City Council Meeting

Date TBD
Meeting ID: 13782

Meeting Summary

What Happened

Attendance was thin — four members absent from the hotel appeal and five from the ordinance's second consideration, leaving 11 and 10 members voting respectively. The calendar ran to 11 items.

Item 7 (CF 21-0042-S4) — second consideration of the just cause ordinance. The Council gave final adoption to the ordinance amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 151.09 and 165.03 to restrict evictions for nonpayment of rent that is not material, in the form it had amended and adopted the week before on January 27. It passed 9-1, with Traci Park the only vote against.

That is a narrower opposition than the ordinance drew on first consideration, when both Park and John Lee voted no. Lee did not vote on the second consideration.

Item 6 (CF 23-0026) was adopted 10-1 over Monica Rodriguez. The Council upheld the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission's determination denying an appeal by Henry Fan and Bethune Hotel Ventures, LLC, and sustaining the Zoning Administrator's denial of a conditional use permit for a 168-room hotel within 500 feet of a residential zone in Council District 8, together with the denial of the accompanying site plan review. The item carried an environmental impact report and related California Environmental Quality Act findings.

Contested Votes

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

Item 6 — CF 23-0026 (Adopted): (CF 23-0026) — South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission determination denying the appeal by Henry Fan and Bethune Hotel Ventures, LLC and sustaining the Zoning Administrator's denial of a conditional use permit for a 168-room hotel within 500 feet of a residential zone in Council District 8, along with denial of the accompanying site plan review.

VoteMembers
Yes (10)Curren D. Price, Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Katy Yaroslavsky, Kevin Deleon, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Paul Krekorian, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park
No (1)Monica Rodriguez
Absent (4)(Vacant) (Vacant), Bob Blumenfield, John Lee, Nithya Raman

Item 7 — CF 21-0042-S4 (Adopted): (CF 21-0042-S4) — Second 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, as amended and adopted at the Council meeting of January 27, 2023.

VoteMembers
Yes (9)Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Katy Yaroslavsky, Kevin Deleon, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Nithya Raman, Tim Mcosker
No (1)Traci Park
Absent (5)(Vacant) (Vacant), Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, John Lee, Paul Krekorian
Scheduled hearings
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22-0517 CD 3

EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the name of Linnet Street from Crebs Avenue to Yolanda Avenue being changed and established as Bill Lambert Way.

Official recommendation
FIND that the name change and establishment is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City’s Environmental Guidelines. FIND that the name of Linnet Street from Crebs Avenue to Yolanda Avenue, shown on Exhibit A of the City Engineer report dated January 20, 2023, attached to the Council file, be established as Bill Lambert Way. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 20, 2023, effectuating such change and establishment as Bill Lambert Way, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit: A copy of Ordinance upon publication to the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles pursuant to Section 34092 of the Government Code. A copy of the Council’s action on this matter to the Los Angeles, Department of Transportation, City-wide Investigation Section. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing the request in the approximate amount of $5,000. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Council Action dated 2-07-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/22/2023 Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_1-30-23 Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 1-20-23 Attachment to Report dated 1-20-23 - Adopted Motion Attachment to Report dated 1-20-23 - Draft Ordinance Attachment to Report dated 1-20-23 - Exhibit A Attachment to Report dated 1-20-23 - Council District 3 Consent Exception Letter Council Action dated 11-01-22 Report from Public Works Committee_10-12-22 Motion (Blumenfield - Buscaino) dated 9-02-22 Council Action dated 6-14-22 Speaker Card(s)_06-10-2022 Report from Public Works Committee_5-25-22 Motion (Blumenfield - Krekorian) date 5-04-22
Completed hearings
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22-0008-S16 CD 12

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the prohibition of oversized vehicles parking along certain streets in Council District 12.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height, during the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am, along the following street segments, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, and the California Vehicle Code Section 22507: Both sides of Genesta Avenue between Chatsworth Strreet and Kingsbury Street Both sides of Wilbur Avenue from Nordhoff Boulevard to Prairie Street North side of Chase Street between Amestoy Avenue and Oak Park Avenue Both sides of Bermuda Street between Haskell Avenue and Blucher Avenue Both sides of Ruffner Avenue between Simonds Street and Kalisher Street DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of the Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Adminstrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Council Action dated 2-07-23 Transportation Committee Report 1-25-23 Resolution (Lee - Rodriguez) dated 8-31-22
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22-0008-S19 CD 12

