City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · September 18, 2024
Minutes
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, September 18, 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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Absent:
Hutt (1)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(1) 24-1004
CD6 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PADILLA - LEE) and
AMENDING MOTION 20A (BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to funding for
vehicle recycling and dismantling for vehicles that are eligible for salvage.
A. MOTION (PADILLA- LEE)
R ecommendations for Council action, SUBJ ECT TO T H E
APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPR IATE $15,000 in the Council
District (CD) 6 portion of the N eighborhood Services
Enhancements line item in the General City Purposes Fund
No. 100/56 to Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Fund
No. 100/70, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services), for
vehicle recycling and dismantling for vehicles that are eligible
for salvage.
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2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD 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.
B. AMENDI NG MOTION 20A (BLUMENFIELD - LEE)
R ecommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE
APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AMEND Motion (Padilla - L ee) to adopt the following additional
recommendation:
TRA NSFER and APPROPRIATE $15,000 from the General City
Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0617 (Additional
Homeless Services - CD 3) to LAPD Fund No. 100/70, Account
No. 3040, Contractual Services, for recycling and dismantling
of vehicles that are eligible for salvage.
Continued from the Council Meeting of September 4, 2024
Adopted Motion (Padilla - Krekorian) - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Ha rris-Da wson, Herna ndez, Krekoria n, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Ra ma n, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Na ys: (0);
Absent: Hutt (1)
(2) 24-0987
CD 15 CA T EGOR I CA L EXEM P T I O N F R OM TH E CA L I FOR NIA
EN V IRONMENTAL Q UALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUA NT TOARTICLE 19,
SECTION 15332 (CLASS 32), and R ELATED CEQA FI NDI NGS;
COM M U NI CATION F R OM TH E HA RBOR A R EA P LA N NI NG
COMMISSION (HAPC) relative to a Conditional Use appeal filed for the
proposed construction of a new Starbucks drive-through fast food
establishment; for the property located at 1602 West 25th Street (1636,
1660 West 25th Street; and 2401 South Western Avenue), subject to
Modified Conditions of Approval.
Case No. ZA-2023-2107-CU-1A
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Environmental No. ENV-2023-2108-CE
Applicant: Erwin Bucy, PCG BP LLC c/o Paragon Commercial Group
Representative: Greg Palaski, Nadel Studio One, Inc.
[On September 3, 2024, the City Council adopted Motion (McOsker
- Blumenfield), pursuant to Charter Section 245, asserting
jurisdiction over the August 20, 2024 action of the HAPC.]
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee,
an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
(Scheduled pursuant to Charter Section 245)
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024)
Adopted Item - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O);
Absent: Hutt (1)
(3) 24-0728
CD 14 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT and RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS; COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION, and APPEAL relative to a Conditional Use
appeal filed for the proposed construction of a multi-discipline research
facility known as the University of Southern California Discovery and
Translation Hub; for the properties located at 1590 North Eastlake Avenue;
1425 - 1501 North San Pablo Street; and 1540 - 1580 East Alcazar Street,
subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Bryan Eck, University of Southern California
Representative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac
Case No. CPC-2022-9266-CU-1A
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Environmental No. ENV-2004-1950 - EIR-ADDS
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee,
an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
[Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Chapter 1A,
Section 13B.2.3(G)(4)(b)]
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 20, 2024)
Adopted Item - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Hernandez (1);
Absent: Hutt (1)
(4) 24-0761
CD 13 CA T E G O R I CA L EXE MP T I O N F R O M T H E CA L IF O R N IA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT , FINDINGS, and COMMUNICAT ION
FROM THE CULT URAL HERITAGE COMMISSION relative to the inclusion
of Chateau Laurier, located at 435 3 - 4357 West 5 th Street, in the list of
Historic-Cultural Monuments.
