City Council Meeting

Regular Meeting

Los Angeles, CA · May 23, 2023

Minutes

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday, May 23, 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, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez (3) 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 Noticed for Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 220581 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the westerly portion of Federal Avenue from Pico Boulevard to approximately 90 feet northwesterly thereof, VAC E1401422 (Vacation). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the Vacation 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 street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public rightof way indicated below and shown on the map of the January 12, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file: Westerly portion of Federal Avenue from Pico Boulevard to approximately 90 feet northwesterly thereof Tuesday - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 1 3. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of 2. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public rightof way indicated below and shown on the map of the January 12, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file: Westerly portion of Federal Avenue from Pico Boulevard to approximately 90 feet northwesterly thereof 3. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the street, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the street. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements. 4. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter. 5. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for nonmotorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code. 6. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code. 7. ADOPT said City Engineer's report with the conditions contained therein. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) Tuesday Items for which Public Hearings Have - MayHeld Been 23, 2023 - PAGE 2 Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (2) 221438 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of a Quadruped Unmanned Ground Vehicle, valued at $277,917.80, for the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) Metropolitan Division from the Los Angeles Police Foundation. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of a donation of a Quadruped Unmanned Ground Vehicle, valued at $277,917.80, for the LAPD’s Metropolitan Division from the Los Angeles Police Foundation; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Continued from Council meeting of May 5, 2023) Adopted Amending Motion 2A (Yaroslavsky – Krekorian) Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Hutt, SotoMartínez (2); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) Adopted Public Safety Committee report as Amended by Motion 2A (Yaroslavsky – Krekorian) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (8); Nays: Hutt, Price Jr., Raman, SotoMartínez (4); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (3) 230360 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES REPORTS relative to the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) parking space replacement policy for Los Angeles Tuesday Department of -Transportation May 23, 2023 -(LADOT) parking facilities PAGEcontaining 3 25 spaces or greater. Krekorian) Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (8); Nays: Hutt, Price Jr., Raman, SotoMartínez (4); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (3) 230360 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES REPORTS relative to the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) parking space replacement policy for Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) parking facilities containing 25 spaces or greater. A. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky – Raman): 1. NULLIFY, effective immediately, pursuant to LAAC Sections 22.482(a) and 22.602, the policy requiring parking space replacement for LADOT parking facilities containing 25 spaces or more transferred to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) for utilization as affordable or supportive housing, as detailed in the October 29, 2019 Memorandum of Understanding governing the parking replacement policy for LADOT Special Parking Revenue Fund OffStreet Parking Facilities. Neither LADOT nor LAHD shall require the replacement of any parking spaces when an LADOT facility is utilized as interim, supportive or affordable housing. 2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council within 60 days, on all LADOTowned facilities totaling 25 spaces or greater, by Council District, that will no longer be subject to the parking replacement requirements, along with the current status of any contemplated or inprocess affordable or supportive housing developments. 3. DIRECT the LAHD to immediately publicly notify affordable and supportive housing developers of the relevant policy change. B. TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Yaroslavsky – Raman): 1. NULLIFY, effective immediately, pursuant to LAAC Sections 22.482(a) and 22.602, the policy requiring parking space replacement for LADOT parking facilities containing 25 spaces or more transferred to the LAHD for utilization as affordable or supportive housing, as detailed in the October 29, 2019 Memorandum of Understanding governing the Tuesday - May 23, 2023 parking - replacement policy for LADOT PAGE Special4 Parking Revenue Fund OffStreet Parking Facilities. Neither LADOT Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Yaroslavsky – Raman): 1. NULLIFY, effective immediately, pursuant to LAAC Sections 22.482(a) and 22.602, the policy requiring parking space replacement for LADOT parking facilities containing 25 spaces or more transferred to the LAHD for utilization as affordable or supportive housing, as detailed in the October 29, 2019 Memorandum of Understanding governing the parking replacement policy for LADOT Special Parking Revenue Fund OffStreet Parking Facilities. Neither LADOT nor LAHD shall require the replacement of any parking spaces when an LADOT facility is utilized as interim, supportive or affordable housing. 2. INSTRUCT the CAO to report to Council within 60 days, on all LADOTowned facilities totaling 25 spaces or greater, by Council District, that will no longer be subject to the parking replacement requirements, along with the current status of any contemplated or inprocess affordable or supportive housing developments, along with the annual revenue and utilization rate of each parking facility. 3. DIRECT the LAHD to immediately publicly notify affordable and supportive housing developers of the relevant policy change. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Amending Motion 3D (Yaroslavsky – Krekorian) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) Adopted Amending Motion 3C (Blumenfield – McOsker) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) Adopted Motion (Hutt – Yaroslavsky) as Amended by Motion 3C (Blumenfield – McOsker) and Motion 3D (Yaroslavsky – Krekorian) Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (4) Tuesday 211083S1 - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 5 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) Adopted Motion (Hutt – Yaroslavsky) as Amended by Motion 3C (Blumenfield – McOsker) and Motion 3D (Yaroslavsky – Krekorian) Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (4) 211083S1 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Article 4 of Chapter X of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to regulate Commercial Cannabis Activity. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 9, 2023, amending Article 4 of Chapter X of the LAMC to regulate Commercial Cannabis Activity. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (URGENCY CLAUSE 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING) Adopted Planning and Land Use Management Committee report and Ordinance Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (5) 220231 CD 15 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to extending the provisions of Ordinance No. 187552 imposing temporary interim regulations prohibiting the issuance of all permits and certificates of occupancy associated with the establishment or the expansion of all truckingrelated uses on all industrial land in the WilmingtonHarbor City Community Plan Area, except for the area east of Alameda Street and the Wilmington Industrial Park area located south of G Street and east of Broad Avenue, for an additional extension period of one year. Tuesday - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 6 Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (McOsker – CD 15 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to extending the provisions of Ordinance No. 187552 imposing temporary interim regulations prohibiting the issuance of all permits and certificates of occupancy associated with the establishment or the expansion of all truckingrelated uses on all industrial land in the WilmingtonHarbor City Community Plan Area, except for the area east of Alameda Street and the Wilmington Industrial Park area located south of G Street and east of Broad Avenue, for an additional extension period of one year. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (McOsker – HarrisDawson): 1. RESOLVE to extend the provisions of Ordinance No. 187552 imposing temporary interim regulations prohibiting the issuance of all permits and certificates of occupancy associated with the establishment or the expansion of all truckingrelated uses on all industrial land in the WilmingtonHarbor City Community Plan Area, except for the area east of Alameda Street and the Wilmington Industrial Park area located south of G Street and east of Broad Avenue, for an additional extension period of one year, inasmuch as the appropriate City agencies and officials are exercising due diligence and actively working towards the adoption of the appropriate permanent land use regulatory controls. 2. ADOPT the recommendations contained in the Department of City Planning (DCP) report, dated May 3, 2023, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE JUNE 1, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MAY 31, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (6) 230331 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report with recommendations, amendments, and administrative changes to the Mills Act program, based on the recently Tuesday - May 23,prepared completed assessment 2023 - by consultants Chattel PAGE 7 AECOM, Inc. and Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (6) 230331 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report with recommendations, amendments, and administrative changes to the Mills Act program, based on the recently completed assessment prepared by consultants Chattel Inc. and AECOM, and community input on the assessment. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (HarrisDawson – Krekorian): 1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to prepare a report with recommendations, amendments, and administrative changes to the Mills Act program, based on the recently completed assessment prepared by consultants Chattel Inc. and AECOM, and community input on the assessment, for review and consideration by the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC). 2. INSTRUCT the CHC to submit to the Council its report and recommendations regarding the Mills Act Historical Property Contract program, including proposed ordinance amendments to be prepared by the DCP, in consultation with the City Attorney, for consideration by the Council. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For, if Amended: Empowerment Congress North Area Neighborhood Development Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (7) 230052 CD 8 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the WhiteMooers House, located at 2650 South Halldale Avenue, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Tuesday Recommendations - Mayfor23, Council 2023 action: - PAGE 8 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (7) 230052 CD 8 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the WhiteMooers House, located at 2650 South Halldale Avenue, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines. 2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. 4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the WhiteMooers House, located at 2650 South Halldale Avenue, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Owner/Applicant: Sean Shim Boyle and Sophia Belsheim Case No. CHC20227266HCM Environmental No. ENV20227267CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE MAY 26, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MAY 26, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Tuesday Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, - May 23,(12); Yaroslavsky 2023 - PAGE 9 Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE MAY 26, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MAY 26, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (8) 220454 CD 1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Pacific Dining Car, located at 1300 – 1314 West 6th Street, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines. 2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. 4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Pacific Dining Car, located at 1300 – 1314 West 6th Street, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Applicant: Douglas E. Wance, Buchalter Owner: Wesley A. II and Toby Idol, Trustees, Wesley II and Toby Idol Trust Case No. CHC20219217HCM Environmental No. ENV20219218CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Tuesday - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 10 Community Impact Statement: None submitted Case No. CHC20219217HCM Environmental No. ENV20219218CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE MAY 26, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MAY 26, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (9) 230217 CD 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Jay Risk Standard Oil Co. Service Station, located at 1659 West Colorado Boulevard, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines. 2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. 4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Jay Risk Standard Oil Co. Service Station, located at 1659 West Colorado Boulevard, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Tuesday Applicant: David Dellinger, - May Eagle 23, 2023 - Rock Historical Society PAGE 11 Owners: Paradigm Collaboration LLC and Michael S. Clairville, 3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. 4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Jay Risk Standard Oil Co. Service Station, located at 1659 West Colorado Boulevard, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Applicant: David Dellinger, Eagle Rock Historical Society Owners: Paradigm Collaboration LLC and Michael S. Clairville, Declaration of Trust Case No. CHC20226496HCM Environmental No. ENV20226497CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE MAY 26, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MAY 26, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (10) 230197 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Arthur Lloyd and Gertrude Sercy Reese Home, located at 541 East Santa Clara Avenue and 1221 South 6th Avenue, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines. Tuesday 2. DETERMINE - Maythat 23,the subject 2023 - property conforms with PAGEthe 12 definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines. 2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. 4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Arthur Lloyd and Gertrude Sercy Reese Home, located at 541 East Santa Clara Avenue and 1221 South 6th Avenue, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Owner/Applicant: Sonya R. Greenland Case No. CHC20226876HCM Environmental No. ENV20226877CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE MAY 26 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MAY 26, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (11) 201341 CD 1 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending the time limit date to act for the proposed designation of the Morris Kight Residence, located at 1822 West 4th Street, in the list Tuesday of HistoricCultural Monuments. - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 13 Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (11) 201341 CD 1 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending the time limit date to act for the proposed designation of the Morris Kight Residence, located at 1822 West 4th Street, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the 15day extension for good cause, pursuant to Section 22.171.10(f) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, and thereby allow interested stakeholders more time to further deliberate the merits of the proposed historiccultural inclusion. Applicant: Liza Brereton c/o AIDS Healthcare Foundation Owners: Westlake Apartment Development LLC; and Rafi Ventura, Sweetzer Lofts, LLC Case No. CHC20203322HCM Environmental No. ENV20203323CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Cultural Heritage Commission. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE MAY 26, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MAY 26, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (12) 120071S1 CD 3 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Historic Old Town Canoga Park (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Annual Planning report. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that: Tuesday a. The- FY May2023 23, Annual 2023 - Planning Report for thePAGE 14Old Town Historic Canoga Park BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated Hernandez (2) (12) 120071S1 CD 3 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Historic Old Town Canoga Park (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Annual Planning report. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that: a. The FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the Historic Old Town Canoga Park BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 30, 2022 and attached to the Council File, complies with the requirements of the State Law. b. The increase in the 2023 budget concurs with the intentions of the Historic Old Town Canoga Park BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 2. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report for the Historic Old Town Canoga Park Business Improvement District's 2023 FY, attached to the Council File, pursuant to State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez (3) (13) 110046S1 CD 2 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the North Hollywood 20202024 (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Annual Planning Report. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that: a. The FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the North Hollywood 20202024 BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated December 20, 2022, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. b. The increase in the 2023 budget concurs with the intentions of the North Hollywood 20202024 BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by Tuesday assessed property - May 23, 2023 owners. - PAGE 15 1. FIND that: a. The FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the North Hollywood 20202024 BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated December 20, 2022, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. b. The increase in the 2023 budget concurs with the intentions of the North Hollywood 20202024 BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 2. ADOPT the FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the North Hollywood 20202024 BID, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez (3) (14) 130641S1 CD 14 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fashion District (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Planning Report. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that: a. The FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the Fashion District (PropertyBased) BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated December 7, 2022, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. b. The increase in the 2023 budget concurs with the intentions of the Fashion District BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 2. ADOPT the FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the Fashion District BID, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Tuesday - May Community Impact 23, 2023 None Statement: - submitted. PAGE 16 not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 2. ADOPT the FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the Fashion District BID, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez (3) (15) 130705S1 CD 5 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Melrose (PropertyBased) Business Improvement District Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Planning Report. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that: a. The FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the Melrose (PropertyBased) BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated December 13, 2022, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law. b. The increase in the 2023 budget concurs with the intentions of the Melrose BID’s Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners. 2. ADOPT the FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the Melrose BID, pursuant to the State Law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez (3) (16) 230340 CD 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MONITORING Tuesday - May AND PROGRAM (MMP), 23, 2023 - RELATED PAGE 17 CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS; and PLANNING AND LAND USE Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez (3) (16) 230340 CD 7 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS; and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan Review appeals filed for the properties located at 15526 and 15544 West Plummer Street. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV20225866MND, circulated on November 23, 2022, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND that the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project and all mitigation measures required for the Project are described in the MMP prepared for the Mitigated Negative Declaration; and, ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration and the MMP. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEALS filed by 1) Charles Johnson; and 2) Kevin Carmichael, CREED LA (Representative: Kevin Carmichael, Adams Broadwell Joseph & Cardozo), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section 12.24 U.24 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), to allow the construction, use, and maintenance of a new public charter elementary school in the RA1 Zone; and, approving a Site Plan Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, for a development project which results in a net increase of 1,000 or more average daily trips as determined by and using the trip generation factors promulgated by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation; for a public charter elementary school for grades TK to Fourth with 28 classrooms within a new one and twostory building, a multipurpose room, and an existing house which will be incorporated as administrative and support space; the Project proposes a maximum enrollment of 552 students and will Tuesday - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 18 provide 49 parking spaces; for the properties located at 15526 and Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), to allow the construction, use, and maintenance of a new public charter elementary school in the RA1 Zone; and, approving a Site Plan Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05, for a development project which results in a net increase of 1,000 or more average daily trips as determined by and using the trip generation factors promulgated by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation; for a public charter elementary school for grades TK to Fourth with 28 classrooms within a new one and twostory building, a multipurpose room, and an existing house which will be incorporated as administrative and support space; the Project proposes a maximum enrollment of 552 students and will provide 49 parking spaces; for the properties located at 15526 and 15544 West Plummer Street, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval. Applicant: Elijah Sugay, Bright Star Schools Representative: Silvia Saucedo, Saucedo Group Case No. CPC20225865CUSPR1A Environmental No. ENV20225866MND Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE MAY 31, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MAY 31, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (17) 230343 CD 10 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the property located at 956 – 966 South Vermont Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Tuesday - May Guidelines, 23, 19, Article2023 - PAGE Section 15332, Class 32, and 19 there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a CD 10 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the property located at 956 – 966 South Vermont Avenue. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from the CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 applies. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (Representative: Richard Drury, Lozeau Drury LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance for the demolition of two existing twostory commercial buildings for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new sixstory approximately 89 feet high mixeduse building with 90 residential units, including nine units reserved for Extremely Low Income households, above approximately 2,915 square feet of commercial space on the ground floor; the Project proposes to provide 85 vehicle parking spaces in two subterranean levels and a portion of the ground floor; for the properties located at 956966 South Vermont Avenue. Applicant: Teh Jing Wang Representative: Gary Benjamin, Alchemy Planning + Land Use Case No. DIR20224433TOCSPRHCA1A Environmental No. ENV20224434CE Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE MAY 29, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MAY 26, 2023) Adopted TuesdayItem - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 20 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE MAY 29, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION MAY 26, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (18) 220683S2 ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to modifications to the Program Year (PY) 202223 Workforce Development Board (WDB) Annual Plan and CarryIn savings from PY 202122. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ACCEPT the February 2, 2023 PY 202223 WDB CarryIn Report from the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), attached to the Council File. 2. APPROVE the proposed modifications to the PY 202223 WDB Annual Plan budget as included in the Controller instructions in Attachment 1 of the February 2, 2022 joint WDB/EWDD report, attached to the Council File. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the Controller instructions as detailed in listed in Attachment 1 of the February 2, 2022 joint WDB/EWDD report, attached to the Council File. 4. APPROVE a Reserve Fund Loan, in an amount not to exceed $4.5 million, to avoid cash flow and payment disruption to service providers and participants associated with the CaliforniansForAll (CA4All) Youth Workforce Development Grant, to be repaid upon receipt of CA4All grants. 5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to process a Reserve Fund Loan, in an amount not to exceed $1.7 million, for the CA4All Youth Workforce Development Grant Fund No. 65N to avoid cash flow and payment disruption to service providers and participants associated with CA4All Youth Workforce Development Grant, to be repaid upon receipt of CA4All grants. Tuesday - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 21 6. APPROVE the following in connection with the Certified Public (CA4All) Youth Workforce Development Grant, to be repaid upon receipt of CA4All grants. 5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to process a Reserve Fund Loan, in an amount not to exceed $1.7 million, for the CA4All Youth Workforce Development Grant Fund No. 65N to avoid cash flow and payment disruption to service providers and participants associated with CA4All Youth Workforce Development Grant, to be repaid upon receipt of CA4All grants. 6. APPROVE the following in connection with the Certified Public Accounting Services Request for Quotations (RFQ) Process completed by the EWDD and detailed in Attachment No. 2 of the March 9, 2023 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council File: a. An amendment to the results of the 2022 Audit and Related Services RFQ for the term November 1, 2022 through June 30, 2024 to award a contract, previously awarded to Grant Thornton LLC to Davis Farr LLP. b. The revised funding recommendations to increase funding from $158,500 to $317,000 for Davis Farr LLP. 7. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to: a. Negotiate and execute a contract with Davis Farr LLP for certified public accounting services, subject to the review of the CAO and the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements. b. Appropriate and expend the WDB PY 202122 carryin funds for the City General Fundfunded Angeleno Corps, Cash for College, Day Laborer, Gang Injunction Curfew Settlement, Hire LA, Los Angeles Regional Initiative for Social Enterprise (LA RISE), YouthSource Center (YSC), Student to Student, Summer Youth Employment, and LA RISE Homeless Housing Assistance and Prevention programs. c. Allocate funding, negotiate, and execute agreements and amendments to agreements with the service providers as detailed in Attachment 1 of the February 2, 2023 joint EWDD/WDB report, attached to the Council File, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form, legality, procurement requirements, and compliance with City contracting requirements, including Charter Section 1022. d. Extend funding for existing agreements, not to exceed a total Tuesday of $705,980 - May 23,per location 2023 - for the PY 202223, for the PAGE 22 following organizations and locations to continue services for three c. Allocate funding, negotiate, and execute agreements and amendments to agreements with the service providers as detailed in Attachment 1 of the February 2, 2023 joint EWDD/WDB report, attached to the Council File, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form, legality, procurement requirements, and compliance with City contracting requirements, including Charter Section 1022. d. Extend funding for existing agreements, not to exceed a total of $705,980 per location for the PY 202223, for the following organizations and locations to continue services for three months from April 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023, on a sole source basis due to insufficient proposals received and pending approval of the recommendations of a subsequent Request for Proposals, subject to review by the City Attorney: i. Goodwill Industries of Southern California– South Valley ii. Los Angeles Youth Opportunity Movement– South Los Angeles e. Make technical corrections as necessary to transactions included in the March 9, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the CAO. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the March 9, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, would increase reimbursements for related costs to the General Fund from the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Fund in the amount of $0.11 million, and reduce reimbursements for related costs to the General Fund from nonWIOA workforce grants by $0.19 million, for a total net decrease of $0.08 million. There is an indirect impact to the General Fund. The CAO will work with EWDD to identify General Fund savings to mitigate the impact of the reduced reimbursements to the General Fund. The $1.7 million Reserve Fund loan will be reimbursed by the CaliforniansForAll Youth Workforce Development Grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the March 9, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that funding for the 2022 23 WDB Annual Plan is provided by special funds and the 202223 Adopted Budget. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Tuesday - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 23 (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee waived consideration Development Grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the March 9, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that funding for the 2022 23 WDB Annual Plan is provided by special funds and the 202223 Adopted Budget. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Economic and Community Development Committee report as Amended by Motion 18A (Blumenfield – Price) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (19) 230005S75 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2378 South Portland Street (Case No. 759932), Assessor I.D. No. 5124011011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 1, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2378 South Portland Street (Case No. 759932), Assessor I.D. No. 5124011011, 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. (Continued from Council meeting of May 9, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) Tuesday - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 24 (20) 230494 Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Continued from Council meeting of May 9, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (20) 230494 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRISDAWSON – YAROSLAVSKY) and RESOLUTION relative to implementing the Broadway–Manchester MultiModal Green Streets Project. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, as required by the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans), authorizing the Director, Bureau of Street Services, or designee, to negotiate, accept, execute, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, agreements, amendments, and payment requests etc., subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, which may be necessary to secure funding, in an amount not to exceed $11,886,981, from Caltrans for the Broadway Manchester MultiModal Green Streets Project. 2. ESTABLISH a new capital project entitled “BroadwayManchester MultiModal Green Streets Caltrans” and AUTHORIZE the Controller to deposit up to $11,886,981 in receipts from Caltrans into the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, and appropriate therein to a new account entitled “BroadwayManchester MultiModal Green Streets Caltrans.” 3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Tuesday - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 25 Hernandez (2) Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (21) 230526 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN HUTT) relative to funding for the design and construction of the infrastructure improvements located at the intersections of Cahuenga Boulevard/Broadlawn Drive and Cahuenga Boulevard/Oakshire Drive. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. E S T A B L I S H a n e w c a p i t a l p r o j e c t e n t i t l e d " C a h u e n g a Boulevard/Broadlawn Drive/Oakshire Drive access ramps"; and, TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $764,000 from Ventura/Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan Fund No. 523, Available Cash Balance, to Capital Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, new account "Cahuenga Boulevard/Broadlawn Drive/Oakshire Drive access ramps" for the design and construction of the infrastructure improvements at these locations. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (22) 221150S1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the status on approval requests, awards, and grant agreements on 202223 STate Designated Grants and the Fiscal Year 2023 Federal Community Project Funding (CPF) and Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) grants. Recommendations for Council action, subject to the Mayor’s approval: Tuesday - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 26 1. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to: (22) 221150S1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the status on approval requests, awards, and grant agreements on 202223 STate Designated Grants and the Fiscal Year 2023 Federal Community Project Funding (CPF) and Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS) grants. Recommendations for Council action, subject to the Mayor’s approval: 1. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to: a. Prepare a grant application or project information package for the Watts Empowerment Center project outlined in Attachment 1, attached to the CAO report, attached to the Council file. b. Accept the 202223 State Designated Grant award in the amount of $1,500,000. c. Negotiate and execute a grant agreement with the California Arts Council and submit all requested documentation including the Governing Body Resolution attached to the CAO report. d. Establish a separate interestbearing fund or account, accept and disburse the grant funds in the amount specified in the CAO attachment. e. Negotiate and execuet a Memorandum of Understanding with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles to oversee the implementation of the Watts Empowerment Center project. f. Accept a distribution of $2.1 million designated in the 2022 State Budget Act for the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center Homeless Street Pilot Program. g. Deposit said funds into the Grants and Awards Fund No. 65W/10, and appropriate the funds into a new appropriation account within the Grants and Awards Fund No. 65W entitled San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center Homeless Street Pilot Program. h. Negotiate and execute a contract with the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center to implement the Homeless Street Pilot Program in an amount not to exceed $2.1 millon, for a oneyear term, with the option to renew for two additional oneyear terms, subject to the availability of funds, compliance with City contracting requirements, and approval by the City Attorney as to form. Tuesday - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 27 2. AUTHORIZE the respective General Managers of departments, or account within the Grants and Awards Fund No. 65W entitled San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center Homeless Street Pilot Program. h. Negotiate and execute a contract with the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center to implement the Homeless Street Pilot Program in an amount not to exceed $2.1 millon, for a oneyear term, with the option to renew for two additional oneyear terms, subject to the availability of funds, compliance with City contracting requirements, and approval by the City Attorney as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the respective General Managers of departments, or designees, that are awarded Fiscal Year 2023 federal Community Project Funding or Congressional Directed Spending as outlined in the CAO Attachment No. 2 to: a. Negotiate and execute a grant agreement and submit all requested documentation with the following federal agencies: Department of Labor, Department of Health and Human Services, Small Business Administration, Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Transportation, Department of Housing and Urban Development, and the Department of Justice. b. Establish a separate interestbearing fund or account, and accept and disburse the grant funds in accordance with the amounts specified in the CAO Attachment 2. 3. AUTHORIZE the aforementioned General Managers, or designees, of these administering departments to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above recommendations and fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of these matters, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the approval of the recommendations stated in the report will not impact the General Fund. Relative to the State Designated Grant, the CAO is acting as a passthrough grantee and administrator of the Watts Empowerment Center project and the San Fernando Valley Community Mental Health Center, resulting in the implementation of two projects that will benefit the Los Angeles community. Likewise, the 16 Federal Fiscal Year 2023 CPF and CDS grants secured by the Mayor and Councilmembers will also be utilized to support priority projects for the City. There are no match requirements for either the State or Federal grant programs. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the City’s Financial Policies require that the City pursue Federal, State, and private grants but strictly limit financial support of these programs to avoid commitments that continue beyond available funding. The recommendations stated in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the proposed funding is balanced against established revenue approved by Council Tuesday - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 28 actions and from Federal or State grant receipts. All funding is subject to Angeles community. Likewise, the 16 Federal Fiscal Year 2023 CPF and CDS grants secured by the Mayor and Councilmembers will also be utilized to support priority projects for the City. There are no match requirements for either the State or Federal grant programs. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the City’s Financial Policies require that the City pursue Federal, State, and private grants but strictly limit financial support of these programs to avoid commitments that continue beyond available funding. The recommendations stated in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the proposed funding is balanced against established revenue approved by Council actions and from Federal or State grant receipts. All funding is subject to the availability of grant funds and funding determinations by Mayor and Council Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee waived consideration of this matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (23) 230551 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 82539 located at 12918 West Bloomfield Street, westerly of Coldwater Canyon Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 82539, located at 12918 West Bloomfield Street, westerly of Coldwater Canyon Avenue and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C143335) Subdivider: 12918 Bloomfield LLC; Surveyor: Timothy Koh Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Tuesday (2) Hernandez - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 29 Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (24) 090813S1 CD 7 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 68852 located at 10637 Mount Gleason Avenue, northerly of Fenwick Street. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 68852, located at 10637 Mount Gleason Avenue, northerly of Fenwick Street and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C143334) Subdivider: Xihan Investment, LLC; Surveyor: Alfred J. Thelwell Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Hernandez (2) (25) 230600 ANNUAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 202324 TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER AND CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST. Council took no action inasmuch as the Annual Budget Resolution has not yet been submitted. Items Called Special Tuesday Motions for Posting and Referral - May 23, 2023 - PAGE 30 COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Hutt Lee – Raman - Soto- 10th Anniversary of the Martinez Koreatown Senior and Community Center ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Rodriguez All Councilmembers Dr. James Ludwig Wolfsen No. 3 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the Transportation Committee report dated May 10, 2023 relative to the Los Angeles Administrative Code parking space replacement policy for Los Angeles Department of Transportation parking facilities containing 25 spaces or greater. PRESENTED BY___________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District SECONDED BY___________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District May 23, 2023 CF 23-0360