City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday, November 5, 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, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Raman (4) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing ­ PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 24­1051 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off­site consumption at Grande Oil Inc., located at 3154 East Olympic Boulevard. Applicant: Arian Zerehi ­ Grande Oil Inc. Representative: PLRC ­ Sherrie Olson TIME LIMIT FILE ­ DECEMBER 2, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ NOVEMBER 29, 2024) (Motion required for Findings and Council recommendations for the above application) (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 1 Adopted Item to Continue to November 19, 2024  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ NOVEMBER 29, 2024) (Motion required for Findings and Council recommendations for the above application) (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item to Continue to November 19, 2024 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Raman (4) (2) 24­1157 CD 8 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off­ site consumption at Smart & Final, located at 3607 South Vermont Avenue. Applicant: Dee Ann Anderson ­ Smart & Final Stores, LLC Representative: Maria Impala ­ Art Rodriguez Associates TIME LIMIT FILE ­ DECEMBER 23, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ DECEMBER 13, 2024) (Motion required for Findings and Council recommendations for the above application) Adopted Item to Continue to January 14, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Raman (4) (3) 24­0900­S34 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Mercury Avenue and Beryl Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 2 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the (3) 24­0900­S34 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Mercury Avenue and Beryl Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (4) 24­0900­S35 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Topaz and Pyrites Streets Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 3 (5) 24­0900­S36  (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (5) 24­0900­S36 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Mercury and Boundary Avenues Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (6) 24­0900­S37 CD 5 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Louise Avenue and Otsego Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in Tuesday - November accordance with5, 2024 - 6.95­6.127 of the Sections PAGELos 4Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). 3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed. (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (7) 24­0900­S38 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Mount Helena Avenue and Frackelton Place Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Tuesdayde León, Hutt (2) Absent: - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 5  district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (8) 24­0900­S39 CD 15 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the 10th Street and Cabrillo Avenue Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). 3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed. (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (9) 24­0900­S40 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the 6th Street and Maple Avenue Street Lighting District. Tuesday Recommendations for Council - November 5, 2024action, - SUBJECT TO THE PAGEAPPROVAL 6 OF THE MAYOR:​  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (9) 24­0900­S40 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the 6th Street and Maple Avenue Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (10) 24­0900­S41 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the 6th Street and Gladys Avenue Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) TuesdayItem Adopted - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 7 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (11) 24­0900­S42 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the 6th Street and San Julian Street No. 1 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218). (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (12) 24­0900­S43 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Mariposa Avenue and Fountain Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 8 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. (12) 24­0900­S43 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Mariposa Avenue and Fountain Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (13) 24­0900­S44 CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Halbrent Avenue and Hatteras Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Tuesdayde León, Hutt (2) Absent: - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 9  district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).​ (Continued from Council meeting of October 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (14) 24­1358 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY ­ SOTO­MARTINEZ) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $22,833,000, to finance the new construction of a 50­unit multifamily housing project known as the Pointe on La Brea (Project), located at 849 North La Brea Avenue in Council District Five (CD 5). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on September 26, 2024, attached to the Motion, for the Project. 2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $22,833,000 for the the new construction of the Project located at 849 North La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90038 in CD 5. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt, Price Jr. (3) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (15) 24­1009 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to replacing the visitor tag currently in use at City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian – Padilla): DIRECT the Los Angeles Police Department’s Security Services Division and the Department of General Services to identify a reusable, non­sticky Tuesday visitor tag or- November badge for 5, 2024 -at City Hall, to replace visitors PAGE the 10 single­use “visitor” stickers currently in use. (15) 24­1009 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to replacing the visitor tag currently in use at City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian – Padilla): DIRECT the Los Angeles Police Department’s Security Services Division and the Department of General Services to identify a reusable, non­sticky visitor tag or badge for visitors at City Hall, to replace the single­use “visitor” stickers currently in use. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against, Unless Amended: North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council (Continued from Council meeting of October 22, 2024) Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 15A (Blumenfield – Krekorian – Lee) and Motion 15B (Padilla – Krekorian) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (16) 21­1461 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to executing an Agreement between the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and Spruce Technology, Inc. (Spruce) for the development of the Complaint and Disciplinary Tracking System. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, LAFD, or designee, to execute an Agreement with Spruce for the development of the Complaint and Disciplinary Tracking System, for a six­month term, commencing on November 1, 2023 and terminating on April 30, 2024, for a maximum amount not to exceed $250,000 during the term of the Agreement. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners states that funding for this Agreement will be from the Contractual Services Account No. 3040. Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 11 Community Impact Statement: None submitted  with Spruce for the development of the Complaint and Disciplinary Tracking System, for a six­month term, commencing on November 1, 2023 and terminating on April 30, 2024, for a maximum amount not to exceed $250,000 during the term of the Agreement. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners states that funding for this Agreement will be from the Contractual Services Account No. 3040. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (17) 24­1219 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to conducting a comprehensive evaluation of the City’s current street sweeping policies and routes; and, assessing the needs necessary to expand street sweeping services. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez ­ Padilla): 1. DIRECT the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the City’s current street sweeping policies and routes. This report should include: a. The feasibility of expanding services to all areas of the City that do not currently receive regular street sweeping. b. An analysis of how the BSS has selected existing street sweeping routes and how the department will select new street sweeping routes. c. The development of a street sweeping schedule such as weekly, bi­weekly, or monthly, tailored to the specific needs of different neighborhoods. 2. DIRECT the BSS, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council on the costs and feasibility of updating street signage related to street sweeping, ensuring that all signs are clear, current, and accurately reflect sweeping schedules; and, to develop a timeline for when the updated signage will be posted throughout the City. Tuesday 3. DIRECT the BSS,5,in2024 - November partnership - with the CAO, to assess PAGE 12 the staffing and equipment needs necessary to expand street sweeping  different neighborhoods. 2. DIRECT the BSS, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to Council on the costs and feasibility of updating street signage related to street sweeping, ensuring that all signs are clear, current, and accurately reflect sweeping schedules; and, to develop a timeline for when the updated signage will be posted throughout the City. 3. DIRECT the BSS, in partnership with the CAO, to assess the staffing and equipment needs necessary to expand street sweeping services, report to Council on potential costs and funding options; and, to also evaluate the adequacy and efficiency of current street sweeping resources to determine if the BSS can meet the expanded service needs. 4. DIRECT the BSS to evaluate and report on the feasibility of acquiring new street sweeping equipment with integrated technology that provides real­time notifications to the community when streets have been swept, enhancing transparency and service delivery. 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, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (18) 12­0743 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE and CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Fifth Amendment to Permit No. 899 with Pacific Battleship Center, a museum and educational facility commonly referred to as the USS Iowa, to amend the permitted use to allow for the construction and operation of a multi­purpose visitor, community, and education center. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC) that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(i) and Article III, Class 4(8) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. Tuesday 2. APPROVE the Port - November 5, of Los- Angeles (POLA) Resolution 2024 PAGE 13 No. 24­ 10428 for the proposed Fifth Amendment to Permit No. 899  Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (BOHC) that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(i) and Article III, Class 4(8) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 24­ 10428 for the proposed Fifth Amendment to Permit No. 899 between the POLA and Pacific Battleship Center. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Fourth Amendment to Permit No. 899 between the POLA and Pacific Battleship Center for operation of the USS Iowa will extend the term by 30 years, from May 25, 2027 to May 24, 2057, for a total term of 45 years. Compensation under provisions of the permit remain unchanged at the greater of four percent of gross receipts or rent of $9,815 per month, totalling $3,533,400 in potential rent revenue over 30 years, not including annual increases based on the Consumer Price Index. Additionally, Pacific Battleship Center will provide $917,000 in in­kind technical, administrative and construction services along with the $6.7 million grant funds for the estimated $7.4 million Freedom of the Seas Park and Pavilion, a veterans­oriented park and community space on the San Pedro Waterfront adjacent to the USS Iowa. The recommended actions in the CAO report dated April 24, 2024, attached to the Council file, comply with the POLA's Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City's General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ NOVEMBER 7, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ NOVEMBER 6, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (19) 23­1027­S4 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to add a new exemption for the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) agreements. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 14 PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August  Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (19) 23­1027­S4 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to add a new exemption for the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) agreements. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 22, 2024, relative to amending Section 10.5(a) of Article 1, Chapter 1, Division 10 of the LAAC to add a new exemption for the POLA’s FTZ agreements. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (20) 24­1040 CD 5 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non­monetary donation of stationary and mobile food pantry items for Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) fire stations within Council District Five (CD 5), from the First­In Fire Foundation. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the acceptance of a non­monetary donation of stationary and mobile food pantry items, valued at $20,000, for seven LAFD fire stations within CD 5, from the First­In Fire Foundation; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact on the LAFD’s budget from the acceptance of this donation. Donations provide the necessary items to meet the needs of the respective fire station. Replacement or repair of items meeting City specifications and LAFD business needs may be borne by the General Fund, subject to budgetary constraints. Neither the City Administrative Tuesday Officer nor -the November 5, 2024 - Analyst has completed Chief Legislative PAGE 15a financial analysis of this report.  within CD 5, from the First­In Fire Foundation; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact on the LAFD’s budget from the acceptance of this donation. Donations provide the necessary items to meet the needs of the respective fire station. Replacement or repair of items meeting City specifications and LAFD business needs may be borne by the General Fund, subject to budgetary constraints. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (21) 24­1135 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual report for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Revolving Training Fund 40K covering Fiscal Year (FY) 2023­24. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Board of Fire Commissioners report dated September 17, 2024, attached to Council file No. 24­1135, relative to the annual report for the LAFD Revolving Training Fund 40K covering FY 2023­24. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (22) 24­1134 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Special Training Fund 40J Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023­24. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Board of Fire Commissioners report dated September 17, 2024, attached to Council file No. 24­1134, relative to the Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 16 LAFD Special Training Fund 40J Annual Report for FY 2023­24.  Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (22) 24­1134 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Special Training Fund 40J Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023­24. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Board of Fire Commissioners report dated September 17, 2024, attached to Council file No. 24­1134, relative to the LAFD Special Training Fund 40J Annual Report for FY 2023­24. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (23) 23­0270 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an overview of Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) diversion and recidivism programs. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated September 15, 2023, attached to Council file No. 23­0270, relative to an overview of LAPD diversion and recidivism programs. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (24) 21­0042­S8 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS, PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING, and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to fee study and recommendations to administer Just Cause for Eviction and expand tenant protections for tenants Citywide. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - THE MAYOR: PAGE 17  Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (24) 21­0042­S8 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS, PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING, and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to fee study and recommendations to administer Just Cause for Eviction and expand tenant protections for tenants Citywide. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the recommendations as stated in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated September 12, 2024, attached to Council file No. 21­0042­S8. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the Systematic Code Enforcement Fee Fund will provide front funding for the Just Cause Enforcement program, and will be repaid by revenues from the new Just Cause Enforcement Fee in Fiscal Year 2024­25. Funding for subsequent years will be determined through the annual budget process. There is no impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended actions comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that sufficient fees for service shall be levied based on the reasonable cost of providing the service for which they are charged, including the operating (direct and indirect), capital, and appropriate projected future costs. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt, Krekorian, Price Jr. (4) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (25) 24­1145 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (DE LEÓN – PADILLA) relative to filing a formal complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding Union Pacific Railroad blocking grade crossings in El Sereno. Recommendations for Council action: 1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), in consultation with the City Attorney, to file a formal complaint with the CPUC regarding Union Pacific Railroad blocking grade crossings in El Sereno. Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 18  CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (DE LEÓN – PADILLA) relative to filing a formal complaint with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) regarding Union Pacific Railroad blocking grade crossings in El Sereno. Recommendations for Council action: 1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), in consultation with the City Attorney, to file a formal complaint with the CPUC regarding Union Pacific Railroad blocking grade crossings in El Sereno. 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council in 60 days with recommendations on pursuing legal action against Union Pacific Railroad, including prosecution as detailed under Chapter 11, Part 1, Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, for violating CPUC General Order 135 and any other laws that it deems applicable. INSTRUCT the BOE to conduct an outreach process with stakeholders to gather additional information for the City’s formal complaint to the CPUC. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) (Continued from Council meeting of October 23, 2024) Adopted Item to Continue to November 6, 2024 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (26) 24­1336 CD 15 MOTION (McOSKER ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to extending the term of City Contract No. C­140322 with Humanities and Arts Academy (HArts) of Los Angeles at Narbonne High School in Council District 15 for one additional year, for upgrades to the lighting system in the school auditorium. Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to extend the term of City Contract No. C­140322 with HArts of Los Angeles at Narbonne High School for upgrades to the lighting system in the school auditorium, for one additional year from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Tuesdayde León, Hutt (2) Absent: - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 19  DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to extend the term of City Contract No. C­140322 with HArts of Los Angeles at Narbonne High School for upgrades to the lighting system in the school auditorium, for one additional year from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (27) 24­0011­S28 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT ­ RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for irrigation repair and plant watering on Pico Boulevard, from South Curson Avenue to Burnside Avenue, in Council District (CD) 10. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $8,000 in the CD 10 portion of the Council Street Furniture Fund No. 43D/50 to the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 1090 (Salaries ­ Overtime), for irrigation repair and plant watering on Pico Boulevard, from South Curson Avenue to Burnside Avenue, in CD 10. 2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (28) 15­0070­S6 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT ­ McOSKER) relative to funding for supplemental Charter Bus services in Council District (CD) 10. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $30,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects ­ Services), to the Transportation Proposition A Local Transit Fund No. 385/94, Account No. 94A226, for supplemental Charter Bus Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 20 services in CD 10.  Bus services in Council District (CD) 10. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $30,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects ­ Services), to the Transportation Proposition A Local Transit Fund No. 385/94, Account No. 94A226, for supplemental Charter Bus services in CD 10. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk and/or Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically, or by any other means. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (29) 24­1345 RESOLUTION (HARRIS­DAWSON ­ RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for the Los Angeles Development Fund (LADF), a non­profit Community Development Entity, to apply for and manage an allocation of New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) on behalf of the City. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE that the City of Los Angeles hereby: 1. Certifies its support of the LADF’s 2024 application for a NMTC allocation. 2. Certifies that it is the Controlling Entity of the LADF. 3. Authorizes the City Clerk to sign the application on behalf of the Controlling Entity. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Tuesdayde León, Hutt (2) - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 21  3. Authorizes the City Clerk to sign the application on behalf of the Controlling Entity. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (30) 24­1340 MOTION (SOTO­MARTINEZ ­ RAMAN) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District (CD) 13 special observation of National Runaway and Homeless Youth Month at City Hall on November 21 ­ 22, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebrations & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the CD 13 special observation of National Runaway and Homeless Youth Month on November 21 ­ 22, 2024, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Question Whether to Substitute – Adopted Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) Adopted Substitute Motion 30 (Soto­Martinez – Hernandez) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (31) 24­1356 CD 12 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2021­2942, located at 10650 North Reseda Boulevard, southerly of Chatsworth Street. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2021­2942, located at 10650 North Reseda Boulevard, southerly of Chatsworth Street and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C­146562) Owner: New Life Church of Nazarene, Northridge; Surveyor: Bernhard K. Mayer Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 22  Boulevard, southerly of Chatsworth Street. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2021­2942, located at 10650 North Reseda Boulevard, southerly of Chatsworth Street and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C­146562) Owner: New Life Church of Nazarene, Northridge; Surveyor: Bernhard K. Mayer Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (32) 24­4118­S8 CD 3 RESOLUTION (BLUMENFIELD ­ LEE) relative to designating a location in Council District Three for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right­of­way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18. Recommendations for Council action: 1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 (c) of the LAMC, to designate the following location for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right​­of​­way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: a. 7008 De Soto Avenue ­ Quimby Park ­ Public Park 2. RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period. Adopted Item Tuesday Ayes: - November Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, 5, 2024 Krekorian, - McOsker, Padilla,PAGE Lee, Park, 23 Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Hernandez, Raman, Soto­Mart​​​​​​​ínez (3); Absent:  a. 7008 De Soto Avenue ­ Quimby Park ­ Public Park 2. RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Hernandez, Raman, Soto­Mart​​​​​​​ínez (3); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (33) 24­4118­S9 CD 3 RESOLUTION (BLUMENFIELD ­ PARK) relative to designating locations in Council District Three for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right­of­way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18. Recommendations for Council action: 1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 (c) of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right​­of​­way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: a. 7132 De Soto Avenue ­ Designated Shelter Facility b. 7126 De Soto Avenue ­ Designated Shelter Facility 2. RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period. Question Whether to Substitute – Adopted Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Soto­Mart​ínez (1); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) Adopted Substitute Motion 33 (Blumenfield – Lee) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Hernandez, Raman, Soto­Martínez (3); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (34) 24­1357 Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 24 CD 12 MOTION (LEE ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to coordinating street banners to  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Soto­Mart​ínez (1); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) Adopted Substitute Motion 33 (Blumenfield – Lee) Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Hernandez, Raman, Soto­Mart​​​​​​​ínez (3); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (34) 24­1357 CD 12 MOTION (LEE ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to coordinating street banners to celebrate the 41st Annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade to be held on Sunday, December 8, 2024 in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program to recognize and celebrate the 41st Annual Granada Hills Holiday Parade, to be held December 8th, 2024, on Chatsworth Street, as a City of Los Angeles Event Street Banner Program, for the period of November 9th through December 9th, 2024. 2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (35) 24­1361 MOTION (KREKORIAN ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for Citywide implementation of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) at all Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) facilities. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $350,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281202 (CD 2 Redevelopment Projects ­ Services), to a new Subaccount entitled "Automated External Defibrillators (AED)" in the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 89824M (Department Administration), for Citywide implementation of AEDs at all RAP facilities. 2. AUTHORIZE the RAP to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 25 instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and  1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $350,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281202 (CD 2 Redevelopment Projects ­ Services), to a new Subaccount entitled "Automated External Defibrillators (AED)" in the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 89824M (Department Administration), for Citywide implementation of AEDs at all RAP facilities. 2. AUTHORIZE the RAP to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically, or by any other means. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) (36) 24­0011­S29 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ ­ LEE) relative to funding for the repairs at the Highland Park Veterans Memorial Square in Council District One (CD 1). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $4,000 in the CD 1 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 001090 (Salaries, Overtime), to facilitate the repairs at the Highland Park Veterans Square. 2. AUTHORIZE the BSS to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Hutt (2) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Tuesday - November 5, 2024 - PAGE 26  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Rodriguez All Councilmembers Merrihelen Ponce  MOTION On Wednesday, January 22, 2025 after normal business hours, the Office of the City Clerk will be hosting a special reception in the City Hall Rotunda. Action is needed to authorize this department to use this space. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Office of the City Clerk be authorized to use the City Hall Ro.tunda on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm, with the understanding that the Office of the City Clerk will reimburse the Department of General Services for any costs associated with this activity. MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th Dis · t SECONDED BY: 0 , fiOY O 5 2024 sl  "':.• •• ?""- 1 ::....Li 1 t l. \.. , MOTION I MOVE that $200,000 be transferred/ appropriated from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281213 (CD 13 Redevelopment Projects- Services) to the Bureau of Street Lighting Fund No. 100-84, Account No. 001090 (Salaries, Overtime) for the repair and fortification of street lights in Council District 13. I FURTHER MOVE that the Bureau of Street Lighting be authorized to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion. PRESENTED BY: Councilmember, 13th District SECONDED BY:  -- --· · - .. -------- MOTION The Universal Island & Community Improvements Account in the Council District 2 Real Property Trust Fund provides funding for neighborhood and community improvements for Studio City. The Tujunga Village located on Tujunga Boulevard between Moorpark Avenue and Woodbridge Avenue provides pedestrian access and supports small businesses, retail establishments and restaurants. Various improvements necessary to enhance the pedestrian experience along the Tujunga Walkway have recently been identified, including landscaping, tree