Applicant: Kimberly Aboltin
Owner: Seymour LLC
Case No. CHC-2024-1952 -HCM
Environmental No. ENV-2024-195 3-CE
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee,
an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 18, 2024)
Adopted Item - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0);
Absent: Hutt (1)
(5) 24-0275-51
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING and BUDGET, FINANCE , AND
INNOVATION COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to sunsetting the
Prioritized Critical Hiring process, and related matters.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker -
Yaroslavsky):
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council on
options to sunset the Prioritized Critical Hiring process, including a
phased approach, using the Fiscal Year 2024-25 First Financial Status
Report and Mid-Year Financial Status Report financial benchmarks to
ensure expenditures and revenues remain in balance.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O);
Absent: Hutt (1)
(6) 24-0968
CD15 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
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2 . AUTHORIZE the LAPD 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 including
any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said
corrections / clarifications /c h anges may be made orally,
electronically or by any other means.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Hernandez, Soto-Martinez
(2); Absent: (0)
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED
Council Adjournment
ENDING ROLL CALL
Blumenfield, de Le6n, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Marti'nez, Yaroslavsky (15) (0)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
By
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Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
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ADJOURNING MOTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Padilla – Rodriguez All Councilmembers Caesar Huerta Sr.
Blumenfield All Councilmembers Pinchas Heissler
No. 1
MOTION
I HEREBY MOVE that Council NOTE and FILE Item No 1., Council file 24-1004, on the
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, Council agenda.
PRESENTED BY___________________________
IMELDA PADILLA
Councilmember, 6th District
SECONDED BY___________________________
PAUL KREKORIAN
Councilmember, 2nd District
September 18, 2024
CF 24-1004
ITEM NO. 2
File No. 24-0987
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to a Conditional Use appeal for the property located at 1602 West 25th Street (1636,
1660 West 25th Street; and 2401 South Western Avenue).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332, Class 32
(Infill Development), and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that any exceptions
contained in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA Guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts,
significant effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways, hazardous waste sites or historic
resources applies.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Harbor Area Planning Commission (HAPC) as the Findings of Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Friends of South Shores, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the
Zoning Administrator’s determination dated May 20, 2024 in approving a Conditional Use Permit for
the proposed construction of a new drive-through fast-food establishment (Starbucks) on a site abutting
a residential zone, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24 W.17; and, a
Conditional Use Permit to allow deviations from Mini-Shopping Center/Commercial Corner Center
Development provisions to allow extended hours of operation from 5:00 a.m. to 11 p.m., daily, in lieu
of 7:00a.m. to 11:00 p.m., daily, pursuant to LAMC Code Section 12.24 W.27; the proposed project
includes the demolition of an existing 5,653 square-foot commercial building and the relocation of an
existing driveway; the new one-story building will have a total floor area of 2,200 square feet and a
height of 18 feet, with 22 parking stalls, 21 indoor seats, and will have a drive-through and walk-in
service; for the property located at 1602 West 25th Street (1636, 1660 West 25th Street; and 2401
South Western Avenue), subject to Conditions of Approval and Findings, as modified by the PLUM
Committee on September 17, 2024, and attached to the Council file.
Applicant: Erwin Bucy, PCG BP LLC c/o Paragon Commercial Group
Representative: Greg Palaski, Nadel Studio One, Inc.
Case No. ZA-2023-2107-CU-1A
Environmental No. ENV-2023-2108-CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: The HAPC 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 September 17, 2024, the PLUM Committee considered an appeal filed by
Friends of South Shores for the property located at 1602 West 25th Street (1636, 1660 West 25th Street;
and 2401 South Western Avenue). Department of City Planning staff provided an overview of the matter.
