City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · May 31, 2023
Minutes
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, May 31, 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, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Raman, Yaroslavsky (10); Absent Hutt, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez
(4)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Nonagenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(1) 230266
CD 8 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE
MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal filed
for the modification of the operation of an existing motel, currently known as
Magic Carpet Motor Inn, located at 400 – 414 ¼ West Century Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record as
supported by the justification prepared and found in the
environmental case file, the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines,
Section 15321, of the State's CEQA Guidelines for enforcement
actions by regulatory agencies and there is no substantial evidence
demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of
the State CEQA guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts,
significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways or
hazardous waste sites, or historical resources applies.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of Planning (DCP), Office
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of the Zoning 31, 2023 - as the Findings of Council.
Administration, PAGE 1
environmental case file, the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines,
Section 15321, of the State's CEQA Guidelines for enforcement
actions by regulatory agencies and there is no substantial evidence
demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of
the State CEQA guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts,
significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways or
hazardous waste sites, or historical resources applies.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of Planning (DCP), Office
of the Zoning Administration, as the Findings of Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Charles E. Williams,
A&W Development Co., Inc. (Representative: Frank A. Weiser,
Attorney at Law), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the
Zoning Administrator on Case No. DIR20222202RV, pursuant to
Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.27.1 to require the
modification of the operation of an existing motel, currently known as
Magic Carpet Motor Inn, located at 400 – 414 ¼ West Century
Boulevard by imposing corrective conditions, listed in the Letter of
Determination dated February 6, 2023, in order to mitigate adverse
public nuisance impacts caused by said use, subject to Modified
Conditions of Approval as approved by the PLUM Committee on
May 16, 2023, attached to the Council file.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Office of Zoning Administration
Case No. DIR20222202RV
Environmental No. ENV20222203CE
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 30, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION JUNE 30, 2023)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:
(0); Absent: (0)
(2) 220617S1
CDs 1, 9, 14 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
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relative to restoring the MM1 Form District designation for 670 Mesquit
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION JUNE 30, 2023)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:
(0); Absent: (0)
(2) 220617S1
CDs 1, 9, 14 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to restoring the MM1 Form District designation for 670 Mesquit
(Subarea DTL110C).
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in consultation with
the City Attorney, to prepare the necessary documents for Council action
to restore the zone to the MM1 Form District to the Subarea DTL110C,
eliminate the Los Angeles River setback requirements for Subarea DTL
110C, and add the following Footnote to the Zone Change Matrix for
Subarea DTL110C, prepared for the Downtown Community Plan
Update:
*Pending vested entitlement applications shall be reviewed against the
Downtown Community Plan in effect as of the date of vesting as
consistent with vesting rights under the Los Angeles Municipal Code.
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
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:
(0); Absent: (0)
(3) 230453
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
requiring cooling apparatus in all residential rental units; and potential
programs to assist lowincome and middleincome tenants with subsidies
to offset increased and/or unaffordable energy consumption due to the
installation and operation of a cooling apparatus; and potential funding
sources for such programs.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hernandez –
Raman):
1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and the
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Department report 3to Council
on potential code amendments to require cooling apparatus in all
programs to assist lowincome and middleincome tenants with subsidies
to offset increased and/or unaffordable energy consumption due to the
installation and operation of a cooling apparatus; and potential funding
sources for such programs.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hernandez –
Raman):
1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and the
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to report to Council
on potential code amendments to require cooling apparatus in all
residential rental units.
2. REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
(LADWP), the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and LAHD, to
report to Council on potential programs to assist lowincome and
middleincome tenants with subsidies to offset increased and/or
unaffordable energy consumption due to the installation and
operation of a cooling apparatus, as well as potential funding
sources for such programs.
3. INSTRUCT the LAHD, and relevant City departments, to:
a. Identify the percentage of pre1980 residential units lacking
sub metering and assess the potential consequences on the
Ratio Utility Billing systems, if the mandatory installation of
cooling systems were to be implemented.
b. Conduct a comprehensive case study on an average size pre
1980 buildings. The objective of this study would be to
estimate the costs associated with installing cooling systems;
and, analyze the potential impacts on tenants, taking into
consideration factors such as construction work, disruptions
and any related inconveniences that may arise.
c. Create options to prioritize people based on geography
and/or weather.
