City Council Meeting

Date TBD
Meeting ID: 13747

Meeting Summary

What Happened

The Council sat with a reduced bench through the day — four members were absent from the tenant-protection votes and two from the LAPD recruitment item. The short 13-item calendar was dominated by two tenant-protection ordinances coming out of the Housing and Homelessness Committee, both of which the committee forwarded without recommendation, leaving the Council to decide them on the floor.

Items 12 and 13 (CF 21-0042-S4 and CF 21-0042-S5) — eviction and relocation protections. These are the two halves of the package the Council took up as pandemic-era protections wound down.

Item 12 amends Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 151.09 and 165.03 to restrict evictions for nonpayment of rent that is not material — establishing a threshold below which unpaid rent cannot by itself support an eviction, stated in the ordinance as being in furtherance of the public interest "to avoid forfeiture, limit displacement and homelessness." It was adopted 9-2 on first consideration, with John Lee and Traci Park opposed, taken as amended by a Soto-Martinez–Blumenfield motion and a Blumenfield–McOsker–Raman motion, on a Raman–Blumenfield motion to adopt.

Item 13 adds Section 165.09, requiring landlords to pay relocation assistance to tenants who give up a rental unit because they cannot afford a rent increase. It drew wider opposition and was adopted 9-4, with Council President Paul Krekorian joining Lee, Park and Monica Rodriguez against.

The split between the two votes is the notable feature: the same nine members carried both, but the relocation-assistance requirement — which imposes a direct cost on landlords rather than restricting a remedy — picked up two additional opponents, including the Council President.

Item 9 (CF 23-0078) was adopted 11-2, with Eunisses Hernandez and Hugo Soto-Martinez opposed. The Rodriguez–Blumenfield motion moves $500,000 within the LAPD's own budget — $150,000 out of Office and Administrative and $350,000 out of Uniforms — into Contractual Services to expand the department's recruitment marketing and advertising campaign.

Contested Votes

Tallies and member votes are the official record (LA City Clerk CVVS). Descriptions are drawn from the meeting transcript.

Item 9 — CF 23-0078 (Adopted): (CF 23-0078) — Motion (Rodriguez – Blumenfield) transferring $150,000 from the LAPD's Office and Administrative account and $350,000 from its Uniforms account into Contractual Services, to expand the department's public safety recruitment marketing and advertising campaign.

VoteMembers
Yes (11)Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Heather Hutt, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Nithya Raman, Paul Krekorian, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park
No (2)Eunisses Hernandez, Hugo Soto-Martinez
Absent (2)(Vacant) (Vacant), Kevin Deleon

Item 12 — CF 21-0042-S4 (Adopted): (CF 21-0042-S4) — First consideration of the ordinance amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 151.09 and 165.03 to restrict evictions for nonpayment of rent that is not material, which the Housing and Homelessness Committee sent forward without recommendation. Taken as amended by Motion (Soto-Martinez – Blumenfield) and Motion (Blumenfield – McOsker – Raman), on a Raman – Blumenfield motion to adopt. LA Left Tracker Key Vote

VoteMembers
Yes (9)Bob Blumenfield, Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Nithya Raman, Tim Mcosker
No (2)John Lee, Traci Park
Absent (4)(Vacant) (Vacant), Curren D. Price, Kevin Deleon, Paul Krekorian

Item 13 — CF 21-0042-S5 (Adopted): (CF 21-0042-S5) — First consideration of the ordinance adding Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 165.09 to require relocation assistance for tenants who give up a rental unit because they cannot pay a rent increase, also sent forward by the Housing and Homelessness Committee without recommendation.

VoteMembers
Yes (9)Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Nithya Raman, Tim Mcosker
No (4)John Lee, Monica Rodriguez, Paul Krekorian, Traci Park
Absent (2)(Vacant) (Vacant), Kevin Deleon
Completed hearings
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22-1516