A representative from Council District 15 provided comments in support of denying the appeal and in
agreement with the Conditions of Approval and Findings, as modified by the Committee. The Appellant
was called more than three times to come forward to speak, but the appellant did not come forward to
speak. After an opportunity for public comment, and a presentation from the Applicant, the Committee
recommended to deny the appeal and thereby sustain the Zoning Administrator’s determination in
approving two Conditional Use Permits and the Conditions of Approval and Findings as modified by the
Committee, and attached to the Council file. 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: YES
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ITEM NO. 3
File No. 24-0728
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, ADDENDUM and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT
(PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Major Conditional Use Permit appeal filed for the properties
located at 1590 North Eastlake Avenue; 1425 1501 North San Pablo Street; and 1540 - 1580 East Alcazar
Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162 and
15164, in consideration of the whole of the administrative record, that the project was assessed in the
previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV-2004-1950-EIR, certified in August
2006 and as supported by the fifth addendum dated May 2024, no major revisions are required to the
EIR and no subsequent EIR is required for approval of the project.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of
Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Felipe Caceres, USC Forward (Representative: Jordan R.
Sisson, Esq.), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s determination in approving, pursuant to Section
12.24 U.14 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Major Conditional Use Permit to allow for the
development of 201,292 square feet of nonresidential floor area in the C2 Zone; for the construction of
a new seven-story, 143.5 feet in-height, multi-discipline research facility, known as the University of
Southern California (USC) Discovery and Translation Hub proposed to be developed on the westerly
portion of the USC Health Sciences Campus. The proposed building would contain two subterranean
levels and comprise approximately 201,292 square feet of floor area. The proposed use would
accommodate over 84 researchers and would support both "wet" (bench) and "dry" (computational)
laboratory research; for the properties located at 1590 North Eastlake Avenue; 1425 - 1501 North San
Pablo Street; and 1540 - 1580 East Alcazar Street, subject to Conditions of Approval as modified by
the PLUM Committee on September 17, 2024, and attached to Council file.
Applicant: Bryan Eck, University of Southern California
Representative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac
Case No. CPC-2022-9266-CU-1A
Environmental No. ENV-2004-1950-EIR-ADD5
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs
are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
Against: Lincoln Heights Neighborhood Council
TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – SEPTEMBER 20, 2024)
Summary:
At a regular meeting held on September 17, 2024, the PLUM Committee considered a report from the
LACPC and a Major Conditional Use Permit appeal filed for the properties located at 1590 North Eastlake
Avenue; 1425 1501 North San Pablo Street; and 1540 - 1580 East Alcazar Street. Department of City
Planning staff provided an overview of the matter. A representative from Council District 14 provided
comments in support of denying the appeal and to include two new Conditions. After an opportunity for
public comment, and presentations from the Appellant and Applicant Representatives, the Committee
recommended to deny the appeal and thereby sustain the LACPC’s determination in approving a Major
Conditional Use Permit Conditional Use and Conditions of Approval as modified by the PLUM Committee,
and attached to the Council file. 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
HUTT: YES
PADILLA: YES
YAROSLAVSKY: YES
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ITEM NO. 4
File No. 24-0761
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the inclusion of Chateau Laurier, located at 4353 - 4357 West 5th Street, in the list of
Historic-Cultural Monuments.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19,
Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to
Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council.
4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of Chateau Laurier, located
at 4353 - 4357 West 5th Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
Applicant: Kimberly Aboltin
Owner: Seymour LLC
Case No. CHC-2024-1952-HCM
Environmental No. ENV-2024-1953-CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief
Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – SEPTEMBER 18, 2024)
Summary:
At a regular meeting held on September 17, 2024, the PLUM Committee considered a CHC report relative
to the inclusion of Chateau Laurier, located at 4353 - 4357 West 5th Street, in the list of Historic-Cultural
Monuments. Department of City Planning staff provided an overview of the matter. A representative from
Council District 13 spoke in support of the matter. After proving an opportunity for public comment, the
Committee recommended to approve the inclusion of Chateau Laurier in the list of Historic-Cultural
Monuments. 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
HUTT: YES
PADILLA: YES
YAROSLAVSKY: YES
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ENERGY & ENVIRONMI:""..
f3UDGET & Ff NANCE
oi ANNING & !AND USt MA,NAGEMENT
MOTION
On Friday, September 13, 2024, over 50 residents in Chinatown were displaced from their homes
due to a fire that originated at 708-712 S. Depot Street, a construction site that had been left inactive
by the owner since November of 2022. The fire spread to three neighboring apartment buildings -
716 S. New Depot Street, 849 Bunker Hill, and 877 Bunker Hill. In total, 26 units were deemed
unlivable due to the fire.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), a total of six patients were evaluated with
two requiring hospital transport, including an elderly male in critical condition and an elderly female
patient in fair condition with a non-life threatening burn injury. Four LAFD firefighters also sustained
non-life threatening injuries while bravely responding to the fire.
