City Council Meeting

Date TBD
Meeting ID: 16218

Meeting Summary

What Happened

This meeting took place on the morning the Palisades Fire broke out. At the close of the meeting, Council Member Park announced that the fire was growing rapidly, had surpassed 200 acres, and was threatening homes, infrastructure, and lives, with voluntary evacuations already underway in the area and mandatory evacuation orders expected imminently; she urged affected residents to pack their bags and be ready to leave, and thanked the fire department and Emergency Operations Center for their response. The council president relayed the announcement to the chamber and asked residents in the area to evacuate as requested.

Earlier in the meeting, the council adopted a large slate of items, including Item 11 as amended by motions 11A and 11B (Hernandez-Nazarian), Item 27 as amended by motion 27A (Hernandez-Lee), Item 31 (a substitute motion by Lee-Harris-Dawson as further amended by 31C, Park-Lee), Item 33 as amended by motion 33D (Soto-Martinez-Yaroslavsky), and Item 35 as amended by motion 35A (Harris-Dawson-Blumenfield), all passing without recorded opposition.

Contested Votes

Item 18 (Park-Lee motion funding additional police patrols around interim homeless housing sites in CD11) passed 9-4, with Hernandez, Jurado, Raman, and Soto-Martinez voting no. No floor debate accompanied the vote.

Item 20 (Park-Yaroslavsky motion funding the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of automated license plate readers in CD11) passed 10-3, with Hernandez, Jurado, and Soto-Martinez voting no. No floor debate accompanied the vote.

Public Comment

A recurring commenter criticized Item 18 for funding additional police patrols near homeless housing sites, Item 20 for automated license plate reader surveillance, and Item 22 (a tiny-shelter-village motion) as an inadequate substitute for permanent housing, while also criticizing the council for rushing a committee-structure motion as an emergency measure and then failing to schedule any committee meetings for the following week.

Contested Votes

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

Item 18 — CF 24-1563 (Adopted): Park-Lee motion funding additional police patrols around interim homeless housing sites in CD11.

VoteMembers
Yes (9)Adrin Nazarian, Curren D. Price, Heather Hutt, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park
No (4)Eunisses Hernandez, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Nithya Raman, Ysabel Jurado
Absent (2)Bob Blumenfield, Monica Rodriguez

Item 20 — CF 24-0011-S34 (Adopted): Park-Yaroslavsky motion funding the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of automated license plate readers in CD11.

VoteMembers
Yes (10)Adrin Nazarian, Curren D. Price, Heather Hutt, Imelda Padilla, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Nithya Raman, Tim Mcosker, Traci Park
No (3)Eunisses Hernandez, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Ysabel Jurado
Absent (2)Bob Blumenfield, Monica Rodriguez
Scheduled hearings
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24-1264 CD 14

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at The Wine Station LLC, located at 1201 South Hope Street, Suite 124, Los Angeles, CA 90015.

Documents (10)
Community Impact Statement submitted by Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council_12-18-2024
Communication from Deputy City Clerk dated 11-08-2024 - Notice
Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning dated 10-16-2024 - Notice
Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department dated 10-16-2024 - Notice
Public Convenience or Necessity Application dated 10-15-24.pdf
Attachment to Application submitted 10-15-2024 - Letter of Determination.pdf
Attachment to Application submitted 10-15-2024 - CUB Application Package.pdf
Attachment to Application submitted 10-15-2024 - Mailing List .pdf
Speaker Card(s)_11-19-2024
Speaker Card(s)_12-04-2024
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21-0042-S8

EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ATTORNEY, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 165.10 of Article 5 of Chapter XVI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to establish an annual Just Cause Enforcement Fee applicable to rental units subject to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance, and adding LAMC Section 165.12 as a Severability Clause.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the adoption of the Ordinance is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) through Section 15061 (b)(3) (common sense exemption) of the State CEQA Guidelines, and Article II, Section 1 of the City CEQA Guidelines; and, that none of the exceptions under CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2 apply. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated December 2, 2024, amending Section 165.10 of Article 5 of Chapter XVI of the LAMC to establish an annual Just Cause Enforcement Fee applicable to rental units subject to the Just Cause for Eviction Ordinance; amending Section 165.11 to establish a Just Cause Enforcement Fee Trust Fund; and, adding Section 165.12 as a severability clause. DIRECT the Los Angeles Housing Department to file Notices of Exemption with the Los Angeles County Recorder's Office following the adoption of the Ordinance. 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 URGENCY CLAUSE – 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING (Budget, Finance and Innovation and Housing and Homelessness Committees waived consideration of the above matter) Proof of Publication dated 12-27-24 Report from City Attorney dated 12-04-24 Attachment to Report dated 12-04-24 - Draft Ordinance Joint Report from Housing and Homelessness, Personnel, Audits, and Hiring, and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committees_10-30-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 11-06-24 Communication from Los Angeles Housing Department - Presentation 10-30-24 Communication from Housing Department submitted 10-29-24 - Fee Study Communication from Housing Department submitted 10-29-24 - Presentation Communication from Housing and Homelessness Committee Clerk - 10-25-24 Speaker Card(s)_10-15-2024 Communication(s) from Public_10-11-2024 Speaker Card(s)_09-18-2024 Communication(s) from Public_09-16-2024 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 9-12-24 Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 07-22-24 Speaker Card(s)_10-30-2024 Speaker Card(s)_11-05-2024
Documents (17)
Proof of Publication dated 12-27-24
Report from City Attorney dated 12-04-24
Attachment to Report dated 12-04-24 - Draft Ordinance
Joint Report from Housing and Homelessness, Personnel, Audits, and Hiring, and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committees_10-30-24
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 11-06-24
Communication from Los Angeles Housing Department - Presentation 10-30-24
Communication from Housing Department submitted 10-29-24 - Fee Study
Communication from Housing Department submitted 10-29-24 - Presentation
Communication from Housing and Homelessness Committee Clerk - 10-25-24
Speaker Card(s)_10-15-2024
Communication(s) from Public_10-11-2024
Speaker Card(s)_09-18-2024
Communication(s) from Public_09-16-2024
Report from City Administrative Officer dated 9-12-24
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 07-22-24
Speaker Card(s)_10-30-2024
Speaker Card(s)_11-05-2024
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16-0160-S634 CD 5

