City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, February 3, 2023 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: de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) 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) 22-0517 CD 3 EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the name of Linnet Street from Crebs Avenue to Yolanda Avenue being changed and established as Bill Lambert Way. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that the name change and establishment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines. 2. FIND that the name of Linnet Street from Crebs Avenue to Yolanda Avenue, shown on Exhibit A of the City Engineer report dated January 20, 2023, attached to the Council file, be established as Bill Lambert Way. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 20, 2023, effectuating such change and establishment as Friday Bill - February Lambert Way, 3, 2023 which - been approved as to form has PAGE 1and legality by the City Attorney.  Class 5(3) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines. 2. FIND that the name of Linnet Street from Crebs Avenue to Yolanda Avenue, shown on Exhibit A of the City Engineer report dated January 20, 2023, attached to the Council file, be established as Bill Lambert Way. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 20, 2023, effectuating such change and establishment as Bill Lambert Way, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit: a. A copy of Ordinance upon publication to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles pursuant to Section 34092 of the Government Code. b. A copy of the Council’s action on this matter to the Los Angeles, Department of Transportation, City­wide Investigation Section. 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. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Communication from the City Engineer; Ordinance held over to February 10, 2023 for second reading Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (2) 18-0150 CD 12 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to a proposed Second Amendment to Contract No. C­131503 with Heaven on Earth Society for Animals, Inc. to provide spay/neuter and related veterinary services at the West Valley Animal Services Center. (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee report to Friday - in be submitted February 3, If Council. 2023 - public PAGE 2 hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (2) 18-0150 CD 12 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to a proposed Second Amendment to Contract No. C­131503 with Heaven on Earth Society for Animals, Inc. to provide spay/neuter and related veterinary services at the West Valley Animal Services Center. (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment 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 www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ FEBRUARY 6, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ FEBRUARY 3, 2023) Adopted Item - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) (3) 22-0008-S16 CD 12 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the prohibition of oversized vehicles parking along certain streets in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Lee – Rodriguez): 1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height, during the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am, along the following street segments, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, and the California Vehicle Code Section 22507: a. Both sides of Genesta Avenue between Chatsworth Strreet and Kingsbury Street b. Both sides of Wilbur Avenue from Nordhoff Boulevard to Prairie Street c. North side of Chase Street between Amestoy Avenue and Oak Park Avenue Friday - February 3, 2023 - PAGE 3  80.69.4, and the California Vehicle Code Section 22507: a. Both sides of Genesta Avenue between Chatsworth Strreet and Kingsbury Street b. Both sides of Wilbur Avenue from Nordhoff Boulevard to Prairie Street c. North side of Chase Street between Amestoy Avenue and Oak Park Avenue d. Both sides of Bermuda Street between Haskell Avenue and Blucher Avenue e. Both sides of Ruffner Avenue between Simonds Street and Kalisher Street 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of the Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Adminstrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) (4) 22-0008-S19 CD 12 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the prohibition of oversized vehicles parking along segments of Lindley, Farralone, Louise, and Rinaldo Avenues in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Lee – Buscaino): Friday - February 3, 2023 - PAGE 4 1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to prohibit the parking of  Raman (3) (4) 22-0008-S19 CD 12 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the prohibition of oversized vehicles parking along segments of Lindley, Farralone, Louise, and Rinaldo Avenues in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Lee – Buscaino): 1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along the following street segments, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, and the California Vehicle Code Section 22507: a. West side of Lindley Avenue between Lassen Street and Lemarsh Street b. West side of Farralone Avenue between Gresham Street and Bahama Street c. East side of Louise Avenue between Plummer Street and Prairie Street d. South side of Rinaldi Avenue, between Zelzah Avenue and Hesperia Avenue 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of the Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. 