4. REQUEST the LADWP to report to Council regarding an estimate
of the potential implications on the City's electrical grid if every
residential unit in the City were equipped with a cooling system.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Wednesday
Adopted - May 31, Motion
Item as Amended by Amended 2023 - 3A (Lee – Blumenfield)
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and Motion 3B
of the potential implications on the City's electrical grid if every
residential unit in the City were equipped with a cooling system.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item as Amended by Amended Motion 3A (Lee – Blumenfield) and Motion 3B
(Hernandez – SotoMartínez) - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0);
Absent: Price Jr. (1)
(4) 170090S6
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
reprogramming of unexpended funds from the Proposition HHH (Prop
HHH) Facilities Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to disencumber
$3,810,670 within General Obligation Bond Series 2017A and
2018A for the following Prop HHH Construction Funds:
a. Fund No. 17A/10, Account No. 10PHAD, CD8 Navigation
Center
b. Fund No. 17C/10, Account No. 10RHAU, CD8 Navigation
Center
c. Fund No. 17A/10, Account No. 10PHAI, Navigation Center at
San Pedro Harbor Police Station
d. Fund No. 17C/10, Account No. 10RHAV, Navigation Center at
San Pedro Harbor Police Station
e. Fund No. 17A/10, Account No. 10PHAG, Sherman Way
Navigation Center
f. Fund No. 17C/10, Account No. 10RHAS, Sherman Way
Navigation Center
g. Fund No. 17A/10, Account No. 10PHAH, Women’s Bridge
Housing
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e. Fund No. 17A/10, Account No. 10PHAG, Sherman Way
Navigation Center
f. Fund No. 17C/10, Account No. 10RHAS, Sherman Way
Navigation Center
g. Fund No. 17A/10, Account No. 10PHAH, Women’s Bridge
Housing
h. Fund No. 17C/10, Account No. 10RHAT, Women’s Bridge
Housing
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to reduce appropriations in the amount
of $3,810,670 in the accounts listed in Recommendation No. 1,
above, as contained in the Prop HHH Administrative Oversight
Committee report dated May 11, 2023, attached to Council file No.
170090S6.
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to make any necessary
technical adjustments to implement the intent of these transactions;
and, REQUEST the Controller to implement those instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the
General Fund as this report disencumbers General Obligations Bond
dollars from the Prop HHH Facilities Program to use in the Prop HHH
Supportive Housing Program and/or other approved expenditures.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations
stated in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0);
Absent: Price Jr. (1)
(5) 170090S15
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
amending the Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Fiscal Year (FY) 202021
Project Expenditure Plan (PEP); and removing the Housing Authority of
Los Angeles (HACLA)owned Homekey Round 2 project located at 740
Alvarado Street in Council District 1 from the PEP.
Recommendations for Council action:
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Absent: Price Jr. (1)
(5) 170090S15
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
amending the Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Fiscal Year (FY) 202021
Project Expenditure Plan (PEP); and removing the Housing Authority of
Los Angeles (HACLA)owned Homekey Round 2 project located at 740
Alvarado Street in Council District 1 from the PEP.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. A P P R O V E t h e A m e n d m e n t c o n t a i n e d i n t h e P r o p H H H
Administrative Oversight Committee (AOC) report dated May 11,
2023, attached to Council file No. 170090S15, to the FY 2020
2021 PEP to increase Prop HHH funding to $1,850,000 for the
project located at 10150 Hillhaven in Council District 7.
2. APPROVE the Amendment contained in the Prop HHH AOC report
dated May 11, 2023, attached to the Council file, to the FY 2020
2021 PEP to align the PEP amounts for Homekey Round 2 projects
with amounts approved by Council, for a total decrease of $88,901.
3. APPROVE the removal of the HACLAowned Homekey Round 2
project located at 740 Alvarado Street in Council District 1 from the
FY 20202021 PEP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Proposition HHH AOC.
Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst
has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0);
Absent: Price Jr. (1)
(6) 230257
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
City’s procedure for removing a unit from the Rent Escrow Account
Program (REAP); the current methodology for clearing a unit; and the
feasibility of implementing a notification system that would alert the
pertinent Council Office for removal of a unit from REAP.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt –
Blumenfield Hernandez – Price):
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to report within
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HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
City’s procedure for removing a unit from the Rent Escrow Account
Program (REAP); the current methodology for clearing a unit; and the
feasibility of implementing a notification system that would alert the
pertinent Council Office for removal of a unit from REAP.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt –
Blumenfield Hernandez – Price):
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to report within
30 days on:
a. The City’s procedure for approving a unit removal from the REAP
and an analysis of the current methodology for clearing a unit.