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1415 North Braeridge Drive.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1415 North Braeridge Drive. (Lien: $1,276.56) (Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2024) Updated Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-04-24 Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 7-29-24 Council Action 09_12_2016 Report from Department of Building and Safety 03_03_2016 Speaker Card(s)_12-11-2024
Documents (5)
Updated Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 12-04-24
Report from Department of Building and Safety dated 7-29-24
Council Action 09_12_2016
Report from Department of Building and Safety 03_03_2016
Speaker Card(s)_12-11-2024
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13-1724-S1

HEARING OF PROTESTS AND ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Los Feliz Village Business Improvement District (BID) special assessment for the BID’s 24th Fiscal Year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the BID’s 2025 Fiscal Year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code. PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 2, 2025, levying the special assessment for the BID’s 2025 Fiscal Year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist APPROVE the Los Feliz Village BID Advisory Board for the BID’s 2025 Fiscal Year. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the Los Feliz Village BID Corporation, the nonprofit service provider for administration of the BID. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there are no assessments to be paid for City-owned properties located within the boundaries of the BID. Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 188448 on December 10, 2024) Proof of Publication 12-24-24 Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188448 dated 1-24-25.pdf Report from Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee - 11-22-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 12-19-2024 Report from City Clerk dated 10-09-24 Attachment to Report dated 10-09-24 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Attachment to Report dated 10-09-24 - Annual Report Communication from City Clerk dated 12-01-23 - Tabulation Report Final Ordinance No. 188066 dated 1-13-24.pdf Proof of Publication Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 12/7/2023 Communication from City Clerk submitted 11-20-23 - Draft Ordinance of Establishment.pdf Report from City Clerk dated 10-05-23.pdf Final Ordinance of Intention dated 12-17-23.pdf Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 11/10/2023 Attachment to Report dated 10-05-23 - Annual Report.pdf Attachment to Report dated 10-05-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Proof of Publication 4-6-23 (2) Final Ordinance No. 187804 dated 5-7-23.pdf Communication from City Clerk dated 3-23-23 - Tabulation Report.pdf Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4/4/2023 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/14/2023 Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187752 dated 3-19-23.pdf Communication from City Clerk submitted 2-01-23 - Revised 2023 Annual Report Report from City Clerk dated 12-13-22 Attachment to Report dated 12-13-22 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Attachment to Report dated 12-13-22 - 2023 Annual Report Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187429 dated 4-17-22.pdf Proof of Publication_3-17-22 Communication from City Clerk dated 3-10-22 - Tabulation Results Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 3-04-22 Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187366 dated 3-5-22.pdf Council Action dated 2-17-22 Proof of Publication 2-2-22 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 1-25-22 Speaker Card(s)_03-22-2023 Speaker Card(s)_02-22-2023 Communication from City Clerk dated 2-04-22 - Draft Ordinance Proof of Publication 02-16-23 Report from City Clerk dated 12-22-21 Attachment to Report dated 12-22-21 - Annual Report Attachment to Report dated 12-22-21 - Draft Ordinance of Intention.pdf Communication from City Clerk submitted 2-14-23 - Draft Ordinance of Establishment Speaker Card(s)_11-01-2023 Speaker Card(s)_11-22-2024
Documents (45)
Proof of Publication 12-24-24
Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188448 dated 1-24-25.pdf
Report from Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee - 11-22-24
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 12-19-2024
Report from City Clerk dated 10-09-24
Attachment to Report dated 10-09-24 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Attachment to Report dated 10-09-24 - Annual Report
Communication from City Clerk dated 12-01-23 - Tabulation Report
Final Ordinance No. 188066 dated 1-13-24.pdf
Proof of Publication
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 12/7/2023
Communication from City Clerk submitted 11-20-23 - Draft Ordinance of Establishment.pdf
Report from City Clerk dated 10-05-23.pdf
Final Ordinance of Intention dated 12-17-23.pdf
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 11/10/2023
Attachment to Report dated 10-05-23 - Annual Report.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 10-05-23 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Proof of Publication 4-6-23 (2)
Final Ordinance No. 187804 dated 5-7-23.pdf
Communication from City Clerk dated 3-23-23 - Tabulation Report.pdf
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 4/4/2023
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2/14/2023
Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187752 dated 3-19-23.pdf
Communication from City Clerk submitted 2-01-23 - Revised 2023 Annual Report
Report from City Clerk dated 12-13-22
Attachment to Report dated 12-13-22 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Attachment to Report dated 12-13-22 - 2023 Annual Report
Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187429 dated 4-17-22.pdf
Proof of Publication_3-17-22
Communication from City Clerk dated 3-10-22 - Tabulation Results
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 3-04-22
Final Ordinance of Intention No. 187366 dated 3-5-22.pdf
Council Action dated 2-17-22
Proof of Publication 2-2-22
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 1-25-22
Speaker Card(s)_03-22-2023
Speaker Card(s)_02-22-2023
Communication from City Clerk dated 2-04-22 - Draft Ordinance
Proof of Publication 02-16-23
Report from City Clerk dated 12-22-21
Attachment to Report dated 12-22-21 - Annual Report
Attachment to Report dated 12-22-21 - Draft Ordinance of Intention.pdf
Communication from City Clerk submitted 2-14-23 - Draft Ordinance of Establishment
Speaker Card(s)_11-01-2023
Speaker Card(s)_11-22-2024
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21-1108-S3

HEARING OF PROTESTS AND ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Wilshire Center Business Improvement District (BID) special assessment for the BID’s 30th Fiscal Year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2025.