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the prohibition of oversized vehicles parking along segments of Lindley, Farralone, Louise, and Rinaldo Avenues in Council District 12.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along the following street segments, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, and the California Vehicle Code Section 22507: West side of Lindley Avenue between Lassen Street and Lemarsh Street West side of Farralone Avenue between Gresham Street and Bahama Street East side of Louise Avenue between Plummer Street and Prairie Street South side of Rinaldi Avenue, between Zelzah Avenue and Hesperia Avenue DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of the Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Adminsitrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Council Action dated 2-07-23 Transportation Committee Report 1-25-23 Resolution (Lee - Buscaino) dated 10-25-22
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22-0008-S23 CD 7

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the prohibition of oversized vehicles parking along both sides of Desmond Street, between Bradley Avenue and Dead End, in Council District Seven.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am, along both sides of Desmond Street, between Bradley Avenue and Dead End, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, and the California Vehicle Code Section 22507. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon the adoption of the Resolution, to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Adminsitrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Council Action dated 2-07-23 Transportation Committee Report 1-25-23 Resolution (Rodriguez - Blumenfield) dated 12-13-22
(6)
23-0026 CD 8

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Section 15168 and 15162, and related CEQA findings, and COMMUNICATION FROM THE SOUTH LOS ANGELES AREA PLANNING COMMISSION (SLAAPC) regarding the SLAAPC's determination in denying the appeal filed by Henry Fan, Bethune Hotel Ventures, LLC, and sustaining the Zoning Administrator's determination dated March 25, 2022; denying, pursuant to Section 12.24 W.24 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 168-room Hotel located within 500 feet of a Residential Zone and denying, pursuant to Section 16.05 C of the LAMC, a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates, or results in an increase of 50 or more guest rooms, in the C2-2D-CPIO zone, for the construction, use, and maintenance of a new seven-story, 75 feet height, 168-room hotel building, totaling 101,928 square-feet including 3,896 square-feet of ground floor retail, 1,500 square-feet dedicated to Community Child Education Services, and 5,032 square-feet of open space, with an additional 1,284 square-feet of open space intended for the Community Education facility, within 500 feet of a residential zone located 3685 South Vermont Avenue.

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22-1542 CD 9

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to declaring the property located at 116 East 59th Place a public nuisance as the result of the presence of a homeless encampment, excessive trash and debris, and inoperable vehicles.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: Declare property located at 116 E. 59th Place (APN 60060060911) a public nuisance as the result of the presence of a homeless encampment, excessive trash and debris, and inoperable vehicles. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 116 East 59th Place. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City of Los Angeles. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action dated 3-23-23 Council Action dated 2-07-23 Report from Public Works Committee_1-25-23 Resolution (Price - O'Farrell) dated 12-09-22
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
(9)
23-0097

MOTION (RAMAN - HERNANDEZ - HARRIS-DAWSON) and RESOLUTION relative to a grant application to the California Department of Housing and Community Development for the proposed Serving Households Across the River Equitably (SHARE) project.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, as required by the California Department of Housing and Community Development Regional Early Action Planning Grants of 2021 (REAP 2.0) guidelines, and AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to submit a grant application in the amount of $10,000,000 for the proposed SHARE project. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report to Council upon notification and prior to the acceptance of a REAP 2.0 grant award. Council Action dated 2-07-23 Motion (Raman - Hernandez - Harris-Dawson) dated 1-27-23
(10)
23-0098

MOTION (KREKORIAN - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to preparing and presenting an Ordinance to raise the written contracting requirement for amounts over $5,000 to $25, 000.

Official recommendation
REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance that updates and modernize Section 10.2 to raise the written contracting requirement for amounts over $5,000 to $25,000. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 9/25/2023 Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 9-27-23 Council Action dated 6-07-23 Council Action dated 2-07-23 Motion ( Krekorian - Harris-Dawson) dated 1-27-23
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20-0841-S29 CD 6

STATUTORY EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (MFC) relative to requesting authority to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with Volunteers of America Los Angeles (VOALA) for an interim housing site located at 9710 San Fernando Road in Council District 6.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE that the interim housing project involved in this approval is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Findings state that this site is statutorily exempt under Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080(b)(4) as a sepcific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency as also reflected in CEQA Guideline Section 15269(c); PRC Section 21080.27 (AB 1197) applicable to City of Los Angeles emergency homeless shelters. The current leasing approval is an action toward implementing, and in furtherance of, the previously approved and exempt project. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, General Services Department (GSD), or designee, to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with VOALA for the “Tiny Home” interim housing site located at 9710 San Fernando Road in Council District 6, to operate an interim housing site under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the GSD report dated January 26, 2023, attached to Council file No. 20-0841-S29. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no anticipated General Fund impact. Construction funding has been approved through the eighth COVID-19 Homelessness Roadmap funding report, and operating costs will be funded with County Agreement funds and Homeless Services – General City Purpose funds. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Council Action dated 2-07-23 Report from General Services Department dated 1-26-23