b. The feasibility of implementing an automatic notification system that
would alert the pertinent Council Office with the LAHD’s
recommendation to remove a unit from REAP at the earliest
possible date prior to a Council hearing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Hernandez – Hutt) - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:
(0); Absent: (0)
(7) 170090S20
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
Second Quarter Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Quarterly Report for Fiscal
Year 202223 (FY 202223), October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Prop HHH Administrative Oversight Committee report
dated April 13, 2023, attached to Council file No. 170090S20, relative to
the Second Quarter Prop HHH Quarterly Report for FY 202223, October
1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
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Ayes: - May 31, 2023Hernandez,
Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, - PAGE
Hutt, Krekorian, 8
Lee,
1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0);
Absent: Price Jr. (1)
(8) 230148
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
expediting leasing for Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program
participants.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA)
reports dated March 24, 2023 and May 2, 2023, attached to Council file
No. 230148, relative to expediting leasing for EHV Program participants.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0);
Absent: Price Jr. (1)
(9) 221545S1
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
Homelessness Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending
March 31, 2023.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated April
21, 2023, attached to Council file No. 221545S1, relative to the
Homelessness Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending
March 31, 2023.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Wednesday - May
Community Impact 31, 2023 None
Statement: - submitted PAGE 9
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated April
21, 2023, attached to Council file No. 221545S1, relative to the
Homelessness Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending
March 31, 2023.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0);
Absent: Price Jr. (1)
(10) 221545S2
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
Homelessness Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending
April 28, 2023.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated May
16, 2023, attached to Council file No. 221545S2, relative to the
Homelessness Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending
April 28, 2023.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0);
Absent: Price Jr. (1)
(11) 231200S103
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
appointment and withdrawal of consideration of Robert Ramirez to the Rent
Adjustment Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Communications from the Mayor dated May 3, 2023
and April 27, 2023, attached to Council file No. 231200S103, as
requested by the Mayor, inasmuch as the appointee has withdrawn from
further consideration.
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Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
appointment and withdrawal of consideration of Robert Ramirez to the Rent
Adjustment Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Communications from the Mayor dated May 3, 2023
and April 27, 2023, attached to Council file No. 231200S103, as
requested by the Mayor, inasmuch as the appointee has withdrawn from
further consideration.
Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable
Background Check: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE JUNE 12, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION JUNE 9, 2023)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0);
Absent: Price Jr. (1)
(12) 161472S7
CDs 1, 13, 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND RELATED CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, PLANNING AND
LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and
ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change
Ordinance to establish a Hillside Construction Regulation (HCR)
Supplemental Use District (SUD) for hillside residential neighborhoods
within the Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan area, and a proposed
Code Amendment to amend the existing HCR SUD provisions contained
in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 13.20.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decisionmaker,
after consideration of the entire administrative record, that based on
the whole of the administrative record, the Project is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15307 (Class 7) and
Section 15308 (Class 8), and there is no substantial evidence
demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies; and,
ADOPT the Categorical Exemption.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning
Wednesday - May 31, 2023 - PAGE 11
Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decisionmaker,
after consideration of the entire administrative record, that based on
the whole of the administrative record, the Project is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15307 (Class 7) and
Section 15308 (Class 8), and there is no substantial evidence
demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies; and,
ADOPT the Categorical Exemption.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning
Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
November 3, 2022, effectuating a Zone Change to establish the
HCR SUD for parcels within the Project boundaries identified from
A11, A11HPOZ, A11XL, R11, R11CA, R11CDO, R11
HPOZ, R11VL, R21, R21CDO, RA1, RD1.51, RD1.51CDO,
RD1.51HPOZ, RD21, RD21CDO, RD21HPOZ, RD31, RD3
1HPOZ, RE111, RE151, RE201, RE401, RE91, RE91CDO,
RS1, [Q]A11D, [Q]A11XLD, [Q]R11D, [Q]R11DHPOZ, [Q]R2
1D, [Q]R21DHPOZ, [Q]RD1.51D, [Q]RD21D, [Q]RD31D,
[Q]RD31DHPOZ, [Q]RD41DHPOZ, [Q]RD51D, [Q]RD61D,
[Q]RE201D, [Q]RE401D, [Q]RE91D, [Q]RS1D, (T)[Q]RD1.51D,
(T)(Q)RD51D, [T][Q]RD61D, and (T)(Q)RE111, to A11HCR, A1
