City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Wednesday, April 26, 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: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (1) 23­1200­S30 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Candice Cho to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Candice Cho to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Cho currently resides in Council District 10. Ms. Cho will fill the vacancy created by Ysabel Jurado, who has resigned. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 1, 2023 Wednesday (LAST-DAY April FOR COUNCIL 26, 2023 - ACTION ­ APRIL 28, PAGE2023) 1  Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 1, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ APRIL 28, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (2) 23­1200­S78 TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Vanessa Aramayo to the Board of Airport Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2023. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Vanessa Aramayo to the Board of Airport Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Aramayo will fill the vacancy created by Belinda Vega, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Vega's successor is confirmed by the City Council. Ms. Aramayo resides in Council District 14. (Current Composition: F=3; M=4) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. Background Check: Completed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (3) 23­1200­S60 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Nancy Yap to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC). Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 2 Recommendation for Council action:  Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (3) 23­1200­S60 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Nancy Yap to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Nancy Yap to the BBSC for the term ending June 30, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Yap currently resides in Council District Two. Ms. Yap will fill the vacancy created by Laurel Gillete, who has resigned. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 1; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (4) 23­1200­S54 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Moises Rosales to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Moises Rosales to the BBSC for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Rosales resides in Council District 8. Mr. Rosales will fill the vacancy created by Elvin Moon, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Mr. Moon's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 1; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 3 Community Impact Statement: None submitted  BBSC for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Rosales resides in Council District 8. Mr. Rosales will fill the vacancy created by Elvin Moon, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Mr. Moon's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 1; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (5) 23­1200­S74 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Jaime Geaga to the Central Area Planning Commission (CAPC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Jaime Geaga to the CAPC for the term ending June 30, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Geaga currently resides in Council District 13. Mr. Geaga will fill the vacancy created by Adrienne Lindgren, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Lindgren's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 3; Vacant = 0) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Wednesday Raman (4) - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 4  TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (6) 23­1200­S59 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Jacob Noonan to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Jacob Noonan to the LACPC for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Noonan currently resides in Council District 14. Mr. Noonan will fill the vacancy created by Jenna Hornstock, who has resigned. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 7; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (7) 23­1200­S77 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Mara Cohen to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Mara Cohen to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Cohen is a resident of Council District Five. Ms. Cohen will fill the vacancy created by Jesse Wednesday Noonan, whom- April the Mayor removed 26, 2023 - effective May 5, 2023 PAGEor at 5 the time Mr. Noonan's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current  ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Mara Cohen to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Mara Cohen to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Cohen is a resident of Council District Five. Ms. Cohen will fill the vacancy created by Jesse Noonan, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Mr. Noonan's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: F=8; M=3; Vacant=3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (8) 23­1200­S81 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Lisa Vasquez to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Lisa Vasquez to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Vasquez is a resident of Council District Ten. Ms. Vasquez will fill the vacancy created by Robinne Burrell, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Burrell's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: F=8 ; M=3; Vacant=3 ) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Community Impact Statement : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Wednesday - April 26, TIME2023 - FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 LIMIT PAGE 6  Burrell's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: F=8 ; M=3; Vacant=3 ) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Community Impact Statement : Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (9) 23­1200­S87 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Luis Vasquez to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Luis Vasquez to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Vasquez is a resident of Council District 8. Mr. Vasquez will fill the vacancy created by Ingrid Estrada, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Estrada's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: M= 3; F=8; Vacant=3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (10) 23­0341 Wednesday - April COMMUNITY ECONOMIC AND 26, 2023 - PAGE DEVELOPMENT 7 COMMITTEE  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (10) 23­0341 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appointments of members of the Workforce Development Board (WDB) for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointments of the following members of the WDB as detailed in the March 21, 2023 Communication from the Mayor, attached to the Council file, for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023 are APPROVED and CONFIRMED: Name Organization Category Replacing Hazzard Consulting Jaleesa Hazzard Business Vacant Seat Group PCL Construction Priscilla Chavez Business Vacant Seat Services, Inc. Economic & Allison (Ace) The Transatin@Coalition Michael Community Anaya LA Murray Development Economic & Hrag Hamalian Bright Star Schools Community Vacant Seat Development California Department of Steve Zimmer Education Joseph Stark Education Los Angeles Unified Steven Simon Education Llanet Martin School District Strategic Concepts in Augustine Organizing and Policy Labor Vacant Seat Cabrera Education Linda Nguyen­ Center for Worker Labor Vacant Seat Perez Training & Leadership Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. 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 as Amended by Motion Wednesday (Price - April 26, – Krekorian) 2023 - Forthwith PAGE 8 Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr.,  Perez Training & Leadership Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. 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 as Amended by Motion (Price – Krekorian) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) (11) 23­1200­S65 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Audra Wise to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Audra Wise to the Los Angeles City/County Native American Indian Commission, for the term ending October 7, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Wise will fill the vacancy created by Mr. Randall Murphy, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Mr. Murphy’s successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: F = 2; M = 3). Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) (12) 23­1200­S53 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Michele Reed to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Michele Reed to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by Irene Tovar, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Reed currently resides in Council District Eight. Ms. Reed will fill the vacancy created by Irene Tovar, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 9 2023 or at the time Ms. Tovar's successor is confirmed by the City  CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Michele Reed to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Michele Reed to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by Irene Tovar, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Reed currently resides in Council District Eight. Ms. Reed will fill the vacancy created by Irene Tovar, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Tovar's successor is confirmed by the City Council.(Current composition: M = 1; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (13) 23­1200­S39 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Brittany McKinley to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Brittany McKinley to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by Stacy Twilley, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. McKinley currently resides in Council District 11. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 10  Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (14) 23­1200­S37 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Enrique De La Cruz to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Enrique De La Cruz to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Melany De La Cruz­Viesca, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. De La Cruz currently resides in Council District Five. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) (15) 23­1200­S36 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Melissa Grant to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 11 RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Melissa Grant to the  Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) (15) 23­1200­S36 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Melissa Grant to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Melissa Grant to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2026, to fill the vacancy created by Herpsima Khatchadorian, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Grant currently resides in Council District 11. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (16) 23­1200­S55 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Pierre Arreola to the Human Relations Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Pierre Arreola to the Human Relations Commission for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Nirinjan Khalsa, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Arreola currently resides in Council District Seven. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Complete Community Impact Statement: None submitted Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 12 TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023  the vacancy created by Nirinjan Khalsa, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Arreola currently resides in Council District Seven. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 10) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Complete Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (17) 23­1200­S92 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Simona Grace to the Commission on the Status of Women. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Simona Grace to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Marla Messing, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Grace currently resides in Council District Four. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (18) 23­1200­S72 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 13 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Cristina Rose to  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (18) 23­1200­S72 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Cristina Rose to the Commission on the Status of Women. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Cristina Rose to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Nancy Rubin, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Rose currently resides in Council District Four. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (19) 23­1200­S58 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Tracy Gray to the Commission on the Status of Women. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Tracy Gray to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Gray currently resides in Council District 14. Ms. Tracy Gray will fill the vacancy created by Myesha Ward, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Ward's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 14 Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed  Commission on the Status of Women. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Tracy Gray to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2027, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Gray currently resides in Council District 14. Ms. Tracy Gray will fill the vacancy created by Myesha Ward, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Ward's successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Compled Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (20) 23­1200­S52 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Lucig Danielian to the Commission on the Status of Women. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Lucig Danielian to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2027, to fill the vacancy created by Vicki Curry, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Danielian currently resides in Council District Four. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 15 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr.,  Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (21) 23­1200­S91 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Cindy Panuco to the Civil and Human Rights Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Cindy Panuco to the Civil and Human Rights Commission for the term ending June 30, 2023, to fill the vacancy created by Marissa Montes, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Panuco currently resides in Council District One. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (22) 23­1200­S71 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Diane Robertson to the Civil and Human Rights Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Diane Robertson to the Wednesday Civil and Human- April 26, Commission Rights 2023 - PAGE for the term ending 1630, 2027, June to fill the vacancy created by Keith Parker, is APPROVED and  Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (22) 23­1200­S71 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Diane Robertson to the Civil and Human Rights Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Diane Robertson to the Civil and Human Rights Commission for the term ending June 30, 2027, to fill the vacancy created by Keith Parker, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Robertson currently resides in Council District 10. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (23) 23­1200­S33 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Hoang Nguyen to the Civil and Human Rights Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Hoang Nguyen to the Civil and Human Rights Commission for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Azisa Hasan, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Nguyen currently resides in Council District 13. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 17  Mr. Nguyen currently resides in Council District 13. (Current composition: M = 0; F = 7) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (24) 23­1200­S38 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Akiko Tagawa to the Commission on Disability. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Akiko Tagawa to the Commission on Disability for the term ending June 30, 2027, to fill the vacancy created by David Wolf, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Tagawa currently resides in Council District 13. (Current composition: M = 4; F = 5) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (25) 23­1200­S83 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Mary Grace Wednesday Barrios to the Commission on Disability. - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 18  Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (25) 23­1200­S83 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Mary Grace Barrios to the Commission on Disability. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Mary Grace Barrios to the Commission on Disability for the term ending June 30, 2027, to fill the vacancy created by Richard Rothenberg, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Barrios currently resides in Council District Five. (Current composition: M = 4; F = 5) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (26) 23­1200­S47 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. James Johnson to the Board of Animal Services. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. James Johnson to the Board of Animal Services for the term ending June 30, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Johnson resides in Council District 1. Mr. Johnson will fill the vacancy created by Ms. Jill Cohen, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Cohen’s successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: F=3, M=2). Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 19  RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. James Johnson to the Board of Animal Services for the term ending June 30, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Johnson resides in Council District 1. Mr. Johnson will fill the vacancy created by Ms. Jill Cohen, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Cohen’s successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: F=3, M=2). Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) (27) 23­1200­S43 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Alison McBeth­Featherstone to the Board of Animal Services. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Alison McBeth­ Featherstone to the Board of Animal Services for the term ending June 30, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. McBeth­ Featherstone resides in Council District 10. Ms. McBeth­Featherstone will fill the vacancy created by Ms. Alisa Finsten, whom the Mayor removed effective May 5, 2023 or at the time Ms. Finsten’s successor is confirmed by the City Council. (Current Composition: F=3, M=2). Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Wednesday Ayes: - April Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, 26, 2023 - Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Hernandez, PAGEPrice 20 Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park,  Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 5, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 5, 2023) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Raman (4) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (28) 19­0005­S33 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 223 East 55th Street (Case No. 727453), Assessor I.D. No. 5101­013­018, from the Rent Escrow Account Program. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated April 17, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 223 East 55th Street (Case No. 727453), Assessor I.D. No. 5101­013­018, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. 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 Forthwith Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) (29) 23­0005­S65 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1756 North Normandie Avenue (Case No. 771510), Assessor I.D. No. 5589­037­013, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: Wednesday APPROVE the- April LAHD26,report 2023 -recommendation dated April21 PAGE 17, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION  Lee, Park (3) (29) 23­0005­S65 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1756 North Normandie Avenue (Case No. 771510), Assessor I.D. No. 5589­037­013, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated April 17, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1756 North Normandie Avenue (Case No. 771510), Assessor I.D. No. 5589­037­013, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. 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 Forthwith Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) (30) 23­0005­S66 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2053 North Argyle Avenue (Case No. 680392), Assessor I.D. No. 5586­005­014, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated April 17, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2053 North Argyle Avenue (Case No. 680392), Assessor I.D. No. 5586­005­014, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. 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 Forthwith Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 22  Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) (31) 23­0005­S67 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 122 West 41st Place (Case No. 738109), Assessor I.D. No. 5111­019­009, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated April 17, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 122 West 41st Place (Case No. 738109), Assessor I.D. No. 5111­019­009, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. 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 Forthwith Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) (32) 22­0973­S1 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN – HERNANDEZ) relative to a street banner campaign within the defined boundaries of the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with the Los Angeles Municipal code (LAMC) Section 62.132, the street banner program being coordinated by the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council, as a City of Los Angeles Non­event Street Banner Program for the period of October 14, 2023 to October 14, 2024. Wednesday 2. APPROVE - April 26, 2023 of the contents - the street banner, subject PAGE to 23 inclusion of the City seal to each banner, attached to the Motion.  Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with the Los Angeles Municipal code (LAMC) Section 62.132, the street banner program being coordinated by the Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council, as a City of Los Angeles Non­event Street Banner Program for the period of October 14, 2023 to October 14, 2024. 2. APPROVE the contents of the street banner, subject to inclusion of the City seal to each banner, attached to the Motion. Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) (33) 22­0511­S1 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD – HUTT) relative to funding for the special observation of “75th Israeli Independence Day” on April 26, 2023 at the City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 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 3 special observation of “75th Israeli Independence Day” on April 26, 2023 at City Hall, including the illumination of the City Hall. Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) (34) 23­0437 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ ­ YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for a building assessment of the property located at 1206 South Vermont Avenue for adaptive re­use through a collaboration with the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and the Department of General Services (GSD) ­ Construction Forces Division (CFD). Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 24  Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) (34) 23­0437 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ ­ YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for a building assessment of the property located at 1206 South Vermont Avenue for adaptive re­use through a collaboration with the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and the Department of General Services (GSD) ­ Construction Forces Division (CFD). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the transfer of funding to a new Department of Public Works (PW) budgetary accounts and GSD­CFD accounts as noted below, for a total amount of $95,000. Funding Source Fund/Dept/Account Amount From: CD 01 100/56/000974 $37,000 Neighborhood Services Enhancement To: PW/BOE Engineering Special $37,000 Services, Fund No. 682/50 New Appropriation Unit to be created entitled “Old Fire Station 13” 2. AUTHORIZE the BOE to appropriate up to $37,000 to the Bureau’s Salary account upon request of the City Engineer. Funding Source Fund/Dept/Account Amount From: CD 01 100/56/000974 $58,000 Neighborhood Services Enhancement Wednesday To: - April 26, 2023 - GSD­CFD Appropriation Unit PAGE 25$21,352 001101, Hiring Hall  Funding Source Fund/Dept/Account Amount From: CD 01 100/56/000974 $58,000 Neighborhood Services Enhancement To: GSD­CFD Appropriation Unit $21,352 001101, Hiring Hall Construction Appropriation Unit $13,568 001121, Benefits Hiring Hall Construction Appropriation Unit $23,080 003180, Construction Materials 3. AUTHORIZE the GSD­CFD to appropriate $58,000 to the Department’s accounts upon request of the General Manager. 4. INSTRUCT the BOE and GSD to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections /clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) (35) 23­0438 MOTION (KREKORIAN – RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for the Mayor’s special commemoration at City Hall on April 20, 2023 of the passing of former Mayor Richard J. Riordan, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the Council’s portion of the Heritage Month Celebrations & Special Events line item in the General Wednesday - AprilNo. City Purposes Fund 26,100/56 2023 - to the General ServicesPAGE Fund 26 No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries – As Needed), for services in connection with (35) 23­0438 MOTION (KREKORIAN – RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for the Mayor’s special commemoration at City Hall on April 20, 2023 of the passing of former Mayor Richard J. Riordan, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 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 Mayor’s special commemoration at City Hall on April 20, 2023 of the passing of former Mayor Richard J. Riordan, including the illumination of City Hall. Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Adjourning Motions Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­ Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: Blumenfield, Lee, Park (3) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Wednesday - April 26, 2023 - PAGE 27  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Blumenfield - Hutt - Price State of Israel’s 75th Yaroslavsky Anniversary of Independence Price Soto-Martínez Miguel Contreras Day in Los Angeles Rodriguez McOsker Detective Pilar Depadee  Item No. 10 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council AMEND the ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appointments of members of the Workforce Development Board (WDB) at the Mayor’s request, Item 10 on today’s Council agenda, to adopt the Mayor’s re-issued communication dated April 25, 2023 posted in Council file No. 23-0341. PRESENTED BY___________________________ CURREN D. PRICE, JR. Councilmember, 9th District SECONDED BY___________________________ PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District April 26, 2023 CF 23-0341  I MOVE that $400 be transferred / 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 15 special observation on May 14, 2023, at City Hall, of the 25th anniversary of the passing of Frank Sinatra, including the illumination of City Hall. ~ PRESENTED BY : r- ~- -------'----- ----...._..__ _ TIM McOSKER SECONDED BY : APR26 2023 ak PK  ffi:~tI~~~~~~~~~~~~1~~9°t~~~~ MOTION The Los Angeles Tourism & Convention Board is coordinating a street banner program to encourage community engagement and promote the Jean-Michel Basquiat exhibit at The Grand LA and the Keith Haring exhibit at The Broad. The Basquiat exhibit opened on March 31 and is running until July 31, and the Haring exhibit is open from May 27 to October 8. The City of Los Angeles is excited that the incredible work of these two iconic artists will be available for Angelenos and visitors to see. These exhibits will bring people to Downtown Los Angeles and make an impact on the culture and diversity of our city. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 62.132, approve the Street Banner program welcoming the Basquiat and Haring exhibits to the City of Los Angeles. I FURTHER MOVE that the City Council approve the content of the attached street banner designs. PRESENTED BY: SECONDED BY: Councilmember, 14th District l APR 2 6 2023  .. ART IS Fo■ · EVERY BODY MAY 27-0CT 8 THEBROAD ~ ::, g I ,, 10 m UI C cil "8 i" m DI ::, ::, (D ul  -------.- •:- --.---··-· -.·---·. KEITH HARING THEBROAD  ECONOM1C &COMMUNITY MOTION DEVELOPMENT On November 5, 2019, the City Council approved various actions related to the Culinary Arts Improvement Project (Project) located at 13460 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima (Property) (C.F. 14-1174-S63). The City acquired the Property in March 2019 for the purpose of establishing a future culinary arts program and business incubator. The Project involves the use of approximately $4.7 million of CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) available to Council District 7 from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area toward building improvements needed to bring the Property up to standard for the proposed commercial use. Subsequent to Council action, the Property was severely vandalized, including the theft of copper wiring and plumbing, creating substandard conditions. Furthermore, the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased the cost of construction, which has negatively impacted the feasibility of the overall Project. Although the plan to pursue the culinary arts program _and business incubator project remains a priority, there is interest in expanding the scope of the project to possibly include residential uses. The EBP funds available could be used toward predevelopment costs related to a mixed-use project including the cost of a market study, an economic and environmental analysis, demolition of existing structures, site preparation, and/or the acquisition of neighboring property. A mixed-use development inclusive of residential uses is currently not identified as an eligible project in the CRA/LA Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan (Contract No. C-125212). Therefore, Council action is needed to pursue an amendment to the Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan to allow use of EBP funds toward a mixed-use development and to amend the Project from solely a commercial use to a mixed-use development inclusive of residential uses. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council REQUEST the Mayor to pursue an amendment to the Bond Expenditure Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and CRA/LA, A Designated Local Authority (CRA/LA) (Contract No. C-125212), to include the "Culinary Arts Mixed-Use Project" in the Bond Spending Plan for the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area; and I FURTHER MOVE that Council INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer, Chief Legislative Analyst, General Services Department, Board of Public Works - Bureau of Engineering, and any other applicable City department, to provide a report with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee to reallocate all remaining taxable and tax-exempt CRA/1,A Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds, including any earned interest, from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area from the "Culinary Arts Improvement Project" (C.F. 14-1174-S63) to the "Culinary Arts Mixed-Use Project" with all future Council approvals to be contingent upon CRA/LA's approval of the "Culinary Arts Mixed-Use Project" in the Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan for the Pacoima/Panonuna City Redevelopment Project Area. 0 :a PRES SECONDED BY oi ~PR 2 6 20231 u Ir  HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS MOTION As our City grapples with the devastating impacts of climate change, we must ensure that our residents are equipped with the tools they need to maintain the highest standard possible of livability. In recent years we have experienced summers of deadly heat over prolonged periods and we must be prepared for those heat waves to both worsen and persist. Extreme heat emergencies can lead to dangerous and sometimes deadly consequences, especially among our elders. At this point in the climate emergency, the ability to cool one's home cannot be considered a luxury and rather must be treated as a necessity. Heat-related deaths are avoidable and it is incumbent upon the City to do everything possible to prevent them. Requiring cooling apparati for all residential rental units could be a life-saving measure for countless Angelenos during extreme heat events. But in consideration of this possibility, we must also consider the economic impact running a cooling apparatus can have on an energy bill, which would most greatly impact our lowest income Angelenos. No one should have to refrain from running a potentially life-saving cooling apparatus for fear of a crippling energy bill. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and the Department of Building and Safety (DBS) report on potential code amendments to require cooling apparati in all residential rental uriits. I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Water and Power (DWP), the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and LAHD report on potential programs to assist low-income and middle-income tenants with subsidies to offset increased and/or unafforda le energy consumption due to the installation and operation of a cooling apparatus, s well as potential funding sources for such programs. 0 C> SECONDED BY: - ~ ~ "·....:....:_-1--t::::_ -_ ,_ = _ _._- ____ _ APR 2 6 2023 '  Nt:h.,Hbvt'i.nuvu 0t \,,,v,v1iv1uNITY ENRICHMENT MOTION One of the most important ways to support our Department of Animal Services (DAS) shelters is to prevent animals from needing to enter them in the first place; and one of the most effective ways to reach that goal is through spaying and neutering our pets. Unfortunately, the cost of spay/neuter can be prohibitive for many Angelenos, which can not only lead to more animals on our streets and in our shelters, but can also deter potential pet owners from adopting. While the financial inaccessibility of spay/neuter contributes to shelter overcrowding in multiple ways, there are tools that can alleviate the problem. DAS currently offers a voucher program that covers the cost of the spay/neuter procedure for Angelenos adopting pets from our shelters who meet a certain income threshold. While this is a valuable program that allows more Angelenos to adopt our shelters' animals, the program is not as expansive as the level of need demands. Not all veterinarians will accept the DAS vouchers as the monetary value, which has not been updated in a decade, does not keep pace with the current actual costs to perform the procedure. Although the veterinarians who accept these vouchers will accept them as full payment, they often only cover a third or less of the actual costs of the procedure. According to the National Institute of Health, pet ownership can decrease stress, lower blood pressure, reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood. All Angelenos who wish to become pet owners should have our City's support in adding an animal companion into their lives. Enhancing the DAS spay/neuter voucher program can be one step towards that end. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Department of Animal Services (DAS) report back within 90 days on: • The current DAS spay/neuter voucher program, including amount of vouchers issued annually, the monetary value of the vouchers, the income threshold required to qualify for a voucher, and the number of veterinarians in the City who accept the vouchers compared to the overall number of veterinarians in the City; • The average cost across veterinary clinics in the City for a full price spay/neuter; • Suggested adjustments to the voucher program to increase the amount of veterinarians who accept the vouchers and to increase the amount of vouchers issued; and, • Any additional veterinary services that could potentially be subsidized for adopters by vouchers, the cost of those services, and recommendations on how to move forward a voucher program for said service. PRESENTEDB Councilmember, 1s' District SECONDED BY: < - . ~ •_.•, APR, 2 6 2023 1  NEIGHBORHOOD &COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT MOTION Citywide, our Departments are facing staffing shortages that impact the quality and quantity of services our City can provide to its residents. Our Department of Animal Services (DAS) has not been immune from this trend, and one of the vital positions DAS is understaffed for is veterinarian. The head veterinarian for the City is also serving as the vet for 2 of the 6 shelters, providing care to over 800 animals .. The Department's capacity to provide adequate veterinary assistance for all the animals under its care is severely lacking and creates undue stress on existing staff. There is a national shortage of veterinarians, making competitive pay and benefits a necessity when hiring for the role. With many opportunities available for veterinarians in the private sector, it is important that we assess whether the salary the City is currently offering is competitive enough to attract qualified, dedicated applicants to fill our open veterinary positions. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Department of Animal Services (DAS), with the assistance of the Personnel Department, report back within 90 days on: • The current vacancy rate for veterinarians within DAS; • The current salary range for DAS veterinarians; • Salary ranges in jurisdictions comparable to the City of Los Angeles for Animal Services veterinarians; • Salary ranges in the private sector for veterinarians with comparable job descriptions to that of a DAS veterinarian; • Recruitment efforts made by DAS and/or Personnel to attract qualified candidates to apply for vacant DAS veterinarian positions; and, • Recommendations to expeditiously hire veterinarians to fill existing vacancies, including updated pay bands and the necessary resources needed to achieve that goal. PRESENTEDB Councilmember, 1st District ~ SECONDED BY: ___ /l_v~ ~------,._____ APR 2 6 2023  RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELAT10t,1c RESOLUTION WHEREAS, since the United States colonization in the Pacific and the first major waves of Asian immigrants arrived on American soil in the 19th century, Asian American and Pacific Islanders (AAPis) have played critical roles in shaping our nation's history and culture; and WHEREAS, today, the City of Los Angeles is proud to be home to almost 500,000 AAPls; and WHEREAS, as the City of Los Angeles celebrates AAPI Heritage Month every year in May, it must also commit to doing more to protect AAPl residents from the rising number of hate crimes and incidents in which they are targeted; and WHEREAS, since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, fear-mongering, discrimination, hate incidents, and crimes against AAPis have increased significantly; and WHEREAS, according to a report by Stop AAPI Hate, almost 11 ,000 bate incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders were reported in 2021 and 2022 across the country, with 67% of the incidents involving harassment and 40% occurring in public spaces, including on public transit; and WHEREAS, recent studies of California public transit show that women, seniors, LGBTQ+ riders, and other vulnerable populations experience harassment while commuting; and WHEREAS, in 2022, Governor Newsom signed SB 1161 (Min) into law, which required the Mineta Transportation Institute at San Jose State University to create a community survey for California transit operators to strengthen and promote passenger safety; and WHEREAS, currently pending before the California State Legislature is SB 434 {Min), "Public Transit for All: Improving Safety and Increasing Ridership," which would require California's largest public transit operators to collect and publish data to improve passenger safety and increase ridership; and WHEREAS, SB 434 would require California 's ten largest transit operators to gather and publish qualitative and quantitative ridership data regarding harassment as riders wait at transit stops and ride transit vehicles; and WHEREAS , SB 434 would build on the effort of SB 1161 and be a critical first step in addressing and preventing harassment of women and other vu1nerable communities on public transit systems; and APR 2 6 ,. . WHEREAS, Los Angeles Metro, the largest transit operator in California and the operator of public buses and trains in Los Angeles County, supports SB 434; and WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles should support SB 434 to improve our public transit system to ensure that it is safe and accessible to all ; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council of the City of Los Angel"es commemorates May 2023 as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month in the City of Los Angeles and encourages all to use this as a call to action to make our communities more sustainable, equitable, and livable. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, with the concurrence of the Mayor, that by adoption of this Resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby includes in its 2023-24 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for SB 434 (Min) to require California 's top ten public transit operators to collect and publish survey data as a critical first step towards addressing street harassment, improving passenger safety, and increasing transit ridership . PRESENTED BY: N~~ Councilmember, 4th District ~ f v I PaJ JOHN LEE Councilmember, 12th District 0 :a C> SECONDED BY: ) .f:_,.., , .,.,, ~,/J { {., (