City Council Meeting

Date TBD
Meeting ID: 14191
Scheduled hearings
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23-0478 CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of the 10-foot wide easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 5650 West Centinela Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-2379 (Quitclaim).

Official recommendation
FIND that the Quitclaim is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. APPROVE the petitioner’s request for the Quitclaim, as shown on the Exhibit Map on the May 5, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition: That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) with respect to the payment of the document recording fee. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 1, 2023, authorizing the Quitclaim, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the BOE record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 6-08-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6/6/2023 Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 5-05-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 5-05-23 - Application.pdf Attachment to Report dated 5-05-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf Attachment to Report dated 5-05-23 - Exhibit A.pdf
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22-1427 CD 14

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and REVISED COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for traffic easement purposes on 945 West 8th Street - Right of Way No. 36000-10273 (Dedication).

Official recommendation
FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. RESCIND the Council action of January 11, 2023, accepting the offer to dedicate two easements for traffic easement purposes on 945 West 8th Street; and, ACCEPT the petitioner’s offer to dedicate a revised easement for traffic easement purposes on 945 West 8th Street substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the April 20, 2023 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action dated 5-26-23 Revised Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 4-20-23 Communication from Committee Clerk (Notice)_1-6-23 Council Action dated 1-13-23 Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 11-09-22
Completed hearings
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15-0682-S1

PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Public Safety Employee Relations Manager position (Class Code 1721) for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the exemption of one Public Safety Employee Relations Manager position (Class Code 1721) for the LAFD from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 2, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 2, 2023) Council Action dated 5-26-23 Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report 5-16-23 Report from Mayor dated 5-10-23 Speaker Card(s)_05-16-2023
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20-0699

PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Chief Investment Officer position (Class Code 9147) for the Department of Fire and Police Pensions (DFPP) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the exemption of one Chief Investment Officer position (Class Code 9147) for the DFPP from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 2, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 2, 2023) Council Action dated 5-26-23 Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report_5-16-23 Report from Mayor dated 5-10-23 Council Action 06_24_2020 Report from Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee 06_11_2020 Report from Mayor 06_05_2020 Speaker Card(s)_05-16-2023
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23-0499

PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Assistant Director Bureau of Street Services position (Class Code 4156) for the Bureau of Street Services (BOSS) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the exemption of one Assistant Director Bureau of Street Services position (Class Code 4156) for the BOSS from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 2, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 2, 2023) Council Action dated 5-26-23 Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report 5-16-23 Report from Mayor dated 5-10-23 Speaker Card(s)_05-16-2023
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19-0511-S3

PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to conform with the City’s Minimum Wage Ordinance for certain non-represented job classes.

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the following ORDINANCES, approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney, dated April 25, 2023, to: Amend Schedule A of Section 4.61 of the LAAC, pertaining to non-represented minimum wage classifications paid on an hourly basis to update the salaries of certain non-represented classes to $16.78 per hour effective July 1, 2023, in conformance with the City’s minimum wage ordinance, Ordinance No. 184320. Amend Schedule A of Section 4.61 of the LAAC, pertaining to non-represented minimum wage classifications paid on a salary range basis to update the salaries of certain non-represented classes to $16.78 per hour effective July 1, 2023, in conformance with the City’s minimum wage ordinance, Ordinance No. 184320. Amend Schedule B of LAAC Section 4.900.1, to update the salary of a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power non-represented class to $16.78 per hour effective July 1, 2023, in conformance with the City’s minimum wage ordinance, Ordinance No. 184320. AUTHORIZE the Controller and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to correct any clerical errors, or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors in the above Ordinances. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that any costs associated with the minimum wage salary updates reflected in the attached Ordinances will be absorbed within budgeted funds for the employing Departments. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6/6/2023 Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report 5-16-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6/6/2023 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6/6/2023 Report from City Administrative officer dated 5-01-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 5-01-23 - Notice.pdf City Attorney Report dated 4-25-23 (R23-0138).pdf Attachment to Report dated 4-25-23 -Draft Ordinance (R23-0138).pdf City Attorney Report dated 4-25-23 (R23-0139).pdf Attachment to Report dated 4-25-23 -Draft Ordinance (R23-0139).pdf City Attorney Report dated 4-25-23 (R23-0140).pdf Attachment to Report dated 4-25-23 -Draft Ordinance (R23-0140).pdf
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20-1537

PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to establish disability retirement benefits for the public safety officers who are members of the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System Tiers 1 and 3.

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 1, 2023, amending Chapter 10 of Division 4 of the LAAC to enhance the disability retirement, death, and survivorship benefits for sworn peace officers who are Public Safety Officer Members of the Los Angeles City Employees’ Retirement System. 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. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6/28/2023 Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 6-30-23 Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report_5-16-23 Communication from City Administrative Officer submitted 5-10-23 - Public Safety Tier Study Report from City Attorney dated 5-01-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 5-01-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf Council Action dated 3-25-22 20-1537 Communication from Chair, PAAW Committee 3-16-22 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-09-22 Council Action 02_10_2021 Communication(s) from Public 02_03_2021 Report from Personnel, Audits, and Animal Welfare Committee 02_03_2021 Motion 11_24_2020 Speaker Card(s)_05-16-2023
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18-0572

PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Second Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement C-131837 in connection with GovernmentJobs.com, Inc., (dba NEOGOV).