Official recommendation
HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the BID’s 2024 Fiscal Year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code. PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE dated, January 2, 2025, levying the special assessment for the BID’s 2025 Fiscal Year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist. APPROVE the Wilshire Center BID Advisory Board for the BID’s 2025 Fiscal Year. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the Wilshire Center Business Improvement Corporation, the nonprofit service provider for administration of the BID. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there are no assessments to be paid for City-owned properties located within the boundaries of the BID. Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 188447 on December 10, 2024) Proof of Publication 12-24-24 Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188447 dated 1-24-25.pdf Report from Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee - 11-22-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 12-19-2024 Report from City Clerk dated 09-05-24 Attachment to Report dated 09-05-24 - Annual Planning Report Attachment to Report dated 09-05-24 - Draft Ordinance of Intention Speaker Card(s)_11-22-2024
Documents (8)
Proof of Publication 12-24-24
Final Ordinance of Intention No. 188447 dated 1-24-25.pdf
Report from Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee - 11-22-24
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 12-19-2024
Report from City Clerk dated 09-05-24
Attachment to Report dated 09-05-24 - Annual Planning Report
Attachment to Report dated 09-05-24 - Draft Ordinance of Intention
Speaker Card(s)_11-22-2024
Completed hearings
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24-1067

ECONOMIC, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND JOBS and PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to a grant award from the State of California, Office of the Governor’s California Volunteers to provide transitional work employment-based social services for City youth and young adults.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the recommendations contained in the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) report dated September 6, 2024, attached to Council File No. 24-1067. PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: CONCUR with the November 22, 2024 action of the Economic, Community Development, and Jobs Committee as detailed above. AMEND Recommendation No. 6 in the September 6, 2024 EWDD report to strike “Project Coordinator, Classification Code 1537-0”, and replace with “Senior Project Coordinator, Classification Code 1538-0.” Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the EWDD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report 12-3-24 Report from Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee - 11-22-24 Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024 Communication from Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee Clerk - 11-22-24 Report from Economic and Workforce Development Department dated 9-06-24 Attachment to Report dated 9-06-24 - Description, Enrollment Goal, and Funding Attachment to Report dated 9-06-24 - Proposed Contract Attachment to Report dated 9-06-24 - CFAY Final Evaluation Report Speaker Card(s)_11-22-2024
Documents (9)
Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report 12-3-24
Report from Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee - 11-22-24
Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
Communication from Economic, Community Development and Jobs Committee Clerk - 11-22-24
Report from Economic and Workforce Development Department dated 9-06-24
Attachment to Report dated 9-06-24 - Description, Enrollment Goal, and Funding
Attachment to Report dated 9-06-24 - Proposed Contract
Attachment to Report dated 9-06-24 - CFAY Final Evaluation Report
Speaker Card(s)_11-22-2024
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24-1315 CD 5

Related to Council file Nos. 24-1315-S1 and 24-1315-S2

Official recommendation
FIND, pursuant to Sections 21082.1(c) and 21081.6 of the Public Resources Code (PRC), that the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) has reviewed and considered the information contained in the EIR, No. ENV-2021-4091-EIR (SCH No. 2021070014), which includes the Draft EIR dated July 14, 2022; the Final EIR dated November 21, 2023, and Erratum dated April 5, 2024 (TVC 2050 Project EIR), as well as the whole administrative record. CERTIFY the following: The TVC 2050 Project EIR has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. The TVC 2050 Project EIR was presented to the LACPC as a decision­ making body of the lead agency. The TVC 2050 Project EIR reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the lead agency. ADOPT the following: The related and prepared TVC 2050 Project EIR Environmental Findings. The Statement of Overriding Considerations. The Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the TVC 2050 Project EIR. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the LACPC as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY the appeals filed by: 1) The Grove, LLC (Representative: Maria P. Hoye, Latham & Watkins LLP); 2) Peter Hayden, obo A.F. Gilmore Company (Representative: Andrew Starrels, Holland & Knight LLP); 3) Patti Shwayder, obo Mayer Beverly Park Limited Partnership (Representative: Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP); 4) Save Beverly Fairfax (Representative: Carstens, Black & Minteer, LLP); 5) Beverly Wilshire Homes Association (Representative: Carstens, Black & Minteer, LLP); and 6) Danielle Peters, obo Neighbors for Responsible TVC Development, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the LACPC to approve, pursuant to Sections 17.03 and 17.15 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VTT-83387 for the merger and re-subdivision of four lots into three lots, and a Haul Route for the export of up to 772,000 cubic yards of soil; for the properties located at 7716-7860 Beverly Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval and Findings; and, APPROVE the Supplemental Department of City Planning report dated November 27, 2024, attached to the Council file. Applicant: Television City, LLC Representative: Francis Park, Park & Velayos, LLP Case No. VTT­-83387­-2A Environmental No. ENV-­2021-­4091-­EIR (SCH. No. 2021070014) Related Cases: CPC­-2021-­4089-­AD-­GPA-­ZC-­HD-­SP-­SN; CPC-­2021-­4090-­DA Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 10, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 10, 2025) (Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2024) Communication from Applicant Representative - Consent to Time Limit Extension_12-06-24 Communication from Committee Chair - Consent to Time Limit Extension_12-06-24 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_12-03-24 Communication from Appellant No. 6_12-03-24 Communication from Appellant No. 1 Representative_12-03-24 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 11-27-24 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 11-27-24 - Appeal Response Communication(s) from Public_11-26-2024 Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice_11-08-24 Communication from Better Technology Corporation - Certificate of Posting for Public Hearing_11-07-24 Communication from Committee Chair - Consent to Time Limit Extension_10-31-24 Communication from Applicant Representative - Consent to Time Limit Extension_10-31-24 Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 10-22-24 Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 1 - The Grove LLC Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 2 - Peter Hayden, obo A.F. Gilmore Company Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 3 - Patti Shwayder, obo Mayer Beverly Park Limited Partnership Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 3 Justification - Mayer Beverly Park Limited Partnership Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 4 - Save Beverly Fairfax Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 5 - Beverly Wilshire HOA Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 6 - Danielle Peters, obo Neighbors for Responsible TVC Development Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Conditions of Approval Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Findings Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Staff Report Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Mailing List Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Environmental Communication(s) from Public_11-27-2024 Communication(s) from Public_11-29-2024 Communication(s) from Public_12-01-2024 Communication(s) from Public_12-02-2024 Communication(s) from Public_12-03-2024 Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024 Communication(s) from Public_12-10-2024 Communication(s) from Public_12-11-2024
Documents (33)
Communication from Applicant Representative - Consent to Time Limit Extension_12-06-24
Communication from Committee Chair - Consent to Time Limit Extension_12-06-24
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_12-03-24
Communication from Appellant No. 6_12-03-24
Communication from Appellant No. 1 Representative_12-03-24
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 11-27-24 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 11-27-24 - Appeal Response
Communication(s) from Public_11-26-2024
Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice_11-08-24
Communication from Better Technology Corporation - Certificate of Posting for Public Hearing_11-07-24
Communication from Committee Chair - Consent to Time Limit Extension_10-31-24
Communication from Applicant Representative - Consent to Time Limit Extension_10-31-24
Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 10-22-24
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 1 - The Grove LLC
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 2 - Peter Hayden, obo A.F. Gilmore Company
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 3 - Patti Shwayder, obo Mayer Beverly Park Limited Partnership
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 3 Justification - Mayer Beverly Park Limited Partnership
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 4 - Save Beverly Fairfax
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 5 - Beverly Wilshire HOA
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Appeal 6 - Danielle Peters, obo Neighbors for Responsible TVC Development
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Conditions of Approval
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Findings
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Mailing List
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Environmental
Communication(s) from Public_11-27-2024
Communication(s) from Public_11-29-2024
Communication(s) from Public_12-01-2024
Communication(s) from Public_12-02-2024
Communication(s) from Public_12-03-2024
Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
Communication(s) from Public_12-10-2024
Communication(s) from Public_12-11-2024
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24-1315-S1 CD 5