planting, hardscaping, lighting and signage. The Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification is coordinating the efforts of the Hollywood Beautification Team· (DBA:Los Angeles Beautification Team) to provide various community beautification services to the City and works with the community groups, such as the Studio City Beautification Association to implement these projects. These efforts are of special benefit for the residents of the City and for Council District 2 and deserve financial assistance from the City. Sufficient funds are available in Universal Island & Community Improvements Account for this purpose. I THEREFORE MOVE that $100,000 in the Council District 2 Real Property Trust Fund No. 684, Account No. 14K004 (Universal - Island Community Improvements) be transferred / appropriated to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100-74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for various beautification / maintenance efforts and services along the Tujunga Walkway in Council District 2, to be coordinated by the Los Angeles Beautification Team. I FURTHER MOVE that the Board of Public Works (Office of Community Beautification) be instructed and authorized to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles Beautification Team, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Public Works be authorized to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes made be made orally, electronically or by any other means. 0 PRESENTED BY: PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY: NOV (J 5 2024 ' sl  The Athens Services Community Benefits Trust Fund provides funding for health care, environmental beautification programs, and transportation projects, programs and services in the Sun Valley, North Hollywood, and nearby neighborhoods of Council Districts 2, 6, & 7. The Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification is coordinating the efforts of the Hollywood Beautification Team (DBA: Los Angeles Beautification Team) and Graffiti Control Systems to provide various community beautification services, tree watering and anti­ graffiti measures and graffiti removal to the City of Los Angeles. These efforts are of special benefit for the residents ofthe City and for Council District 2 and deserve financial assistance from the City. The Whitsett hillside slope area located on Whitsett Avenue between Sherman Way and Saticoy Avenue, has become an attractive area for individuals who trespass and deface public and private property, which has resulted in damage to the habitat, defacement of the area and other related issues. In order to help beautify and restore the area and eliminate the litter and graffiti problem, it needs maintenance, irrigation repair, security fencing, anti-graffiti treatment and restoration of the hardscape improvements. Additionally, recently planted trees in the Council District 2 portion of the Sun Valley Glenoaks corridor and locations in North Hollywood, are in need of care, maintenance and watering. Various community enhancement projects and beautification services are also needed in the Council District 2 portion of Sun Valley and North Hollywood. Sufficient funds are available in the Council District 2 portion of the Athens Services Community Benefits Trust Fund for these purposes. I THEREFORE MOV E that $150,000 in the Council District 2 portion of the Athens Services Community Benefits Trust Fund No. 56W-14 be transferred/ appropriated to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100-74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for various community enhancement projects, anti-graffiti measures, maintenance and beautification services for the Whitsett slope beautification project, and improvement projects in the Council District 2 portion of North Hollywood and Sun Valley communities, to be provided by Graffiti Control Systems. I FURTHER MOVE that $150,000 in the Council District 2 portion of the Athens Services Community Benefits Trust Fund No. 56W-14 be transferred/ appropriated to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100-74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for various community enhancement projects and beautification services in the Council District 2 portioq. of Sun Valley and North Hollywood, and to maintain and water trees recently planted in the Council District 2 portion of Sun Valley Glenoaks corridor and portions of North Hollywood, to be provided by the Los Angeles Beautification Team. I FURTHER MOVE that the Board of Public Works (Office of Community Beautification) be instructed and authorized to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or 'flOV U 5 2024 payments to Graffiti Control Systems and the Los Angeles Beautification Team, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amounts, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Public Works be authorized to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronica11y or by any other means. PRESENTED BY: Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY: 0  I I ' I . ,. I � ' I " ..,. L.u MOTION _J______, The Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) is grappling with delays in the turnaround time for repairs across the City due to several challenges related to wire theft, vandalism and personnel shortages. The estimated wait times for repairs can take several months, which leaves residential and commercial streets in the dark for protracted periods of time. In an effort to more expeditiously meet the serious public safety and quality of life concerns of residents and stakeholders across the 5th Council District, additional resources need to be allocated to support BSL personnel. I THEREFORE MOVE that $60,000 from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834-50, Revenue Source Code 574202 (Council District 5 Special Project Deposits Account) be transferred/ appropriated to the below listed accounts and in the amounts specified in the Bureau of Street Lighting Fund No. 100-84 for street lighting repairs in Council District 5: • $36,000 for Overtime, Appropriation Account No. 001090 • $18,000 for Materials, Appropriation Account No. 008780 • $6,000 for Equipment Usage, Appropriation Account No. 006020 FURTHER MOVE to AUTHORIZE the Executive Officer of the Board of Public Works, or designee, to make any necessary technical and accounting corrections necessary to effectuate the intent of the City Council action. Seconded by:  M OTION Benevolence Industries Incorporated, a