City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · August 2, 2023
Minutes
Los Angeles City Council,Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday,August 2,2023
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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt,Lee,McOsker,
Padilla, Park,Raman,Soto-Martinez,Yaroslavsky (1 1); Absent: de Leon,Krekorian,
Price Jr. , Rodriguez (4)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
(1) 22-0742
CD14 CATEGORICAL EXE MPTION and PU BLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the vacation of Calada Street, south of Union Pacific
Avenue to its southerly terminus, VAC-E1401423 (Vacation).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article Ill, Class 5(3) of the City's
Environmental Guidelines.
2. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public
Streets, H ighways and Service Easements Vacation Law be
instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below
and shown on the map of the April 28, 2023 City Engineer report,
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attached to the Council file:
Calada Street, south of Union Pacific Avenue to its southerly
terminus.
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 non-motorized
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 dated April 28, 2023, with the
conditions contained therein with the amendment to add the
following conditions in lieu of Conditions 10 and 11 of that Report:
10. That street and pedestrian lighting facilities be installed as may
be required by the Bureau of Street Lighting.
11. That street trees and 36-inch box trees be planted and tree wells
be installed as may be required by the Urban Forestry Division of
the Bureau of Street Services.
8. RECEIVE AND FILE the City Engineer's report dated March 23,
2023, attached to the Council file.
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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 Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(2) 22-0949
CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the vacation of a portion of Cahuenga Boulevard,
between Waring Avenue and Melrose Avenue, VAC-E1401427 (Vacation).
Recommendations for Council action:
1 . FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article Ill, 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 right-of way indicated below
and shown on the map of the November 28, 2022 City Engineer
report, attached to the Council file:
Portion of Cahuenga Boulevard, between Waring Avenue and
Melrose Avenue.
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.
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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 non-motorized
transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 89 2 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 Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(3) 23-0618
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTE E REPORT relative to an
application from the 940 East 2nd Street Owners Association for a private
line telecommunications franchise.
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Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the application of the 940 E ast 2nd Street Owners
Association private line telecommunications franchise.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft
ordinance with a ten-year term, allowing for said franchise.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Information Technology Agency reports that
approval of this private line telecommunications franchise will generate
$2,500 in application fees and $200 in annual franchise fees over the next
10 years for a total of $2,000 during the ten-year term of the franchise.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (O); Absent: de Leon, Krekorian, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (4)
(4) 13-0181
G OVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an
application from the Children's Hospital Los Angeles to renew the private
line telecommunications franchise.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the application from the Children's Hospital Los Angeles
to renew the private line telecommunications franchise.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft
ordin ance with a ten-year term, allowing for renewal of s aid
franchise.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Information Technology Agency reports that
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approval of the renewal of this private line telecommunications franchise
will generate $ 2,500 in application fees and $3,180 in annual franchise
fees over the next 10 years for a total of $31,800 during the ten-year term
of the franchise.
Community Impact Statement: None submittted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (O); Absent: de Leon, Krekorian, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (4)
(5) 23-0559
CDs 2-4, 6 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES'
REPORT relative to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (Metro) for the design and
construction of the Los Angeles River Valley Bike Path Project (Project).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works (Board), or two
members of the Board, to execute the MOU between the City and
Metro, for an amount of $60 million, plus additional future inflation
adjustments for the design and construction of the Project.
2. AUTHORIZE the City to accept reimbursements of $60 million, plus
additional future inflation adjustments from Metro, for the design and
construction of the Project.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Controller to deposit the funds set forth above
to the Engineering Special Services Fund, and to appropriate
therein to the Los Angeles River Valley Bike Path, Appropriation
Unit No. to be determined.
4. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to make any technical
corrections or clarifications to the above actions.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the Metro will provide
reimbursement funding for design and construction for the Project, which
will be front funded from the City through various sources to be
determined.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(6) 23-0643
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
a building permit refund claim filed by Marc Scaglione (Claimant) for the
project located at 12835 West San Vincente Boulevard, Los Angeles,
California 90049.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 161366 in the amount of $124,949.44
to the Claimant for the project located at 12835 West San Vincente
Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90049.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department
of Building and Safety. 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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon, Krekorian, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (4)
(7) 23-0639
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
a building permit refund claim filed by Tron Development Corporation
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(Claimant) for the project located at 720 North Haverford Avenue, Pacific
Palisades, California 90272.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 162895 in the amount of $75,426.56 to
the Claimant for the project located at 720 North Haverford Avenue,
Pacific Palisades, California 90272.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department
of Building and Safety. 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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (O); Absent: de Leon, Krekorian, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (4)
(8) 23-0637
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
a building permit refund claim filed by 1033 Somera, LLC (Claimant), for
the project located at 1033 North Somera Road, Los Angeles, California
90077.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 157778 in the amount of $208,692.54
to the Claimant for the project located at 1033 North Somera Road, Los
Angeles, California 90077.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department
of Building and Safety. 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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Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon, Krekorian, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (4)
(9) 23-0636
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
a building permit refund claim filed by Hazen Properties, LLC (Claimant),
for the project located at 1835 North Old Orchard Road, Los Angeles,
California, 90049.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 165511 in the amount of $82,035.20 to
the Claimant for the project located at 1835 North Old Orchard Road, Los
Angeles, California, 90049.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department
of Building and Safety. 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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon, Krekorian, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (4)
(10) 23-0635
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
a building permit refund claim filed by Croft Retreat LP (Claimant), for the
project located at 130 South Croft Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90025.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 155302 in the amount of $149,744.28
to the Claimant for the project located at 130 South Croft Avenue, Los
Angeles, California 90025.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department
of Building and Safety. 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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon, Krekorian, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (4)
(11) 23-0631
CD 10 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
reappropriating $5.3 mil lion in Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 Capital
Technology Improvement Expenditure Program funds from the Old Arlington
Library project to the Pio Pico Library Pocket Park and Underground
Garage project.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (H utt -
Hernandez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DESIGNATE, ALLOCATE, TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $5.3
mil lion in FY 23-24 Capital and T ech nology Improvement
Expenditure Program (Municipal Facilities) funds from the Old
Arlington Library (former Washington Irving) project to the Pio Pico
Library Pocket Park and Underground Garage project.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any
corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer
instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the
intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to
fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes
may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon, Krekorian, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (4)
(12) 23-1200-S126
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
appointment of Dr. Loraine Lundquist to the Rent Adjustment Commission
(RAC).