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. Adopted Item Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Friday (3) Raman - February 3, 2023 - PAGE 5  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. Adopted Item Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) (5) 22-0008-S23 CD 7 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the prohibition of oversized vehicles parking along both sides of Desmond Street, between Bradley Avenue and Dead End, in Council District Seven. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez – Blumenfield): 1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am, along both sides of Desmond Street, between Bradley Avenue and Dead End, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, and the California Vehicle Code Section 22507. 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of the Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. 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. Adopted Item Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) (6) 23-0026 Friday - February 3, 2023 - PAGE 6 CD 8 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT pursuant to California Environmental  Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) (6) 23-0026 CD 8 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15168 and 15162, and related CEQA findings, and COMMUNICATION FROM THE SOUTH LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION (SLAAPC) regarding the SLAAPC's determination in denying the appeal filed by Henry Fan, Bethune Hotel Ventures, LLC, and sustaining the Zoning Administrator's determination dated March 25, 2022; denying, pursuant to Section 12.24 W.24 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 168­room Hotel located within 500 feet of a Residential Zone and denying, pursuant to Section 16.05 C of the LAMC, a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates, or results in an increase of 50 or more guest rooms, in the C2­2D­CPIO zone, for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new seven­story, 75 feet height, 168­room hotel building, totaling 101,928 square­feet including 3,896 square­feet of ground floor retail, 1,500 square­feet dedicated to Community Child Education Services, and 5,032 square­feet of open space, with an additional 1,284 square­feet of open space intended for the Community Education facility, within 500 feet of a residential zone located 3685 South Vermont Avenue. Applicant: Henry Fan, Bethune Hotel Ventures, LLC Case No. ZA­2020­55­CU­SPR­1A Environmental No. ENV­2020­56­EAF; ENV­2008­1781­EIR [On January 17, 2023, the City Council adopted Substitute Motion (Harris­Dawson ­ Blumenfield) pursuant to Charter Section 245, asserting jurisdiction over the December 6, 2022 (Letter of Determination dated December21, 2022), action of the SLAAPC)] (Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council Friday - February 3, 2023 - PAGE 7  submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council TIME LIMIT FILE ­ FEBRUARY 7, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ FEBRUARY 7, 2023) Adopted Item - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Soto-Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) (7) 21-0042-S4 ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 151.09 of Article 1, Chapter XV, and Section 165.03 of Article 5, Chapter XVI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code in furtherance of the public interest to avoid forfeiture, limit displacement and homelessness, and restrict evictions for nonpayment of rent that is not material as specified. Community Impact Statement: None submitted [Motion (Raman – Blumenfield) to adopt Ordinance as Amended by Motion(Soto­Martinez – Blumenfield) and Motion (Blumenfield – McOsker – Raman) adopted at Council meeting of January 27, 2023] The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(3) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the threat of litigation (one potential case). (URGENCY CLAUSE ­ 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING) Adopted Ordinance without Urgency Clause Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto- Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (9); Nays: Park (1); Absent: Blumenfield, Krekorian, Lee, Price Jr. (4) (8) 22-1542 CD 9 Friday PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE - February 3, 2023 -REPORT and RESOLUTION PAGE 8relative to declaring the property located at 116 East 59th Place a public nuisance as  READING) Adopted Ordinance without Urgency Clause Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto- Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (9); Nays: Park (1); Absent: Blumenfield, Krekorian, Lee, Price Jr. (4) (8) 22-1542 CD 9 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to declaring the property located at 116 East 59th Place a public nuisance as the result of the presence of a homeless encampment, excessive trash and debris, and inoperable vehicles. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Price – O'Farrell): ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: a. Declare property located at 116 E. 59th Place (APN 60060060911) a public nuisance as the result of the presence of a homeless encampment, excessive trash and debris, and inoperable vehicles. b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 116 East 59th Place. c. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City of Los Angeles. 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: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (9) 23-0097 MOTION (RAMAN ­ HERNANDEZ ­ HARRIS­DAWSON) and Friday RESOLUTION - February relative to3,a2023 grant-application to the California PAGEDepartment 9 of Housing and Community Development for the proposed Serving  Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (9) 23-0097 MOTION (RAMAN ­ HERNANDEZ ­ HARRIS­DAWSON) and RESOLUTION relative to a grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the proposed Serving Households Across the River Equitably (SHARE) project. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) guidelines, and AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to submit a grant application in the amount of $10,000,000 for the proposed SHARE project. 2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report to Council upon notification and prior to the acceptance of a REAP 2.0 grant award. Adopted Item Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) (10) 23-0098 MOTION (KREKORIAN ­ HARRIS­DAWSON) relative to preparing and presenting an Ordinance to raise the written contracting requirement for amounts over $5,000 to $25, 000. Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance that updates and modernize Section 10.2 to raise the written contracting requirement for amounts over $5,000 to $25,000. Adopted Item Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) (11) 20-0841-S29 CD 6 STATUTORY EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE Friday MUNICIPAL -FACILITIES COMMITTEE February 3, 2023 - (MFC) relative PAGE to 10 requesting authority to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Volunteers of  Adopted Item Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) (11) 20-0841-S29 CD 6 STATUTORY EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (MFC) relative to requesting authority to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) for an interim housing site located at 9710 San Fernando Road in Council District 6. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the interim housing project involved in this approval is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Findings state that this site is statutorily exempt under Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080(b)(4) as a sepcific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency as also reflected in CEQA Guideline Section 15269(c); PRC Section 21080.27 (AB 1197) applicable to City of Los Angeles emergency homeless shelters. The current leasing approval is an action toward implementing, and in furtherance of, the previously approved and exempt project. 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, General Services Department (GSD), or designee, to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with VOALA for the “Tiny Home” interim housing site located at 9710 San Fernando Road in Council District 6, to operate an interim housing site under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the GSD report dated January 26, 2023, attached to Council file No. 20-0841-S29. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no anticipated General Fund impact. Construction funding has been approved through the eighth COVID­19 Homelessness Roadmap funding report, and operating costs will be funded with County Agreement funds and Homeless Services – General City Purpose funds. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Friday Rodriguez, - February (11); Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky 3, 2023 PAGE 11Lee, - (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Nays: Raman (3)  Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Raman (3) 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 de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee (2) Whereupon the Council did adjourn ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Friday - February 3, 2023 - PAGE 12  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME McOsker Price Harold Taro Fujita McOsker Hutt – Krekorian – Soto- Transit Equity Day Martinez  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Harris-Dawson All Members Damian Amaya Pineda Harris-Dawson All Members Christopher Amaya-Pineda  File No. 18-0150 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Second Amendment to Contract No. C-131503 with Heaven on Earth Society for Animals, Inc. (Heaven on Earth) to provide spay/neuter and related veterinary services at the West Valley Animal Services Center. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Animal Services (DAS), or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Contract No. C-131503 with Heaven on Earth to provide spay/neuter and related veterinary services at the West Valley Animal Services Center from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, for an amount not to exceed $350,000. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that that approval of the recommendation contained in the December 7, 2022 CAO report, attached to the Council File, will extend Contract No. C-131503 between the DAS and Heaven on Earth Society for Animals. to provide spay/neuter and related veterinary services at the West Valley Animal Services Center from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, for an amount not to exceed $350,000. All spay and neuter service costs are funded through the Animal Sterilization Trust Fund and sufficient funding for this purpose is available therein. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that execution of the proposed agreement complies with the City's Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for intended purposes, and ongoing revenues are used for ongoing expenditures. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 6, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – FEBRUARY 3, 2023) Summary: On February 1, 2023, your Committee considered a December 7, 2022 CAO report relative to authorizing the DAS to execute the Second Amendment to Contract No. C- 131503 with Heaven on Earth to provide spay/neuter and related veterinary services at the West Valley Animal Services Center from July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, for an amount not to exceed $350,000. The report attached to the Council file includes some background on the matter. After providing an opportunity for public comment, the Committee moved to approve the recommendation reflected above. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, Chair Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee MEMBER: VOTE: HERNANDEZ: YES LEE: YES HUTT: YES ARL 2/1/23 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  ITEM NO. 6 File No. 23-0026 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an Appeal filed for a Conditional Use Permit and a Site Plan Review for the property located at 3685 South Vermont Avenue. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, that the project is within the scope of the South Los Angeles Community Plan Program EIR No. ENV-2008-1781-EIR (“Program EIR”), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15168 and 15162; the environmental effects of the Project were covered in the Program EIR and no new environmental effects not identified in the Program EIR will occur and no new mitigation is required; and the City has incorporated all feasible mitigation measures from the Program EIR on the Project. 2. ADOPT the revised FINDINGS and CONDITIONS, as amended by the PLUM Committee on January 31, 2023, attached to the Council file, as the Findings of Council. 3. RESOLVE TO GRANT THE APPEAL filed by Henry Fan, Bethune Hotel Ventures, LLC and THEREBY OVERTURN the determination of the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (SLAAPC), in sustaining the Zoning Administrator's determination dated March 25, 2022; denying pursuant to Section 12.24 W.24 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 168-room Hotel located within 500 feet of a Residential Zone and denying, pursuant to Section 16.05 C of the LAMC, a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates, or results in an increase of 50 or more guest rooms, in the C2-2D-CPIO zone, for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new seven-story,75 feet height, 168-room hotel building, totaling 101,928 square-feet including 3,896 square-feet of ground floor retail, 1,500 square-feet dedicated to Community Child Education Services, and 5,032 square-feet of open space, with an additional 1,284 square-feet of open space intended for the Community Education facility, within 500 feet of a residential zone for the property located at 3685 South Vermont Avenue, subject to revised Findings and Conditions adopted by the PLUM Committee on January 31, 2023, attached to the Council file. Applicant: Henry Fan, Bethune Hotel Ventures, LLC Case No. ZA-2020-55-CU-SPR-1A Environmental No. ENV-2020-56-EAF; ENV-2008-1781-EIR Fiscal Impact Statement: The South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council Summary: At a special meeting held on January 31, 2023, the PLUM Committee considered a report from the SLAAPC and an appeal for the property located at 3685 South Vermont Avenue. DCP staff provided an overview of the matter. The Economic and Workforce Development Department provided a presentation relative to the project’s community and economic benefits, and uploaded to the Council file. Councilmember Harris-Dawson provided comments in support of granting the appeal. After an opportunity for public comment, and presentation from the Applicant and Appellant, the Committee recommended to grant the appeal and thereby overturn the SLAAPC’s determination in sustaining the Zoning Administrator's determination and adopt the revised Findings and Conditions to approve the Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE HARRIS-DAWSON: YES RODRIGUEZ: ABSENT YAROSLAVSKY: YES LEE: ABSENT HUTT: YES CR 23-0026_rpt_PLUM_01-31-23 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS- Council District 14 has consistently been encumbered by the largest amount of illegal dumping of any Council District in the City of Los Angeles. In 2022 alone, LASAN crews cleaned up 3,303.46 tons of illegal dumping. In response, Council District 14 has regularly engaged community organizations to assist LASAN with illegal dumping removal, with five crews currently working throughout the district. Due to the sheer volume of trash, crews are still needed to address the inordinate amount of trash .dumped illegally throughout the Council District 14. Funding is available in the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS) Community