California nonprofit public benefit corporation, d/b/a Benevolence Health Centers, or a related or successor entity (Borrower), has requested that California Enterprise Development Authority (CEDA) issue conduit revenue bonds in the principal amount of $37,000,000 (Obligations) for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, renovation, equipping and furnishing by the Borrower of healthcare facilities (Facilities) located in California, including at 3631 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 109, Los Angeles, CA 90016 in Council District 10 in the principal amount of $6,500,000 and at 12610 Glenoaks Boulevard, Sylmar, CA 91342 in Council District 7 in the principal amount of $7,000,000. No City funds are or will be pledged to support this project. The Obligations are payable solely from revenues or other funds provided by the Borrower. The City does not incur liability for repayment of the Obligations. The City is required by federal law to review and approve the issuance of bonds or revenue obligations for projects within its jurisdiction and conduct a public hearing. In accordance with the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) and as part of the issuance of the Obligations, the Borrower has requested that the City conduct the required public hearing (TEFRA Hearing) and approve the issuance of the Obligations by CEDA. I THEREFORE MOVE that City Council allow the California Enterprise Development Authority to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $37,000,000 to provide the financing of the Obligations, proceeds of which will be applied to financing the acquisition, construction, renovation, equipping and furnishing by the Borrower of healthcare facilities, including facilities located at 3631 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 109, Los Angeles, CA 90016 in Council District 10 in an amount not to exceed $6,500,000 and at 12610 Glenoaks Boulevard, Sylmar, CA 91342 in Council District 7 in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000; and hold a TEFRA Hearing and adopt the attached TEFRA Resolution at the City Council Meeting to be held on November 19, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012 . . PRESENTi D Uvt,1. (A -.__;.....;.._______-t�-- M NICA Councilrnember, 7th HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District Z: c:( WWW C, a: 0 NOV o 5 2024 etr  RESOLUTION RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LOS ANGELES APPROVING THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS IN THE MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $37,000,000 BY THE CALIFORNIA ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING THE COST OF ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, RENOVATION, EQUIPPING AND FURNISH.ING OF CERTAIN HEALTHCARE FACILITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF BENEVOLENCE INDUSTRIES INCORPORATED AND/OR A RELATED OR SUCCESSOR ENTITY, AND. OTHER MATTERS RELATING THERETO HEREIN SPECIFIED WHEREAS, Benevolence Industries Incorporated, a nonprofit public benefit corporation duly organized and existing under the laws of the State of California and an organization described in Section 50l(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "Code"), d/b/a Benevolence Health Centers, and/or a related entity (the "Borrower"), has submitted and the California Enterprise Development Authority (the "Authority") has accepted, an application requesting the Authority to issue revenue bonds in the aggregate principal amount of$37,000,000 (the "Obligations") pursuant to Joint Exercise of Powers Act, comprising Articles I, 2, 3 and 4 of Chapter 5 of Division 7 of Title I (commencing with Section 6500) of the Government Code of the State of California; and WHEREAS, a portion of the proceeds of the Obligations will be loan to the Borrower and applied for the purpose of (a) financing and/or refinancing the cost of acquisition, construction, renovation, equipping and furnishing of certain healthcare and ancillary facilities located at (i) 3631 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite 109, Los Angeles, California 90016, consisting of approximately 15,000 square feet, in an amount not to exceed $6,500,000 (the "Crenshaw Facility"), (ii) 12610 Glenoaks Boulevard (also known as 14040 Hubbard Street), Sylmar, Callfomia 91342 consisting of approximately 9,786 square feet, in an amount not to exceed $7,000,000 (the "Glenoaks Facility" and together with the Crenshaw Facility, the "Los Angeles Facilities"), (iii) 1010 Crenshaw Boulevard, Suite I 00, Torrance, California 9050, consisting of approximately 15, I 06 square feet, in an amount not to exceed $8,500,000, (iv) 303 North East Street, Anaheim, California 92805, consisting of approximately 2,365 square feet, in an amount not to exceed $2,500,000, (v) 1126 East South Street, Long Beach, California 90805, consisting of approximately 4,330 square feet, in an amount not to exceed $3,000,000, and (vi) 505-515 North Arrowhead Avenue, San Bernardino, California 92401, consisting of approximately 58,160 square feet, in an amount not to exceed $9,500,000, (collectively with the Los Angeles Facilities, the "Facilities"), (b) funding a debt service reserve fund, working capital and capitalized interest with respect to the Obligations; and (c) paying certain costs of issuance and other related costs in connection with the issuance ofthe Obligations; and WHEREAS, the issuance of the Obligations must be approved by the -governmental unit on behalf of which the Obligations are issued and a governmental unit having jurisdiction over the territorial limits in which the Facilities located pursuant to the public approval requirement of Section l47(f) of the Code; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles Facilities are located within the territorial limits of City of Los Angeles (the "City") and the City Council of the City (the "City Council") is the elected legislative body of the City; and WHEREAS, the Fayilities will be owned and operated by the Borro�er in connection with its mission of providing quality health care and excellent educational programs to the under-served and uninsured in Southern California; and WHEREAS, the Authority and the Borrower have requested that the City Council approve the issuance of the Obligations by the Authority and financing the Los Angeles Facilities with the proceeds of the Obligations pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles Facilities provide significant benefits to the