Related to Council file Nos. 24-1315 and 24-1315-S2

Official recommendation
FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the previously certified EIR No. ENV-2021-4091-EIR, and pursuant to the CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent EIR, negative declaration, or addendum is required for approval of the project. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated October 3, 2024, as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, approving a General Plan Amendment to the Wilshire Community Plan to change the land use designations for the project site from Community Commercial, Limited Commercial, and Neighborhood Commercial to Community Commercial, to assign a Community Commercial land use designation to a 0.63-acre portion of the project site located with unincorporated Los Angeles County to be annexed to the City of Los Angeles; and, to add a Footnote establishing the proposed Specific Plan as the land use regulatory document for the project site, and to include the Television City (TVC) 2050 Specific Plan Zone as a corresponding zone to the Community Commercial land use designation. APPROVE an Annexation of a 0.63-acre portion of the Project Site from the unincorporated area of the County of Los Angeles to the City of Los Angeles. APPROVE the establishment of the TVC 2050 Specific Plan to regulate development with the project site, as modified by the Department of City Planning (DCP) Corrections and Modifications Reports dated November 27, 2024 and December 3, 2024, relating to the TVC Specific Plan Appendices A, E, and H; and the PLUM Committee to incorporate additional conditions submitted at the PLUM Committee meeting by Council District 5, dated December 3, 2024, attached to the Council file; and a corresponding Code Amendment to add the TVC Zone to Section 12.04 and a new Section 12.16.11 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code; to allow for the continuation of an existing studio use and the modernization and expansion of media production facilities within the approximately 25­acre Television City studio site (Project Site). The proposed Specific Plan would establish standards to regulate land use, massing, design, and development, and permit up to a maximum of 1,686,000 square feet of sound stage, production support, production office, general office, and retail uses within the Project Site upon buildout, as well as associated circulation improvements, parking, landscaping, and open space. More specifically, the Specific Plan would permit up to 1,421,623 square feet of new development, the retention of a minimum of 264,377square feet of existing uses, and the demolition of up to 479,303 square feet of existing media production facilities; for the properties located at 7716 ­ 7860 Beverly Boulevard. APPROVE the establishment of the TVC 2050 Supplemental Signage Use District to regulate signage within the project site, as modified by the DCP Corrections and Modifications Reports dated November 27, 2024 and December 3, 2024, relating to the Sign District text and Appendix A, attached to the Council file. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated September 12, 2024, to effectuate a Zone Change and Height District Change from C1.5-2D-O and C2-1-O to the TVC Zone and to assign the TVC Zone to a 0.63-acre portion of the project site located within unincorporated Los Angeles County to be annexed to the City of Los Angeles. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present three draft ordinances for the following: TVC Specific Plan TVC Sign District Code Amendment to add the TVC Zone Applicant: Television City, LLC Representative: Francis Park, Park & Velayos, LLP Case No. CPC-­2021-­4089-­AD-­GPA-­ZC-­HD-­SP-­SN Environmental No. ENV­-2021-­4091-­EIR (SCH No. 2021070014) Related Cases: CPC-­2021-­4090-­DA; VTT-­83387-­2A Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 13, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 10, 2025) Communication from Department of City Planning dated 12-31-24 - Supplemental Transmittal Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report_12-03-24 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 12-05-24 Attachment to Communication dated 12-05-24 - Findings Attachment to Communication dated 12-05-24 - Sign District Attachment to Communication dated 12-05-24 - Specific Plan Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024 Communication(s) from Public_12-03-24 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 11-27-24 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 11-27-24 - Additional Modifications and Corrections Communication from Council District 5 - Additional Conditions of Approval_12-03-24 Communication(s) from Public_12-03-24 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 11-27-24 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 11-27-24 - Corrections and Modifications Report Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice_11-08-24 Communication from Better Technology Corporation - Certificate of Posting for Public Hearing_11-07-24 Report from Department of City Planning.pdf Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - Environmental Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - Mayoral Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - Staff Report.pdf Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - CA Proposed Ordinance.pdf Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - ZC Draft Ordinance + Map.pdf Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - Findings.pdf Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - GPA Resolution + Map.pdf Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - TVC 2050 Sign District + Map.pdf Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - TVC 2050 Specific Plan.pdf Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - Mailing List.pdf Report from Department of City Planning dated 11-27-24.pdf Attachment to Report dated 11-27-24 - PLUM CPC Modifications and Corrections Communication(s) from Public_12-12-2024
Documents (30)
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 12-31-24 - Supplemental Transmittal
Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report_12-03-24
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 12-05-24
Attachment to Communication dated 12-05-24 - Findings
Attachment to Communication dated 12-05-24 - Sign District
Attachment to Communication dated 12-05-24 - Specific Plan
Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
Communication(s) from Public_12-03-24
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 11-27-24 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 11-27-24 - Additional Modifications and Corrections
Communication from Council District 5 - Additional Conditions of Approval_12-03-24
Communication(s) from Public_12-03-24
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 11-27-24 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 11-27-24 - Corrections and Modifications Report
Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice_11-08-24
Communication from Better Technology Corporation - Certificate of Posting for Public Hearing_11-07-24
Report from Department of City Planning.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - Environmental
Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - Mayoral Transmittal.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - Staff Report.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - CA Proposed Ordinance.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - ZC Draft Ordinance + Map.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - Findings.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - GPA Resolution + Map.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - TVC 2050 Sign District + Map.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - TVC 2050 Specific Plan.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 10-03-24 - Mailing List.pdf
Report from Department of City Planning dated 11-27-24.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 11-27-24 - PLUM CPC Modifications and Corrections
Communication(s) from Public_12-12-2024
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24-1315-S2 CD 5