The fire originated at an unoccupied new construction site that had been permitted since 2019 but
which, according to the Department of Building and Safety, has had no construction activity since
November 2022. According to LAPD and LAFD, several calls for services were responded to over
the past year. Despite numerous calls from the community and the Council Office to address this
abandoned construction site, the building was left unsecured, open to the public and vulnerable to
nuisance activity.
When disasters render a multi-family residence uninhabitable, residents can face compounding fees
and charges for municipal services such as water and sanitation services, ambulance fees for
transport during the emergency, and more. The families who have been displaced by this fire are
already facing the tragic loss of their homes and belongings. It is imperative that the City not allow
them to face additional undue hardship through the accumulation of fees and charges.
I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council INSTRUCT the Fire Department to waive all ambulance
fees for fire victims from the fires that occurred at 716 S. New Depot Street, 849 Bunker Hill, and 877
Bunker Hill on September 13, 2024.
I FURTHER MOVE that the City Council REQUEST the Department of Water and Power to adjust
and waive all fees and charges for customers whose units were destroyed or damaged, from the
fires that occurred at 716 S. New Depot Street, 849 Bunker Hill, and 877 Bunker Hill starting on
September 13, 2024 through one full billing cycle.
I FURTHER MOVE that the City Council INSTRUCT the Bureau of Sanitation including recycLA to
adjust and waive all fees and charges for customers whose units were destroyed or damaged, from
the fires that occurred at 716 S. New Depot Street, 849 Bunker Hill, and 877 Bunker Hill starting on
September 13, 2024 through one full billing cycle.
I FURTHER MOVE that the City Council AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation and Department of
Water and Power to provide a Sewer Servic� Charge adjustment based on the number of days in
the billing cycle that sewer service was provided, for victims of the fire located at 716 S. New Depot
Street, 849 Bunker Hill, and 877 Bunker Hill.
SEP � 8 2024
ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT
I FURTHER MOVE that the LA Department of Building and Safety be instructed to adjust and waive
all reasonable fees and charges for the property owners for repairs due to the fires that occurred at
716 S. New Depot Street, 849 Bunker Hill, and 877 Bunker Hill on September 13, 2024.
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SECONDED BY:
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
MOTION
The City Council and Mayor have approved the construction of an interim housing
project at Pico Boulevard and Midvale Avenue on a former Los Angeles Department of
Transportation parking lot. While this is a critically needed facility, it has reduced the
availability of public parking in the area. To mitigate the impact on the community,
Council District 5 staff have identified a vacant property at 11040 W. Pico Boulevard that
could be leased for replacement parking. -City staff should immediately initiate a process
to lease this property as soon as possible, given that construction has already begun on
the interim housing site.
I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council instruct the General Services Department
and the Department of Transportation, with the assistance of the City Attorney and in
consultation with Council District 5, to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with
Reliable Properties or other designee of the property owner for the property located at
11040 W. Pico Boulevard, Los Angeles, California, 90064 to be used for replacement
parking.
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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, September 18,
2024
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
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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.
Wednesday
The City Council - September
will take public comment 18,of2024
from members -
the public PAGE 1and also by
in the Council chamber
teleconference. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council via teleconference
JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
HUGO SOTOMARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
TIM McOSKER, Fifteenth District
PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST
The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at
https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar, and on YouTube. The live audio of the hearing will be available via telephone at: (213) 621
CITY (Metro), (818) 9049450 (Valley), (310) 471CITY (Westside), and (310) 547CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live video or
audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try another channel.
The City Council will take public comment from members of the public in the Council chamber and also by
teleconference. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council via teleconference
should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 535 8466 and then press #. Press # again when prompted
for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.
Written public comment may be submitted at LACouncilComment.com.
Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans
with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 9781133. For Telecommunication Relay
Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information below.
Telecommunication Relay Services
Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in
technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing,
and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced
telecommunications methods, both for peertopeer and thirdparty telecommunications relay service (TRS)
communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech
disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and
the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers generally telephone companies are compensated
for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user.
What forms of TRS are available? There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the
equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIYBased TRS; SpeechtoSpeech Relay Service; Shared NonEnglish
Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service.
Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunicationsrelayservicetrs.
Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is
the relay service .. . " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a
person who is deaf, hardofhearing, or has a speech disability.
For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities,
visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.
SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL
Spanish language interpretation is available at all Council and Committee meetings. Interpretation services in additional
languages are available upon request, at no cost. Please submit your request to clerk.interpretation@lacity.org as soon as
possible to allow time for scheduling. You will receive a confirmation reply if an interpreter is available.
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,
the City's website at lacity.gov- or
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CA 90012, and on September 18, 2024 -
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SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL
Spanish language interpretation is available at all Council and Committee meetings. Interpretation services in additional
languages are available upon request, at no cost. Please submit your request to clerk.interpretation@lacity.org as soon as
possible to allow time for scheduling. You will receive a confirmation reply if an interpreter is available.
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.
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
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approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.
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.
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, September 18, 2024
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 10:00 AM
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Nonagenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(1) Wednesday
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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, September 18, 2024
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 10:00 AM
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Nonagenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(1) 241004
CD 6 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PADILLA LEE) and
AMENDING MOTION 20A (BLUMENFIELD – LEE) relative to funding for
vehicle recycling and dismantling for vehicles that are eligible for salvage.
A. MOTION (PADILLA – LEE)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE
APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $15,000 in the Council
District (CD) 6 portion of the Neighborhood Services
Enhancements line item in the General City Purposes Fund
No. 100/56 to Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Fund
No. 100/70, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services), for
vehicle recycling and dismantling for vehicles that are eligible
for salvage.
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD 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.
B. AMENDING MOTION 20A (BLUMENFIELD – LEE)
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Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE
for salvage.
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD 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.
B. AMENDING MOTION 20A (BLUMENFIELD – LEE)
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE
APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AMEND Motion (Padilla – Lee) to adopt the following additional
recommendation:
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $15,000 from the General City
Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0617 (Additional
Homeless Services – CD 3) to LAPD Fund No. 100/70, Account
No. 3040, Contractual Services, for recycling and dismantling
of vehicles that are eligible for salvage.
Continued from the Council Meeting of September 4, 2024
(2) 240987
CD 15 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO ARTICLE 19,
SECTION 15332 (CLASS 32), and RELATED CEQA FINDINGS;
COMMUNICATION FROM THE HARBOR AREA PLANNING
COMMISSION (HAPC) relative to a Conditional Use appeal filed for the
proposed construction of a new Starbucks drivethrough fast food
establishment; for the property located at 1602 West 25th Street (1636,
1660 West 25th Street; and 2401 South Western Avenue), subject to
Modified Conditions of Approval.
Case No. ZA20232107CU1A
Environmental No. ENV20232108CE
Applicant: Erwin Bucy, PCG BP LLC c/o Paragon Commercial Group
Representative: Greg Palaski, Nadel Studio One, Inc.
[On September 3, 2024, the City Council adopted Motion (McOsker
– Blumenfield), pursuant to Charter Section 245, asserting
jurisdiction over the August 20, 2024 action of the HAPC.]
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee,
an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Wednesday (Scheduled- September
pursuant to18, 2024 - Section 245)
Charter PAGE 6
Representative: Greg Palaski, Nadel Studio One, Inc.
[On September 3, 2024, the City Council adopted Motion (McOsker
– Blumenfield), pursuant to Charter Section 245, asserting
jurisdiction over the August 20, 2024 action of the HAPC.]