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Loraine Lundquist to the
RAC f o r t h e t e r m e n d i n g Ma y 20 , 20 26, i s A P P RO VE D a n d
CONFIRMED. Dr. Loraine Lundquist will fill the vacancy created by the
departure of Robert Ramirez. Appointee currently resides in Council
District 12. (Current Composition: M = 2 ; F = 4; Vacant = 1)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Completed
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE - August 4, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 4, 2023)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon, Krekorian, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (4)
(13) 21-0828
CD 4 REVI S E D FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMP ACT REPORT ( E IR),
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDING S, STATEMENT O F O VERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS, and MITIGATION MONITORING PRO GRAM (MMP);
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NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the certification of the Revised Flnal EIR and Project
approval for the Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan (Vision Plan).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. CERTIFY that the Revised Final EIR was completed in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Revised Final
EIR was presented to the Council, as the decision-making body of
the City; that the Council reviewed and considered the information
contained in the Revised Final EIR; and, that the Revised Final EIR
reflects and expresses the City's independent judgment and
analysis.
2. ADOPT the Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
detailed in the June 8, 2023, Zoo report, attached to the Council file.
3. ADOPT the MMP, detailed in the June 8, 2023, Zoo report, attached
to the Council file.
4. SPECIFY that the documents constituting the record of proceedings
in this matter are at the Office of the City Clerk, 200 North Spring
Street, Los Angeles, California 90012; in the files of the Zoo
Department (Zoo) located at 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA
90027 and at the Department of Public Works, Bureau of
Engineering, 1169 South Broadway, Suite 600, Los Angeles,
California 90015; and any other relevant City department.
5. APPROVE the Project as described as Alternative 1.5: The
California Focused Conservation Alternative in the Revised Final
EIR and the 2022 Los Angeles Zoo Draft Plan: Alternative 1.5,
attached to the Council file.
6. DI R E C T t h e Z o o , a n d t h e L o s Angeles D e p a r t m e n t of
Transportation, in consultation with Council District 4, to establish a
formal Vehicles Miles Traveled (VMT) monitoring process within 90
days. This formal process should cover all phases of the Vision
Plan, and should outline achieving the aspiration of a 15 percent
reduction in VMT's and targets for modeshare split.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: The Zoo Department reports that approval and
certification of the Vision Plan, and Revised Final EIR, do not have a
direct fiscal impact as there is no obligation of funding. Implementation of
early phases will facilitate increased attendance and revenue, ensuring a
financially sustaining operating model for the Zoo into the future.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
Against unless Amended:
Los Feliz Neighborhood Council
Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council
Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council
Hollywood United Neighborhood Council
For if Amended:
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council
Palms Neighborhood Council
Elysian Valley Riverside Neighborhood Council
For:
Pico Union Neighborhood Council
Against:
Silver Lake Neighborhood Council
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(14) 13-1634-55
CD15 ADMINISTRATIVE and CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II Section 2(f) and
Article Ill Class 1 (14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines;
COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS
relative to approving the Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated
Lease No. 904A with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) to revise
the POLA's monetary contribution towards improvements at Warehouses
58-60, deletion of the Parcel 56 Engagement Center Project, and addition
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of an adjacent parcel at Berth 56 that was recently vacated by the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
(Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee report to be submitted in
Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity
for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee Report Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (O); Absent: de Leon, Krekorian, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (4)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(15) 23-1200-5127
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of
Kristal Romero to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Kristal Romero to the Climate
Emergency Mobilization Commission, for the term ending June 30, 2025,
is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Kristal Romero will fill the vacancy
created by the departure of Jonathan Zasloff. Appointee currently resides
in Council District 4. ( Current Composition: F=7; M=3; Vacant=3)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Not Applicable
Background Check: Pending
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 4, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 4, 2023)
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Scheduled pursuant to Council Rule 46(b)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(16) 23-1200-S128
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of
Brian Chu to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
Authority Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Brian Chu to the Board of El
Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners,
for the term ending June 30, 2025, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.
Brian Chu will fill the vacancy created by the departure of Irma Beserra
Nunez. Appointee currently resides in Council District 5. (Current
Composition: F=5; M=3; Vacant=1)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.
Background Check: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 7, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 4, 2023)
(Neighborhoods and Committee Enrichment Committee waived
consideration of the above matter)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
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Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(17) 23-0005-S122
CD14 C OMM UNICA T I O N FR OM T HE L O S ANGE L ES HO USING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 1986 West Norwalk Avenue (Case No. 701927), Assessor I.D.
No. 5685-019-005, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD rep ort recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 1986 West Norwalk Avenue (Case No. 701927),
Assessor I.D. No. 5685-019-005, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(18) 23-0005-S123
CD14 C OMM UNICA T I O N FR OM T HE L O S ANGE L ES HO USING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to rem oving the
property at 311 South Pecan Street (Case No. 720994), Assessor I.D. No.
5172-023-005, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD rep ort recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 311 South Pecan Street (Case No. 720994),
Assessor I.D. No. 5172-023-005, from the REAP.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(19) 23-0005-S124
CD 13 COMMUNIC A T I O N F ROM T H E LO S ANGEL ES HO USING
D EPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 525 North Kenmore Avenue (Case No. 769412), Assessor I.D.
No. 5520-009-005, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 525 North Kenmore Avenue (Case No. 769412),
Assessor I.D. No. 5520-009-005, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(20) 23-0005-S125
CD 13 COMMUNIC A T I O N F ROM T H E LO S ANGEL ES HO USING
D EPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 2243 West Aaron Street (Case No. 721807), Assessor I.D. No.
