City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, April 19, 2024 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, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (10); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, (5) 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) 14-1242 CO2 MOTION (KREKORIAN -HARRIS-DAWSON) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,000,000 for the purpose of refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, expansion, replacement, furnishing and/or equipping of the Woodbury University facilities located at 7500 Glenoaks Boulevard in Council District 2. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ALLOW the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,000,000 to provide the refinancing of the Obligations, proceeds of which were applied to refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, Friday -April 19, 2024 - PAGE 1  Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez (2) (16) 24-0390 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reviewing existing laws designed to control street racing and takeovers and determine their efficacy. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - De Leon): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department to: a. Report on existing laws-both state laws and local laws-pertaining to street racing, takeovers, and sideshows and their efficacy. b. Report on any potential modifications to these laws which may assist in controlling and mitigating street racing, takeovers, and sideshows. 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 Public Safety Committee Report as Amended Motion 16A (Hernandez - Padilla) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: R aman, Rodriguez (2) (17) 24-0251 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of life/safety repairs of Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) facilities that were damaged in the February 2024 storm. Friday -April 19, 2024 - PAGE 13  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 Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez (1); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez (2) (19) 24-0037 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to compliance with Cruising Laws (Assembly Bill 436 (Alvarez). Recom mendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla - Hernandez): REQUEST the City Attorney, in consultation with the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, to report within 30 days on what is needed to bring the Los Angeles Municipal Code into compliance with the new state law legalizing cruising, including an educational piece on necessary City procedures i.e. permits, noise ordinance rules, etc., that may apply to cruisers and cruising events. 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 Public Safety Committee Report as Amended by Motion 19A (Hernandez- Padilla) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., R aman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (20) 24-0354 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Friday -April 19, 2024 - PAGE 15  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 Personnel, Audits and Hiring Committee Report as Amended by Motion 21A (Lee - McOsker) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (22) 15-0550-S3 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the employee development and training programs in the City during Fiscal Year 2022-23. Recommendation for Council action: RECEIVE AND FILE the Personnel Department report, dated December 12, 2023, relative to the employee development and training programs in the City during Fiscal Year 2022-23. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Raman (1) (23) 13-1641-S4 CD 1 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding with the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA), executed on February 28, 2019, for the Taylor Yard G2 parcel in Council District 1; and related matters. Friday - April 19, 2024 - PAGE 17  Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Raman (1) (33) 21-0600-S101 CD 1 C O M M U N I C ATI O N F R O M T H E LOS ANG ELES H O US I NG DEPARTMENT relative to acquisition analysis and execution of a new covenant agreement for the Hillside Villas Apartments located at 636 North Hill Place in Council District 1; and related matters. (Homelessness and Housing Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Housing and Homelessness Committee Report Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (34) 23-0652-S4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to the Homelessness Emergency Declaration 2023-24 Third Quarterly Re port. (Housing and Homelessness Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Housing and Homelessness Committee Report Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: Friday -April 19, 2024 - PAGE 25  (0); Absent: Raman (1) (35) 20-1449 CD 14 C O M M UN I C A T I O N F R O M T H E L O S A N G E L E S H O U S I N G DEPARTMENT report relative to executing a Disposition and Development Agreement with DWC Campus, L.P., for the development of supportive housing on the City-owned property and adjacent parcel located at 501 East 5th Street in Council District 14. (Housing and Homelessness Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Housing and Homelessness Committee Report Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Y aroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) (3 6) 19-0899 CD 9 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT and RESOLUTIONS relative to issuing supplemental tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds in an amount up to $1,955,095; and executing related financing documents for the Marcella Gardens Supportive Housing Project located at 6714 South Main Street in Council District 9. (Housing and Homelessness Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not hed in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Housing and Homelessness Committee Report Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Y aroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr., Raman (2) Friday - April 19, 2024 - PAGE 26  Year 2024-25, $4.6 million in General Fund reimbursements are anticipated for program administration ($0.50 million) and maintenance ($4.13 million) as identified in the report findings, section 3. RAP reports an annual fiscal impact of $6.47 million once active Proposition K projects, currently in various stages of development, become operational over future years. This includes $2.60 million for maintenance and $3.87 million for operations (Attachments 5 and 6). The fiscal impact for completed projects will be partially offset by Proposition K maintenance funding. However, this