City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, October 20, 2023 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES. CA 90012 - 10:00 AM (For further details see Official Council Files) (For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum) Roll Call Members Present: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman (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) 23-1132 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - DE LEON) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of revenue bonds for the 173-unit multifamily rental housing development located at 21300 Oxnard Street in Council District 3. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing at the City Council meeting on Friday, October 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012. 2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Council file, to allow the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $75,000,000 for the Friday - October 20, 2023 - PAGE 1  b. The feasibility of allowing volunteers to work shifts that are before or after hours and holidays to accommodate those who work during shelter hours. c. The Department's work towards boosting cohesion and how it facilitates good working relationships between staff and volunteers. 5. INSTRUCT the DAS, with the assistance of the City's Chief Heat Officer, to report to the Council on the current protocol for protecting shelter animals from extreme heat. 6. INSTRUCT the DAS to investigate and report to the Council on other major cities' procedures related to animal care and adoption preparation, volunteer recruitment and onboarding, spay/neutering promotion, and protecting shelter animals from extreme heat. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 17A (Krekorian for Harris-Dawson - Padilla) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., R aman, R odriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) (18) 23-0804 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to enhancing City programs currently serving female-identifying individuals experiencing homelessness and survivors of domestic/intimate partner violence, based on the findings of the 2022 Los Angeles County Women's Needs Assessment, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky­ Raman - et al.): Friday - October 20, 2023 - PAGE 21  Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) (25) 22-1566 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a climate action and adaptation plan into the City's General Plan, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in consultation with the Board of Public Works (Climate Emergency Mobilization Office), to prepare a report with recommendations as to the cost estimates included in the Department of City Planning (DCP) report dated April 26, 2023, attached to the Council file, relative to a Climate Action and Adaptation Plan; and, the availability of State (or Federal) grant funds, as indicated in the DCP report. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Continued from Council meeting of October 20, 2023) Continued Item with Amending Motion 25A (Krekorian - Park) to November 3, 2023 - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Friday - October 20, 2023 - PAGE 29  TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 23, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 20, 2023) Adopted Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report and Ordinance Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Herna ndez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Ra ma n, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Na ys: (O); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) (27) 23-0600-S43 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET, FINANCE, AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES' REPORTS relative to the release of remaining Interim Homeless Housing Funds. A. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT DATED OCTOBER 10, 2023 Recom mendations for C ouncil action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER appropriations in the amount of $6.27 million from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Police Department Sworn Overtime, Interim Homeless Housing, to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Fund No. 1oono, Account No. 1092, Sworn Overtime. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make technical corrections as necessary, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO). 3. INSTRUCT the LAPD to report quarterly, beginning at the November 28, 2023 Public Safety Committee meeting, in r eg a rd t o h o w t h e f unding d e s c r i bed a bo v e in Recommendation No. 1 has been allocated. B. BUDGET, FINANCE, AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT DATED OCTOBER 11, 2023 Friday - October 20, 2023 - PAGE 31  Motion (Soto-Martinez - Hernandez) to adopt the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee Report dated October 11, 2023 - Failed of Adoption Ayes: Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (6); Nays: Blumenfield, de Leon, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez (8); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) Adopted Motion (Rodriguez - Krekorian) to adopt the Public Safety Committee Report dated October 10, 2023, Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Martinez (2); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) (28) 23-1012 CD 14 EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 5, SECTION 15061 (8)(3) OF CEQA GUIDE LINES; and HO USING AND HOME LESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amended Covenant and Agreements for the Pueblo Del Sol development, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 53421, located at 1400 Gabriel Garcia Marquez Street in Council District 14. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DE TERMINE that the proposed amendments are exempt from CEQA pursuant to Article 5, Section 15061(b)(3) [The activity is covered by the common sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment, and where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA] of CEQA Guidelines. 2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to: a. Execute the amendment to previously recorded Covenant and Agreement No. 03-1591734, included as Attachment 1 of the RAP Board Report No. 23-165 dated September 7, 2023, attached to the Council file. b. Execute the amendment to previously recorded Covenant and Agreement No. 03-1591735, included as Attachment 3 of the Friday - October 20, 2023 - PAGE 33  RAP Board Report No. 23-165 dated September 7, 2023, attached to the Council file. c. Execute the amendment to previously recorded Covenant and Agreement No. 03-1291371, included as Attachment 5 of the RAP Board Report No. 23-165 dated September 7, 2023, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: T h e B o a r d of R e c r e a t i o n a n d P a rk Commissioners reports that the recommended actions will have no impact on the RAP's General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) (29) 15-0087-S11 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RAMAN - BLUMENFIELD) relative to instructing the Los Angeles Housing Department to review the proposed changes to the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Round 8 Draft Guidelines; and, if necessary, report on any City comments on said Guidelines prior to the public comment deadline of October 24, 2023. (Housing and Homelessness Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Housing and Homelessness Committee Report Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Friday - October 20, 2023 - PAGE 34  Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Raman -Yaroslavsky) to receive and file the matter, Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) (32) 21-0010-S22 MOTION (McOSKER - RODRIGUEZ) relative to reinstating a reward offer for an additional period of six months for the death of Monica Molina. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THEMAYOR: REAFFIRM Council's findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the death of Monica Molina on May 2, 2021 (Council action of December 3, 2021, Council file No. 21-0010-S22) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the reward offer by the City Clerk; and, further, that the sum on $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance. Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) (33) 23-0005-S172 CD 13 C OMM U N I C A T I O N F R OM T H E L O S A NG E L E S H O U S I N G DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1236 North Mariposa Avenue (Case No. 740424), Assessor I.D. No. 5540-004-006, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 12, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1236 North Mariposa Avenue (Case No. 742424), Assessor I.D. No. 5540-004-006, from the REAP. Friday - October 20, 2023 - PAGE 36  INSTRUCT the Department of Public Works to research existing best practices in co-locating a bike path adjacent to a dog park. The Department of Public Works shall report back in 60 days with a summary of this research and design recommendations for this portion of the bike path informed by this research. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 38A (Padilla - Raman - Krekorian) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) (39) 17-1434-56 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ for BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to the acceptance of a grant from the Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grants Program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department, or designee, to take all necessary actions to accept the 2022 SAFER grant. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) Friday - October 20, 2023 - PAGE40 Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (40) 23-0907 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 Community Power Collective, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCP04289. (This lawsuit concerns allegations that certain restrictions contained in Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 42.13 (Sidewalk and Park Vending Program), are unlawful under California Government Code Section 51036, et seq.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023) (Continued from Council meeting of October 13, 2023) Council discussed the matter in Closed Session, and instructed legal counsel with respect to the subject litigation. Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, de Le6n, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK Friday - October 20, 2023 - PAGE 41  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Rodriguez Blumenfield Bruce Saito Rodriguez Krekorian Roberta Javier Rodriguez Krekorian Jimi Castillo Rodriguez Park Chris “Spanto” Printup Raman Hutt Guns N’ Roses Hutt Price Warren G Hutt Price Xzibit Hutt Price Damien Roderick aka Big Percy  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME McOsker All Councilmembers Ronald Galosic Price All Councilmembers Carlos Villegas, Jr Hutt All Councilmembers Rene Cross Washington  ITEM NO. 26 File No. 23-0785 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone Change for the property located at 8426 Kester Avenue. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND, based on the independent judgement of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole administrative record, the Project was assessed in Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2022- 5103-MND adopted on May 26, 2023; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15162 and 15164, no subsequent EIR, negative declaration, or addendum is required for approval of the Project. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 20, 2023, to effectuate a Vesting Zone Change from RA­1 to (T)(Q)RD3­1; for the subdivision of one lot into nine smaller lots and a Vesting Zone Change for nine of the new lots from RA­1 to (T)(Q)RD3­1 to allow for the development of nine single-family dwelling units including one Very Low Income unit, the existing lot is currently improved with a single-family residence, a detached accessory garage, a detached recreation room, and various associated structures, with a total existing floor area of approximately 1,236 square feet, the project involves the demolition of all existing structures, for the property located at 8426 Kester Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval. 4. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G: ....property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings. 5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. 6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing. Applicant: Fahim Memon, Monk Capital Group, LLC Representative: Jessica Pakdaman, Rosenheim & Associates, Inc. Case No. APCNV­2022­5102­VZC­HCA Related Case No. VTT­83569­SL­HCA Environmental No. ENV­2022­5103­MND Fiscal Impact Statement: The NVAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Summary: At a regular meeting held on October 17, 2023, the PLUM Committee considered a report from the NVAPC and draft Ordinance relative to a Vesting Zone Change for the property located at 8426 Kester Avenue. After an opportunity for public comment, the Committee recommended to approve the Zone Change. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE HARRIS-DAWSON: YES LEE: YES YAROSLAVSKY: YES PADILLA: YES HUTT: ABSENT CR 23-0785_rpt_PLUM_10-17-23 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  ITEM 27 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the Public Safety Committee Report, dated October 10, 2023, relative to the release of remaining interim Homeless Housing Funds, Item 27 on today’s Council Agenda, Council file No. 23-0600-S43 . PRESENTED BY___________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District PRESENTED BY___________________________ PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District October 20, 2023 CF 23-0600-S43  Item No. 29 File No. 15-0087-S11 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the proposed changes to the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities Program Round 8 Draft Guidelines, and report, if necessary, with any City comments on these guidelines, prior to the public comment deadline. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Raman – Blumenfield): 1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, Attachment A of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated October 16, 2023, attached to the Council file, to support the Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program Round 8 Draft Guidelines and seek amendments consistent with the comments submitted by the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD). 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to submit comments, Attachment B of the CLA report dated October 16, 2023, attached to the Council file, to the California Strategic Growth Council (SGC) by the October 24, 2023 public comment deadline. 3. DIRECT the LAHD to monitor any new proposed changes to the AHSC Program Round 8 Draft Guidelines and report, as necessary, on additional comments for Council approval. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted ​SUMMARY: On October 18, 2023, your Housing and Homelessness Committee considered a Motion (Raman – Blumenfield) and CLA report dated October 16, 2023 relative to a Resolution and comments on the proposed changes to the AHSC Program Round 8 Draft Guidelines, and report, if necessary, with any City comments on these guidelines, prior to the public comment deadline. The report and Motion attached to the Council file include some background on the matter. After providing an opportunity for public comment, the Committee moved to approve the recommendations reflected above. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE RAMAN: YES BLUMENFIELD: ABSENT HARRIS-DAWSON: ABSENT RODRIGUEZ: YES LEE: YES MM 15-0087-S11_rpt_hh_10-18-23 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  ITEM 31 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council AMEND Item 31 on today’s Council Agenda, Council file No. 22- 0503, to RECEIVE and FILE Motion (Raman – Hutt) relative to amending the Council action of May 11, 2022 regarding a transfer of Council 4 District discretionary funds for "Tree Trimming / Tree Removal / Council District 4 / Neighborhood Service Enhancements / General City Purposes Fund" (Council file No. 22-0503), inasmuch it is no longer needed. PRESENTED BY___________________________ NITHYA RAMAN Councilmember, 4th District PRESENTED BY___________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District October 20, 2023 CF 22-0503