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation of the Right to Return and Right to Remain provisions of the Housing Crisis Act; authority to amend Contract No. C-138119 with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. for additional relocation and Right to Return services; and related matters.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to execute a contract amendment with Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. (Contract No. C-138119). The Amendment, contained in the LAHD report dated December 5, 2022, attached to Council file No. 22-1516, will increase the contract amount by $200,000 from the Foreclosure Registry Trust Fund, Fund No. 56V/43, Account No. 43WC71- SB330/Relocation and Right to Return Services for a new total contract amount of up to $4,700,000, to provide additional relocation and Right to Return services, in substantial conformance with the attached draft pro forma Agreement contained in the LAHD report dated December 5, 2022, subject to contractor’s performance, funding availability, and approval of the City Attorney as to form. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the LAHD, to: Draft an ordinance within 60 days for Council approval requiring developers to pay for the cost of Right to Return services as part of the development application based on a new fee or cost study conducted by LAHD. Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 19.14 to include an updated land use fee amount based on a revised fee study conducted by LAHD and to expand its applicability to cover all affordability covenants required by City ordinances, regulations and planning determinations. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Establish appropriation Account No. 43WC71-SB330/Relocation and Right to Return Services, within the Foreclosure Registry Trust Fund (Penalty sub fund), Fund No. 56V/43. Appropriate from cash balance in the amount of $200,000 within the Foreclosure Registry Trust Fund, Fund No. 56V/43, Appropriation Account No. 43WC71- SB330/Relocation and Right to Return Services, to fund Interwest Consulting Group, Inc., a contract amendment to be executed for additional relocation and right to return services. Expend funds not to exceed $200,000 upon proper demand of the General Manager, LAHD, or designee. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and request the Controller to implement the instructions. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report to Council and Mayor on the results of the Right to Return and land use fee studies and proposed fee recommendations. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that the LAHD is requesting authority to fund a temporary, one-time contract expansion for Interwest Consulting Group, Inc. using $200,000 of Foreclosure Registry penalty fees. In the longer term, the LAHD proposes to fund the Right to Return services and additional required staffing through increased development fees. As such, there will be no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee 1-18-23 Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 12-05-22
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21-0215 CD 14

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to issuing supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue notes in an amount up to $2,000,000; and executing related financing documents for the Brine Residential Supportive Housing Project located at 3016 North Main Street in Council District 14.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated November 30, 2022, attached to Council file No. 21-0215, relative to the issuance of supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue notes for the Brine Residential Project. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated January 12, 2023, attached to Council file No. 21-0215, authorizing the issuance of up to $2,000,000 in supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue notes for the Brine Residential Project located at 3016 North Main Street in Council District 14. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant financing documents for the Brine Residential Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of these supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue notes for the Brine Residential Project. The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the conduit revenue notes, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Brine Residential Project, and the City is not, under any circumstances, obligated to make payments on the conduit revenue notes. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no debt impact as these conduit revenue notes are a conduit issuance debt and not a debt of the City. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2-19-2025 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 12-24-2024 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee 1-18-23 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 1-12-23 Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 11-30-22 Attachment to Report dated 11-30-22 - Supplemental Bond Resolution Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10-12-21 Attested Resolution 10-12-21 Motion (Ridley-Thomas - Price) dated 10-12-21 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 10-08-21.pdf Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 10-01-21.pdf Attachment to Report dated 10-01-21 - Resolution.pdf Council Action File - Mayor Concurrence Attested Resolution 04_07_2021 Mayor ConcurrenceCouncil Action 03_26_2021 Motion 02_23_2021
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20-1306 CD 10

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to issuing supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue notes in an amount up to $575,000; and executing related financing documents for the Solaris Apartments Supportive Housing Project located at 1141-1145 Crenshaw Boulevard in Council District 10.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated December 6, 2022, attached to Council file No. 20-1306, relative to the issuance of supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue notes for the Solaris Apartments Project. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated January 12, 2023, attached to Council file No. 20-1306, authorizing the issuance of up to $575,000 in supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue notes for the Solaris Apartments Project. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant financing documents for the Solaris Apartments Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of these supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue notes for the Solaris Apartments Project. The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the conduit revenue notes, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Solaris Apartments Project, and the City is not, under any circumstances, obligated to make payments on the conduit revenue notes. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations stated comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no debt impact as these conduit revenue notes are a conduit issuance debt and not a debt of the City. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 11-26-2024 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee 1-18-23 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 1-12-23 Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 12-06-22 Attachment to Report dated 12-06-22 - Resolution Mayor ConcurrenceCouncil Action 06_28_2021 Attested Resolution_06-23-21 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6-23-21 Report from the Homelessness and Poverty Committee_6-10-21 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 6-02-21 Report from Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department dated 5-13-21.pdf Attested Resolution 11_04_2020 Mayor ConcurrenceCouncil Action 11_02_2020 Motion 10_13_2020
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18-0044-S2 CD 14