Related to Council file Nos. 24-1315 and 24-1315-S1

Official recommendation
FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the previously certified EIR No. ENV-2021-4091-EIR, certified on September 12, 2024; and, pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent EIR, negative declaration, or addendum is required for approval of the project. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. APPROVE the Technical Corrections and Modifications, and Development Agreement, Exhibit C (Depiction of the Annexation Property) which was inadvertently omitted, and recommended by the Department of City Planning (DCP) in the Supplemental Report dated November 27, 2024, attached to the Council file. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present the draft ordinance for the Development Agreement, for the provision of public benefits in exchange for a proposed term of 20 years, by and between the City and Television City Studios, LLC, for the property located at 7716-7860 West Beverly Boulevard, as recommended in the LACPC report dated October 22, 2024, attached to the Council file. Applicant: Television City, LLC Representative: Francis Park, Park & Velayos, LLP Case No. CPC-2021-4090-DA Environmental No. ENV-2021-4091-EIR (SCH. No. 2021070014) Related Cases: CPC-2021-4089-AD-GPA-ZC-HD-SP-SN; VTT-83387-2A Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from the Planning and Land Use Management Committee_12-03-24 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 12-05-24 Attachment to Communication dated 12-05-24 - Findings Attachment to Communication dated 12-05-24 - Proposed Ordinance Communication(s) from Public_12-03-24 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 12-03-24 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 12-03-24 - Additional Corrections and Modifications Report Communication from Department of City Planning dated 11-27-24 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 11-27-24 - Corrections and Modifications Report Communication from Better Technology Corporation - Certificate of Posting for Public Hearing_11-07-24 Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice_11-08-24 Report from City Planning Commission dated 10-22-24 Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Proposed Ordinance Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Proposed Development Agreement Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Findings Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Staff Report Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Mailing List Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
Documents (18)
Report from the Planning and Land Use Management Committee_12-03-24
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 12-05-24
Attachment to Communication dated 12-05-24 - Findings
Attachment to Communication dated 12-05-24 - Proposed Ordinance
Communication(s) from Public_12-03-24
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 12-03-24 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 12-03-24 - Additional Corrections and Modifications Report
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 11-27-24 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 11-27-24 - Corrections and Modifications Report
Communication from Better Technology Corporation - Certificate of Posting for Public Hearing_11-07-24
Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice_11-08-24
Report from City Planning Commission dated 10-22-24
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Proposed Ordinance
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Proposed Development Agreement
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Findings
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Mailing List
Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
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24-1044

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed lease in connection with three remnant parcels under the Santa Fe Avenue Overpass [Assessor Parcel Numbers (APNs) 5168-012-900, 901 and 909].

Official recommendation
DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), with the assistance of the Department of General Services and City Attorney, to negotiate a lease agreement with the owner of the property located at 2426 Washington Boulevard for the City-owned remnant parcels under the Santa Fe Avenue Overpass, APNs 5168-012-900, 901, and 909; with said lease to include all or a portion of these remnant parcels as determined by the BOE, and should include the following: Any access to the site required by the City. A provision to capture back rent for the previous use of these properties by the adjacent property owner without an agreement. AMEND, upon execution of the lease detailed above in Recommendation No. 1, that the Council action of February 22, 2022 relative to the vacation of the alley southerly of Washington Boulevard from the alley easterly of Santa Fe Avenue to its easterly terminus (Council file No. 21-0345; VAC-E1401392), to delete Condition 6(b) of the October 22, 2021 BOE report, attached to the Council file. 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. (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) (Continued from Council meeting of December 11, 2024) Government Operations Committee Report 11-22-24 Speaker Card(s)_11-22-2024 Motion (de Leon - Blumenfield) dated 9-04-24
Documents (3)
Government Operations Committee Report 11-22-24
Speaker Card(s)_11-22-2024
Motion (de Leon - Blumenfield) dated 9-04-24
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24-1399

DRAFT NEGATIVE DECLARATION (NO. ENV-2022-4857), NEGATIVE DECLARATION (NO. ENV-2022-4857-ND), and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS; and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to replace the current 1996 Landscape Ordinance with the Landscape and Site Design Ordinance and associated Point System, define Outdoor Amenity Areas and establish development standards, and establish a new fee to support Administrative Review – Landscape and Site Design Approval and Verification.

Official recommendation
FIND, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(a), the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) considered the draft negative geclaration (No. ENV-2022-4857) and in its independent judgment, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2022-4857-ND (Negative Declaration), and all comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; and, ADOPT the Negative Declaration. APPROVE the proposed ordinance to amend Chapter 1 of the LAMC as follows: Amend Sections 12.03, 12.22, 12.40, 12.41, 12.42, 12.43, 13.08, 13.09, and 14.00 to replace the current 1996 Landscape Ordinance with the Landscape and Site Design Ordinance and associated Point System. Amend Sections 12.03, 12.10.5, 12.11.5, 12.12.2, 12.13, 12.21,12.21.1 and 12.22 to define Outdoor Amenity Areas and establish development standards. Amend Section 19.04 to establish a new fee to support Administrative Review – Landscape and Site Design Approval and Verification. Amend Section 62.177 of Chapter 6 (Establishment of Tree Replacement and Planting In-Lieu Fee) of Article 2 (Streets and Sidewalks) of the LAMC. Amend Section 91.7012 of Chapter 9 (Planting and Irrigation of Cut and Fill Slopes in Hillside Areas) of Division 70: Grading, Excavations, and Fills, of Article 1 of the LAMC necessary for the implementation of the Landscape and Site Design Ordinance. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present the following draft ordinances: Landscape and Site Design Ordinance Recission of the Landscape Ordinance (Ordinance No. 170978) INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to prepare a report as to the fiscal impact of the proposed fees for the Landscape and Site Design Ordinance. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Case No. CPC-­2022-­4856-­CA Environmental No. ENV-­2022-­4857-­ND Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 3, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 31, 2025) Communication from Department of City Planning submitted 11-27-24 - Powerpoint Presentation Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 11-05-24 Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Proposed Ordinance Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Findings Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Landscape and Site Design Point System Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Health and Urban Forest Equity Priority Areas Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Proposed Fee Schedule Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Staff Report Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Environmental Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Mailing List Communication(s) from Public_11-14-2024 Communication(s) from Public_11-29-2024 Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024 Communication(s) from Public_12-09-2024
Documents (14)
Communication from Department of City Planning submitted 11-27-24 - Powerpoint Presentation
Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 11-05-24
Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Proposed Ordinance
Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Findings
Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Landscape and Site Design Point System
Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Health and Urban Forest Equity Priority Areas
Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Proposed Fee Schedule
Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Environmental
Attachment to Report dated 11-05-24 - Mailing List
Communication(s) from Public_11-14-2024
Communication(s) from Public_11-29-2024
Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
Communication(s) from Public_12-09-2024
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24-1319 CD 7