Amenities Trust Fund for this purpose. I THEREFORE MOVE that in $850,000 the Central Los Angeles Recycling and Transfer Station (CLARTS} Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 47S, Department 14, be transferred to the Department of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification, Fund 100 Department 74 Account 3040, Contractual Services for beautification services within Council District 14; and, I FURTHER MOVE that the Board of Public Works be authorized to amend contract C-136595 with Gang Alternatives Program for an amount not to exceed $850,000 for beautification services within Council District 14; and, I FURTHER MOVE that the Board of Public Works Office of Community Beautification be instructed to make any technical changes to effectuate the intent of this motion. Councilmember, 14th District  ....,____ .. _ . - 1 ) CllY CLER!< rOR PLACEMENT ON/NEXT MOT ULAR COUNCIL AGEf~DA TO BEfPOSTEQ #52 I MOVE that the City Council reaffirm its findings for the reward offer relative to the death of Alexander Aguirre (Council Action of April 12, 2022, C.F. 22-0010-S11) and that the reward offer be reinstated for an additional period of six months from the publication of the renewed offer of reward by the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.  I TO CITY CLERK FOR PLACEMENT ON NEXT RE so ~ ~ (R UNCIL AGENDA TO BE POSTED WHEREAS, §41.18 of the Municipal Code provides that the Council by Resolution #53 may designate specified areas for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of- way , in order for a person to be found in violation of any of tl1ese prohibited behaviors; and WHEREAS, the below listed locations are experiencing a need for enforcement against the above listed prohibitions; and WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds that the public health, safety, or welfare is served by the prohibition, and further finds that sleeping or lodging within the stated proximity to the designated area(s) is unhealthy, unsafe, or incompatible with safe passage; and WHEREAS, the Office of Council District 2 has submitted/ posted to the File relevant documentation, as further detailed in the Code, that the circumstances at these locations pose a particular and ongoing threat to public health or safety; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to §41.18 (c) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code that the Council hereby designates the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the Code; 1. Riverside Drive and 134 Freeway - Underpass 2. North Hollywood Red/Orange Line Station - Active Railway 3. North and South Weddington Park - Public Park 4. Vineland Avenue and 134 Freeway - Underpass 5. Tujunga Avenue and 101 Freeway - Underpass BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations are hereby directed and authorized to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period. FEB O3 2u23 PRESENTED BY: p~ -----'-------- PAUL KREKO RIAN pa  ........ - - .:r__.- .......,.._.. .._...,.. ~ - -- TO ~,!¥ CLERK FOR PLJ.CEr;Ni OM NEXT MO :fONLAR COUNCIL AGENDA TO □E POSTf:"D The Councilmember of the Fifteenth District has expressed the need for a personal services contract with Gianine Rizzi, for expertise the Councilmember needs relative to his Council Office that is not otherwise available. The proposed services to be performed are of an expert and technical nature and are temporary and occasional in character. The term of the '"1.- contract will be from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 and the Contractor is to receive an n-r to amount not to exceed $30,000 for her services. There are funds available in the Council Office 0 Budget to meet this request. co N ti I THEREFORE MOVE that the attached personal services contract with Gianine Rizzi for providing services to the Fifteenth Council District as set for therein, be approved. I FURTHER MOVE that the Councilmember of the Fifteenth District be authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the City, and that the City Clerk is instructed to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council Office. PRESENTEDB: r ; ; TIMMcOSKER vn~ Councilmember, 15th District (!j SECONDEDBY: t ~ ~ er cj as  AGREEMENT NUMBER C- BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES AND GIANINE RIZZI FOR COMMUNITY EVENT PRODUCTION SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT (hereinafter, "Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LOS ANGELES, a municipal corporation, (hereinafter "CITY") by and through the Fifteenth Council District ("15th Council District" herein) and GIANINE RIZZI, (hereinafter, "CONTRACTOR") with reference to the following facts: WHEREAS, the 15 th Council District is in need of production and coordination of free community events throughout the district; and WHEREAS, the 15 th Council District does not currently possess the expertise or ability to produce and coordinate free community events; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Los Angeles City Charter Section I 022, the City Council or designee has determined that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by independent contractors than by CITY employees; and WHEREAS, the services to be performed by the CONTRACTOR are for the performance of professional, scientific, expert, technical, or other special services of a temporary and occasional character for which competitive bidding