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5423-006-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report rec ommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADO PT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 2243 West Aaron Street (Case No. 721807),
Assessor I.D. No. 5423-006-011, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(21) 23-0005-S126
CD 12 C OMM UNICA T I O N F R OM T HE L O S ANG EL E S HO U SING
DE PARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to rem oving the
property at 9939 North Farralone Avenue (Case No. 753284), Assessor
I.D. No. 2745-006-025, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report rec ommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADO PT the accompanying RESOLUTION
rem oving the property at 99 39 North Farralone Avenue (Case No.
753284), Assessor I.D. No. 2745-006-025, 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.
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 18
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(22) 23-0005-S127
CD 11 C OMM U NIC ATION FR OM T HE LO S A NGE LES HO U SING
DEP ARTMENT ( LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 2418 South Pacific Avenue (Case No. 809024), Assessor I.D.
No. 4227-004-038, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPR OVE the LAHD report rec ommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 2418 South Pacific Avenue (Case No. 809024),
Assessor I.D. No. 4227-004-038, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(23) 23-0005-S128
CD9 C OMM U NIC ATION FR OM T HE LO S A NGE LES HO U SING
DEP ARTMENT ( LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to rem oving the
property at 4312 South Walton Avenue (Case No. 617136), Assessor I.D.
No. 5020-024-014, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPR OVE the LAHD report rec ommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 4312 South Walton Avenue (Case No. 617136),
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Assessor I.D. No. 5020-024-014, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(24) 23-0005-S129
CD4 COMM UNI C A T I O N F R OM T H E LO S ANG EL E S HO U SING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 1420 North Hoover Street (Case No. 778336), Assessor I.D.
No. 5430-032-007, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADO PT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 1420 North Hoover Street (Case No. 778336),
Assessor I.D. No. 5430-032-007, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(25) 23-0005-S130
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 20
CD4 COMM UNI C A T I O N F R OM T HE LO S ANGELE S HO U SING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD ) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 17000 West Burbank Boulevard (Case No. 789100), Assessor
I.D. No. 2255-026-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADO PT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 17000 West Burbank Boulevard (Case No.
789100), Assessor I.D. No. 2255-026-011, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
( 26) 23-0005-S131
CD 1 COMM UNI C A T I O N F R OM T HE LO S ANGELE S HO U SING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD ) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 934 North Everett Street (Case No. 784305) Assessor I.D. No.
5406-017-026, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADO PT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 934 North Everett Street (Case No. 784305)
Assessor I.D.No. 5406-017-026, 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.
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 21
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Continued Item to August 23, 2023
(27) 22-0870
CDS CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - RAMAN) relative to
creating a Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zone in
certain areas of Council District Eight.
Recommendation for Council action:
DIR ECT the Economic and Workforce Development Department to
evaluate the following areas as a JEDI Zone and report with findings and
recommendations in regard to creation of said zone to include the
businesses located on:
a. Crenshaw Boulevard, with the northern boundary of Martin Luther
King, Jr. Boulevard and the southern boundary of 60th Street.
b. Western Boulevard, with the northern boundary of Exposition
Boulevard and the southern boundary of Gage Avenue.
c. The area bounded by Manchester Avenue to the north, Imperial
Highway to the south, Vermont Avenue to the west, and Broadway to
the east.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Economic and Community Development Committee waived
consideration of the above matter)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 22
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(28) 23-0381
CD14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
(DCA) relative to a request for authority to submit a grant application to the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Monument Project Grant Initiative for the
Victims of the 1871 Anti-Chinese Massacre Memorial.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee, to:
a. Submit a grant application to the Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation "Monument Project" grant initiative.
b. Submit all necessary paperwork relative to the grant, subject
to City Attorney approval as to form and content.
c. Negotiate and execute the grant award and agreement on
behalf of the City and submit the required reporting relative to
the grant, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and
legality.
d. Prepare any Controller's instructions needed to implement
actions approved by the Council and Mayor on matters
presented in, or deriving from, the transmittal, and/or to make
necessary technical adjustment, and further, request that the
Controller implement these instructions.
2. AUTHORIZE the DCA to:
a. Expend funds for the purposes of a project match:
$250,000 from Fund No. 100/30, Account No. 9868, "Victims
of the 1871 Anti-Chinese Massacre Memorial", pending City
Council approval and adoption of the Fiscal Year 23/24 City
budget.
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 23
b. Accept grant funding, if awarded, from the Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation, in an amount up to $4,000,000 for a two-year
grant period.
c. Receive and expend Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant
funds for activities for all eligible purposes, for a two-year grant
period, commencing upon execution of an award agreement.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish a new appropriation account within Fund No. 337,
Cultural Affairs Grants, to be labeled "Victims of the 1871 Anti
Chinese Massacre Memorial."
b. Appropriate grant funds received from the Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation into the newly established account within Fund No.
337, "Victims of the 1871 Anti-Chinese Massacre Memorial."
Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCA reports that there is no impact to the
General Fund.
(Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived
consideration of the above matter)
Adopted Item Forthwith
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(29) 23-0790
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO)
relative to authority to apply for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (Metro) Open Streets Program Cycle Five and the
Metro Express Lanes Grant Funding Round Three.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Street Services (BSS), and
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 24
General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation
(LADOT), or designees, to prepare grant applications for the
proposal outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 28, 2023 CAO report,
attached to the Council file.