annual offset will no longer be available once the Proposition K Program ends in 2026-27. In 2023-24, RAP will receive an award of $4.01 million for current year maintenance awards. Financial Policies Statement: The L.A. for Kids Steering Committee reports that the actions recommended in this report comply with the City's Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Rodriguez (1) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment Friday - April 19, 2024 - PAGE42  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Yaroslavsky McOsker Gene Block Day Yaroslavsky – Park – Krekorian Yom HaShoah Blumenfield Yaroslavsky – Hutt – Hernandez Senior Fraud Awareness Day Harris-Dawson McOsker – Hernandez Padilla National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week Hernandez Soto-Martinez InnerCity Struggle Rodriguez De Leon Breakwater Studios  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Blumenfield – Lee All Councilmembers Robert Dale Swearman De Leon All Councilmembers Peter Schey Harris-Dawson All Councilmembers Dr. Romulo Gonzales  ITEM NO. 21A 7y MOTION I MOVE that the matter of the Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report relative to the legality of retired City employees receiving multiple pensions, Item No. 21 on today’s Council Agenda (CF 24-0357), BE AMENDED to adopt the following recommendations in lieu of the recommendations in the Report: 1. I THEREFORE MOVE, that the City Attorney be requested to report to Council on the legality of retired City employees receiving a retirement while continuing to work for a City Department, including what defines a “retirement benefit” for a public pension system, and what are the requirements to approve a change to retirement benefits or plan administration from LACERS. 2. I FURTHER MOVE, that the LACERS and Water and Power Employees’ Retirement Plan be requested to report to Council on the number of retired City employees receiving a retirement while continuing to work for a City Department without a separation from service, provide cost studies for each of the pension plans, and detail the process that was followed in agendizing and authorizing through Board action for this change in benefits or plan administration. PRESENTED BY: JOHX LEE --- Councilmember, 12th District SECONDED BY: •mren •nane ("IP April 19, 2024 macair S1  ITEM NO. 33 File No. 21-0600-S101 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acquisition analysis and execution of a new covenant agreement for the Hillside Villas Apartments located at 636 North Hill Place in Council District 1; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), City Attorney, or designees, to execute the following agreements in substantial conformance with the terms described herein, for the Hillside Villa Apartments located at 636 North Hill Place: a. Authorize the LAHD to enter into a new affordability covenant with the Owner of the Hillside Villa Apartments (Owner), in substantial conformance with the terms described herein; and, instruct the City Attorney to draft the covenants and any necessary documents to effectuate such agreement, in exchange for a payment not to exceed $14,950,000. The covenants are for 106 units for 15 years, two months, through February 28, 2034, with the unit mix as outlined in the chart below: Unit Size Affordability Number of Units Total Units 1 bedroom 50 percent 3 36 2 bedroom 50 percent 28 3 bedroom 50 percent 5 1 bedroom 120 percent 11 70 2 bedroom 120 percent 51 3 bedroom 120 percent 8 Total: 106 b. Authorize the LAHD to negotiate to enter into, and the City Attorney to prepare, an amendment to the Participation and Loan Agreement, and a new Agreement Containing Covenants Affecting Real Property and any other necessary documents in connection thereto including: i. Retroactively reinstate and extend the term of Housing Development Grant (HDG) Loan CRA871015-003 ($1,860,000 HDG Program loan) with 636 NHP, LLC, from the original end date of March 1, 2024 to a new end date of February 28, 2034. Amend loan to a zero percent interest forgivable Service Payback Loan forgivable in annual increments. ii. Retroactively reinstate and extend the term of CRA Loan CRA871015-004 ($3,585,300 CRA/LA loan) with 636 NHP, LLC, from the original end date of March 1, 2024 to a new end date of February 28, 2034. Amend loan to a one percent simple interest loan with a payment due annually, and a balloon payment of principal at the end of the term. iii. Term No. 8 in the LAHD report dated April 12, 2024, attached to Council file No. 21-0600-S101, shall be amended to read as follows: EXTENDED REPAYMENT PERIOD FOR COVID-RELATED AND BACK DEBT. Additionally, a sentence shall be added to the end of that term that states: The repayment period and any payments required under a repayment agreement shall not commence until six months after the effective date of this Agreement.  2. REQUEST the Controller to obligate and expend the Affordable Housing Linkage Fee (AHLF) funds to pay the Covenant Fee to the Owner as follows: Project Name Fund No. Account Amount Hillside Villa Apartments 59T 43S723 $1,249,773 Hillside Villa Apartments 59T 43S724 6,976,007 Hillside Villa Apartments 59T 43W723 1,866,967 Hillside Villa Apartments 59T 43W724 4,857,253 Total: $14,950,000 3. AUTHORIZE the LAHD to draw a demand warrant from the Linkage Fee Fund No. 59T, payable to Owner, or designee, as directed, in amount not to exceed $14,950,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, to disburse up to $14,950,000 from the AHLF fund to be deposited into escrow with an escrow company mutually acceptable to the City and Owner. 5. AUTHORIZE the LAHD, City Attorney, or designees, to make necessary technical adjustments, including additional Controller instructions, to implement Mayor and Council intent regarding this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At the meeting held on April 17, 2024, your Housing and Homelessness Committee considered a LAHD report relative to acquisition analysis and execution of a new covenant agreement for the Hillside Villas Apartments located at 636 North Hill Place in Council District 1; and related matters. LAHD staff provided an overview regarding the status of the matters and terms of the proposed agreements, and presented amended recommendations to replace the recommendations contained in the LAHD report dated April 12, 2024. After discussion and providing an opportunity for public comment, the Committee recommended to approve the amended recommendations as stated into the record by the LAHD, as detailed above. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE RAMAN: YES BLUMENFIELD: YES HARRIS-DAWSON: ABSENT RODRIGUEZ: YES LEE: YES LV 4.17.24 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  File No. 23-0652-S4 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Homelessness Emergency Declaration – 2023-2024 Third Quarterly Report. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated April 8, 2024 relative to the Homelessness Emergency Declaration – 2023-2024 Third Quarterly Report. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not Applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At a regular meeting held on April 17, 2024, your Housing and Homelessness Committee considered a CAO report relative to the Homelessness Emergency Declaration – 2023-2024 Third Quarterly Report. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee moved to note and file the above report inasmuch as no further Council action is required at this time. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Respectfully submitted, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE MEMBER: VOTE RAMAN: YES BLUMENFIELD: YES HARRIS-DAWSON: ABSENT RODRIGUEZ: YES LEE: YES CGR 23-0652-S4_rpt_h_4-17-24 – NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS –  File No. 20-1449 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to executing a Disposition and Development Agreement with DWC Campus, L.P. (DWC Campus), for the development of supportive housing on the City-owned property and adjacent parcel located at 501 East 5th Street in Council District 14. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE that pursuant to Section 7.27 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, the public interest or necessity requires the sale of the City-owned Property and the Adjacent Parcel to DWC Campus, for its full appraised value to be determined by a California licensed appraiser, without notice of sale or advertisement for bids. 2. DECLARE, based on the findings contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated April 3, 2024, attached to Council file No. 20-1449, that the City-owned properties in connection with the Rosa’s Place are “exempt surplus land” for the Surplus Land Act (SLA) under Government Code Section 54221(f)(1)(A), which property is to be conveyed for the development of affordable housing subject to and contingent upon compliance with the restrictions set forth at Government Code Section 37364; and, DIRECT the LAHD to take any other necessary actions to ensure compliance with the requirements of the SLA. 3. DETERMINE that the Rosa’s Place Project located at 501 East 5th Street in Council District 14, qualifies for an Affordable Housing Exemption as set forth in Public Resources Code Section 21080.27 (b)(1) as previously determined by the City Planning Commission on October 26, 2021 (Case No. ENV-2021-2545-SE; Letter of Determination from the Department of City Planning is contained in the LAHD report dated April 3, 2024, attached to the Council file, as Attachment E). 4. APPROVE Recommendations B through E and G through L as outlined in the LAHD report dated April 3, 2024, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The recommended HOME loan in the amount of $7,785,104 represents $80,258 per LAHD restricted unit, or approximately 10% of the total development costs. The recommendations in this report will authorize LAHD to execute a Disposition and Development Agreement and issue a funding award that will allow for the development of 98 total new construction housing units, of which 97 are designated as supportive units. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At the meeting held on April 17, 2024, your Housing and Homelessness Committee considered a LAHD report relative to executing a Disposition and Development Agreement with DWC Campus, for the development of supportive housing on the City-owned property and adjacent parcel located at 501 East 5th Street in Council District 14. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended to move forward the recommendations contained in the LAHD report, as detailed above. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE RAMAN: YES BLUMENFIELD: YES HARRIS-DAWSON: ABSENT RODRIGUEZ: YES LEE: YES LV 4.17.24 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  File No. 19-0899 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to issuing supplemental tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds in an amount up to $1,955,095; and executing related financing documents for the Marcella Gardens Supportive Housing Project located at 6714 South Main Street in Council District 9. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated April 9, 2024, attached to Council file No. 19-0899, relative to the issuance of supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the Marcella Gardens Supportive Housing Project located at 6714 South Main Street in Council District 9. 2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated April 12, 2024, attached to Council file No. 19-0899, authorizing the issuance of up to $1,955,095 in supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the Marcella Gardens Supportive Housing Project located at 6714 South Main Street in Council District 9. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant financing documents for the Marcella Gardens Supportive Housing Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of the issuance of supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds (bonds) for the Marcella Gardens Project (Project). The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the bonds, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project, and the City is not, under any circumstances, obligated to make payments on the bonds. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the bonds are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project and the City is not, under any circumstances, obligated to make payments on the bonds. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no debt impact as these bonds are a conduit issuance debt and not a debt of the City. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At the meeting held on April 17, 2024, your Housing and Homelessness Committee considered CAO and LAHD reports and Resolutions relative to issuing supplemental tax-exempt multifamily housing revenue bonds in an amount up to $1,955,095; and executing related financing documents for the Marcella Gardens Supportive Housing Project located at 6714 South Main Street in Council District 9. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended to note and file the LAHD report and move forward the recommendations in the CAO report, as detailed above. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE RAMAN: YES BLUMENFIELD: YES HARRIS-DAWSON: ABSENT RODRIGUEZ: YES LEE: YES LV 4.17.24 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-