under Los Angeles City Charter Section 371 is not practicable or advantageous; and WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR has over 8 years of experience in coordinating and producing events for the Fifteenth Council District, thus bringing unique senior level experience and expertise in providing event production services to the 15th Council District; and WHEREAS, the necessary funds are available in the Council Office Budget and have been appropriated for such purposes: NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows: As requested by the Councilmember of the Fifteenth District the CONTRACTOR shall: Produce and coordinate free community events in the 15 th Council District that are open to the public. The CONTRACTOR'S activities include event budgeting, contacting vendors, entertainment providers, and event sponsors, working with CITY departments such as Transportation, Recreation and Parks, General Services, Street Services, and the Police Department relative to event logistics, and being present on site during events to address issues as they arise. 1. The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2023 and shall terminate on December 31, 2023. 1 2. The CITY will pay the CONTRACTOR fifty dollars ($50) an hour for services provided herein. The CONTRACTOR shall perform said services in accordance with a work schedule approved by the Councilmember. The CONTRACTOR shall submit monthly invoices indicating therein the services performed for which payment is requested. Said invoice shall be submitted in accordance with the approved work schedule as provided therein and shall be subject to the approval of the Councilmember of the Fifteenth District or his designee. 3. The CITY'S total obligation under this Agreement shall not exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000). 4. Due to the need for the CONTRACTOR'S services to be provided continuously on an ongoing basis, the CONTRACTOR may have provided services prior to the execution date of this Agreement. To the extent that said services were performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, those services are hereby ratified. 5. The Councilmember of the Fifteenth District or his designee may terminate this contract by giving a minimum of 15 days written notice thereof to the CONTRACTOR. In the event of such termination, the CONTRACTOR shall be paid for hours worked prior to the effective date of termination. 6. The CONTRACTOR agrees to present monthly reports at the request of the Councilmember of the Fifteenth District setting forth her performance of the tasks required in fulfilling the terms of this contract; and, further that any and all data, information, conclusions, recommendations, and reports originated hereunder shall become the sole property of the CITY for its use in any manner and for any purpose. 7. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.50 et seq., 'Disclosure of Border Wall Contracting.' The CITY may terminate this Contract at any time if the CITY determines that the CONTRACTOR failed to fully and accurately complete the required affidavit and disclose all Border Wall Bids and Border Wall Contracts, as defined in LAAC Section 10.50.1. 8. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Rev. 9/22 [vl]), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 9. In the event of any inconsistency between any of the provision of this Agreement and/or the appendices hereto, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: a. Provisions of this Agreement b. Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Rev. 9/22 [vl]) 10. This Agreement includes three (3) pages which constitute the entire understanding and agreement of the parties. 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be duly executed as of the day and year herein written. THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES GIANINE RIZZI BY~~ Contractor ~ Councilmember, 15th District Date:- -- - - - -- - - - - Date: _______,_ _______ Attest: HOLLY WOLCOTT, City Clerk BY:- -- - - - -- - - - - Date: Deputy City Clerk - - - - - - - -- - -- Approved as to form: HYDEE FELDSTEIN SOTO, City Attorney BY:- - -- - - - - -- - - Date: Deputy City Attorney - - - - - - - - -- - - 3  ""'t{ 1155 The Councilmember of the Fifteenth District has expressed the need for a personal services contract with Sandra Ciaramitaro, for expertise the Councilmember needs relative to his Council Office that is not otherwise available. The proposed services to be performed are of an expert and technical nature and are temporary and occasional in character. The term of the contract will be from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2023 and the Contractor is to receive an amount not to exceed $30,000 for her services. There are funds available in the Council Office Budget to meet this request. I THEREFORE MOVE that the attached personal services contract with Sandra Ciaramitaro for providing services to the Fifteenth Council District as set for therein, be approved. I FURTHER MOVE that the Councilmember of the Fifteenth District be authorized to execute this contract on behalf of the City, and that the City Clerk is instructed to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council Office. PRESENTED BY: as PK  AGREEMENT NUMBER C- BETWEEN THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES AND SANDRA CIARAMITARO FOR COMMUNITY EVENT PRODUCTION SERVICES THIS