City's residents through the educational services provided by the Borrower to the City's residents and the Los Angeles Facilities will also create and retain employment opportunities for the City's residents; and WHEREAS, the Authority's issuance of the Obligations will result in a more economical and efficient issuance process because of the Authority's expertise in the issuance of conduit revenue obligations; and WHEREAS, it is intended that this Resolution shall comply with the public approval requirements of Section 147(f) of the Code;provided, however, that this Resolution is neither intended to nor shall it constitute an approval by the City Council of the Facilities for any other purpose; WHEREAS, pursuant to Section 147(f) of the Code, the City Council of the City, following notice duly given, held a public hearing regarding the issuance of the Obligations and now desires to approve the issuance of the Obligations by the Authority; and WHEREAS, in recognition of the City's objective of addressing the needs of residents with disabilities, the Borrower have agreed that (a) any Los Angeles Facilities to be constructed with the proceeds of the Obligations will comply with the An1ericans with Disabilities Act, 42 U.S.C. Section 12101 et seq. and the 201O ADA Standards, Chapter 11 of Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations, (b) the Borrower will not discriminate in its programs, services or activities on the basis of disability or on the basis of a person's relationship to, or association with, a person who has a disability and (c) the borrower will provide reasonable accommodation upon request to ensure equal access and effective communication to i_ts programs, services and activities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, DETERMINED AND ORDERED by the City Council of the City as follows: Section 1. The City Council hereby finds and detennines that all of the recitals are true and correct. The City Council finds that the Los Angeles Facilities will provide the significant benefits set forth in the recitals above. The City Council hereby approves the issuance of the Obligations by the Authority, which Obligations may be tax-exempt and/or taxable as approved by the Authority in its resolution, in an amount not to exceed $37,000,000 to finance the cost of the Facilities and to pay financing and costs of issuance of the Obligations. This resolution shall constitute "host" approval of the issuance of the Obligations within the meaning of Section 147(f) ofthe Code; provided, however, that this Resolution shall not constitute an approval by the City Council of the Los Angeles Facilities for any other purpose. The City shall not bear any responsibility for the tax-exempt status of the Obligations, the repayment of the Obligations or any other matter related to the Obligations. Section 2. All actions heretofore taken by the officers, employees and agents of the City with respect to the approval of the Obligations are hereby approved, confirmed and ratified, and the officers and employees ofthe City and their authorized deputies and agents are hereby authorized and directed, jointly and severally, to do any and all things and to execute and deliver any and all certificates and documents which they or speciai counsel may deem necessary or advisable in order to consunm1ate the Obligations and otherwise to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution. Section 3. This Resolution shall take effect from and after its adoption. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Los Angeles, California this_ day of�(--�], 2024. AYES: ______ NOES: ______ ABSTAIN: _ __ ABSENT: _______________ [SEAL] Attest: By:- - -------- [Deputy] City Clerk, City of Los Angeles, California  TRANSPORTATION RESOLUT!N WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 22507(a) authorizes local authorities, by ordinance or resolution, to prohibit or restrict the stopping, parking, or standing of vehicles parking on certain streets or highways during all or certain hours of the day; and WHEREAS, Section 80.69 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code authorizes the Department of Transportation (LADOT) to prohibit the parking of vehicles when the unrestricted parking of vehicles would create a hazard or detrimentally affect public welfare; and WHEREAS, Foothill Boulevard is a major transportation corridor that provides critical east/west connections, including a mix of protected and unprotected bike lanes; and WHEREAS, the LADOT will be converting buffered bike lanes to protected bike lanes and installing bollards on Foothill Boulevard between Balboa Boulevard and Filbert Street; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) has designated this segment of Foothill Boulevard to be within a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone and has identified hazardous activities that are directly associated with parked and stopped vehicles on this street segment such as: illegal dumping, tampering with utilities, and occupying private properties in the fire zone; and WHEREAS, the LAFD has determined that the existing parking restriction signs that were installed to restrict the parking of oversize vehicles (C.F. 20-0008-S22) should be replaced with "No Stopping at Any Time" parking restriction signs, as well as installing red curbs adjacent to fire hydrants in distances consistent with the Los Angeles Municipal Code and the California Vehicle Code; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Council, pursuant to California Vehicle Code Section 22507(a) and Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69, hereby instructs the Department of Transportation (LADOT) to replace the existing posted parking restriction of oversize vehicles (C.F. 20-0008-S22) and post "No Stopping Any Time" signage and red curbs next to fire hydrants in distances consistent with the Los Angeles Municipal Code and the California Vehicle Code along both sides of Foothill Boulevard between Balboa Boulevard (west intersection) and Filbert Street (west intersection) to address fire hazards associated with its location in a Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the potential to detrimentally affect public welfare, and to ensure the anticipated new bicycle lane bollards function as intended. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the LADOT be authorized to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. .,. PRESENT Councilmember, 7th District SECONDED BY: ch��d_;v C, BMR .NOV o 51024