or revenue obligations for projects within its jurisdiction and conduct a public hearing. Following the public hearing, the Council is required to adopt the related Resolution (the "TEFRA Hearing Resolution") I HEREBY MOVE that City Council: 1. Instruct the City Clerk to schedule a TEFRA Hearing on the Agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held on May 13, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012. 2. Instruct the City Clerk to schedule and place on the Agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held on May 13, 2022, consideration of the TEFRA Hearing results and adoption of the TEFRA Hearing Resolution.  RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES APPROVING THE ISSUANCE BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOP:MENT AUTHORITY OF NOT TO EXCEED $3,000,000 AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY'S REVENUE OBLIGATIONS FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING, REFINANCING OR REIMBURSING THE COST OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION AND IMPROVEMENT OF FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF LAXART, AND OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO HEREIN SPECIFIED WHEREAS, LAXART, a nonprofit public benefit corporation, duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of California (the "Borrower"), has submitted and the California Enterprise Development Authority (the "Authority") has accepted, an application requesting the Authority to issue, from time to time, pursuant to a plan of finance, its tax-exempt and/or taxable revenue bonds or other obligations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,000,000 (the "Obligations") for the benefit of the Borrower pursuant to Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title 1 of the Government Code of the State (commencing with Section 6500) (the "Act"); and WHEREAS, the proceeds of the Obligations will be used for the purpose of (a) financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing the cost of the acquisition, construction and improvement of the Borrower's visual art space showcasing contemporary and experimental art through lectures, exhibits and public programs, located at 518 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90004, and related facilities (the "Facilities"), and (b) paying certain financing costs and costs of issuance of the Obligations; and WHEREAS, the issuance of the Obligations must be approved by the governmental unit on behalf of which the Obligations are issued and a governmental unit having jurisdiction over the territorial limits in which the Facilities located pursuant to the public approval requirement of Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"); and WHEREAS, the Facilities are located within the territorial limits of City of Los Angeles (the "City") and the City Council of the City (the "City Council") is the elected legislative body of the City; and WHEREAS, the Authority and the Borrower have requested that the City Council approve the issuance of the Obligations by the Authority and the financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing the Borrower for the cost of the Facilities with the proceeds of the Obligations pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code; and WHEREAS, the Facilities will provide significant benefits to the City's residents by promoting developments in contemporary culture through exhibits, publications and programs open to the public; and 4870-1196-6732.2  WHEREAS, the Authority's issuance of the Obligations will result in a more economical and efficient issuance process because of the Authority's expertise in the issuance of conduit revenue obligations; and WHEREAS, it is intended that this Resolution shall comply with the public approval requirements of Section 147(f) of the Code; provided, however, that this Resolution is neither intended to nor shall it constitute an approval by the City Council of the Facilities for any other purpose; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the City Council of the City, following notice duly given, held a public hearing regarding the issuance of the Obligations and now desires to approve the issuance of the Obligations by the Authority; and WHEREAS, in recognition of the City's objective of addressing the needs of residents with disabilities, the Borrower has agreed that (a) any Facilities to be constructed with the proceeds of the Obligations will comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq. and the 2010 ADA Standards, Chapter 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, (b) the Borrower will not discriminate in its programs, services or activities on the basis of disabiJity or on the basis of a person's relationship to, or association with, a person who has a disability and (c) the Borrower will provide reasonable accommodation upon request to ensure equal access and effective communication to its programs, services and activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City as follows: Section 1. The City Council hereby finds and determines that all of the recitals are true and correct. The City Council finds that the Facilities will provide the significant benefits set forth in the recitals above. The City Council hereby approves the issuance, from time to time, pursuant to a plan of finance, of the Obligations by the Authority, which Obligations may be tax- exempt and/or taxable as approved by the Authority in its resolution, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000 to finance, refinance and/or reimburse the Borrower for the cost of the Facilities and to pay financing and costs of issuance of the Obligations. This resolution shall constitute approval of the issuance of the Obligations within the meaning of Section 147(f) of the Code and shall constitute the approval of the issuance of the Obligations within the meaning of the Act; provided. however. that this Resolution shall not constitute an approval by the City Council of the Facilities for any other purpose. The City shall not bear any responsibility for the tax-exempt status of the Obligations, the repayment of the Obligations or any other matter related to the Obligations. 2 4870-1196-6732.2  Section 2. All actions heretofore taken by the officers, employees and agents of the City with respect to the approval of the Obligations are hereby approved, confirmed and ratified, and the officers and employees of the City and their authorized deputies and agents are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all certificates and documents which they or special counsel may deem necessary or advisable in order to consummate the Obligations and otherwise to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption. 3 4870-1196-6732.2  NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that at 10:00 a.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, on May 13, 2022, a public hearing, as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 (the "Code"), will be held with respect to the issuance by the California Enterprise Development Authority (the "Authority") from time to time, pursuant to a plan of finance, of its revenue obligations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $3,000,000 (the "Obligations"). The proceeds of the Obligations will be loaned to LAXART, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, and an organization described in Section 501(c)(3) of the Code (the "Borrower"), for the purpose of (a) financing, refinancing and/or reimbursing the cost of the acquisition, construction and improvement of the Borrower's visual art space located at 518 North Western Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90004, and related facilities, and (b) paying certain financing costs and costs of issuance of the Obligations. The Facilities will be owned and operated by the Borrower in connection with its mission of promoting developments in contemporary culture through exhibitions, publications, and public programs. The Obligations will not be deemed to constitute a debt or liability of the City, the State of California (the "State") or any p()litical subdivision thereof, but will be payable solely from the funds provided therefor by the Borrower. The Authority will not be obligated to pay the principal of the Obligations, or the redemption premium, if any, or interest thereon, except from funds provided from loan repayments by the Borrower. Neither the faith and credit nor taxing power of the City, the State or any political subdivision thereof, will be pledged to the payment of the principal or redemption premium, if any, or interest on the Obligations. The issuance of the Obligations will not directly, indirectly or contingently obligate the City, the State or any political subdivision thereof to levy or to pledge any form of taxation or to make any appropriation for their payment. The City is conducting the public hearing as an accommodation to the Borrower to facilitate the financing, refinancing or reimbursing of the Borrower for the cost of the Facilities. The City will not be the issuer of the Obligations and takes no responsibility for the financing and refinancing of the Facilities. City Council meetings are broadcast live on cable television channel 35 and on the internet at: https://www.lacity.org/govemrnent/follow-meetings/city-council-meetings. Live Council meetings can also be heard at: (213) 621-CITY (Metro), (818) 904-9450 (Valley), (310) 471- CITY (Westside) and (310) 547-CITY (San Pedro Area). Members of the public may also attend City Council meetings in-person. Public comment will be taken in-person, only, and not via teleconference. Please note that, pursuant to Mayoral directives, proof of Covid-19 vaccination or proof of a negative Covid-19 test within the prior 72 hours will be required to enter the City Hall building, and indoor masking will be required regardless of vaccination status. Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 978-1133. 4865-8735-8732.2 I ' · l Those wishing to comment on the proposed financing, the nature and location of the Facilities and the financing, refinancing, and/or reimbursing of the cost of the Facilities with the proceeds of the Obligations may either call into the meeting or submit written comments, which must be received by the City prior to the hearing. Written comments should be sent to the City Clerk, City of Los Angeles, Room 360, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, California 90012. Dated this May 6, 2022. 4865-8735-8732.2  cNERGY CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE &RIVER MOTION City leaders are at the forefront of municipal governments in developing a future based on a 100% carbon-free energy system. In 2016, the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (DWP) partnered with the U.S. Department of Energy to conduct a study under CF 16-0243, that provided objective science-based recommendations on different paths to 100% carbon-free energy. DWP and the City are working diligently to analyze that study and to plan the most effective strategies to achieve decarbonization by 2035 through preparing the Strategic Long Term Resource Plan (STLRP) as requested under CF 21-0352. These policies have many moving parts and require our collective expertise to dedicate focused attention on the matters of electric vehicles (EV) infrastructure, photo-voltaic installation and generation, solar storage technology, and building electrification. The Los Angeles City power profile is stark: over 7880 GW total capacity, over 3600 miles of transmission lines into the city, over 10,400 miles of distribution citywide, and all in a city with over 4 million city residents. Much work is needed in order to prepare today's power grid for an electrified city of the future. The City must be prudent and practical to be effective as it moves forward, yet act with urgency to combat climate change, a warming planet and offset urban heat mitigation. One evident fact remains that the systems and equipment in place now are inadequate to meet our future goals. In particular, the goal of electrification requires a power grid that is more technologically advanced, possibly decentralized, in order to meet the demands of a renewable portfolio. It would be helpful if DWP can provide an outline to the City of how Los Angeles will reach this goal. This plan should take into account citywide building energy electrification and decarbonization (CF: 21-1039), the EV Master Plan process (CF: 21-0890), and the recently introduced effort to end all gas powered equipment, appliance and vehicle purchases for all city departments. Internally, the City Council is working to create green, sustainable and organized city departments that are ready for the practical questions on decarbonization, including equipment/appliance and vehicle procurement. The Department of Water and Power should report on the grid needs of today and tomorrow, with a focus on outreach and disadvantaged communities. Moreover, a new and efficient approach to all city electrification and solarization is needed, which includes practical electrical needs, statutory and legal frameworks for the modern city and grid of the future. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Department of Water and Power (DWP) report on the needs to improve the Los Angeles power grid infrastructure (transmission and distribution) to properly facilitate future investments into sustainable energy methods such as but not limited to electrification, distributed energy resources, energy storage, and micro-grids, and that said report also identify: a) LADWP current planned infrastructure investments, operational challenges in current and future facilities, equipment needs, and especially labor needs (in-house and contractors); b) environmental regulations or other statutory, legal obstacles; and, c) a timeframe for urgent, immediate, medium and long term improvement needs related to the power grid's infrastructure MAY 0 6 2022 ~~ I FURTHER MOVE that the Bureau of Engineering, with the assistance of the Department of Water and Power, General Services Department and City Administrative Office, conduct an analysis on the electrical load and upgrades needed for all city and city-proprietary departments, in order to prepare all city buildings and facilities for full electrification and decarbonization, and report back with partnership opportunities with all City agencies related to commercial electrification I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Water and Power, and the CAO, with the assistance of the City Attorney report to Council with a new All-City master MOU, including but not limited to solar electrification, electrical load needs, grid connected I distributed energy resources, energy storage, and all other power grid I city connected components for all city departments, including the Port of Los Angeles Department and the Los Angeles World Airport Department PresentedBy:~~ PaJ ~ Mitch O'Farrell Paul Krekorian Councilmember, 13th District Councilmember, 2nd District Seronded By: <?J 1:0:  ENERGY. CLIMATE CHANGE. ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE &RIVEP MOTION This year marks the third consecutive year of climate-exacerbated water scarcity, highlighted by the three driest months on record this very year (January - March 2022). On March 28th 2022, Governor Newsom issued Executive Order N-7-22, which requires that local water suppliers move to "Level 2" of their water shortage contingency plans, meaning a reduction of 10-20% within a district. The Governor's state of emergency declaration aims at urban and other water suppliers, requiring a variety of plans and updates to be developed for State regulators, due on June 1, 2022. In Southern California.the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) is the largest aggregate purchaser of water for over 26 member agencies, collectively working to bring water to over 19 million people across six counties. Angelenos own and oversee the largest municipal water and power agency in the country in the Department of Water and Power (LADWP) -- the region is a statewide and national leader with respect to water stewardship. While both LADWP and the greater Metropolitan Water District collaborate to meet the intensity of practical issues faced by ratepayers and local governments, a clearer direction and focus on long-term fundamental issues is needed to meet the urgency of the moment. The most recent MWD Board of Directors meeting saw an adoption of the following: 1) A declaration of a water shortage emergency condition; 2) An adopted framework which included two options for member agencies to comply under the drought conditions, and; 3) support for the Governor's statewide declaration. According to the Los Angeles Municipal Code, sec. 121.07 (B): "The Department shall monitor and evaluate the projected supply and demand for water by its customers monthly ... the Mayor may, with concurrence of the Council, order that the appropriate water conservation be implemented ... ". The MWD board action requires member agencies to respond to its adopted policy by June 1, 2022; the board action also includes criteria for enforcement of the rules when a member agency is in non-compliance. / While the City complies with the Governor's emergency declaration and the MWD Board action, it is imperative that LADWP and MWD staff report to Council on areas of mutual collaboration with respect to conservation, procurement, infrastructure, short- and long-range planning, and how local water supply projects provide good, well-paying jobs. Angelenos must fully understand all possible avenues and options that public institutions will recommend , such as the recently-proposed statewide ban on irrigation of "non-functional grass (turf)". Further, an expansion of LADWP and MWD budgets focusing on conservation is needed to reflect an all-hands-on-deck approach for the region with respect to water-saving strategies for all ratepayers, residents and business owners. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Department of Water and Power and the Metropolitan Water District report on current and projected water drought conditions statewide from all sources of water, including stored water supplies and conveyance infrastructure, and potential impacts to LADWP ratepayers, so as to clearly describe and recommend both voluntary and mandatory options to conserve water. I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Water and Power report on the impacts of the drought on hydroelectric resources and the implications for meeting our plan towards reaching LA 100: 100% carbon-free electricity. I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Water and Power, and the Metropolitan Water District report on the expansion of large scale water recycling projects and budgetary programs meant to increase water conservation and expand our local water supply in order to reduce reliance on increasingly unpredictable imported water supplies, which could include but is not limited to a focus on disadvantaged communities, including potential for direct install of water efficiency improvements to remove barriers for conservation and reduce water bills, more aggressive and focused rebates I incentives, opportunities for funding community engagement efforts, e.g., the Cool City Challenge Cool Blocks program and others, and infrastructure investments directly associated with conveyance and the distribution of water. I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Water and Power, and the Department of Building and Safety, with the assistance of all Departments as needed, report on current enforcement efforts against water wasters, all possible water conservation code improvements in the City and how to implement and enforce them, including, for example, the possible benefits of requiring :::~:::: :~;;~~waterfrPdP?ows Mitch O'Farrell Paul Koretz Councilmember, 13th District Seconded By: _Pa_U~--  MOTION ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE &RIVER The City of Los Angeles consists of over 590+ buildings, and over 16,000 acres of parkland resulting in over 400+ park sites. Add to that the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), and the Department of Water and Power (DWP), the carbon footprint of the City is vast. Since the City has yet to fully electrify its buildings and vehicles, by default the City of Los Angeles is a major purchaser of gas powered appliances, equipment and vehicles. It is the intent of the Council to electrify the City. In November, Council (CF: 21-1039) directed multiple city agencies to work together in ensuring carbon free city buildings with solar photovoltaic panels installation and site electrification as top priorities. The policy is capturing city locations for these investments, from park sites to libraries, recreation centers to vehicle and equipment yards. However, as of today the General Services Department (GSD) is still processing dozens of requests from City departments to purchase gas powered equipment for onsite building needs. In one recent example, the Library Department (LAPL) worked with GSD to replace 23 heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems (HVAC) - all of which would have been gas powered. GSD and LAPL flagged these purchases for review, and will be able to electrify the majority of these all gas powered, 15-25 year life span building appliances. A coordinated all agency policy must be developed and adopted in order to facilitate the electrification of all City buildings and facilities. The Bureau of Engineering (BOE), GSD, RAP and DWP must also work with the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) to ensure that power load needs and onsite building conditions are right for this type of equipment conversion. Additionally, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), the Port of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power will need to report on their plans to meet this goal. Further, both RAP and LAWA work with dozens of concessionaires that will need support in order to decarbonize and electrify their functions. This work is difficult and will require investment, planning and careful oversight. There are many factors involved when switching a heating, ventilation and air conditioning system that uses gas (HVAC), or boilers, water heaters and other gas powered -~ appliances to an all electric option. Equipment weight and size, code requirements " (Title 24 ), and engineering challenges are components that will need to be considered. A thorough review of all pending purchase orders for all buildings, including proprietaries, is needed in order to assist the Council priorities of electrification, solar photovoltaic installation and electric vehicle adoption. This review should result in a list of gas equipment procurement which is canceled, rerouted, or otherwise wholly replaced gas for electrical equipment purchases, while a more concise and organized policy is developed. MAY 0 6 2022 M(jib~  Ensuring that the City's procurement policy is in line with CF 21-1039 (electrification, ''retrofit and solarization of all city buildings and facilities) and 21-0890 (EV Master Plan) is a major priority of the Council. Further, to offset any potential increased electrical costs, the Department of Water and Power should work with each city agency per site, to ensure that DWP commercial rebate and incentive schedules are maximized. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council DIRECT the City Administrative Officer, General Services Department, the Department of Recreation and Parks, LA Public Library Department, and the Bureau of Engineering, with the assistance of the Department of Water and Power, and all City Departments as needed, report to Council with a plan and timeline to end all gas powered vehicle, building appliance and equipment usage and purchases, including but not limited to the following considerations: • That this plan organizes, tiers and provides for the review of all current and future gas powered vehicle, appliance and equipment purchases in all departments, in order to align with CF: 21-1039 and 21-0890 • That this plan include feedback from all departments for a limited exemptions process which takes into account practical issues such as procurement, technology and other sensitivities • That this report have recommendations to amend and update all procurement processes in order to electrify and decarbonize all city functions • That Departments clearly identify fully decarbonized locations, facilities or parks, clearly showing electrified conversions citywide I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Water and Power, the Port of Los Angeles, and Los Angeles World Airports, report to Council with a similar report which organizes, tiers and reviews all gas powered building equipment purchases as stated above, with the goal of transitioning all gas vehicle, equipment and appliance purchases to all electric components I FURTHER MOVE that Los Angeles World Airports, the Port of Los Angeles, and the Department of Recreation and Parks report to Council with a plan to electrify and decarbonize all concessionaire partnerships; this report should take into account business needs and concerns I FURTHER MOVE that the each customer of record per each electrified city property be submitted by the appropriate city agency for review under the Department of Water and Power's commercial electrification incentive and rebate program Presented by: ~.;v;r?f ' :XJ Mitch O'Farrell Councilmember, 13th District Seconded By: -Pawf  MOTION PERSONNEL, AUDITS, & ANIMAL WELFARE: Over the last decade, both the City Council and the Mayor have made requests to the Department of Animal Services (LAAS) for increased public educational programs and an updated, more user-friendly website. As its budget was buffeted by economic fluctuations and a need to focus on staffing needs, LAAS was unable to attend to these requests on a consistent basis. Then, in 2019, with the guidance of the Board of Animal Services Commissioners, LAAS determined that bringing in outside assistance was the most efficacious method to take on the challenge of the Mayor's and Council's requests. The contractor hired would have to provide marketing and public relations as well as embark on a fundraising campaign to bolster the Department's budget. After a year-long procurement process involving a Request For Proposals and eight respondents, the City Council approved a contract (C-137526) with The Glue, LLC, a women-owned firm that brought a multi-layered approach to undertaking the tasks at hand. In November 2020, the City Council approved a contract with The Glue, LLC, to provide marketing, branding, and increased public outreach for educational programs such as Pet Laws, Licensing and Spay Neuter, fundraising services to bolster the Department's budget, as well as website development social media services. Now that The Glue, LLC, has had more than a year to work on its assignments, it would be appropriate for the firm, along with the management of LAAS, to provide an update to the Council on the status of its work and the progress made to date. I THEREFORE MOVE, that the City Council instruct LAAS and its contractor, The Glue, LLC, to provide a report to the Personnel, Audits, and Animal Welfare Committee on the status of The Glue's performance of deliverables to provide LAAS marketing, fundraising, public education, website development, and social media services. C) PAULKORETZ Councilmember, Fifth District jt.  PLANNING &LAND USE MANAGEMENT RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the restaurant and hospitality industry is a vitally important part of the City's economy employing 380,000 and generating more than $200 million in tax revenues to the City prior to the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, under the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a restaurant can only be permitted to sale alcohol by obtaining a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) or meeting the eligibility requirements for a Conditional Use Exception (CUE); and WHEREAS, the CUP process can often be time consuming and costly for both applicants and City staff and resources, hindering entrepreneurs' ability to create or expand their businesses; and ~ :: ,. _. WHEREAS, very few restaurants are eligible for and have utilized the CUE process; and WHEREAS, the City recognizes that the public health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, and further appreciates the need to facilitate temporary Zoning Code relief to support the local economy and livelihood of those living and working in the City; and WHEREAS, the City intends to create a new streamlined process known as the Restaurant Beverage Program