2. INSTRUCT the Director, BSS, and General Manager, LADOT, or
designees, to report if the City is awarded the grants, to request
authority to accept the grant awards, and to identify front funding.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will not be any
impact on the General Fund as the 20 percent local or in-kind funding
match for the Open Streets Program Cycle Five will be funded by $1
million in the Local Transportation Fund and $500,000 in the Mobile
Source Air Pollution Reduction Trust Fund in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget
and $250,000 in-kind City staff cost associated with planning, permitting,
safety and traffic control.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations
contained in the July 28, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council file,
comply with the City's Financial Policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above
matter)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
(30) 23-2000-53
C OMM U N IC A TION FR OM THE C O UNCIL PRES IDEN T a n d
RESOLUTION relative t o City Council Committees and Committee
structure.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, to resolve, that:
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 25
1. Pursuant to Section 242(b) of the Los Angeles City Charter, the City
Council is hereby org anized into the following committees
overseeing the functions of government listed in the Resolution,
attached to Council file No. 23-2000-S3, and the President of the
City Council is authorized to appoint up to five members for each
committee:
Budget, Finance and Innovation
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability
Energy and Environment
Government Operations
Housing and Homelessness
Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment
Personnel, Audits and Hiring
Planning and Land Use Management
Public Safety
Public Works
Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations
Trade, Travel and Tourism
Transportation
2. The Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and P aralympic
Games and the Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Reform are
hereby reauthorized.
3. ADOPT the regul ar meeting schedule for the City Council's
Standing Committees, pursuant to Section 2.2 of the Los Angeles
Administrative Code, effective upon adoption, as stated in the
Communication from Council President dated July 20 , 2023,
attached to Council file No. 23-2000-S3.
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of the above matter)
Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 30-A (Harris-Dawson for Krekorian -
Blumenfield) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: de Leon (1); Absent:
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 26
Krekorian, Price Jr. (2)
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Closed Session
(31) 23-0574
The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
case entitled Timothy Colomey v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. 21STCV 00093. (This matt er arises from
Plaintiff's claims of whistleblower retaliation under Labor Code section
1102.5.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
in Closed Session on June 26, 2023)
Adopted Motion (Blumenfield -Yaroslavsky) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Price Jr.,
Rodriguez (3)
(3 2) 23-0518
The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
case entitled Michael Salvatore Sgroi, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV15183. (This matter arises
from a motorcycle accident in front of 16685 Calveva Drive, Encino,
California.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
in Closed Session on June 26, 2023)
Adopted Motion (Blumenfield -Yaroslavsky) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Price Jr.,
Wednesday -August 2, 2023 - PAGE 27
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Rodriguez Padilla Christopher Ruiz
Hernandez Soto-Martinez Fernando Valenzuela
DeLeon Rodriguez Peruvian Day
DeLeon Park School on Wheels
Raman Hernandez Boleros De Noche
McOsker Harris-Dawson Watts Empowerment
Center-RedEye
ADJOURNING MOTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
McOsker / Harris-Dawson All Councilmembers Arturo Ybarra
Item No. 14
File No. 13-1634-S5
ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease No.
904A with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) to revise the POLA’s monetary contribution
towards improvements at Warehouses 58-60, deletion of the Parcel 56 Engagement Center Project, and
addition of an adjacent parcel at Berth 56 that was recently vacated by the California Department of Fish
and Wildlife.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed
action is administratively and categorically exempt from the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II Section 2(f) and Article III Class 1(14) of the
Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 23-10176 authorizing proposed approval of the Sixth
Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease No. 904A with AltaSea at the POLA.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 25, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 25, 2023)
SUMMARY:
At its regular meeting held on August 1, 2023, the Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee considered a
Board report relative to approving the Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated Lease No. 904A with
AltaSea at the POLA to revise the POLA’s monetary contribution towards improvements at Warehouses
58-60, deletion of the Parcel 56 Engagement Center Project, and addition of an adjacent parcel at Berth
56 that was recently vacated by the California Department of Fish and Wildlife; and, Administrative and
Categorical Exemption from the requirements of the CEQA under Article II Section 2(f) and Article III
Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. After providing an opportunity for public comment,
the Committee moved to approve the Board recommendations, as detailed above. This matter is now
forwarded to Council for its consideration.
Respectfully Submitted,
TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE
MEMBER VOTE
PARK YES
MCOSKER YES
SOTO-MARTINEZ YES
KK 13-1634-S5_RPT_TTT_08-01-23
-NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-
ITEM NO. 31
08/02/23 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda
Closed Session
MOTION
I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to
effect settlement in the case entitled Timothy Colomey v. City of Los Angeles, Los
Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV00093. (This matter arises from Plaintiff’s
claims of whistleblower retaliation under Labor Code section 1102.5.):
REJECT the Plaintiff’s offer of settlement.
This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation
Committee (Blumenfield – Yaroslavsky – McOsker: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26,
2023, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
PRESENTED BY_________________________________
BOB BLUMENFIELD
Councilmember, 3rd District
SECONDED BY _________________________________
KATY YAROSLAVSKY
Councilmember, 5th District
AS 6/26/23
CF 23-0574
ITEM NO. 32
08/02/23 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda
Closed Session
MOTION
I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to
effect settlement in the case entitled Michael Salvatore Sgroi, et al. v. City of Los Angeles,
et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV15183 (This matter arises from a
motorcycle accident in front of 16685 Calveva Drive, Encino California), SUBJECT TO
THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $375,000 in settlement of
the above-entitled matter, payable by not later than July 31, 2023.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $375,000 from the Liability Claims
Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund
No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability
Payouts.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from the Liability Claims Fund
No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability
Payouts, as follows, Bryman & Apelian, Michael Salvatore Sgroi and Angelica
Juarez in the amount of $375,000 payable by not later than July 31, 2023.
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical
adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and
authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation
Committee (Blumenfield – Yaroslavsky – McOsker: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26,
2023, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
PRESENTED BY_________________________________
BOB BLUMENFIELD
Councilmember, 3rd District
SECONDED BY _________________________________
KATY YAROSLAVSKY
Councilmember, 5th District
AS 6/26/23
CF 23-0518
ITEM NO. 33
08/02/23 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda
Closed Session
MOTION
I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to
effect settlement in the case entitled Capitol Records, LLC (this case arises from a
business tax payment), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
REFUND the overpayment of $689,368.79, plus interest, from Fund No. 100/62,
Revenue Source Code No. 3081 (Business Tax), to Capitol Records, LLC.