STATUTORY AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA), HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to approving the proposed License Agreement with Ocean Park Community Center dba The People Concern, to operate and maintain the existing El Puente Bridge Housing facility on Parking Lot 5, located at 711 North Alameda Street in Council District 14; and related matters.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE that the temporary use of Parking Lot No. 5, located at 711 North Alameda Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, as an emergency temporary crisis shelter site to assist individuals experiencing homelessness, for a period of no longer than three years, is statutorily exempt from CEQA under Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080(b)(4) as a specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency as reflected in CEQA Guidelines Section 15269(c), and PRC Section 21080.27 (AB 1197) which is applicable to City of Los Angeles emergency homeless shelters; and, is categorically exempt from the CEQA pursuant to PRC Section 21084 as reflected in CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15304 (Minor Alterations to Land); for the reasons set forth in the Notice of Exemption and Narrative, attached to the accompanying El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Commission report dated December 12, 2022, attached to Council file No. 18-0044-S2, on file with the Bureau of Engineering, including but not limited to the fact that the project is a specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency, a minor alteration to land, and is a use of existing facilities. FIND that the emergency use of Parking Lot 5 as a temporary homeless shelter site, for a period not to exceed three years of operation, is consistent with the use of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument for park purposes. AGREE to the temporary use of Parking Lot 5 for a use that would not conflict with the State General Plan or the uses of a City park insofar that it will be allowed as an emergency measure for a temporary, not-to-exceed three year period. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, or designee, to negotiate and execute a license agreement with Ocean Park Community Center dba The People Concern, subject to the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Monument report dated December 12, 2022, and review by the City Attorney’s Office. APPROVE the following action: Encourage the General Manager, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, to work with the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to potentially identify operational funds to offset the loss of parking revenue from Parking Lot 5. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 13, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 10, 2023) Council Action dated 1-31-23 Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee 1-18-23 Report from El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument dated 12-12-22.pdf Communication(s) from Public_01-18-2023 Attachment to Report dated 12-12-22 - Staff Report and Resolution.pdf Attachment to Report dated 12-12-22 - Commission Meeting Minutes.pdf Attachment to Report dated 12-12-22 - License Agreement.pdf
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12-1690-S18

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to identifying funding to increase support for the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s (LAHSA) Winter Shelter Program and Augmented Winter Shelter (AWS) Program; the review of the Adverse Weather Annex; and increasing the bed capacity and expanding winter shelter sites ensuring equitable access to the AWS Program across the City.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identity funding to increase support for LAHSA's Winter Shelter Program and AWS Program. INSTRUCT the Emergency Management Department to review the Adverse Weather Annex and report to Council with recommended updates and opportunities to better serve the needs of the City. REQUEST the LAHSA to report on increasing the bed capacity and expanding Winter Shelter sites, and ensuring equitable access to the AWS Program across the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Reseda Neighborhood Council Council Action dated 2-13-24 Council Action dated 11-16-23 Council Action dated 1-31-23 Community Impact Statement submitted by Pico Union Neighborhood Council_01-23-2023 Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee 1-18-23 Community Impact Statement submitted by Reseda Neighborhood Council_01-18-2023 Communication(s) from Public_01-17-2023 Communication(s) from Public_01-02-2023 Motion (Blumenfield - Hernandez) dated 12-13-22
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22-1577 CD 5

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of operating a master lease program to expand the number of available units for individuals experiencing homelessness within Council District 5; a proposed structure and potential funding sources for a citywide master leasing program; and related matters.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), in coordination with the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), and the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), and with requested collaboration from the Coordinated Entry System (CES) lead agencies operating within the City, to report to Council in 30 days on the feasibility of operating a master lease program to expand the number of available units for individuals experiencing homelessness within Council District 5. INSTRUCT the CLA, in coordination with the CAO, the LAHSA, LAHD, and with requested collaboration from the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, CES lead agencies operating within the City, subject matter experts and others, to report to Council in 60 days on a proposed structure and potential funding sources - including, but not limited to, eligible state and federal dollars - for a citywide master leasing program, and whether that program can successfully incorporate components of shared housing to maximize the number of leased units. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action dated 2-28-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Council Action dated 1-31-23 Report from Housing and Homelessness Committee 1-18-23 Communication(s) from Public_01-18-2023 Motion (Yaroskvsky - Raman) dated 12-13-22
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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23-0076

MOTION (RAMAN - HUTT) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 4 special observation of World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims on November 14-17, 2022, including the illumination of City Hall.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER $400 in the General City Purposes Fund No.100/56, Account No. 0704 (CD4 Community Services), to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 4 special observation on November 14 to 17, 2022, of World Remembrance Day for Road Traffic Victims, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/14/2023 Motion (Raman - Hutt) dated 1-20-23 Communication(s) from Public_01-23-2023
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23-0077