AGREEMENT (hereinafter, "Agreement") is made and entered into by and between the CITY OF LOS ANGELES, a municipal corporation, (hereinafter "CITY") by and through the Fifteenth Council District ("15th Council District" herein) and SANDRA CIARAMITARO, (hereinafter, "CONTRACTOR") with reference to the following facts: WHEREAS, the 15 th Council District is in need of production and coordination of free community events throughout the district; and WHEREAS, the 15th Council District does not currently possess the expertise or ability to produce and coordinate free community events; and WHEREAS, pursuant to Los Angeles City Charter Section 1022, the City Council or designee has determined that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by independent contractors than by CITY employees; and WHEREAS, the services to be performed by the CONTRACTOR are for the performance of professional, scientific, expert, technical, or other special services of a temporary and occasional character for which competitive bidding under Los Angeles City Charter Section 371 is not practicable or advantageous; and WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR has 10 years of experience working for the 15 th Council District having assisted the former Councilmember in coordinating and producing events, thus bringing unique senior level experience and expertise in providing event production services to the 15th Council District; and WHEREAS, the necessary funds are available in the Council Office Budget and have been appropriated for such purposes: NOW THEREFORE, the parties hereto do hereby agree as follows: As requested by the Councilmember of the Fifteenth District the CONTRACTOR shall: Produce and coordinate free community events in the 15 th Council District that are open to the public. The CONTRACTOR'S activities include event budgeting, contacting vendors, entertainment providers, and event sponsors, working with CITY departments such as Transportation, Recreation and Parks, General Services, Street Services, and the Police Department relative to event logistics, and being present on site during events to address issues as they arise. 1 1. The term of this Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2023 and shall terminate on December 31, 2023. 2. The CITY will pay the CONTRACTOR fifty dollars ($50) an hour for services provided herein. The CONTRACTOR shall perform said services in accordance with a work schedule approved by the Councilmember. The CONTRACTOR shall submit monthly invoices indicating therein the services performed for which payment is requested. Said invoice shall be submitted in accordance with the approved work schedule as provided therein and shall be subject to the approval of the Councilmember of the Fifteenth District or his designee. 3. The CITY'S total obligation under this Agreement shall not exceed thirty thousand dollars ($30,000). 4. Due to the need for the CONTRACTOR'S services to be provided continuously on an ongoing basis, the CONTRACTOR may have provided services prior to the execution date of this Agreement. To the extent that said services were performed in accordance with the terms and conditions ofthis Agreement, those services are hereby ratified. 5. The Councilmember of the Fifteenth District or his designee may terminate this contract by giving a minimum of 15 days written notice thereof to the CONTRACTOR. In the event of such termination, the CONTRACTOR shall be paid for hours worked prior to the effective date of termination. 6. The CONTRACTOR agrees to present monthly reports at the request of the Councilmember of the Fifteenth District setting forth her performance of the tasks required in fulfilling the terms of this contract; and, further that any and all data, information, conclusions, recommendations, and reports originated hereunder shall become the sole property of the CITY for its use in any manner and for any purpose. 7. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.50 et seq., 'Disclosure of Border Wall Contracting.' The CITY may terminate this Contract at any time if the CITY determines that the CONTRACTOR failed to fully and accurately complete the required affidavit and disclose all Border Wall Bids and Border Wall Contracts, as defined in LAAC Section 10.50.1. 8. The CONTRACTOR agrees to comply with the Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Rev. 9/22 [vl]), a copy of which is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. 9. In the event of any inconsistency between any of the provision of this Agreement and/or the appendices hereto, the inconsistency shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: a. Provisions of this Agreement b. Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Rev. 9/22 [vl]) 10. This Agreement includes three (3) pages which constitute the entire understanding and agreement of the parties. 2 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this instrument to be duly executed as of the day and year herein written. THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES SANDRA CIARAMITARO B <£~Councilmember, 15th District BY LJp/ L...~ Contractor Date: - - -- - - - - - - -- Date: / - 3/ - 2.0~ :3 Attest: HOLLY WOLCOTT, City Clerk BY: Date: - - - - - - - - -- - - Deputy City Clerk - - - - -- - - - - - - Approved as to form: HYDEE FELDSTEIN SOTO, City Attorney BY: Date: - - - - - - - - -- - - Deputy City Attorney - - - - -- - - - - -- 3