This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation
Committee (Blumenfield – Yaroslavsky – McOsker: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26,
2023, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
PRESENTED BY_________________________________
BOB BLUMENFIELD
Councilmember, 3rd District
SECONDED BY _________________________________
KATY YAROSLAVSKY
Councilmember, 5th District
AS 6/26/23
CF 23-0477
Agenda
Please Note That This Agenda Includes a Callin Option for Public Comment.
Public Comment Will Thus Be Taken Both InPerson in the Council Chamber
And Also via Teleconference. Instructions for the Public to Listen to and Offer
Remote Public Comment at the Meeting Appear on Page 2 of this Agenda.
AGENDA
LOS ANGELES CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, August 2, 2023
10:00 AM
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90012
Submit written comment at
LACouncilComment.com
President EUNISSES HERNANDEZ, First District
PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District
KATY YAROSLAVSKY, Fifth District
President Pro Tempore IMELDA PADILLA, Sixth District
MARQUEECE HARRISDAWSON, Eighth District MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District
Assistant President Pro Tempore HEATHER HUTT, Tenth District
BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District TRACI PARK, Eleventh District
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
Members of the public who -wish
Wednesday
teleconference. August 2, 2023
to offer - comment to the Council via
public PAGE 1
teleconference
should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 535 8466 and then press #. Press # again when prompted
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
Wednesday
Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved - August 2,any
without 2023 -
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, August 2, 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 Noticed for Public Hearing
(1) 220742
CD 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the vacation of Calada Street, south of Union Pacific
Avenue to its southerly terminus, VACE1401423 (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
Wednesday Environmental Guidelines.
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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, August 2, 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 Noticed for Public Hearing
(1) 220742
CD 14 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the vacation of Calada Street, south of Union Pacific
Avenue to its southerly terminus, VACE1401423 (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 April 28, 2023 City Engineer report,
attached to the Council file:
Calada Street, south of Union Pacific Avenue to its southerly
terminus.
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.
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attached to the Council file:
Calada Street, south of Union Pacific Avenue to its southerly
terminus.
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 dated April 28, 2023, with the
conditions contained therein with the amendment to add the
following conditions in lieu of Conditions 10 and 11 of that Report:
10. That street and pedestrian lighting facilities be installed as may
be required by the Bureau of Street Lighting.
11. That street trees and 36inch box trees be planted and tree wells
be installed as may be required by the Urban Forestry Division of
the Bureau of Street Services.
8. RECEIVE AND FILE the City Engineer's report dated March 23,
2023, attached to the Council file.
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
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CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
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
(2) 220949
CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the vacation of a portion of Cahuenga Boulevard,
between Waring Avenue and Melrose Avenue, VACE1401427 (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 November 28, 2022 City Engineer
report, attached to the Council file:
Portion of Cahuenga Boulevard, between Waring Avenue and
Melrose Avenue.
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.
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report with the conditions contained
therein.
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
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(3) 230618
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an
application from the 940 East 2nd Street Owners Association for a private
line telecommunications franchise.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the application of the 940 East 2nd Street Owners
Association private line telecommunications franchise.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft
ordinance with a tenyear term, allowing for said franchise.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Information Technology Agency reports that
approval of this private line telecommunications franchise will generate
$2,500 in application fees and $200 in annual franchise fees over the next
10 years for a total of $2,000 during the tenyear term of the franchise.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Information Technology Agency reports that
approval of this private line telecommunications franchise will generate
$2,500 in application fees and $200 in annual franchise fees over the next
10 years for a total of $2,000 during the tenyear term of the franchise.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(4) 130181
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an
application from the Children's Hospital Los Angeles to renew the private
line telecommunications franchise.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the application from the Children's Hospital Los Angeles
to renew the private line telecommunications franchise.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft
ordinance with a tenyear term, allowing for renewal of said
franchise.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Information Technology Agency reports that
approval of the renewal of this private line telecommunications franchise
will generate $2,500 in application fees and $3,180 in annual franchise
fees over the next 10 years for a total of $31,800 during the tenyear term
of the franchise.
Community Impact Statement: None submittted
(5) 230559
CDs 24, 6 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEES’
REPORT relative to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the
Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority (Metro) for the design and
construction of the Los Angeles River Valley Bike Path Project (Project).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works (Board), or two
members of the Board, to execute the MOU between the City and
Metro, for an amount of $60 million, plus additional future inflation
adjustments for the design and construction of the Project.
2. AUTHORIZE the City to accept reimbursements of $60 million, plus
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Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works (Board), or two
members of the Board, to execute the MOU between the City and
Metro, for an amount of $60 million, plus additional future inflation
adjustments for the design and construction of the Project.
2. AUTHORIZE the City to accept reimbursements of $60 million, plus
additional future inflation adjustments from Metro, for the design and
construction of the Project.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Controller to deposit the funds set forth above
to the Engineering Special Services Fund, and to appropriate
therein to the Los Angeles River Valley Bike Path, Appropriation
Unit No. to be determined.
4. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to make any technical
corrections or clarifications to the above actions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the Metro will provide
reimbursement funding for design and construction for the Project, which
will be front funded from the City through various sources to be
determined.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(6) 230643
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
a building permit refund claim filed by Marc Scaglione (Claimant) for the
project located at 12835 West San Vincente Boulevard, Los Angeles,
California 90049.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 161366 in the amount of $124,949.44
to the Claimant for the project located at 12835 West San Vincente
Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90049.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department
of Building and Safety. 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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to the Claimant for the project located at 12835 West San Vincente
Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90049.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department
of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(7) 230639
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
a building permit refund claim filed by Tron Development Corporation
(Claimant) for the project located at 720 North Haverford Avenue, Pacific
Palisades, California 90272.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 162895 in the amount of $75,426.56 to
the Claimant for the project located at 720 North Haverford Avenue,
Pacific Palisades, California 90272.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department
of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(8) 230637
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
a building permit refund claim filed by 1033 Somera, LLC (Claimant), for
the project located at 1033 North Somera Road, Los Angeles, California
90077.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 157778 in the amount of $208,692.54
to the Claimant for the project located at 1033 North Somera Road, Los
Angeles, California 90077.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department
of Building and Safety. 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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(9) 230636
to the Claimant for the project located at 1033 North Somera Road, Los
Angeles, California 90077.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department
of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(9) 230636
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
a building permit refund claim filed by Hazen Properties, LLC (Claimant),
for the project located at 1835 North Old Orchard Road, Los Angeles,
California, 90049.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 165511 in the amount of $82,035.20 to
the Claimant for the project located at 1835 North Old Orchard Road, Los
Angeles, California, 90049.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department
of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(10) 230635
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
a building permit refund claim filed by Croft Retreat LP (Claimant), for the
project located at 130 South Croft Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90025.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 155302 in the amount of $149,744.28
to the Claimant for the project located at 130 South Croft Avenue, Los
Angeles, California 90025.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department
of Building and Safety. 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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CD 10 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
Angeles, California 90025.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Los Angeles Department
of Building and Safety. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(11) 230631
CD 10 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
reappropriating $5.3 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 202324 Capital
Technology Improvement Expenditure Program funds from the Old Arlington
Library project to the Pio Pico Library Pocket Park and Underground
Garage project.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt –
Hernandez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. DESIGNATE, ALLOCATE, TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $5.3
million in FY 2324 Capital and Technology Improvement
Expenditure Program (Municipal Facilities) funds from the Old
Arlington Library (former Washington Irving) project to the Pio Pico
Library Pocket Park and Underground Garage project.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any
corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer
instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the
intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to
fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes
may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
appointment of Dr. Loraine Lundquist to the Rent Adjustment Commission
(RAC).
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Loraine Lundquist to the
RAC for the term ending May 20, 2026, is APPROVED and
CONFIRMED. Dr. Loraine Lundquist will fill the vacancy created by the
departure of Robert Ramirez. Appointee currently resides in Council
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HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
appointment of Dr. Loraine Lundquist to the Rent Adjustment Commission
(RAC).
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Dr. Loraine Lundquist to the
RAC for the term ending May 20, 2026, is APPROVED and
CONFIRMED. Dr. Loraine Lundquist will fill the vacancy created by the
departure of Robert Ramirez. Appointee currently resides in Council
District 12. (Current Composition: M = 2; F = 4; Vacant = 1)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed
Background Check: Completed
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE August 4, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION AUGUST 4, 2023)
(13) 210828
CD 4 REVISED FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR),
ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING
CONSIDERATIONS, and MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP);
NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the certification of the Revised FInal EIR and Project
approval for the Los Angeles Zoo Vision Plan (Vision Plan).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. CERTIFY that the Revised Final EIR was completed in compliance
with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Revised Final
EIR was presented to the Council, as the decisionmaking body of
the City; that the Council reviewed and considered the information
contained in the Revised Final EIR; and, that the Revised Final EIR
reflects and expresses the City’s independent judgment and
analysis.
2. ADOPT the Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
detailed in the June 8, 2023, Zoo report, attached to the Council file.
3. ADOPT the MMP, detailed in the June 8, 2023, Zoo report, attached
to the Council file.
4. SPECIFY that the documents constituting the record of proceedings
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Street, Los Angeles, California 90012; in the files of the Zoo
2. ADOPT the Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations
detailed in the June 8, 2023, Zoo report, attached to the Council file.
3. ADOPT the MMP, detailed in the June 8, 2023, Zoo report, attached
to the Council file.
4. SPECIFY that the documents constituting the record of proceedings
in this matter are at the Office of the City Clerk, 200 North Spring
Street, Los Angeles, California 90012; in the files of the Zoo
Department (Zoo) located at 5333 Zoo Drive, Los Angeles, CA
90027 and at the Department of Public Works, Bureau of
Engineering, 1169 South Broadway, Suite 600, Los Angeles,
California 90015; and any other relevant City department.
5. APPROVE the Project as described as Alternative 1.5: The
California Focused Conservation Alternative in the Revised Final
EIR and the 2022 Los Angeles Zoo Draft Plan: Alternative 1.5,
attached to the Council file.
6. D I R E C T t h e Z o o , a n d t h e L o s A n g e l e s D e p a r t m e n t o f
Transportation, in consultation with Council District 4, to establish a
formal Vehicles Miles Traveled (VMT) monitoring process within 90
days. This formal process should cover all phases of the Vision
Plan, and should outline achieving the aspiration of a 15 percent
reduction in VMT’s and targets for modeshare split.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Zoo Department reports that approval and
certification of the Vision Plan, and Revised Final EIR, do not have a
direct fiscal impact as there is no obligation of funding. Implementation of
early phases will facilitate increased attendance and revenue, ensuring a
financially sustaining operating model for the Zoo into the future.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
Against unless Amended:
Los Feliz Neighborhood Council
Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council
Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council
Hollywood United Neighborhood Council
For if Amended:
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council
Palms Neighborhood Council
Elysian Valley Riverside Neighborhood Council
For:
Pico Union Neighborhood Council
Wednesday Against: - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 16
Silver Lake Neighborhood Council
Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council
Hollywood United Neighborhood Council
For if Amended:
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council
Palms Neighborhood Council
Elysian Valley Riverside Neighborhood Council
For:
Pico Union Neighborhood Council
Against:
Silver Lake Neighborhood Council
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CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE and CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II Section 2(f) and
Article III Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines;
COMMUNICATION FROM BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS
relative to approving the Sixth Amendment to Amended and Restated
Lease No. 904A with AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) to revise
the POLA’s monetary contribution towards improvements at Warehouses
5860, deletion of the Parcel 56 Engagement Center Project, and addition
of an adjacent parcel at Berth 56 that was recently vacated by the
California Department of Fish and Wildlife.
(Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee report to be submitted in
Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity
for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE AUGUST 25, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION AUGUST 25, 2023)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(15) 231200S127
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of
Kristal Romero to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Kristal Romero to the Climate
Wednesday Emergency Mobilization
- August 2,Commission,
2023 - for the term ending June
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is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Kristal Romero will fill the vacancy
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(15) 231200S127
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of
Kristal Romero to the Climate Emergency Mobilization Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Kristal Romero to the Climate
Emergency Mobilization Commission, for the term ending June 30, 2025,
is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Kristal Romero will fill the vacancy
created by the departure of Jonathan Zasloff. Appointee currently resides
in Council District 4. (Current Composition: F=7; M=3; Vacant=3)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Not Applicable
Background Check: Pending
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE AUGUST 4, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION AUGUST 4, 2023)
Scheduled pursuant to Council Rule 46(b)
(16) 231200S128
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of
Brian Chu to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument
Authority Commissioners.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Brian Chu to the Board of El
Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners,
for the term ending June 30, 2025, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.
Brian Chu will fill the vacancy created by the departure of Irma Beserra
Nunez. Appointee currently resides in Council District 5. (Current
Composition: F=5; M=3; Vacant=1)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.
Background Check: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE AUGUST 7, 2023
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 18
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION AUGUST 4, 2023)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.
Background Check: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE AUGUST 7, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION AUGUST 4, 2023)
(Neighborhoods and Committee Enrichment Committee waived
consideration of the above matter)
(17) 230005S122
CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 1986 West Norwalk Avenue (Case No. 701927), Assessor I.D.
No. 5685019005, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 1986 West Norwalk Avenue (Case No. 701927),
Assessor I.D. No. 5685019005, 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.
(18) 230005S123
CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 311 South Pecan Street (Case No. 720994), Assessor I.D. No.
5172023005, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 311 South Pecan Street (Case No. 720994),
Assessor I.D. No. 5172023005, from the REAP.
Wednesday - August 2, None
Fiscal Impact Statement: 2023 -submitted by the LAHD. PAGE 19 the City
Neither
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
5172023005, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 311 South Pecan Street (Case No. 720994),
Assessor I.D. No. 5172023005, 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.
(19) 230005S124
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 525 North Kenmore Avenue (Case No. 769412), Assessor I.D.
No. 5520009005, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 525 North Kenmore Avenue (Case No. 769412),
Assessor I.D. No. 5520009005, 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.
(20) 230005S125
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 2243 West Aaron Street (Case No. 721807), Assessor I.D. No.
5423006011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 2243 West Aaron Street (Case No. 721807),
Assessor I.D. No. 5423006011, from the REAP.
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 20
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
property at 2243 West Aaron Street (Case No. 721807), Assessor I.D. No.
5423006011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 2243 West Aaron Street (Case No. 721807),
Assessor I.D. No. 5423006011, 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.
(21) 230005S126
CD 12 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 9939 North Farralone Avenue (Case No. 753284), Assessor
I.D. No. 2745006025, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 9939 North Farralone Avenue (Case No.
753284), Assessor I.D. No. 2745006025, 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.
(22) 230005S127
CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 2418 South Pacific Avenue (Case No. 809024), Assessor I.D.
No. 4227004038, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 2418 South Pacific Avenue (Case No. 809024),
Assessor I.D. No. 4227004038, from the REAP.
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 21
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
No. 4227004038, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 2418 South Pacific Avenue (Case No. 809024),
Assessor I.D. No. 4227004038, 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.
(23) 230005S128
CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 4312 South Walton Avenue (Case No. 617136), Assessor I.D.
No. 5020024014, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 4312 South Walton Avenue (Case No. 617136),
Assessor I.D. No. 5020024014, 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.
(24) 230005S129
CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 1420 North Hoover Street (Case No. 778336), Assessor I.D.
No. 5430032007, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 1420 North Hoover Street (Case No. 778336),
Assessor I.D. No. 5430032007, from the REAP.
Wednesday Fiscal Impact - August 2, 2023
Statement: None -submitted by the LAHD. PAGE 22 the City
Neither
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
property at 1420 North Hoover Street (Case No. 778336), Assessor I.D.
No. 5430032007, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 1420 North Hoover Street (Case No. 778336),
Assessor I.D. No. 5430032007, 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.
(25) 230005S130
CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 17000 West Burbank Boulevard (Case No. 789100), Assessor
I.D. No. 2255026011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 17000 West Burbank Boulevard (Case No.
789100), Assessor I.D. No. 2255026011, 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.
(26) 230005S131
CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 934 North Everett Street (Case No. 784305) Assessor I.D. No.
5406017026, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 934 North Everett Street (Case No. 784305)
Assessor I.D. No. 5406017026, from the REAP.
Wednesday Fiscal Impact - August 2, 2023
Statement: None-submitted by the LAHD. PAGE 23 the City
Neither
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
property at 934 North Everett Street (Case No. 784305) Assessor I.D. No.
5406017026, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 934 North Everett Street (Case No. 784305)
Assessor I.D. No. 5406017026, 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.
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CD 8 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRISDAWSON – RAMAN) relative to
creating a Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zone in
certain areas of Council District Eight.
Recommendation for Council action:
DIRECT the Economic and Workforce Development Department to
evaluate the following areas as a JEDI Zone and report with findings and
recommendations in regard to creation of said zone to include the
businesses located on:
a. Crenshaw Boulevard, with the northern boundary of Martin Luther
King, Jr. Boulevard and the southern boundary of 60th Street.
b. Western Boulevard, with the northern boundary of Exposition
Boulevard and the southern boundary of Gage Avenue.
c. The area bounded by Manchester Avenue to the north, Imperial
Highway to the south, Vermont Avenue to the west, and Broadway to
the east.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Economic and Community Development Committee waived
consideration of the above matter)
(28) 230381
CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
(DCA) relative to a request for authority to submit a grant application to the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Monument Project Grant Initiative for the
Wednesday - August
Victims of the 1871 2, 2023 - Massacre Memorial. PAGE 24
AntiChinese
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Economic and Community Development Committee waived
consideration of the above matter)
(28) 230381
CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CULTURAL AFFAIRS
(DCA) relative to a request for authority to submit a grant application to the
Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Monument Project Grant Initiative for the
Victims of the 1871 AntiChinese Massacre Memorial.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, DCA, or designee, to:
a. Submit a grant application to the Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation “Monument Project” grant initiative.
b. Submit all necessary paperwork relative to the grant, subject
to City Attorney approval as to form and content.
c. Negotiate and execute the grant award and agreement on
behalf of the City and submit the required reporting relative to
the grant, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and
legality.
d. Prepare any Controller’s instructions needed to implement
actions approved by the Council and Mayor on matters
presented in, or deriving from, the transmittal, and/or to make
necessary technical adjustment, and further, request that the
Controller implement these instructions.