MOTION (RAMAN - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 4 special observation of Breast Cancer Awareness  Month on October 14-19, 2022, including the illumination of City Hall.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER $400 in the General City Purposes Fund No.100/56, Account No. 0704 (CD4 Community Services), to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 4 special observation on October 14 to 19, 2022, of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Motion (Raman - Hernandez) dated 1-20-23 Communication(s) from Public_01-23-2023
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23-0078

MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) marketing, recruitment, and outreach efforts to increase police officer hiring.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the LAPD to transfer funds as follows: Transfer $150,000 from Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 006010, Office and Administrative, and $350,000 from Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 004430, Uniforms, to Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, to expand the public safety recruitment marketing and advertising campaign. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make technical corrections to these transactions as necessary to implement Council intentions. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Motion (Rodriguez - Blumenfield) dated 1-20-23
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23-0079

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - PARK) relative to funding for services in connection with the Mayor’s special recognition on December 9 and 10, 2022 to commemorate the entire Eric Garcetti’s administration’s nine years of service, including the illumination of City Hall.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the Mayor's portion of the Heritage Celebration & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No.100/56 to the General Service Fund No.100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Mayor's special recognition on December 9 and 10, 2022 to commemorate the entire Garcetti administration's nine years of service, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/7/2023 Motion (Blumenfield - Park) dated 1-20-23 Communication(s) from Public_01-23-2023
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23-0055

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CONTROLLER relative to the release of the Audit Report findings from the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration for the City of Los Angeles’ expenditure related to Sales and Use of Taxes for the period of April 1, 2009 through June 30, 2013.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer the amount of $1,919,147.91 from the Reserve fund to the Unappropriated Balance and therefrom to Fund No. 837 Sales Tax Trust, Account No. 2031, Use Tax Payable. AUTHORIZE the Controller to pay $1,919,147.91 to the State of California Department of Tax and Fee Administration, in reference to Account No. SU AA 011-300003, Installment Payment Agreement (IPA) #128204. REQUEST each department to reimburse the Reserve Fund for their respective, prorated portions of the assessed tax liability, Attachment 2 of the Controller report dated January 17, 2023, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Controller reports that the proposed action will temporarily reduce the Reserve Fund by $1,919,147.91. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee and Personnel, Audits and Hiring Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 1/30/2023 Report from Controller dated 1-17-23
Completed hearings
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21-0042-S4

EXEMPTION from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3) and Article II, Section 1 of the City CEQA Guidelines; HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 151.09 of Article 1, Chapter XV, and Section 165.03 of Article 5, Chapter XVI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) in furtherance of the public interest to avoid forfeiture, limit displacement and homelessness, and restrict evictions for nonpayment of rent that is not material as specified.

Official recommendation
FIND that the adoption of the Ordinance attached to the City Attorney report (R23-0016) dated January 23, 2023, attached to Council file No. 21-0042-S4, is exempt from the CEQA through Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines and Article II, Section 1 of the City CEQA Guidelines. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 23, 2023, amending Section 151.09 of Article 1, Chapter XV, and Section 165.03 of Article 5, Chapter XVI of the LAMC in furtherance of the public interest to avoid forfeiture, limit displacement and homelessness, and restrict evictions for nonpayment of rent that is not material as specified. 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 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(3) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the threat of litigation (one potential case). (URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING) Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/14/2023 Council Action dated 1-31-23 Attachment to Report dated 1-23-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf Report from City Attorney dated 1-23-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_1-23-2023 Communication(s) from Public_01-23-2023
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21-0042-S5

EXEMPTION from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3) and Article II, Section 1 of the City CEQA Guidelines; HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding Section 165.09 to Article 5, Chapter XVI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to require payment of specified relocation assistance to certain tenants when the tenant elects to relinquish their rental unit due to the inability to pay rent increases as specified.

Official recommendation
FIND that the adoption of the Ordinance attached to the City Attorney report (R23-0017) dated January 23, 2023, attached to Council file No. 21-0042-S5, is exempt from the CEQA through Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines and Article II, Section 1 of the City CEQA Guidelines. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 23, 2023, adding Section 165.09 to Article 5, Chapter XVI of the LAMC to require payment of specified relocation assistance to certain tenants when the tenant elects to relinquish their rental unit due to the inability to pay rent increases as specified. 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 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), (e)(3) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the threat of litigation (one potential case). (URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING) Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/14/2023 Council Action dated 2-01-23 Communication(s) from Public_1-23-2023 Report from City Attorney dated 1-23-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 1-23-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf