City Council Meeting

Date TBD
Meeting ID: 14629

Meeting Summary

What Happened

Thirteen of fifteen members voted on the day's contested items, with two absent throughout. The 53-item calendar produced five contested votes, three of them Public Safety Committee reports opposed by a single member and two of them halves of the same land use fight.

Item 23 (CF 23-0835) — the Ethel Avenue affordable housing appeal. This was the day's real contest, and the Council took it in two votes that reversed each other's coalition exactly.

At issue was a Priority Housing Project in Council District 4: a 200-unit, 100 percent affordable apartment building at 5501 and 5511 North Ethel Avenue, using state density bonus provisions. The Department of City Planning had ruled the application incomplete under the Permit Streamlining Act, and the developer appealed. The Planning and Land Use Management Committee recommended granting the appeal, which would overturn that determination and let the project proceed.

Council Member Bob Blumenfield moved instead to deny the appeal, leaving the incompleteness finding in place. His motion failed 5-8, opposed by Council President Paul Krekorian, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, John Lee, Tim McOsker, Curren Price, Nithya Raman, Hugo Soto-Martinez and Katy Yaroslavsky. The committee report granting the appeal then passed 8-5, with the same five members who had wanted denial — Blumenfield, Kevin de León, Imelda Padilla, Traci Park and Monica Rodriguez — voting against.

The debate turned on the scale of the project against the character of the street, and on what the city's own streamlining directive was meant to do. Members pressed on whether the outcome matched the intent of Executive Directive 1. One member, deferring to the district's own councilmember but declining to follow her lead, put the housing case bluntly: with "hundreds of housing that we need," they did not "know how we can deny the appeal given what we've" seen. Public comment ran the other way, with neighbours objecting to what one called a "billionaire developer... trying to now put a 7-story high-rise" on a small residential street.

Notably, Item 23 was not open for public comment under the agenda's rules — the City Attorney turned away at least one speaker who signed up for it — so residents raised it during general public comment instead.

Items 7, 9 and 11 were each adopted 12-1, with Soto-Martinez the sole opponent on all three. Item 7 accepts a non-monetary donation valued at $1,075,000 in advertising and marketing services for the LAPD Recruitment and Employment Division; neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst completed a financial analysis of it. Item 9 authorises the Mayor to apply for the Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant, an estimated $53,932,030 allocation for the Los Angeles/Long Beach Urban Area. Item 11 instructs the LAPD to report on the feasibility of a new police substation at the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center in Council District 3.

Contested Votes

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

Item 7 — CF 23-0945 (Adopted): (CF 23-0945) — Public Safety Committee report approving acceptance of a non-monetary donation valued at $1,075,000 for advertising and marketing services for the LAPD Recruitment and Employment Division, and thanking the donor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst completed a financial analysis.

VoteMembers
Yes (12)Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Kevin Deleon, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Nithya Raman, Paul Krekorian, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park
No (1)Hugo Soto-Martinez
Absent (2)Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt

Item 9 — CF 23-0690 (Adopted): (CF 23-0690) — Public Safety Committee report and resolution authorizing the Mayor to submit the Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative grant application to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services on behalf of the city and the Los Angeles/Long Beach Urban Area, for an estimated $53,932,030 allocation, and designating the city entities that will apply for and manage it.

VoteMembers
Yes (12)Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Kevin Deleon, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Nithya Raman, Paul Krekorian, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park
No (1)Hugo Soto-Martinez
Absent (2)Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt

Item 11 — CF 23-0905 (Adopted): (CF 23-0905) — Public Safety Committee report on a Blumenfield – Lee motion instructing the LAPD, with the City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst, to report on the feasibility of creating a new police substation at the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center in Council District 3.

VoteMembers
Yes (12)Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Kevin Deleon, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Nithya Raman, Paul Krekorian, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park
No (1)Hugo Soto-Martinez
Absent (2)Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt

Item 23 — CF 23-0835 (vote 1 of 2) (Failed): (CF 23-0835) — Councilmember Blumenfield's motion to deny the appeal, which would have left standing the Department of City Planning's determination that the application was incomplete under the Permit Streamlining Act, for the properties at 5501 and 5511 North Ethel Avenue in Council District 4. LA Left Tracker Key Vote

VoteMembers
Yes (5)Bob Blumenfield, Imelda Padilla, Kevin Deleon, Monica Rodriguez, Traci Park
No (8)Curren D. Price, Hugo Soto-Martinez, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Nithya Raman, Paul Krekorian, Tim Mcosker
Absent (2)Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt

Item 23 — CF 23-0835 (vote 2 of 2) (Adopted): (CF 23-0835) — Planning and Land Use Management Committee report granting the appeal filed by 5511 Ethel LLC and Bedrock Properties Group, LLC, and thereby overturning the Department of City Planning's determination of an incomplete application for a Priority Housing Project: a 200-unit, 100 percent affordable apartment building using state density bonus provisions at 5501 and 5511 North Ethel Avenue.

VoteMembers
Yes (8)Curren D. Price, Hugo Soto-Martinez, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Nithya Raman, Paul Krekorian, Tim Mcosker
No (5)Bob Blumenfield, Imelda Padilla, Kevin Deleon, Monica Rodriguez, Traci Park
Absent (2)Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt
Scheduled hearings
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23-0902 CD 10

MOTION (HUTT - BLUMENFIELD) relative to amending the prior Council action of September 1, 2023 regarding a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing and the issuance of revenue bonds or notes for the Arlington Apartments residential rental project, located at 3300 West Washington Boulevard in Council District 10 (Council file No. 23-0902).

Official recommendation
AMEND the prior Council action of September 1, 2023 relative to issuing revenue bonds or notes for the acquisition, construction, improvement and equipping of an 84-unit qualified residential rental project known as Arlington Apartments, located at 3300 West Washington Boulevard in Council District 10 (Council file No. 23-0902), to ADOPT the following revised recommendation in lieu of the corresponding recommendation in the Council Action, with all other aspects of the Action to remain unchanged. HOLD a TEFRA Hearing at the City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/6/2023 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 9/16/2023 Motion (Hutt - Blumenfield) dated 9-13-23.pdf Substitute Motion (Hutt - Lee) dated 9-1-23 Motion (Hutt - Lee) dated 8-25-23 Speaker Card(s)_09-01-2023
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23-0848 CD 13

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Besties Vegan Paradise, located at 4882 - 4884 Fountain Avenue.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Besties Vegan Paradise, located at 4882 - 4884 Fountain Avenue, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Besties Vegan Paradise, located at 4882 - 4884 Fountain Avenue. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. Applicant: Asia Phoenix, Besties Vegan Paradise Representative: Liliger Damaso / Liquor License Agents TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 13, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2023) Council Action dated 9-28-23 Public Convenience or Necessity Application submitted 8-15-23 Communication from Deputy City Clerk dated 09-15-2023 - Notice Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning dated 08-18-2023 - Notice Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department dated 08-18-2023 - Notice Attachment to Application submitted 8-15-23 - Letter of Determination Attachment to Application submitted 8-15-23 - Application Package Attachment to Application submitted 8-15-23 - Mailing List
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23-0855 CD 11

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for both on-site and off-site consumption at Gelsons Market, located at 12121 West Olympic Boulevard, No. 5.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Gelsons Market, located at 12121 West Olympic Boulevard, No. 5, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for both on-site and off-site consumption at Gelsons Market, located at 12121 West Olympic Boulevard, No. 5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4. Applicant: Mark Motsenbocker, Gelsons Market Representative: Brett Engstrom - LiquorLicense.Com TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 14, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 14, 2023) Council Action dated 9-28-23 Corrected Public Convenience or Necessity Application_08-21-2023 Communication from Deputy City Clerk dated 09-15-2023 - Notice Corrected Letter of Determination_08-21-2023 Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning dated 08-18-2023 - Notice Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department dated 08-18-2023 - Notice Public Convenience or Necessity Application submittted 8-16-23 Attachment to Application submitted 8-16-23 - CUB Application Package Attachment to Application submitted 8-16-23 - Letter of Determination Attachment to Application submitted 8-16-23 - Mailing List
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23-1015 CD 3

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - RODRIGUEZ) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of revenue bonds or other obligations for the acquisition, construction, development, and equipping of a 100-unit qualified residential rental project located at 23036 - 23060 Ventura Boulevard in Council District 3.

Official recommendation
HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing at the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Council file, to allow the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $50,000,000 for the purpose of financing or refinancing the acquisition, construction, development and equipping of a 100-unit qualified residential rental project to be owned and operated by the Borrower and located at 23036-23060 Ventura Boulevard in Council District 3. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/5/2023 Motion (Blumenfield - Rodriguez) dated 9-19-23
Completed hearings
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23-0896

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of a non-monetary donation valued at $201,141.12 of Digital Interview Room Capture Stations for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Technical Investigation Division.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the acceptance of the non-monetary donation valued at $201,141.12 for Digital Interview Room Capture Stations from the Los Angeles Police Foundation for the LAPD Technical Investigation Division; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. 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 8-29-24 Council Action dated 9-28-23 Public Safety Committee Report 9-12-23 Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 6-09-23
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23-0925

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a non-monetary donation of a Citywide Traffic Workload Study valued at $34,200 for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Traffic Services Bureau.

Official recommendation
APPROVE and acceptance of the non-monetary donation from the Los Angeles Police Foundation of a Citywide Traffic Workload Study (No. 2023-006) valued at $34,200 for the LAPD Transit Services Bureau; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. 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 9-28-23 Public Safety Committee Report 9-12-23 Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 4-12-23.pdf
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23-0945

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the non-monetary donation valued at $1,075,000 for advertising and marketing services for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Recruitment and Employment Division.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the acceptance of a non-monetary donation valued at $1,075,000 for advertising and marketing services for the LAPD Recruitment and Employment Division; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. 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 9-28-23 Public Safety Committee Report 9-12-23 Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 5-24-23
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20-1156

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to budget modifications and contracting authorities for the Fiscal Year 2020 Urban Areas Security Initiative (FY20 UASI) grant.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to retroactively: Modify the existing grant budget (Council File No. 20-1156) for the FY20 UASI grant by reallocating funds between projects and conducting the necessary fiscal transfers as described in the August 23, 2023 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council File. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to conduct a course in chemical recognition and signatures for up to one session, for an amount not to exceed $19,750, and for a term of up to 12 months within the grant performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to conduct a course in spectra analysis and interpretation for up to one session, for an amount not to exceed $14,750, and for a term of up to 12 months within the grant performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to conduct a course in biological production for up to one session, for an amount not to exceed $37,568, and for a term of up to 12 months within the grant performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Negotiate and execute a sole source contract with the Texas Engineering Extension Service to provide incident management training for an amount not to exceed $188,650 and a term up to 12 months within the grant performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Increase contracting authority to the amount of $150,000 for a Regional Communications Coordinator, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Increase contracting authority to the amount of $200,000 for grant administration contract services, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Appropriate $78,151.89 from existing Management & Administration funds to fund a Cybersecurity Program Manager position (also known as the Cybersecurity Policy Director) from September 26, 2022 through May 30, 2023. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Transfer and create new appropriations within FY20 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 64E/46 as follows: From: Fund Account Title Amount 64E/46 46T668 Partner Jurisdiction $150,000.00 64E/46 46T946 Grant Management & Administration 78,151.89 Total: $228,151.89 To: Fund Account Title Amount 64E/46 46T946 Partner Jurisdiction $150,000.00 64E/46 46W146 Grant Management & Administration 55,564.80 64E/46 46W299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 22,587.09 Total: $228,151.89 Transfer appropriations within FY20 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 64E/46 to reimburse the General Fund as follows: From: Fund Account Title Amount 64E/46 46W146 Mayor $55,564.80 Total: $55,564.80 To: Fund Account Title Amount 100/46 1020 Grant Reimbursed 55,564.80 Total: $55,564.80 Transfer up to $22,587.09 from Fund 64E/46, Account No. 46W299 to the General Fund, Department No. 46, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, Related Cost Reimbursement for Grants, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the August 23, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, will have no additional impact to the General Fund and will provide for the continued expenditure of the FY20 USAI grant award for grant-related projects. No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 7-1-2024 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/6/2023 Public Safety Committee Report 9-12-23 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 8-23-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 06-20-2023 Speaker Card(s)_06-07-2023 Speaker Card(s)_05-23-2023 Report from Public Safety Committee 5-23-23 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 5-15-23 Report from Mayor dated 5-12-23.pdf Report from Mayor dated 12-02-22 Report from Public Safety Committee 2-2-22_2 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2-17-22 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 1-24-22 Revised Report from Mayor dated 12-21-21.pdf Report from Mayor dated 11-17-21.pdf Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 8-03-21 Report from Mayor dated 7-21-21.pdf Council Action File - Mayor Concurrence 4-02-21 Mayor ConcurrenceCouncil Action 04_01_2021 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-19-21 03_19_2021 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-19-21.pdf Report from Mayor 01_25_2021 Attachment to Report dated 01252021 - Project Information Report 01_25_2021 Attachment to Report dated 01252021 - Staff Report 01_25_2021 Attachment to Report dated 01252021 - Contract Services 01_25_2021 Attachment to Report dated 01252021 - Subaward Agreement 01_25_2021 Attachment to Report dated 01252021 - CAL OES Report 01_25_2021 Attachment to Report dated 01252021 - Long Beach Urban Area Governance Structure Attachment to Report dated 01252021 - Project Information Report Part II 01_25_2 Mayor ConcurrenceCouncil Action 12_01_2020 Report from Public Safety Committee 11_10_2020 Report from City Administrative Officer 10_22_2020 Report from Mayor 09_10_2020 Attachment to Report dated 09102020 - Resolution 09_10_2020 Attachment to Report dated 09102020 - Attachment 1 09_10_2020
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23-0690

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the Fiscal Year 2023 Urban Areas Security Initiative (FY 2023 UASI) grant application.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Mayor to submit the FY 2023 UASI grant application to the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) on behalf of the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles/Long Beach Urban Area, for the estimated $53,932,030 allocation. ADOPT the accompanying Governing Body RESOLUTION, included as Attachment A of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 29, 2023, attached to the Council file, to designate the City entities that will apply for and manage Federal financial assistance provided by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and sub-granted through the State of California. REQUEST the Mayor to report to the Council with the necessary actions to approve and accept the FY 2023 UASI award, once applications are evaluated and funding is allocated by the DHS, subject to Mayor and Council approval. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the August 29, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will have no additional impact to the General Fund. No matching funds are required of this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the City’s Financial Polices are not applicable to the report recommendations, since no funding commitment is being made at this time. Approval of the recommendations contained of the August 29, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, will allow the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety to submit the FY 2023 UASI grant application. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 7-02-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 6-18-25 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 7-11-2024 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 7-1-2024 Council Action dated 9-28-23 Public Safety Committee Report 9-12-23 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 8-29-23 Report from Mayor dated 6-23-23
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23-0393

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 Improving Criminal Justice Responses to Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual Assault and Stalking Grant Program (FY22 ICJR) grant award from the United States Department of Justice.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee to: Accept on behalf of the City, the FY22 ICJR grant award in the amount of $1,000,000 from the United States Department of Justice, Office on Violence Against Women, for a performance period from October 1, 2022 through September 30, 2026. Execute the Grant Award Agreement; and, authorize the Mayor to submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Execute on behalf of the City, Professional Services Agreements, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, for the distribution of the FY22 ICJR grant funds for a term within the applicable grant performance period for a cumulative total not to exceed $870,000 for Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART)/Sexual Abuse Response Team (SART)/Family Justice Center (FJC) services, as follows: Agency Program Amount Casa de la Familia Central FJC $310,000 Legal Aid Foundation Los Angeles Central FJC 380,000 Center for Pacific Asian Family SART 90,000 Peace Over Violence SART 90,000 Total: $870,000 APPROVE the FY22 ICJR budget; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor to expend the grant in accordance with the approved budget. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Establish a new interest-bearing Fund entitled “FY22 ICJR Grant”, create a receivable in the Fund in the amount of $1,000,000, and create new Appropriation Accounts within the new Fund No. XXX/46 as follows: Fund Account Title Amount XXX/46 46W146 Mayor $48,000 XXX/46 46W299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 19,512 XXX/46 46W304 Contractual Services 912,000 XXX/46 46W946 Grant Management & Administration 3,488 XXX/46 46W213 Travel 10,000 XXX/46 46W965 Department on Disability 7,000 Total: $1,000,000 Transfer appropriations from Fund XXX/46 to the General Fund to reimburse grant-related expenditures as follows: From: Fund Account Title Amount XXX/46 46W146 Mayor $48,000 XXX/46 46W213 Travel 10,000 $58,000 To: Fund Account Title Amount 100/46 1020 Grant Reimbursement 3,488 100/46 2130 Travel 10,000 Total: $58,000 AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Transfer up to $19,512 from Fund No. XXX, Account No. 46W299 to the General Fund No. 100/46, Revenue Source No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits. Transfer cash from Fund No. XXX/46 to reimburse the General Fund, on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from City Departments. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller's instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that acceptance of the FY22 ICJR grant award in the amount of $1,000,000 will provide an enhanced community response to sexual violence with an emphasis on improving prosecution. There is no additional General Fund impact. No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the August 24, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/6/2023 Public Safety Committee Report 9-12-23 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 8-24-23 Report from Mayor dated 4-10-23
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23-0905 CD 3

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of creating a new police substation at the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center in Council District 3.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report on the feasibility of creating a new substation at the Westfield Topanga Shopping Center. 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 9-28-23 Public Safety Committee report dated 9-12-23 Motion (Blumenfield - Lee) dated 8-25-23
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23-0947

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to building a plan to address risk prone areas of the City in need of investment in infrastructure to help ensure public safety and the possible loss of property.

Official recommendation
DIRECT the Emergency Management Department and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and other relevant City Departments, to report to the Council on areas of the City that are continuously at risk during adverse weather and natural events that may impact life and property, with said report to include a priority list of projects and action items that can be implemented to reduce risks in these areas and identification of funding needed to support these efforts. 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 6-28-26 Council Action dated 9-28-23 Public Safety Committee Report 9-12-23 Motion (Rodriguez - Lee) dated 9-06-23.pdf
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23-0244-S1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to areas of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) in which violations that qualify under the Administrative Citation Enforcement (ACE) Program Ordinance can be cited, and the status of the Neighborhood Justice Program.

Official recommendation
REQUEST the City Attorney to: Report on all of the areas of the LAMC in which violations that qualify under ACE can be cited, with said report to include any additional expansion of the code that could be applicable through the adoption of Council File No. 23-0244. Report on the status of the Neighborhood Justice Program to date and ways to augment the successful completion of said Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action dated 9-28-23 Public Safety Committee Report 9-12-23 Motion (McOsker - Soto-Martinez) dated 8-08-23
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23-0867

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to operating the Fireworks Buyback Program in every Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Bureau for the 4th of July holiday, as well as with a plan to expand the Program to include more locations and other firework heavy holidays.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the LAPD, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Fire Department, City Administrative Officer (CAO), and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report to the Council on resources required and potential funding sources for operating the Fireworks Buyback Program in every LAPD Bureau for the 4th of July holiday, as well as with a plan to expand the Program to include more locations and other firework heavy holidays. 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 12-12-25 Council Action dated 9-18-24 Council Action dated 9-28-23 Public Safety Committee Report 9-12-23 Motion ( Rodriguez - Harris-Dawson) dated 8-18-23.pdf
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21-0304

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an overview of the youth programs operated by the Los Angeles Police Department.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the April 25, 2023 Board of Police Commissioners report, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action dated 9-28-23 Public Safety Committee Report 9-12-23 Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 4-25-23.pdf Council Action dated 5-07-21 Public Safety Committee Report 4-7-21 Motion (Rodriguez - Buscaino) dated 3-16-21.pdf
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19-0600-S171

BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending a Section of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to incorporate the revised financial policies into the Budget Stabilization Fund.

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated September 6, 2023, relative to amending Section 5.120.4 of Article 4.1 of Chapter 6 of Division 5 of the LAAC to incorporate the revised financial policies into the Budget Stabilization Fund. 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 10/6/2023 Report from Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee_9-13-23 Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 10-10-23 Revised Report from City Attorney dated 9-06-23.pdf Attachment to Revised Report dated 9-06-23 - Revised Draft Ordinance.pdf Report from City Attorney dated 6-30-23 Attachment to Report dated 6-30-23 - Draft Ordinance Council Action 01_21_2020 Speaker Card(s) 01_17_2020 Speaker Card(s) 12_09_2019 Report from Budget and Finance Committee 12_09_2019 Report from City Administrative Officer 11_04_2019 Speaker Card(s)_08-23-2023 Speaker Card(s)_09-13-2023
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15-1439-S2 CD 8

GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of the direct sale or transfer of the City-owned property located at 710 East 111th Place, Los Angeles CA 90059 to Kedren Health.

Official recommendation
DIRECT the Department of General Services, City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the City Attorney, the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and the Community Investment for Families Department to report on the feasibility of the direct sale or transfer of the City-owned property located at 710 East 111th Place, Los Angeles CA 90059 to Kedren Health, in light of their history on the property and in recognition of the essential services that Kedren provides to the community. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action dated 9-28-23 Report from Government Operations Committee dated 9-12-23 Motion (Harris-Dawson - McOsker) dated 8-29-23
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23-0361 CD 10

CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) GUIDELINES SECTION 15096, PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, and RELATED ENVIRONMENTAL FINDINGS, CASE NO. ENV­-2021-9507­-EIR, STATE CLEARINGHOUSE (SCH) NO. 2021110079; PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the West Adams – Baldwin Hills – Leimert Community Plan Implementation Overlay (CPIO) District to modify development regulations in Parcel Group A of the Venice/National Transit Oriented Development Subarea; and the plan area boundaries of the Exposition Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan (TNP); for the project located at 8876, 8884, 8886, 8888 West Venice Boulevard and 8829 West National Boulevard.

Official recommendation
FIND and DETERMINE, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15096(e) and (f), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, that the project was adequately assessed in the previously certified EIR, Case No. ENV-2021-9507-EIR (SCH No. 2021110079), for the project referenced in the Los Angeles City Planning Commission report dated March 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, certified by the City of Culver City on December 5, 2022; ADOPT, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15096(g), the Mitigation Measures and Mitigation Monitoring Program, dated October 2022; ADOPT, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15091, the related and prepared environmental findings required by the CEQA Guidelines; and, ADOPT, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15096(h) and 15093, the Statement of Overriding Considerations required by the CEQA Guidelines. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying TNP ORDINANCE, dated August 14, 2023, amending the Exposition Corridor Transit Neighborhood Plan (Ordinance No. 186,402) to update the plan area boundary map to remove the project site in order to allow for the development of a creative office complex on 4.46 acres located within the City of Los Angeles and the City of Culver City. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying revised CPIO ORDINANCE, dated August 23, 2023, amending the West Adams­ – Baldwin Hills – ­​Leimert CPIO District (Ordinance No. 184794 as subsequently amended by Ordinance No. 186401) to modify development regulations in Parcel Group A of the Venice/National Transit Oriented Development Subarea. RECEIVE and FILE the City Attorney Report No. 23-0297 and NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the accompanying draft Ordinance, dated August 14, 2023, relative to the West Adams­ – Baldwin Hills­​ – Leimert CPIO District, inasmuch as it has been revised by the August 23, 2023 revised City Attorney Report No. 23-0310 and revised draft Ordinance. Applicant: Melissa Schild, Culver Crossings Properties LLC Representative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac LLP Case No. CPC­-2021-­9506-­CPIO-­SP-­SPR-­WDI Environmental No. ENV-­2021-­9507-­EIR; SCH No. 2021110079 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 10/6/2023 Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 10-10-23 Communication from City Attorney submitted 9-11-23 - TNP Draft Ordinance.pdf Revised Report from City Attorney dated 8-23-23.pdf Attachment to Revised Report dated 8-23-23 - Revised CPIO Draft Ordinance Report from City Attorney (R23-0298) dated 8-14-23.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0298) dated 8-14-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0298) dated 8-14-23 - Plan Subareas.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0298) dated 8-14-23 - Streetscape Plan Segments.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0298) dated 8-14-23 - General Plan Land Use.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0298) dated 8-14-23 - Alternative Compliance Eligibility.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0298) dated 8-14-23 - Plan Boundary.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0298) dated 8-14-23 - Zoning.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0298) dated 8-14-23 - Station Segment Boundaries.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0298) dated 8-14-23 - Retail and Active Streets.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0298) dated 8-14-23 - Height Limits.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0298) dated 8-14-23 - Zone Map Sheet 1 of 2.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0298) dated 8-14-23 - Zone Map Sheet 2 of 2.pdf Report from City Attorney (R23-0297) dated 8-14-23.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0297) dated 8-14-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0297) dated 8-14-23 - Ex A - Figure VI-2.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0297) dated 8-14-23 - Ex B - Figure VI-3.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0297) dated 8-14-23 - Ex C - Figure VI-4.pdf Attachment to Report (R23-0297) dated 8-14-23 - Ex D - Figure VI-5.pdf Council Action dated 5-12-23 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_05-02-23 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 4-28-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 4-28-23 - Supplemental Findings.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 4-28-23 - Exhibit A Project Plans.pdf Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 3-24-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 3-24-23 - Conditions of Approval.pdf Attachment to Report dated 3-24-23 - Findings.pdf Attachment to Report dated 3-24-23 - Proposed CPIO Ordinance.pdf Attachment to Report dated 3-24-23 - Proposed TNP Ordinance.pdf Attachment to Report dated 3-24-23 - Environmental.pdf Attachment to Report dated 3-24-23 - Staff Report.pdf Attachment to Report dated 3-24-23 - Mailing List.pdf Speaker Card(s)_05-02-2023 Speaker Card(s)_05-10-2023 Speaker Card(s)_09-19-2023
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24-1100

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTIONS, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to calling for a Primary Nominating Election on March 5, 2024, and a General Municipal Election on November 5, 2024, in the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District; and authorizing their consolidation with the State Primary and General Elections to be held on the same dates.

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 14, 2023, calling a Primary Nominating Election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, and a General Municipal Election on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, in the City of Los Angeles and the Los Angeles Unified School District; and authorizing consolidation of the elections with the State Primary and General Elections to be held on the same dates. ADOPT the RESOLUTION requesting the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors to authorize the consolidation of the City of Los Angeles Primary Nominating Election and a general municipal election, if necessary, with the State Primary Election to be held on March 5, 2024 and the State General Election to be held on November 5, 2024. ADOPT the RESOLUTION requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consent and agree to the consolidation of a City Special Election with the State Primary Election to be held on March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Los Angeles an initiative measure regarding the following subject: City Mobility Plan Street Improvement Measures. ADOPT the RESOLUTION requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consent and agree to the consolidation of a City Special Election with the State Primary Election to be held on March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Los Angeles a proposed initiative measure regarding the following subject: Hotel Land Use, Replacement Housing, and Police Permit Requirements, and a Program Placing Unhoused Individuals in Vacant Hotel Rooms. ADOPT the RESOLUTION requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consent and agree to the consolidation of a City Special Election with the State Primary Election to be held on March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Los Angeles a proposed initiative measure regarding the following subject: Minimum Wage for Employees Working at Certain Healthcare Facilities. ADOPT the RESOLUTION requesting the Board of Supervisors of the County of Los Angeles to consent and agree to the consolidation of a City Special Election with the State Primary Election to be held on March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to the qualified voters of the City of Los Angeles a proposed initiative measure regarding the following subject: Limits on Healthcare Executive Compensation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. The City Clerk reports that for the March 5, 2024 Primary Nominating Election, there is approximately $15.5 million in the current Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 budget for both the County of Los Angeles and City of Los Angeles election-related costs. The County of Los Angeles cost estimate of $10 million has been set aside in the Unappropriated Balance and the City of Los Angeles $5.5 million is included in the City Clerk’s current FY budget. Estimates for the November 5, 2024 General Municipal Election are not currently available but will be requested in the City Clerk’s FY 2024-25 budget request. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action dated 12-06-24 Council Action dated 4-10-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/5/2023 Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 9-15-23 Report from City Clerk dated 8-17-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-17-23 - Mobility Plan Initiative Resolution.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-17-23 - Hotel Initiative Resolution.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-17-23 - Healthcare Worker Minimum Wage Initiative Resolution.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-17-23 - Healthcare Executive Compensation Limits Initiative Resolution.pdf Report from City Clerk dated 8-15-23 Attachment to Report dated 8-15-23 - Resolution.pdf Report from City Attorney dated 8-14-23 Attachment to Report dated 8-14-23 - Draft Ordinance
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24-1100-S2

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to calling a Special Election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City of Los Angeles a certified initiative ordinance regarding hotel land use, replacement housing, and police permit requirements, and a program placing unhoused individuals in vacant hotel rooms, and consolidating this Special Election with the City’s Primary Nominating Election and the State Primary Election to be held on the same date.

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 14, 2023, calling a Special Election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City of Los Angeles a certified initiative ordinance regarding hotel land use, replacement housing, and police permit requirements, and a program placing unhoused individuals in vacant hotel rooms, and consolidating this Special Election with the City’s Primary Nominating Election and the State Primary Election to be held on the same date. 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 12/7/2023 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/5/2023 Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee Report dated 9-15-23 Report from City Attorney dated 8-14-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-14-23 - Draft Ordinace.pdf Communication(s) from Public_09-14-2023 Communication(s) from Public_09-15-2023 Communication(s) from Public_09-15-2023 Communication(s) from Public_09-16-2023 Communication(s) from Public_09-18-2023 Communication(s) from Public_09-18-2023
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24-1100-S1

RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to calling a special election on March 5, 2024, for the City Mobility Plan Street Improvement Measures, and to consolidate this special election with the City's Primary Nominating Election and the State Primary Election to be held on the same date.

Official recommendation
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 14, 2023, calling a Special Election on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, for the purpose of submitting to the voters of the City of Los Angeles a certified Initiative ordinance regarding City Mobility Plan street improvement measures, and consolidating this Special Election with the City’s Primary Nominating Election and the State Primary Election to be held on the same date. 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: Yes For: North Westwood Neighborhood Council Council Action dated 12-18-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/5/2023 Report from Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee dated 9-15-23 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Westwood Neighborhood Council_09-07-2023 Attachment to Report dated 8-14-23 - Draft Ordinance Report from City Attorney dated 8-14-23.pdf
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23-0923

BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the reappropriation of prior year unexpended excess benefit funds to the current fiscal year for the Los Angeles Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the reappropriation of $1,366,044.31 from the unencumbered balance within the Excess Benefit Fund No. 918/64, Account No. 649700, Fire and Police Excess Benefit, in the same amount and into the same account to fund 2023-24 excess benefit payments. AUTHORIZE the LAFPP to make technical corrections, as necessary, to implement the intent of these transactions, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAFPP reports that there is no associated General Fund impact as the recommendations are administrative actions and the Excess Benefit Plan payments will be utilizing the savings from 2022-23. Financial Policies Statement: The LAFPP reports that the actions recommendation in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee waived consideration of this matter) Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/6/2023 Report from Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee_9-13-23 Report from Department of Fire and Police Pensions dated 8-31-23.pdf Speaker Card(s)_09-13-2023
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23-0835 CD 4

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal of a determination of incompleteness by the Department of City Planning (DCP) under the Permit Streamlining Act for the properties located at 5501 and 5511 North Ethel Avenue.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE TO GRANT THE APPEAL filed by 5511 Ethen LLC & Bedrrock Properties Group, LLC, c/o Leon Benrimon (Representative: Dave Rand and Olivia Joncich, Rand Paster & Nelson LLP), and THEREBY OVERTURN the DCP’s determination of an incomplete application filed for a Priority Housing Project consisting of a 200 unit, 100 percent affordable apartment building utilizing state density bonus provisions; for the properties located at 5501 and 5511 North Ethel Avenue. Applicant: Uncommon Developers, Leon Benrimon Representative: Dave Rand and Olivia Joncich, Rand Paster & Nelson LLP Case No. CPC-­2023-­3809­-DB-­PHP-­VHCA­-1A Environmental No. ENV-­2023-­5355­-EAF Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. 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 - OCTOBER 2, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 29, 2023) Council Action dated 9-28-23 Communication from Applicant Representative_9-19-23 Speaker Card(s)_09-19-2023 Communication(s) from Public_9-19-23 Communication(s) from Public_9-19-23 Communication(s) from Public_09-19-2023 Communication from Applicant Representative_9-18-23 Communication(s) from Public_9-18-23 Communication(s) from Public_09-18-2023 Communication(s) from Public_09-16-2023 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 9-14-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 9-14-23 - Appeal Recommendation Report.pdf Communication(s) from Public_9-14-23 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 8-31-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf Report from Department of City Planning dated 8-09-23 Attachment to Report dated 8-09-23 - Incomplete Application Letter 1 Attachment to Report dated 8-09-23 - ED1 Determination Letter Attachment to Report dated 8-09-23 - Incomplete Application Letter 2 Attachment to Report dated 8-09-23 - Appeal Attachment to Report dated 8-09-23 - Appeal Justification
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23-0965

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed contract with BP Pulse Fleet North America, Inc. (BP Pulse) to install 22 electric 150kW bus chargers and provide five years of software and charger maintenance at the Downtown Yard, located at 454 East Commercial Street, Los Angeles, California 90012.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to execute a contract with BP Pulse through the Amended and Restated Master Charging Equipment Services Agreement (the Anaheim Agreement) to install 22 electric 150kW bus chargers and provide five years of software and charger maintenance at the Downtown Yard, located at 454 East Commercial Street, Los Angeles, California 90012, for a term of seven years, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form, and total compensation to not exceed $12,112,307 for the entire term of the contract. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding for this contract will come from the Proposition A Local Transit Assistance Fund Facility Upgrades for Electrification account and the Caltrans State of Good Repair Program funds. Funding for subsequent years of the agreement is subject to Mayor and Council approval, the availability of funds, and will be appropriated through the City annual budget development process. The City financial obligation is limited to the extent of appropriations approved by the Council and Mayor. The recommendation contained in the August 24, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, complies with the City Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are available for this purpose. There is no impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the action recommended in the August 24, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, complies with the City Financial Policies in that the City’s financial obligation is limited to available cash balances in the current budget year. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 7, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 7, 2023) Council Action dated 9-28-23 Transportation Committee Report 9-19-23 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 8-24-23
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13-1501-S2 CD 15

RELATED TO COUNCIL FILE NO. 13-1501-S3

Official recommendation
ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article ll, Section 2(f), of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Port of Los Angeles Resolution No. 23-10188 authorizing approval of the consent to the transfer of 49 percent in the aggregate of the direct and indirect ownership of TraPac, LLC – Permit No. 881, as detailed in the Board report dated September 12, 2023, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 12, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 11, 2023) Council Action dated 9-28-23 Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee_9-19-23 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 9-12-23 Attachment to Report dated 9-12-23 - Board Resolution Attachment to Report dated 9-12-23 - Site Map Attachment to Report dated 9-12-23 - Hierarchy Chart Attachment to Report dated 9-12-23 - Consent to Transfer Factors Attachment to Report dated 9-12-23 - CAO Report Communication(s) from Public_09-19-2023
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13-1501-S3 CD 15

RELATED TO COUNCIL FILE NO. 13-1501-S2

Official recommendation
ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article ll, Section 2(f), of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Port of Los Angeles Resolution No. 23-10189 authorizing approval of the consent to the transfer of 51 percent in the aggregate of the direct and indirect ownership of TraPac, LLC – Permit No. 881 from Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, LTD., a Japanese corporation, to United Pacific Ports B (UK) LTD., a United Kingdom Private Limited Company; and, approve guarantees from Ocean Network Express Holdings, LTD. and Ocean Network Express PTE. LTD. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 12, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 11, 2023) Council Action dated 9-28-23 Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee_9-19-23 Report from Board of Harbor Commissioners dated 9-12-23 Attachment to Report dated 9-12-23 - Board Resolution Attachment to Report dated 9-12-23 - Site Map Attachment to Report dated 9-12-23 - Consent to Transfer Factors Attachment to Report dated 9-12-23 - Guaranty Attachment to Report dated 9-12-23 - Hierarchy Chart Attachment to Report dated 9-12-23 - CAO Report Communication(s) from Public_09-19-2023
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23-0967

ADMINISTRATIVE and CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS, and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a three-year contract with Standard Signs Incorporated, covering specialized airfield signs and replacement parts for Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys Airport.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is administratively and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article ll, Section 2(f) and Article lll, Class 1(15) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the three year contract with Standard Signs Incorporated covering specialized airfield signs and replacement parts for LAX and Van Nuys Airport, for cost not to exceed $1,050,000. CONCUR with the Board’s action on April 11, 2023, by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Resolution No. 27707, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute said contract with Standard Signs Incorporated. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 10, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2023) Council Action dated 9-28-23 Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee_9-19-23 Report from Board of Airport Commissioners dated 4-19-23 Attachment to Report dated 4-19-23 - Staff Report.pdf Attachment to Report dated 4-19-23 - Board Resolution Attachment to Report dated 4-19-23 - Agreement Attachment to Report dated 4-19-23 - Mayor Transmittal Attachment to Report dated 4-19-23 - CAO Report Communication(s) from Public_09-19-2023
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23-0979

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a three-year contract, with two one-year renewal options, with Otis Elevator Company, covering maintenance, repair, modernization, procurement of materials and parts, and related services for all escalators, elevators, and moving walkways owned and operated by the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

Official recommendation
ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article lll, Class 1(32) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE a three-year contract with Otis Elevator Company, with two one-year renewal options, covering maintenance, repair, modernization, procurement of materials and parts, and related services for all escalators, and moving walkways that are owned and operated by LAWA, for overall cost not to exceed $88,000,000. CONCUR with the Board’s action on June 15, 2023, by LAWA Resolution No. 27759, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute said contract with Otis Elevator Company. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 10, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2023) Council Action dated 9-28-23 Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee_9-19-23 Report from Board of Airport Commissioners dated 7-10-23 Attachment to Report dated 7-10-23 - Board Resolution Attachment to Report dated 7-10-23 - Staff Report.pdf Attachment to Report dated 7-10-23 - Agreement Attachment to Report dated 7-10-23 - Mayor Transmittal Attachment to Report dated 7-10-23 - CAO Report Communication(s) from Public_09-19-2023
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23-0982

ADMINISTRATIVE and CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS, TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the five-year contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company dba Blue Diamond Materials, covering supply and delivery of hot mix asphalt for Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is administratively and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article lll, Class 1(3) and Article ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the five-year contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company dba Blue Diamond Materials covering supply and delivery of hot mix asphalt for Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport, for cost not to exceed $15,000,000. CONCUR with the Board’s action on March 16, 2023, by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Resolution No. 27700, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute said five year contract with Sully-Miller Contracting Company dba Blue Diamond Materials. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 10, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 8, 2023) Council Action dated 9-28-23 Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee_9-19-23 Report from Board of Airport Commissioners dated 4-03-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 4-03-23 - Board Resolution.pdf Attachment to Report dated 4-03-23 - Staff Report.pdf Attachment to Report dated 4-03-23 - Agreement.pdf Attachment to Report dated 4-03-23 - CAO Report.pdf Communication(s) from Public_09-19-2023
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23-0987 CD 11

ADMINISTRATIVE and CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS, and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a Ground Lease with Southwest Airlines Co., for a term of up to 30 years, to allow for development and operation of Concourse 0, a new passenger concourse facility at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Official recommendation
ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is administratively and categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article lll, Class 1(18)(c) and Article ll, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE a Ground Lease with Southwest Airlines Co., for term of up to thirty years, covering approximately 702,750 square feet of land at the northeast corner of the Central Terminal Area at the LAX, to allow for development and operation of Concourse 0, a new passenger concourse facility. CONCUR with the Board’s action on April 11, 2023, by Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Resolution No. 27716, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute said Ground Lease with Southwest Airlines Co. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 12, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 11, 2023) Council Action dated 9-28-23 Report from Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee_9-19-23 Report from Board of Airport Commissioners dated 4-19-23 Attachment to Report dated 4-19-23 - Board Resolution Attachment to Report dated 4-19-23 - Agreement Attachment to Report dated 4-19-23 - Mayor Transmittal Attachment to Report dated 4-19-23 - CAO Report Communication(s) from Public_09-19-2023
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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23-0900-S54 CD 14

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Lugo and Soto Streets Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated August 2, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated June 14, 2023, setting the date of November 28, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Lugo and Soto Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 6.95 – 6.127, California Government Code Section 53753, and Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $365.98 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2023-24 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: January 16, 2024) Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 1-23-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 1/23/2024 Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 10-06-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/5/2023 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-02-23 Attachment to Report dated 8-02-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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23-0900-S55 CD 1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Vermont Avenue and Olympic Boulevard No. 1 Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated August 14, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated June 23, 2023, setting the date of November 28, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Vermont Avenue and Olympic Boulevard No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 6.95 – 6.127, California Government Code Section 53753, and Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution..​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $9,277.94 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2023-24 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: January 16, 2024) Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 1-23-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 1/23/2024 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/5/2023 Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 10-06-23 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-14-23 Attachment to Report dated 8-14-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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23-0900-S56 CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Bellevue Avenue and Westlake Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated August 17, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated June 23, 2023, setting the date of November 28, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Bellevue Avenue and Westlake Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 6.95 – 6.127, California Government Code Section 53753, and Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $470.54 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2023-24 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: January 16, 2024) Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 1-23-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 1/23/2024 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/5/2023 Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 10-06-23 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-17-23 Attachment to Report dated 8-17-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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23-0900-S57 CD 11

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Barry and Missouri Avenues Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated August 16, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated June 23, 2023, setting the date of November 28, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Barry and Missouri Avenues Street Lighting District, in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 6.95 – 6.127, California Government Code Section 53753, and Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $285.18 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2023-24 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: January 16, 2024) Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 1-23-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 1/23/2024 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/5/2023 Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 10-06-23 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-16-23 Attachment to Report dated 8-16-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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23-0900-S58 CD 8

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Broadway-Manchester ATEP Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated August 30, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated August 10, 2023, setting the date of November 28, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Broadway-Manchester ATEP Street Lighting District, in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 6.95 – 6.127, California Government Code Section 53753, and Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $189,514.22 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2023-24 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: January 16, 2024) Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 1-23-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 1/23/2024 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/5/2023 Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 10-06-23 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 8-30-23 Attachment to Report dated 8-30-23 - Draft Ordinance
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23-0900-S59 CD 4

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Avenel Street and La Paz Drive Street Lighting District.​

Official recommendation
​ ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated September 6, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated June 23, 2023, setting the date of November 28, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Avenel Street and La Paz Drive Street Lighting District, in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 6.95 – 6.127, California Government Code Section 53753, and Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution.​ Fiscal Impact Statement: The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $546.59 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2023-24 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.​ (Board of Public Works Hearing Date: January 16, 2024) Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 1-23-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 1/23/2024 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/5/2023 Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 10-06-23 Report from Bureau of Street Lighting dated 9-06-23 Attachment to Report dated 9-06-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
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23-0989 CD 15

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 82057 located at 1503-1509 West 207th Street, westerly of Denker Avenue.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 82057, located at 1503-1509 West 207th Street, westerly of Denker Avenue and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement. Subdivider: Redondo, LLC; Surveyor: Brian G. O’Neill Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Council Action dated 9-28-23 Bureau of Engineering Report dated 9-14-23 Attachment to Report dated 9-14-23 - Planning Action.pdf
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23-1014 CD 14

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - RODRIGUEZ) relative to authorizing the use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on Thursday, October 12, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., for the Innovation and Performance Awards and Reception.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Innovation and Performance Commission to use the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., or any other date / time to which this event may be rescheduled. Council Action dated 9-28-23 Motion (Blumenfield - Rodriguez) dated 9-19-23.pdf
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23-1016 CD 14

MOTION (DE LEÓN - PARK) relative to funding for increased programming and security measures at parks in Council District 14, including but not limited to Evergreen Recreation Center, Wabash Recreation Center and Pecan Recreation Center.

Official recommendation
DIRECT the City Clerk to transfer $750,000 from AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281214 (CD14 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Department of Recreation and Parks, Fund No. 302/89, Account No. 89724H (Park Safety) for increased programming and security measures at parks in Council District 14, including but not limited to Evergreen Recreation Center, Wabash Recreation Center and Pecan Recreation Center. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks 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 10/5/2023 Motion (de Leon - Park) dated 9-19-23
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23-1017

MOTION (RAMAN - SOTO-MARTÍNEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District 4’s special observance of the First Year Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death on September 20 - 24, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall and Sixth Street Viaduct.

Official recommendation
APPROPRIATE $400 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries - As Needed) for services in connection with the Council District 4 special observance of the First Year Anniversary of Mahsa Amini’s death at City Hall on September 20, 21, 22, 23, and 24, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall and Sixth Street Viaduct - said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by the PARS Equality Center. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10/6/2023 Motion (Raman - Soto-Martinez) dated 9-19-23
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23-0910

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the salary recommendation for the permanent General Manager of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT).

Official recommendation
RESOLVE that the salary rate for the permanent appointment of Laura Rubio-Cornejo to the position of General Manager, LADOT, BE ESTABLISHED at $295,326.72, effective upon Council confirmation, as recommended by the Mayor and approved by the Executive Employee Relations Committee on September 12, 2023. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the position is included in the Department's annual budget, resulting in no additional impacts and there is no additional fiscal impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Council Action dated 9-28-23 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 9-18-23 Oath 9-19-23 Council Action dated 9-19-23 Transportation Committee Report 9-19-23 Communication from City Ethics Commission dated 9-19-23.pdf Report from Mayor dated 8-29-23 Communication(s) from Public_08-30-2023 Speaker Card(s)_09-19-2023
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23-1200-S138

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment and withdrawal from appointment of Karen Richardson to the Board of Cultural Affairs Commissioners.

Official recommendation
NOTE and FILE the Mayor reports, dated August 14, 2023 and August 24, 2023, relative to the appointment of Karen Richardson to the Board of Cultural Affairs Commissioners, inasmuch as the appointee has withdrawn from further consideration. COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR DATED AUGUST 14, 2023 Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Karen Richardson to the Board of Cultural Affairs Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2028 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED, to fill the vacancy created by the departure of Evonne Gallardo. Appointee currently resides in Council District 4. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 4) Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 27, 2023) [Scheduled pursuant to Council Rule 46(b)] Council Action dated 9-28-23 Report from Mayor dated 8-24-23 Report from Mayor dated 8-14-23
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23-1011

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to authority to apply for the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) grant.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the General Managers, Port of Los Angeles (POLA), Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), or designees, to prepare and submit a grant application for the proposals detailed in Attachment 1 of the September 15, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File. INSTRUCT the General Managers, POLA, BOE, LADOT, RAP, or designees, to report if the City is awarded the grant, request authority to accept the grant award, and identify match and front funding. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations in the September 15, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will not result in a General Fund impact. For the POLA’s project, all the matching funding has been identified: $10,207,000 from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), $42,080,000 from the State’s Port and Freight Infrastructure Program, and $5,333,000 from the POLA fund. For the Taylor Yard Community and Wildlife Access project, existing funding allocation of $332,000 to the Taylor Yard Paseo Del Rio Project can be used as the matching funding. For the Reconnecting MacArthur Park project, a $500,000 grant awarded from the Southern California Association of Government’s Civic Engagement, Environmental Justice and Equity Grant will be used as the matching fund. For the LADOT/Metro’s project, there is no matching fund requirement as the project is located in disadvantaged or underserved communities. For the Hollywood Central Park, a match of $500,000 will need to be identified by the RAP should a grant awarded. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the September 15, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council file, complies with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Transportation and Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committees waived consideration of the above matter) Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 12-17-24 Council Action dated 9-26-23 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 9-15-23.pdf
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