2. AUTHORIZE the DCA to:
a. Expend funds for the purposes of a project match:
$250,000 from Fund No. 100/30, Account No. 9868, “Victims
of the 1871 AntiChinese Massacre Memorial”, pending City
Council approval and adoption of the Fiscal Year 23/24 City
budget.
b. Accept grant funding, if awarded, from the Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation, in an amount up to $4,000,000 for a twoyear
grant period.
c. Receive and expend Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant
Wednesday funds for activities
- August 2, 2023for- all eligible purposes, for a twoyear
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period, commencing upon execution of an award agreement.
of the 1871 AntiChinese Massacre Memorial”, pending City
Council approval and adoption of the Fiscal Year 23/24 City
budget.
b. Accept grant funding, if awarded, from the Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation, in an amount up to $4,000,000 for a twoyear
grant period.
c. Receive and expend Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant
funds for activities for all eligible purposes, for a twoyear grant
period, commencing upon execution of an award agreement.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
a. Establish a new appropriation account within Fund No. 337,
Cultural Affairs Grants, to be labeled “Victims of the 1871 Anti
Chinese Massacre Memorial.”
b. Appropriate grant funds received from the Andrew W. Mellon
Foundation into the newly established account within Fund No.
337, “Victims of the 1871 AntiChinese Massacre Memorial.”
Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCA reports that there is no impact to the
General Fund.
(Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived
consideration of the above matter)
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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO)
relative to authority to apply for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan
Transportation Authority (Metro) Open Streets Program Cycle Five and the
Metro Express Lanes Grant Funding Round Three.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Street Services (BSS), and
General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation
(LADOT), or designees, to prepare grant applications for the
proposal outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 28, 2023 CAO report,
attached to the Council file.
2. INSTRUCT the Director, BSS, and General Manager, LADOT, or
designees, to report if the City is awarded the grants, to request
authority to accept the grant awards, and to identify front funding.
Wednesday Fiscal Impact -Statement: The CAO
August 2, 2023 - reports that there will 26
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impact on the General Fund as the 20 percent local or inkind funding
(LADOT), or designees, to prepare grant applications for the
proposal outlined in Attachment 1 of the July 28, 2023 CAO report,
attached to the Council file.
2. INSTRUCT the Director, BSS, and General Manager, LADOT, or
designees, to report if the City is awarded the grants, to request
authority to accept the grant awards, and to identify front funding.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will not be any
impact on the General Fund as the 20 percent local or inkind funding
match for the Open Streets Program Cycle Five will be funded by $1
million in the Local Transportation Fund and $500,000 in the Mobile
Source Air Pollution Reduction Trust Fund in the 202324 Adopted Budget
and $250,000 inkind City staff cost associated with planning, permitting,
safety and traffic control.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations
contained in the July 28, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council file,
comply with the City’s Financial Policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above
matter)
(30) 232000S3
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT and
RESOLUTION relative to City Council Committees and Committee
structure.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, to resolve, that:
1. Pursuant to Section 242(b) of the Los Angeles City Charter, the City
Council is hereby organized into the following committees
overseeing the functions of government listed in the Resolution,
attached to Council file No. 232000S3, and the President of the
City Council is authorized to appoint up to five members for each
committee:
Budget, Finance and Innovation
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability
Energy and Environment
Government Operations
Housing and Homelessness
Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment
Personnel, Audits and Hiring
Planning and Land Use Management
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Public Works
committee:
Budget, Finance and Innovation
Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability
Energy and Environment
Government Operations
Housing and Homelessness
Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment
Personnel, Audits and Hiring
Planning and Land Use Management
Public Safety
Public Works
Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations
Trade, Travel and Tourism
Transportation
2. The Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic
Games and the Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Reform are
hereby reauthorized.
3. ADOPT the regular meeting schedule for the City Council’s
Standing Committees, pursuant to Section 2.2 of the Los Angeles
Administrative Code, effective upon adoption, as stated in the
Communication from Council President dated July 20, 2023,
attached to Council file No. 232000S3.
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of the above matter)
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Closed Session
(31) 230574
The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
case entitled Timothy Colomey v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. 21STCV00093. (This matter arises from
Plaintiff’s claims of whistleblower retaliation under Labor Code section
1102.5.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
in Closed Session on June 26, 2023)
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 28
(31) 230574
The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
case entitled Timothy Colomey v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. 21STCV00093. (This matter arises from
Plaintiff’s claims of whistleblower retaliation under Labor Code section
1102.5.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
in Closed Session on June 26, 2023)
(32) 230518
The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the
case entitled Michael Salvatore Sgroi, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV15183. (This matter arises
from a motorcycle accident in front of 16685 Calveva Drive, Encino,
California.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
in Closed Session on June 26, 2023)
(33) 230477
The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
pending litigation entitled involving Capitol Records, LLC. (This case
arises from a business tax payment.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
in Closed Session on June 26, 2023)
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
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Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on
a matter will become a part of the administrative record.
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Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of
Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which
the Council's action becomes final.
Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System,
at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 000000).
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 29
CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of
Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which
the Council's action becomes final.
Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System,
at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 000000).
Wednesday - August 2, 2023 - PAGE 30