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee,
an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
(Scheduled pursuant to Charter Section 245)
TIME LIMIT FILE SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEPTEMBER 20, 2024)
(3) 240728
CD 14 ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT and RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL
FINDINGS; COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES CITY
PLANNING COMMISSION, and APPEAL relative to a Conditional Use
appeal filed for the proposed construction of a multidiscipline research
facility known as the University of Southern California Discovery and
Translation Hub; for the properties located at 1590 North Eastlake Avenue;
1425 1501 North San Pablo Street; and 1540 1580 East Alcazar Street,
subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: Bryan Eck, University of Southern California
Representative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac
Case No. CPC20229266CU1A
Environmental No. ENV20041950EIRADD5
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee,
an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
[Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Chapter 1A,
Section 13B.2.3(G)(4)(b)]
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEPTEMBER 20, 2024)
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(4) 240761
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE SEPTEMBER 20, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEPTEMBER 20, 2024)
(4) 240761
CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT, FINDINGS, and COMMUNICATION
FROM THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMISSION relative to the inclusion
of Chateau Laurier, located at 4353 4357 West 5th Street, in the list of
HistoricCultural Monuments.
Applicant: Kimberly Aboltin
Owner: Seymour LLC
Case No. CHC20241952HCM
Environmental No. ENV20241953CE
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If a 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
TIME LIMIT FILE SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEPTEMBER 18, 2024)
(5) 240275S1
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING and BUDGET, FINANCE, AND
INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to sunsetting the
Prioritized Critical Hiring process, and related matters.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker –
Yaroslavsky):
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council on
options to sunset the Prioritized Critical Hiring process, including a
phased approach, using the Fiscal Year 202425 First Financial Status
Report and MidYear Financial Status Report financial benchmarks to
ensure expenditures and revenues remain in balance.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker –
Yaroslavsky):
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council on
options to sunset the Prioritized Critical Hiring process, including a
phased approach, using the Fiscal Year 202425 First Financial Status
Report and MidYear Financial Status Report financial benchmarks to
ensure expenditures and revenues remain in balance.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(6) 240968
CD 15 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the License Agreement with Trihydro Corporation
(Trihydro) to collect groundwater samples for chemical analysis from three
groundwater monitoring wells at certain portions of Ken Malloy Harbor
Regional Park.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. APPROVE the proposed License Agreement with Trihydro to collect
groundwater samples for chemical analysis from three groundwater
monitoring wells, MW202, MW203, and MW204 at certain
portions of Ken Malloy Harbor Regional Park for a term of ten years.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and
Parks (RAP), or designee, to execute the License Agreement upon
receipt of all necessary approvals.
Fiscal Impact Statement: T h e B o a r d o f R e c r e a t i o n a n d P a r k
Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact on RAP’s General
Fund associated with the action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE OCTOBER 19, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION OCTOBER 15, 2024)
(7) 240944
CD 13 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the refund of park acquisition and development fees
Wednesday - September of
paid to the Department 18,Recreation
2024 - and Parks (RAP)PAGE 9 to Los
pursuant
Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.33, from 11730 Porter LLC.
TIME LIMIT FILE OCTOBER 19, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION OCTOBER 15, 2024)
(7) 240944
CD 13 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the refund of park acquisition and development fees
paid to the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) pursuant to Los
Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.33, from 11730 Porter LLC.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the refund claim from 11730 Porter LLC for $69,742.35,
in accordance with the detail set forth in the August 15, 2024 Board
of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to
the Council file.
2. DIRECT the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, or designee, upon
receipt of the necessary approvals, to issue one refund check as
detailed in Recommendation No. 1 of the August 15, 2024 Board
report, attached to the Council file, from Fund No. 302/89, Account
No. 89718H.