for sit-down restaurants only as an alternative to the CUP and CUE process to remove economic and time constraints and promote economic development; and WHEREAS, this ordinance will contain more and stricter standards than those typically imposed during the CUP or CUE process and require participating restaurants to be subject to enforcement procedures; and WHEREAS, the City has undertaken an environmental review of the proposed provisions and found that will not have a significant effect on the environment (ENV-2018-4661-ND), and further found that aspects of the proposed regulatory relief are exempt from environmental review (ENV-2020-3154- CE); and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the Council hereby activates a new streamlined permitting land use regulatory process, the Restaurant Beverage Program, that shall be in force and full effect in the geographical boundaries attached in Exhibit A BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that based on the findings outlined in Exhibit B relative to the geographic boundaries found in Exhibit A maps, the Restaurant Beverage Program is in conformity with public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice. C> Presented by: ~ J~ Councilmember, 12" District  '~. Sylmar ~~ \ ~ Granada Hills -~·f ~ 1:16'~11t n OOl!Wnlatl ~ THIS MAP ESTABLISHES THE BOUNDARIES FOR THE AREAS lftt!lllM4i!H I ~..,...., ~ ~i OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES IN WHICH ALL CR, C1 , C1 .5, C2, Chatsworth ~ ~ ' C4, CS, CM, M 1, M2, AND M3 ZONES ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE RESTAURANT ··~ ... -A}.•"' BEVERAGE PROGRAM (RBP ·GENERAL). (-9 ft.\llllllElllT ~~ ~ North ridge "'~" 3 ~ • ~ i i Sol.l lt'flT I __:_J" •.,, SATICOT$Tl, ..- . \ Reseda "' c~··•• '1ailWfWT 'I, ...... ,, Van Nuys " ..,,..,_ I { j ( ~ . ~ Encino L i Restaurant Beverage Program (RBP) ~ D k;? D RBP- General Eligible 5,600 --_:w 2,900 0 5.800 Feel ,. \J'' ' D Community Plan Area Data Sotxces: DaparlmtntolClty PllM1flir'19 \\ Bul'9au of EngmHnng CF/ CPC-2018-4660-CA I 123021 1. The Restaurant Beverage Program (RBP) will provide a public necessity within the areas mapped in Exhibit A by removing financial barriers for sit-down restaurants and promoting economic development, in light of the financial impacts associated with the COVID-19 pandemic. The restaurant and hospitality industry is an important part of the City’s economy, employing more than 380,000 people and generating more than $200 million in tax revenue to the City during pre-pandemic levels. The proposed Ordinance will preserve and strengthen a viable sector of the City’s economy by creating the RBP, which will reduce the costs and time for sit-down restaurants in the mapped areas to obtain City approval to serve alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, while subjecting them to more than 50 provisions. Alcohol service provides a substation portion of restaurants’ revenue and often make or break their viability as a business, however, restaurants with alcohol sales must meet both state and local regulations for serving alcohol. The RBP will offer an administrative clearance process to allow the sale of alcohol in sit-down restaurants with an operating kitchen and a full menu. In addition, new restaurants with alcohol service under the RBP will be subject to enforcement measures and security standards. This in-turn will provide long-term financial incentives as it will bolster the opening of new restaurants, enable the hiring of new employees, and create more vibrant neighborhoods. The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent stay-at-home and indoor restrictions have presented unprecedented financial challenges to sit-down restaurants throughout the City, namely those located within the mapped areas. A simpler, more predictable, less costly process to serve alcoholic beverages would ease some of the burdens placed on impacted restaurants, giving them a boost and reducing the time needed for them to re­ open and start hiring people. As such, the RBP will create a service that is beneficial to the community, City, and region mapped by reducing the amount of entry barriers for new local restaurants. 2. The RBP will provide a public convenience within the areas mapped in Exhibit A by accommodating the demand for an amenity that will serve residents, workers, employees, and visitors. A variety of uses, including sit-down restaurants, are necessary for the conservation, development, and success of a vibrant neighborhood. The proposed RBP reflects a shift in how the City will process alcohol requests for eligible sit-down restaurants. As such, the RBP will provide local sit-down restaurants with a boost, which will allow them to open quicker, expand, hire employees, and become an economically viable business. By creating a consistent and streamlined review of alcohol requests, the RBP will create more vibrant neighborhoods that will benefit employees, local residents, and visitors leading to the growth of regulated sit-down restaurants within the mapped areas, which are planned and zoned for commercial uses such as restaurants.  On-site alcohol service incidental to food service is an amenity that is often expected in bona fide sit-down restaurants. The local community, employees, patrons of adjacent commercial uses, and the residents in the neighborhood will be able to utilize the benefits of having on-site sit-down restaurants and alcohol service nearby. Furthermore, the RBP incorporates more than 50 operating standards to ensure that the alcohol service will not be disruptive to the community. 3. The RBP contains more than 50 provisions to ensure that it will not adversely affect the welfare of the areas mapped in Exhibit A. The RBP’s provisions are intended to protect the public health, welfare, and safety of the communities within the mapped areas. The City is establishing operational and enforcing policies via the RBP to regulate alcohol service in eligible sit-down restaurants. Therefore, alcohol service under the RBP must be incidental to food service on-site consumption. This means that high-impact uses such as bars, nightclubs, and liquor stores will not be eligible under the RBP and must obtain a Conditional Use Permit (CUP). Eligible restaurants will not be allowed to have dancing, live entertainment, pool tables, and portable bars. Bar-like practices, such as minimum drink purchase, admission charges, and age limitations, will also be prohibited. Operating standards will ensure that impacts to the community, such as noise, will be kept at a minimum. The RBP will prohibit the use of television monitors and speakers in outdoor areas. Restaurants will also be required to remove graffiti, clean debris and litter, maintain an electronic age verification device, and respond to patron complaints in a timely manner. As a means of establishing additional safety policies, the RBP contains interior and exterior lighting requirements and will require restaurants to install and maintain a camera surveillance system in operation at all times. In addition, all employees involved with the sale of alcohol will be subject to regulatory safety practices such as enrolling in an alcohol safety training program offered by the Los Angeles Police Department and/or the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control. Restaurants that repeatedly violate the RBP’s provisions will be suspended from the Program and be required to obtain a CUP to continue to sell alcohol, Lastly, the RBP or proposed Ordinance does not authorize any new construction, nor result in construction activities that would change the size, height, or other significant features of existing buildings and therefore not degrade adjacent properties, the surrounding neighborhood, or the public health, welfare, and safety of the public at large. Therefore, the RBP, the proposed Ordinance, operations, and other significant features will be compatible with and not adversely affect or degrade adjacent properties, the surrounding neighborhood, or the public health, welfare, and safety of the mapped areas. 4. The RBP will follow good zoning practices by encouraging economic development in the areas mapped while limiting the impact of commercial activity on residential areas and other sensitive uses through strict provisions. The mapped areas are well suited for sit-down restaurants that offer alcohol service, which are planned and zoned for commercial uses such as restaurants. This will promote livability and convenience for residents and employees, promote a variety of uses, and strengthen the employment and amenity base of the mapped areas. As such, the RBP substantially conforms to the purpose, intent, and provisions of the General Plan, the applicable community plan, and any specific plan. At the same time, the RBP serves the purpose of imposing provisions aimed at limiting impacts to surrounding neighbors, including residential areas and other sensitive uses. The RBP will only be applicable in specific commercial and manufacturing zones where alcohol service is currently allowed through a CUP. In addition, the RBP includes numerous operational restrictions related to indoor and outdoor seating, allowed activities, and bar-like practices to limit noise and other impacts. Additional provisions concerning operations, security, monitoring, and enforcement are included. Any changes to the mode of operations of the restaurant, including hours of operation and seating, will not be permitted. Therefore, the RBP will follow good zoning practices by encouraging economic development while limiting the impact of commercial activity on nearby residential areas and other sensitive uses through strict and enforcing provisions. ITEM 11 File No. 22-0322 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Rental Agreement Amendment with the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), regarding leasing the property located at the corner of Concord Avenue, Alhambra Avenue and Lowell Avenue for the El Sereno Arroyo Playground. Recommendation for Council action: CONCUR with the Arts, Parks, Health, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee actions of April 26, 2022 regarding Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners reports relative to the Rental Agreement Amendment with the Caltrans, regarding leasing the property located at the corner of Concord Avenue, Alhambra Avenue and Lowell Avenue for the El Sereno Arroyo Playground. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there will not be any additional fiscal impacts to RAP’s General Fund as a result of these recommendations. All costs and any liabilities associated with development of the leased property will be incurred by the third parties. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) SUMMARY At the meeting held on May 4, 2022, your Information, Technology, and General Services Committee considered Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners reports relative to the Rental Agreement Amendment with the Caltrans, regarding leasing the property located at the corner of Concord Avenue, Alhambra Avenue and Lowell Avenue for the El Sereno Arroyo Playground. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee moved to concur with the Arts, Parks, Health, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee actions of April 26, 2022, as detailed above. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE RAMAN YES BLUMENFIELD YES PRICE YES ME 5/4/22 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-