Official recommendation
APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department, to execute the Second Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement C-131837 with GovernmentJobs.com, Inc., doing business as NEOGOV to: Increase the expenditure authority by $160,000 resulting in a not to exceed compensation of $1,141,715. Continue the five-year term effective June 1, 2018 through May 31, 2023. Update the City’s standard contracting provisions to include the “Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Rev.9/22)[v.1],” subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding is provided in the Personnel Department’s2022-23 Budget within the Contractual Services account line items for Civil service selection process maintenance and automation ($189,000), job assessment, test administration, and scoring services ($22,800), and Targeted Local Hire Program process automation ($100,000). There is no additional fiscal impact resulting from the recommendation contained in the April 26, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that as budgeted funds are available to support the proposed Agreement and expenditures, the recommendation contained in the April 26, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, complies with the City's Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 10, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 5, 2023) Council Action dated 5-26-23 Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report 5-16-23 Report from Mayor dated 5-11-23.pdf Council Action 07_02_2018 Speaker Card(s) 06_29_2018 Speaker Card(s) 06_20_2018 Report from Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee 06_20_2018 Report from Mayor 06_15_2018 Speaker Card(s)_05-16-2023
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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23-0487 CD 14

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the portion of Flower Street and Hope Street between General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way and Second Street (VAC-E1401437).

Official recommendation
ADOPT the City Engineer report dated May 10, 2023, attached to the Council file, to initiate the vacation proceedings to vacate the portion of Flower Street and Hope Street between General Thaddeus Kosciuszko Way and Second Street, as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a deposit of $47,080 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action dated 5-26-23 Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 5-10-23 Attachment to Report dated 5-10-23 - Application Attachment to Report dated 5-10-23 - Exhibit A
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23-0536 CD 15

MOTION (McOSKER - BLUMENFIELD) relative to additional funding to support local neighborhood programs, services, and needs in Council District 15.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE the unallocated balance in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000872 (CD 15 Council Fee Subsidy) to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000715 (CD 15 Community Services), for additional support of local neighborhood programs, services, and needs in Council District 15. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make clarification or technical corrections to the above funds transfer instructions as may be necessary to implement the intent of this Motion. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6/6/2023 Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) dated 5-17-23.pdf
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23-0541 CD 5

MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - SOTO-MARTÍNEZ) relative to approving a street banner program for the period of May 2023 - July 2024 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Century City Chamber of Commerce, and to welcome people back to work/play/shop/dine in Century City.

Official recommendation
APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, the Street Banner program identifying the Century City Chamber of Commerce as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program for the period of May 2023 - July 2024. APPROVE the content of the attached street banner designs, attached to the Motion. Council Action dated 5-26-23 Motion (Yaroslavsky - Soto-Martinez) dated 5-17-23.pdf
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23-0538 CD 5

MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - SOTO-MARTÍNEZ) relative to funding for the City's special recognition for Mental Health Awareness Month on May 1, 2023 at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall.

Official recommendation
APPROPRIATE $400 from the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration & Special Events - Council line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries - As Needed), for services in connection with the City of Los Angeles' special recognition for Mental Health Awareness Month on May 1, 2023 at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6/6/2023 Motion (Yaroslavsky - Soto-Martinez) dated 5-17-23
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09-1164-S1 CD 5

MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - RAMAN) relative to accepting funds as a Public Benefit Payment from Century City Realty, LLC, developer of the project located at 10131 Constellation Boulevard and/or 1950 Avenue of the Stars, to be deposited into the City's Affordable Housing Trust fund.

Official recommendation
ACCEPT the sum of $250,000 paid by Century City Realty, LLC, the developer of the project located at 10131 Constellation Boulevard and/or 1950 Avenue of the Stars, Planning Case No. CPC-2009-817-DA, in accordance with section 5.e of the First Amendment to the Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and Century City Realty, LLC, (Contract No. C-116002), and cause this sum to be deposited into the City's Affordable Housing Trust Fund - LAHD (43/44G), Revenue Source 5101 - Contributions from Non-Gov't Sources. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6/6/2023 Motion (Yaroslavsky - Raman) dated 5-17-23
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23-0537 CD 8

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for the Broadway Sur Project.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER $150,000 within Measure R Local Return Special Fund No. 51Q-94 from Great Streets Vermont/Manchester Project Account No. 94SM06 to a new account “Broadway Sur Project” for completion of the storm water capture element. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6/6/2023 Motion (Harris-Dawson - Yaroslavsky) dated 5-17-23.pdf
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22-1390

COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP) relative to a request to transfer $400,000 from the Unappropriated Balance (UB) to implement the Low-Rise Design Lab program.

Official recommendation
APPROVE DCP’s request to transfer $400,000 in funding from the UB Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580376, Low Rise Development Planning and Design and appropriate to City Planning Fund No. 100/68 as follows to implement the Low-Rise Design Lab program: Account Account Title Amount 001010 Salaries General $59,588 001090 Overtime General 40,412 003040 Contractual Services 300,000 Total $400,000 APPROVE resolution authority for one City Planner to oversee implementation of the Low-Rise Design Lab. AUTHORIZE DCP to make any technical adjustments as necessary and consistent with the Mayor and Council actions on administrative and technical matters subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The DCP reports that there is no impact to the City’s General Fund by this action since funding is allocated for this purpose. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Budget, Finance and Innovation; Personnel, Audits, and Hiring; and Planning and Land Use Management Committees waived consideration of this matter) Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6/6/2023 Report from Department of City Planning dated 10-28-22
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23-0430

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (McOSKER – HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to a request for an inventory of available Port of Los Angeles (POLA) owned property in Wilmington, and to commission an audit of the Harbor Department’s lease at POLA.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Harbor Department, with assistance from the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report with an inventory of available POLA owned property in Wilmington. INSTRUCT the CAO to commission an audit of the Harbor Department’s leases at POLA. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of this matter) Council Action dated 5-28-25 Council Action dated 5-26-23 Communication(s) from Public_05-16-2023 Motion (McOsker - Harris-Dawson) dated 4-14-23.pdf