1HPOZHCR, A11XLHCR, R11HCR, R11CAHCR, R11
CDOHCR, R11HPOZHCR, R11VLHCR, R21HCR, R21
CDOHCR, RA1HCR, RD1.51HCR, RD1.51CDOHCR, RD1.5
1HPOZHCR, RD21HCR, RD21CDOHCR, RD21HPOZHCR,
RD31HCR, RD31HPOZHCR, RE111HCR, RE151HCR,
RE201HCR, RE401HCR, RE91HCR, RE91CDOHCR, RS1
HCR, [Q]A11DHCR, [Q]A11XLDHCR, [Q]R11DHCR, [Q]R1
1DHPOZHCR, [Q]R21DHCR, [Q]R21DHPOZHCR, [Q]RD1.5
1DHCR, [Q]RD21DHCR, [Q]RD31DHCR, [Q]RD31DHPOZ
HCR, [Q]RD41DHPOZHCR, [Q]RD51DHCR, [Q]RD61DHCR,
[Q]RE201DHCR, [Q]RE401DHCR, [Q]RE91DHCR, [Q]RS1D
HCR, (T)[Q]RD1.51DHCR, (T)(Q)RD51DHCR, [T][Q]RD61D
HCR, and (T)(Q)RE111HCR; for various hillside residential
neighborhoods throughout the Northeast Los Angeles Community
Plan area.
4. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a Code
Amendment Ordinance to amend the existing HCR SUD provisions
contained in LAMC Section 13.20, proposing a new regulation
specific to the Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area, as
amended by the PLUM Committee on May 16, 2023, to establish
2,500 square feet as the house size threshold to require Site Plan
Review.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Case No. CPC20226108ZCCA
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Environmental No. ENV20226109CE
Amendment Ordinance to amend the existing HCR SUD provisions
contained in LAMC Section 13.20, proposing a new regulation
specific to the Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area, as
amended by the PLUM Committee on May 16, 2023, to establish
2,500 square feet as the house size threshold to require Site Plan
Review.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Case No. CPC20226108ZCCA
Environmental No. ENV20226109CE
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
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:
(0); Absent: (0)
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED
Council Adjournment
ENDING ROLL CALL
Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14) (0)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
By
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ADJOURNING MOTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Raman All Councilmembers Milt Larsen
De Leon All Councilmembers Joy Zoe Ellas
MOTION 3
I MOVE that ITEM 3, Housing and Homelessness Committee Report relative to requiring
cooling apparatus in all residential rental units; and potential programs to assist low-income and
middle-income tenants with subsidies to offset increased and/or unaffordable energy
consumption due to the installation and operation of a cooling apparatus; and potential funding
sources for such programs, be amended to add the following recommendation:
5. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department to report on the feasibility *and potential
cost impacts of including a cooling apparatus on the list of items eligible for the City's RSO
Capital Improvement Program.
*As Amended by Motion (Raman - Lee)
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AGENDA
LOS ANGELES CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
10:00 AM
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90012
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President EUNISSES HERNANDEZ, First District
PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District
NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District
President Pro Tempore KATY YAROSLAVSKY, Fifth District
CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District VACANT, Sixth District
MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
MARQUEECE HARRISDAWSON, Eighth District
Assistant President Pro Tempore HEATHER HUTT, Tenth District
VACANT TRACI PARK, Eleventh District
JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
HUGO SOTOMARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
TIM MCOSKER, Fifteenth District
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teleconference. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council via teleconference
JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
HUGO SOTOMARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
TIM MCOSKER, Fifteenth District
PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST
The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at
https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar, and on YouTube. The live audio of the hearing will be available via telephone at: (213) 621
CITY (Metro), (818) 9049450 (Valley), (310) 471CITY (Westside), and (310) 547CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live video or
audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try another channel.
The City Council will take public comment from members of the public in the Council chamber and also by
teleconference. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council via teleconference
should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 535 8466 and then press #. Press # again when prompted
for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.
Written public comment may be submitted at LACouncilComment.com.
Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans
with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 9781133. For Telecommunication Relay
Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information below.
Telecommunication Relay Services
Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in
technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing,
and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced
telecommunications methods, both for peertopeer and thirdparty telecommunications relay service (TRS)
communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech
disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and
the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers generally telephone companies are compensated
for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user.
What forms of TRS are available? There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the
equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIYBased TRS; SpeechtoSpeech Relay Service; Shared NonEnglish
Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service.
Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunicationsrelayservicetrs.
Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is
the relay service .. . " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a
person who is deaf, hardofhearing, or has a speech disability.
For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities,
visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.
SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL
BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES
AGENDAS The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings
contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the
Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles,
CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.gov or lacouncilcalendar.com.
Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not
listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a twothirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an
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discussion, however, any item mayPAGEbe 2called "special"
by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda
For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities,
visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.
SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL
BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES
AGENDAS The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings
contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the
Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles,
CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.gov or lacouncilcalendar.com.
Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not
listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a twothirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an
Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may be called "special"
by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda
have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called "special" if a member of the public has requested to speak
on the item and a public hearing was not previously held.
The City Clerk will announce the items to be considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example, all
items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are listed in one section on the printed agenda. The
Council President will ask if any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or more of these items. If
anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called "special". The remaining items in this section will be voted on by
Council with one roll call vote.
PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda items for
which public hearings have not been held will be provided at the time the item is considered or during the Multiple Agenda
Item Comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on items shall be allowed to speak for up to one minute
per item up to a total of three minutes per meeting. The Council has determined that a cumulative total of 20 minutes is a
reasonable minimum amount of time for the Multiple Agenda Item segment of each regular meeting.
The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items. Each speaker shall be limited to
one minute of general public comment each regular meeting for a cumulative total of ten (10) minutes. The Council shall not
discuss or take action relative to any general public comment.
If you wish to provide documents to the full Council for consideration on an item, please present the SergeantAtArms with
35 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the
Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original
motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other
Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question
have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum
of three (3) minutes.
A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.
VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.
NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may
require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More
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information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978
1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.
VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.
NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may
require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More
information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978
1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the
Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original
motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other
Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question
have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum
of three (3) minutes.
A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.
VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.
When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for
or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of
Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an
intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of
the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular
meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file
number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative
vote of eight (8) members of the Council.
When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or
has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the
purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.
The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated
officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for
or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of
Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an
intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of
the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular
meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file
number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative
vote of eight (8) members of the Council.
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When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for
or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of
Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an
intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of
the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular
meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file
number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative
vote of eight (8) members of the Council.
When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or
has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the
purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.
The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated
officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
RULE 16 MOTIONS Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having
to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council
session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.
Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 10:00 AM
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Nonagenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(1) 230266
CD 8 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE
MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal filed
for the modification of the operation of an existing motel, currently known as
Magic Carpet Motor Inn, located at 400 – 414 ¼ West Century Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
Wednesday 1. DETERMINE,
- May based on -the whole of the administrative
31, 2023 PAGE 5record as
supported by the justification prepared and found in the
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
RULE 16 MOTIONS Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having
to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council
session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.
Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Wednesday, May 31, 2023
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 10:00 AM
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Nonagenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(1) 230266
CD 8 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE
MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal filed
for the modification of the operation of an existing motel, currently known as
Magic Carpet Motor Inn, located at 400 – 414 ¼ West Century Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record as
supported by the justification prepared and found in the
environmental case file, the project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines,
Section 15321, of the State's CEQA Guidelines for enforcement
actions by regulatory agencies and there is no substantial evidence
demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of
the State CEQA guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts,
significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways or
hazardous waste sites, or historical resources applies.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of Planning (DCP), Office
of the Zoning Administration, as the Findings of Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Charles E. Williams,
A&W Development Co., Inc. (Representative: Frank A. Weiser,
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Attorney at Law), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the
demonstrating that any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of
the State CEQA guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts,
significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways or
hazardous waste sites, or historical resources applies.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of Planning (DCP), Office
of the Zoning Administration, as the Findings of Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Charles E. Williams,
A&W Development Co., Inc. (Representative: Frank A. Weiser,
Attorney at Law), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the
Zoning Administrator on Case No. DIR20222202RV, pursuant to
Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.27.1 to require the
modification of the operation of an existing motel, currently known as
Magic Carpet Motor Inn, located at 400 – 414 ¼ West Century
Boulevard by imposing corrective conditions, listed in the Letter of
Determination dated February 6, 2023, in order to mitigate adverse
public nuisance impacts caused by said use, subject to Modified
Conditions of Approval as approved by the PLUM Committee on
May 16, 2023, attached to the Council file.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Office of Zoning Administration
Case No. DIR20222202RV
Environmental No. ENV20222203CE
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 30, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION JUNE 30, 2023)
(2) 220617S1
CDs 1, 9, 14 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to restoring the MM1 Form District designation for 670 Mesquit
(Subarea DTL110C).
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in consultation with
the City Attorney, to prepare the necessary documents for Council action
to restore the zone to the MM1 Form District to the Subarea DTL110C,
eliminate the Los Angeles River setback requirements for Subarea DTL
110C, and add the following Footnote to the Zone Change Matrix for
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Subarea DTL110C, 2023 - for the Downtown Community
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CDs 1, 9, 14 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to restoring the MM1 Form District designation for 670 Mesquit
(Subarea DTL110C).
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in consultation with
the City Attorney, to prepare the necessary documents for Council action
to restore the zone to the MM1 Form District to the Subarea DTL110C,
eliminate the Los Angeles River setback requirements for Subarea DTL
110C, and add the following Footnote to the Zone Change Matrix for
Subarea DTL110C, prepared for the Downtown Community Plan
Update:
*Pending vested entitlement applications shall be reviewed against the
Downtown Community Plan in effect as of the date of vesting as
consistent with vesting rights under the Los Angeles Municipal Code.
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
(3) 230453
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
requiring cooling apparatus in all residential rental units; and potential
programs to assist lowincome and middleincome tenants with subsidies
to offset increased and/or unaffordable energy consumption due to the
installation and operation of a cooling apparatus; and potential funding
sources for such programs.
Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hernandez –
Raman):
1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and the
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to report to Council
on potential code amendments to require cooling apparatus in all
residential rental units.
2. REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
(LADWP), the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and LAHD, to
report to Council on potential programs to assist lowincome and
middleincome tenants with subsidies to offset increased and/or
unaffordable energy consumption due to the installation and
operation of a cooling apparatus, as well as potential funding
sources for such programs.
3. INSTRUCT the LAHD, and relevant City departments, to:
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a. Identify the percentage of pre1980 residential units lacking
2. REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power
(LADWP), the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and LAHD, to
report to Council on potential programs to assist lowincome and
middleincome tenants with subsidies to offset increased and/or
unaffordable energy consumption due to the installation and
operation of a cooling apparatus, as well as potential funding
sources for such programs.
3. INSTRUCT the LAHD, and relevant City departments, to:
a. Identify the percentage of pre1980 residential units lacking
sub metering and assess the potential consequences on the
Ratio Utility Billing systems, if the mandatory installation of
cooling systems were to be implemented.
b. Conduct a comprehensive case study on an average size pre
1980 buildings. The objective of this study would be to
estimate the costs associated with installing cooling systems;
and, analyze the potential impacts on tenants, taking into
consideration factors such as construction work, disruptions
and any related inconveniences that may arise.
c. Create options to prioritize people based on geography
and/or weather.
4. REQUEST the LADWP to report to Council regarding an estimate
of the potential implications on the City's electrical grid if every
residential unit in the City were equipped with a cooling system.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(4) 170090S6
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
reprogramming of unexpended funds from the Proposition HHH (Prop
HHH) Facilities Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to disencumber
$3,810,670 within General Obligation Bond Series 2017A and
2018A for the following Prop HHH Construction Funds:
a. Fund No. 17A/10, Account No. 10PHAD, CD8 Navigation
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Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to disencumber
$3,810,670 within General Obligation Bond Series 2017A and
2018A for the following Prop HHH Construction Funds:
a. Fund No. 17A/10, Account No. 10PHAD, CD8 Navigation
Center
b. Fund No. 17C/10, Account No. 10RHAU, CD8 Navigation
Center
c. Fund No. 17A/10, Account No. 10PHAI, Navigation Center at
San Pedro Harbor Police Station
d. Fund No. 17C/10, Account No. 10RHAV, Navigation Center at
San Pedro Harbor Police Station
e. Fund No. 17A/10, Account No. 10PHAG, Sherman Way
Navigation Center
f. Fund No. 17C/10, Account No. 10RHAS, Sherman Way
Navigation Center
g. Fund No. 17A/10, Account No. 10PHAH, Women’s Bridge
Housing
h. Fund No. 17C/10, Account No. 10RHAT, Women’s Bridge
Housing
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to reduce appropriations in the amount
of $3,810,670 in the accounts listed in Recommendation No. 1,
above, as contained in the Prop HHH Administrative Oversight
Committee report dated May 11, 2023, attached to Council file No.
170090S6.
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to make any necessary
technical adjustments to implement the intent of these transactions;
and, REQUEST the Controller to implement those instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the
General Fund as this report disencumbers General Obligations Bond
dollars from the Prop HHH Facilities Program to use in the Prop HHH
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other approved expenditures.
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to make any necessary
technical adjustments to implement the intent of these transactions;
and, REQUEST the Controller to implement those instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the
General Fund as this report disencumbers General Obligations Bond
dollars from the Prop HHH Facilities Program to use in the Prop HHH
Supportive Housing Program and/or other approved expenditures.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations
stated in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(5) 170090S15
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
amending the Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Fiscal Year (FY) 202021
Project Expenditure Plan (PEP); and removing the Housing Authority of
Los Angeles (HACLA)owned Homekey Round 2 project located at 740
Alvarado Street in Council District 1 from the PEP.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. A P P R O V E t h e A m e n d m e n t c o n t a i n e d i n t h e P r o p H H H
Administrative Oversight Committee (AOC) report dated May 11,
2023, attached to Council file No. 170090S15, to the FY 2020
2021 PEP to increase Prop HHH funding to $1,850,000 for the
project located at 10150 Hillhaven in Council District 7.
2. APPROVE the Amendment contained in the Prop HHH AOC report
dated May 11, 2023, attached to the Council file, to the FY 2020
2021 PEP to align the PEP amounts for Homekey Round 2 projects
with amounts approved by Council, for a total decrease of $88,901.
3. APPROVE the removal of the HACLAowned Homekey Round 2
project located at 740 Alvarado Street in Council District 1 from the
FY 20202021 PEP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Proposition HHH AOC.
Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst
has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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(6) 230257
FY 20202021 PEP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Proposition HHH AOC.
Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst
has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(6) 230257
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
City’s procedure for removing a unit from the Rent Escrow Account
Program (REAP); the current methodology for clearing a unit; and the
feasibility of implementing a notification system that would alert the
pertinent Council Office for removal of a unit from REAP.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt –
Blumenfield Hernandez – Price):
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to report within
30 days on:
a. The City’s procedure for approving a unit removal from the REAP
and an analysis of the current methodology for clearing a unit.
b. The feasibility of implementing an automatic notification system that
would alert the pertinent Council Office with the LAHD’s
recommendation to remove a unit from REAP at the earliest
possible date prior to a Council hearing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(7) 170090S20
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
Second Quarter Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Quarterly Report for Fiscal
Year 202223 (FY 202223), October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Prop HHH Administrative Oversight Committee report
dated April 13, 2023, attached to Council file No. 170090S20, relative to
the Second Quarter Prop HHH Quarterly Report for FY 202223, October
1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Second Quarter Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Quarterly Report for Fiscal
Year 202223 (FY 202223), October 1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Prop HHH Administrative Oversight Committee report
dated April 13, 2023, attached to Council file No. 170090S20, relative to
the Second Quarter Prop HHH Quarterly Report for FY 202223, October
1, 2022 to December 31, 2022.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(8) 230148
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
expediting leasing for Emergency Housing Voucher (EHV) Program
participants.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA)
reports dated March 24, 2023 and May 2, 2023, attached to Council file
No. 230148, relative to expediting leasing for EHV Program participants.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(9) 221545S1
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
Homelessness Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending
March 31, 2023.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated April
21, 2023, attached to Council file No. 221545S1, relative to the
Homelessness Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending
March 31, 2023.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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(10) 221545S2
Homelessness Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending
March 31, 2023.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(10) 221545S2
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
Homelessness Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending
April 28, 2023.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated May
16, 2023, attached to Council file No. 221545S2, relative to the
Homelessness Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending
April 28, 2023.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(11) 231200S103
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
appointment and withdrawal of consideration of Robert Ramirez to the Rent
Adjustment Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the Communications from the Mayor dated May 3, 2023
and April 27, 2023, attached to Council file No. 231200S103, as
requested by the Mayor, inasmuch as the appointee has withdrawn from
further consideration.
Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable
Background Check: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE JUNE 12, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION JUNE 9, 2023)
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(12) 161472S7
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE JUNE 12, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION JUNE 9, 2023)
(12) 161472S7
CDs 1, 13, 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION AND RELATED CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, PLANNING AND
LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and
ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change
Ordinance to establish a Hillside Construction Regulation (HCR)
Supplemental Use District (SUD) for hillside residential neighborhoods
within the Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan area, and a proposed
Code Amendment to amend the existing HCR SUD provisions contained
in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 13.20.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decisionmaker,
after consideration of the entire administrative record, that based on
the whole of the administrative record, the Project is exempt from
CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15307 (Class 7) and
Section 15308 (Class 8), and there is no substantial evidence
demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies; and,
ADOPT the Categorical Exemption.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning
Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
November 3, 2022, effectuating a Zone Change to establish the
HCR SUD for parcels within the Project boundaries identified from
A11, A11HPOZ, A11XL, R11, R11CA, R11CDO, R11
HPOZ, R11VL, R21, R21CDO, RA1, RD1.51, RD1.51CDO,
RD1.51HPOZ, RD21, RD21CDO, RD21HPOZ, RD31, RD3
1HPOZ, RE111, RE151, RE201, RE401, RE91, RE91CDO,
RS1, [Q]A11D, [Q]A11XLD, [Q]R11D, [Q]R11DHPOZ, [Q]R2
1D, [Q]R21DHPOZ, [Q]RD1.51D, [Q]RD21D, [Q]RD31D,
[Q]RD31DHPOZ, [Q]RD41DHPOZ, [Q]RD51D, [Q]RD61D,
[Q]RE201D, [Q]RE401D, [Q]RE91D, [Q]RS1D, (T)[Q]RD1.51D,
(T)(Q)RD51D, [T][Q]RD61D, and (T)(Q)RE111, to A11HCR, A1
1HPOZHCR, A11XLHCR, R11HCR, R11CAHCR, R11
CDOHCR, R11HPOZHCR, R11VLHCR, R21HCR, R21
Wednesday CDOHCR, RA1HCR,
- May 31, 2023RD1.51HCR,
- RD1.51CDOHCR,
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1HPOZHCR, RD21HCR, RD21CDOHCR, RD21HPOZHCR,
HPOZ, R11VL, R21, R21CDO, RA1, RD1.51, RD1.51CDO,
RD1.51HPOZ, RD21, RD21CDO, RD21HPOZ, RD31, RD3
1HPOZ, RE111, RE151, RE201, RE401, RE91, RE91CDO,
RS1, [Q]A11D, [Q]A11XLD, [Q]R11D, [Q]R11DHPOZ, [Q]R2
1D, [Q]R21DHPOZ, [Q]RD1.51D, [Q]RD21D, [Q]RD31D,
[Q]RD31DHPOZ, [Q]RD41DHPOZ, [Q]RD51D, [Q]RD61D,
[Q]RE201D, [Q]RE401D, [Q]RE91D, [Q]RS1D, (T)[Q]RD1.51D,
(T)(Q)RD51D, [T][Q]RD61D, and (T)(Q)RE111, to A11HCR, A1
1HPOZHCR, A11XLHCR, R11HCR, R11CAHCR, R11
CDOHCR, R11HPOZHCR, R11VLHCR, R21HCR, R21
CDOHCR, RA1HCR, RD1.51HCR, RD1.51CDOHCR, RD1.5
1HPOZHCR, RD21HCR, RD21CDOHCR, RD21HPOZHCR,
RD31HCR, RD31HPOZHCR, RE111HCR, RE151HCR,
RE201HCR, RE401HCR, RE91HCR, RE91CDOHCR, RS1
HCR, [Q]A11DHCR, [Q]A11XLDHCR, [Q]R11DHCR, [Q]R1
1DHPOZHCR, [Q]R21DHCR, [Q]R21DHPOZHCR, [Q]RD1.5
1DHCR, [Q]RD21DHCR, [Q]RD31DHCR, [Q]RD31DHPOZ
HCR, [Q]RD41DHPOZHCR, [Q]RD51DHCR, [Q]RD61DHCR,
[Q]RE201DHCR, [Q]RE401DHCR, [Q]RE91DHCR, [Q]RS1D
HCR, (T)[Q]RD1.51DHCR, (T)(Q)RD51DHCR, [T][Q]RD61D
HCR, and (T)(Q)RE111HCR; for various hillside residential
neighborhoods throughout the Northeast Los Angeles Community
Plan area.
4. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a Code
Amendment Ordinance to amend the existing HCR SUD provisions
contained in LAMC Section 13.20, proposing a new regulation
specific to the Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan Area, as
amended by the PLUM Committee on May 16, 2023, to establish
2,500 square feet as the house size threshold to require Site Plan
Review.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Case No. CPC20226108ZCCA
Environmental No. ENV20226109CE
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
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
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