3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to make
technical corrections as necessary to carry out the intent of the
Board report.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that approval of the
recommendations will have no fiscal impact on RAP’s General Fund.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(8) 240804
NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the feasibility of requiring all dogs, cats, rabbits, and
horses to be microchipped, the steps necessary over the next couple of
years to implement such requirement, and related matters.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez –
Blumenfield):
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services to report to
Council on the following:
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a. Feasibility 18, 2024
of requiring -
all dogs, cats, rabbits, PAGE 10
and horses to be
microchipped, including the steps necessary over the next couple of
REPORT relative to the feasibility of requiring all dogs, cats, rabbits, and
horses to be microchipped, the steps necessary over the next couple of
years to implement such requirement, and related matters.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez –
Blumenfield):
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Animal Services to report to
Council on the following:
a. Feasibility of requiring all dogs, cats, rabbits, and horses to be
microchipped, including the steps necessary over the next couple of
years to implement such a requirement.
b. Resources currently available to assist people with getting their pets
microchipped.
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.
(9) 210833S1
NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the status of the Rory M. Shaw Wetlands Park Project
(Project) cooperating agreement, street and sidewalk projects, and
clarification of the previous agreement to transfer the park from the County
of Los Angeles (County) to the City, and related matters.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla –
Blumenfield):
INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, Department of Recreation and
Parks, and Bureau of Sanitation, with assistance from the City
Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to
report to Council in 60 days, on the status of the Project cooperating
agreement and related street and sidewalk projects, clarify the previous
agreement to transfer the park from the County to the City upon
completion, and verify the City's financial and administrative contributions
to the Project to date. The report should include a comprehensive list of
additional supplemental funding opportunities available to the City and
County to close the funding gaps and to fully complete the Project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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(10) 240923
to the Project to date. The report should include a comprehensive list of
additional supplemental funding opportunities available to the City and
County to close the funding gaps and to fully complete the Project.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(10) 240923
CD 6 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the transfer and appropriation of funds for electrical
design and construction, including electrical service equipment, lighting,
and electrical vehicle charging stations, in connection with the Cesar
Chavez Recreation Complex Phase III C Project.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez for
Padilla – SotoMartinez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE
MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $147,309 from the Proposition K
(Prop K) Fund No. 43K, Prop K 8th Cycle, to the General Services
Fund No. 100/40 for electrical design and construction, including
electrical service equipment, lighting, and electrical vehicle charging
stations, as follows:
a. $18,616 to Account No. 1014 (Salaries Construction)
b. $128,693 to Account No. 3180 (Construction Materials)
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services and City
Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any technical corrections or
clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to
effectuate the intent of this Motion.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(11) 240862
NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the status of a park assessment and actions needed
to support future improvements and expansion of the City’s parks and
recreation facilities.
Wednesday - September 18, 2024 - PAGE 12
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez –
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(11) 240862
NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to the status of a park assessment and actions needed
to support future improvements and expansion of the City’s parks and
recreation facilities.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez –
Hernandez):
DIRECT the Department of Recreation and Parks to give a verbal report
to the Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee on the
status of their park assessment and actions needed to support future
improvements and expansion of the City’s parks and recreation facilities.
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.
(12) 240908
CD 6 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to including North Hills Community Park in the list of
parks included in the Gate Closure Program.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla –
Rodriguez):
INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks and Los Angeles
Police Department to include North Hills Community Park in the list of
parks included in the Gate Closure Program.
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.
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(13) 241085
CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY PARK) relative to funding for additional Los
Angeles Police Department (LAPD) services in Council District (CD) 5.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
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Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(13) 241085
CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY PARK) relative to funding for additional Los
Angeles Police Department (LAPD) services in Council District (CD) 5.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $200,000 in the CD 5 portion of
the Neighborhood Service Enhancements line item General City
Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account
No. 1092 (Overtime Police Officers), to be used for additional
police services in CD 5 in the following amounts:
a. LAPD Wilshire Division $90,000
b. LAPD West Los Angeles Division $90,000
c. LAPD Pacific Division $20,000
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD 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 including
any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said
corrections / clarifications /changes may be made orally,
electronically or by any other means.
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City
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.
Wednesday - September 18, 2024 - PAGE 14
CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City
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.
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).
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