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the property located at 8152 West Ellenbogen Street.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15303 (Class 3) and 15315 (Class 15); and, there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of Council. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 15, 2024, effectuating a Zone Change from RA-­1-­RFA to R1­-1-­RFA and a preliminary parcel map to permit the subdivision of a 27,349.1 square-foot lot into three lots with the retention of one single-family dwelling and the construction of two new 1,730 square-foot single-family dwellings; the project is also requesting an Adjustment to permit a 15-­foot front yard setback for Parcel A in lieu of the 20-­foot front yard setback otherwise required in the R1-­1-­RFA Zone; for the property located at 8152 West Ellenbogen Street, subject to Conditions of Approval. Applicant: Michael Brandon Enterprises, LLC Representative: Brandon B. Park Case No. APCNV-­2020-­5033-­ZC-­ADJ-­HCA Environmental No. ENV-­2020-­5034-­CE Related Case No. AA­-2020-­5032-­PMLA-­HCA Fiscal Impact Statement: The NVAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 20, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 17, 2025) Report from North Valley Area Planning Commission dated 10-22-24 Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Draft Ordinance Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - T Conditions Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Conditions of Approval Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Findings Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Environmental Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Staff Report Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Mailing List Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
Documents (9)
Report from North Valley Area Planning Commission dated 10-22-24
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Draft Ordinance
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - T Conditions
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Conditions of Approval
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Findings
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Environmental
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 10-22-24 - Mailing List
Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
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24-1232 CD 4

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the property located at 17820 West Erwin Street.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, the project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15301, Class 1, Section 15303, Class 3, and Section 15332, Class 32; and, there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a Categorical Exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies ADOPT the FINDINGS of the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC) as the Findings of Council. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 22, 2024, effectuating a Zone Change from RA-1-RIO to (T)R1-1-RIO over the entire site; for the addition of 2,173 square feet to an existing approximately 1,366 square foot single-family dwelling for a total of 3,539 square feet and the construction, use and maintenance of a new 3,539 square foot single-family dwelling on a 20,994 (gross) square foot lot in the RA-­1-­RIO Zone (with a requested Zone Change to R-1-­1-­RIO), each dwelling will be 24 feet 9 inches in height and will be constructed with an attached two-car garage, there are 12 existing trees on the subject site, including two protected California Black Walnut trees, the project proposes to remove the two protected California Black Walnut trees and one significant, non­native tree for a total of three tree removals, no grading is proposed as part of the project; for the property located at 17820 West Erwin Street, subject to Conditions of Approval. Applicant: David Danil (OHEL, LLC) Representative: Ben Ansari (Complete Package Drafting) Case No. APCSV-­2023-­4402-­ZC-­HCA Environmental No. ENV-­2023-­4403-­CE Related Case No. AA-­2023-­4401-­PMLA-­HCA Fiscal Impact Statement: The SVAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 8, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 8, 2025) Report from South Valley Area Planning Commission dated 10-10-24 Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - ZC Ordinance Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - T Conditions Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - Conditions of Approval Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - Findings Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - Staff Report Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - Environmental Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - Exhibit A Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - Mailing List Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
Documents (10)
Report from South Valley Area Planning Commission dated 10-10-24
Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - ZC Ordinance
Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - T Conditions
Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - Conditions of Approval
Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - Findings
Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - Environmental
Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - Exhibit A
Attachment to Report dated 10-10-24 - Mailing List
Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
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24-1350 CD 10

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of St. Elmo Village, located at 4820 - 4846 West St. Elmo Drive, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Official recommendation
DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of St. Elmo Village, located at 4820 - 4846 West St. Elmo Drive, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Cultural Heritage Commission Owners: St. Elmo Village; and Roshni Kankanamalage Case No. CHC-2024-3945-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2024-3946-CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. 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 - JANUARY 15, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 15, 2025) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_12-03-24 Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice(s)_11-22-24 Report from Cultural Heritage Commission dated 10-24-24 Attachment to Report dated 10-24-24 - Findings Attachment to Report dated 10-24-24 - Staff Report Attachment to Report dated 10-24-24 - Mailing List Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
Documents (7)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_12-03-24
Communication from Committee Clerk - Notice(s)_11-22-24
Report from Cultural Heritage Commission dated 10-24-24
Attachment to Report dated 10-24-24 - Findings
Attachment to Report dated 10-24-24 - Staff Report
Attachment to Report dated 10-24-24 - Mailing List
Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
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24-1359

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending relevant sections of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to increase fines and penalties to deter further installation of unpermitted illegal off-site signs, and related matters.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, with the assistance of the Department of City Planning, and in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report with recommendations within 90 days, and prepare and present a proposed ordinance, to amend relevant sections of the LAMC to increase fines and penalties to deter further installation of unpermitted illegal off-site signs, and thereby deter this unlawful conduct, and consider the feasibility to base the fine amounts on a multiple of the income generated from each sign; and, to enhance and improve enforcement measures and inspections, potentially including a private right of action against property owners and/or sign companies. 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 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_12-03-24 Motion (Blumenfield - Raman) dated 10-29-24 Communication(s) from Public_11-26-2024 Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
Documents (4)
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_12-03-24
Motion (Blumenfield - Raman) dated 10-29-24
Communication(s) from Public_11-26-2024
Speaker Card(s)_12-03-2024
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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16-0005-S310 CD 1

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1832 West 20th Street (Case No. 756088), Assessor I.D. No. 5075-030-001, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

Official recommendation
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 22, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1832 West 20th Street (Case No. 756088), Assessor I.D. No. 5075-030-001, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Continued from Council meeting of December 4, 2024) Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 11-22-24 Council Action 08_17_2016 Report from Housing and Community Investment Department 08_08_2016 Speaker Card(s)_12-04-2024
Documents (4)
Report from Los Angeles Housing Department dated 11-22-24
Council Action 08_17_2016
Report from Housing and Community Investment Department 08_08_2016
Speaker Card(s)_12-04-2024
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20-0144-S3 CD 6

MOTION (PADILLA - RODRIGUEZ) relative to a street banner campaign to encourage residents, businesses, employees and other stakeholders to become involved in the community and activities of the Van Nuys Neighborhood Council in Council District Six.

Official recommendation
APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, a street banner program promoting participation in Van Nuys Neighborhood Council activities, as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. Motion (Padilla - Rodriguez) dated 12-10-24
Documents (1)
Motion (Padilla - Rodriguez) dated 12-10-24
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24-1563 CD 11

MOTION (PARK - LEE) relative to funding for additional patrols around interim homeless housing sites in Council District 11.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $200,000 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Additional Homeless Services, Account 000625 (Council District 11), to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 1090 (Salaries Overtime), for additional patrols around interim homeless housing sites. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Park - Lee) dated 12-10-24
Documents (1)
Motion (Park - Lee) dated 12-10-24
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24-0011-S35 CD 11

MOTION (PARK - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for additional tree trimming services in Council District 11 (CD 11).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $100,000 in the CD 11 portion of the Council Discretionary Street Furniture Fund No. 43D/50 to the following accounts, and in the amounts specified, in the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, for additional tree trimming services in CD 11: $90,000 to Account No. 001090 (Salaries, Overtime) $10,000 to Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Park - Blumenfield) dated 12-10-24
Documents (1)
Motion (Park - Blumenfield) dated 12-10-24
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24-0011-S34 CD 11

MOTION (PARK - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of automated license plate reader cameras in Council District 11 (CD 11).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $250,000 from the CD 11 portion of the Council Community Projects line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Appropriation Unit No. 000903 (San Vicente Project), and $200,000 from the CD 11 portion of the Council Discretionary Street Furniture Fund No. 43D/50, to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 007300 (Furniture, Office, and Technical Equipment), for the acquisition, installation, and maintenance of automated license plate reader cameras in CD 11. INSTRUCT the LAPD, in coordination with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and the Bureau of Street Lighting, to assess and determine the appropriate locations for the installation of automated license plate reader cameras in CD 11, in order to enhance traffic safety, including on high injury network corridors, and aid crime reduction work in the District. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Park - Yaroslavsky) dated 12-10-24
Documents (1)
Motion (Park - Yaroslavsky) dated 12-10-24
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24-1564 CD 2

MOTION (NAZARIAN - HUTT) relative to funding for speed feedback signs near Walter Reed Middle School and bollards in various locations in the Studio City neighborhood of Council District Two (CD 2).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $22,000 in the CD 2 Real Property Trust Fund No. 684, Account No. 14K002 (Universal - North Hollywood and Studio City Protection), to a new account in the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, Account TBD, for speed feedback signs near Walter Reed Middle School and bollards in various locations in the Studio City neighborhood in CD 2. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $20,800 in the CD 2 Real Property Trust Fund No. 684, Account No. 14K002 (Universal - North Hollywood and Studio City Protection), to Board of Public Works (BPW) Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for sidewalk repairs on the 4300 block of Tujunga in the Studio City neighborhood in CD 2, to be provided by the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the BPW, Office of Community Beautification, to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and/or the Department of Public Works to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Nazarian - Hutt) dated 12-10-24
Documents (1)
Motion (Nazarian - Hutt) dated 12-10-24
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24-1123-S1 CD 13

MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for the construction of the Tiny Home Village (THV) located at 5301 Sierra Vista Avenue in Council District 13 (CD 13).

Official recommendation
APPROPRIATE and TRANSFER $233,689 in AB1290 Fund No. 53P/28, Account No. 281213, CD 13 Redevelopment Fund, to the Capital Technology Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54, in a new account entitled, "CD 13 5301 Sierra Vista THV", for the construction of the THV located at 5301 Sierra Vista Avenue in CD 13. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for this Motion, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. Motion (Soto-Martinez - Hernandez) dated 12-10-24
Documents (1)
Motion (Soto-Martinez - Hernandez) dated 12-10-24
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24-1571 CD 15

MOTION (McOSKER - LEE) relative to extending the term of City Contract No. C-141509 with Avalon Arts and Cultural Alliance for a mural beautification project in the Wilmington area of Council District 15 (CD 15).

Official recommendation
DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to extend the term of City Contract No. C-141509 with Avalon Arts and Cultural Alliance for a mural beautification project in the Wilmington area of CD 15, for an additional year from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2025. Motion (McOsker - Lee) dated 12-11-24
Documents (1)
Motion (McOsker - Lee) dated 12-11-24
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24-1572 CD 10

MOTION (HUTT - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the renewal of the West Adams Property and Business Improvement District (BID) for the period of ten years.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the City Clerk to: Provide the necessary assistance for the renewal of the West Adams BID. Utilize $24,900 from the BID Trust Fund No. 659, subject to terms and conditions as described in the City’s BID policy documents, to be used for professional consulting services to renew the BID, including: To collect, categorize and interpret data; to design and conduct interviews and surveys. To organize meetings to prioritize community needs. To prepare all required reports and documents, and other activities To generally coordinate the entire process for renewing the West Adams BID. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to negotiate and execute a contract with Edward Henning & Associates and Duckwork Consulting for expenses related to the renewal of the West Adams BID for the period of ten years. Motion (Hutt - Blumenfield) dated 12-11-24
Documents (1)
Motion (Hutt - Blumenfield) dated 12-11-24
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24-1576 CD 12

MOTION (LEE - JURADO) relative to funding for additional dead wood and brush removal from Limekiln Canyon, Wilbur-Tampa and Aliso Canyon Parks by the Department of Recreation and Parks Forestry Division, in partnership with Council District 12 and the Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council (PRNC).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $14,638.38 from the PRNC Special Funds Account to Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/89 and APPR No. 89704H, Deferred Maintenance - Porter Ranch. 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, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Lee - Jurado) dated 12-13-24
Documents (1)
Motion (Lee - Jurado) dated 12-13-24
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13-0197-S16 CD 3

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to funding for the construction of Warner Center 2035 (WC 2035) Plan’s multi-modal transportation improvements at five prioritized intersections in Council District Three.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to appropriate $1,770,307 within the Warner Center Transportation Improvement Trust Fund No. 573 from Available Cash Balance to the Warner Center Intersections Account No. 94S696, for the construction of mobility improvements at the five intersections noted in the body of the Motion. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to transfer and appropriate $1,770,307 from the Warner Center Transportation Improvement Trust Fund No. 573/94, Warner Center Intersections Account No. 94S696, to the following General Fund accounts for overtime work associated with these improvements: Fund No. 100/94, Appr Unit No. 001090, Salaries-Overtime (LADOT): $1,577,240 Fund No. 100/84, Appr Unit No. 001090, Salaries-Overtime (Bureau of Street Lighting): $193,067 AUTHORIZE the LADOT 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. Motion (Blumenfield - Lee) dated 12-13-24
Documents (1)
Motion (Blumenfield - Lee) dated 12-13-24
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24-1577 CD 1

MOTION (HERNANDEZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for additional homelessness services in Council District One (CD 1).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $300,000 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 615 (Additional Homeless Services - CD 1), to the below listed Accounts and in the amounts specified the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) Fund No. 100/82 for additional services in CD 1: Account No. 001010 (Salaries - General): $125,000 Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services): $125,000 Account No. 003090 (Field Equipment Expense): $20,000 Account No. 006020 (Operating Supplies & Expenses): $30,000 AUTHORIZE the BOS to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Hernandez - Blumenfield) dated 12-13-24
Documents (1)
Motion (Hernandez - Blumenfield) dated 12-13-24
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24-1578 CD 2

MOTION (NAZARIAN - HUTT) relative to funding for permanent lighting enhancements in the North Hollywood Arts District in Council District Two (CD 2), to be provided by the North Hollywood Business Improvement District (BID).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $46,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281202 (CD 2 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Street Lighting Fund No. 100/84, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for permanent lighting enhancements in the North Hollywood Arts District in CD 2, to be provided by the North Hollywood BID. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) to prepare, process, and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the North Hollywood BID, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the BSL to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Nazarian - Hutt) dated 12-13-24
Documents (1)
Motion (Nazarian - Hutt) dated 12-13-24
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24-1579 CD 7

MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - JURADO) relative to funding for the Foothill Boulevard Project in the Sylmar area of Council District Seven (CD 7).

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $350,000 from the CD 7 portion of the AB 1290 Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 281207, to Transportation Fund 100/94, to the following accounts in the amounts specified for the Foothill Boulevard Project in Sylmar in CD 7: Account No. 001090 (Salaries Overtime): $310,000 Account No. 003350 (Paint and Sign Maintenance): $40,000 ​​​​​​​ AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Motion (Rodriguez - Jurado) dated 12-13-24
Documents (1)
Motion (Rodriguez - Jurado) dated 12-13-24
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24-1581 CD 9

MOTION (PRICE - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding to assist local neighborhood programs, services, and needs in Council District Nine (CD 9).

Official recommendation
UNENCUMBER and REVERT a total of $21,259.60 in various prior year CD 9 General City Purposes (GCP) allocations to the Reserve Fund, as further identified by the City Clerk, and TRANSFER therefrom to the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58; and, RE-APPROPRIATE therefrom to the GCP Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0709 (CD-9 Community Services), for further support of CD 9 community services efforts. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Price - Rodriguez) dated 12-13-24
Documents (1)
Motion (Price - Rodriguez) dated 12-13-24
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24-0800

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (LEE - HERNANDEZ) and SUBSTITUTE MOTION 53 (LEE – HERNANDEZ) relative to adopting the revised List of Citywide Special Events prepared by the Chief Legislative Analyst, with the assistance and cooperation of Council District offices.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the List of Citywide Special Events, attached to the Motion dated July 2, 2024, attached to the Council file, in conformance with the City’s Special Event Permit Procedure (Ordinance No. 180881). SUBSTITUTE MOTION 53 (LEE – HERNANDEZ) Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the List of Citywide Special Events, attached to the Substitute Motion dated July 30, 2024, attached to the Council file, in conformance with the City’s Special Event Permit Procedure (Ordinance No. 180881). (Continued from Council meeting of July 30, 2024) Speaker Card(s)_07-30-2024 Substitute Motion 53 (Lee - Hernandez) dated 7-30-24 Motion (Lee - Blumenfield) dated 7-02-24
Documents (3)
Speaker Card(s)_07-30-2024
Substitute Motion 53 (Lee - Hernandez) dated 7-30-24
Motion (Lee - Blumenfield) dated 7-02-24
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24-1257 CD 14

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (DE LEON - PADILLA) relative to amending the prior Council action of October 22, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 24-1257, to authorize a Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) service payback loan for the acquisition of four properties from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the Hogar Propio project in Council District 14 (CD 14).

Official recommendation
AMEND the Council action of October 22, 2024 relative to funding for the acquisition of four properties from the Caltrans for the Hogar Propio project in CD 14 (CF 24-1257), to revise Recommendation 3 as follows: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to draft, negotiate, and execute loan documents a service payback loan , subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and make any technical corrections to the fund transfer instructions, as necessary, to effectuate the intent of this Motion. (Continued from Council meeting of December 13, 2024) Motion (de Leon - Raman) dated 10-11-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10-31-2024
Documents (2)
Motion (de Leon - Raman) dated 10-11-24
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 10-31-2024
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21-0934

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), ADDENDUM, MITIGATION AND MONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION, AMENDING MOTION 10A (SOTO-MARTINEZ – YAROSLAVSKY), and COMMUNICATION FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING (DCP) relative to implementing the Hollywood Community Plan.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the FINDINGS in the DCP Staff Recommendation Report, dated August 18, 2021, and identified as, Exhibit A: Staff Recommendation Report; and the FINDINGS identified in Exhibit B: City Charter, Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), and GENERAL PLAN FINDINGS, and all SUPPLEMENTAL FINDINGS identified in the Supplemental Memorandum from the DCP, dated April 18, 2023, attached to the Council file, as the Findings of the Council. APPROVE the Addendum and DETERMINE the draft Ordinances were analyzed in the EIR for the Hollywood Community Plan Update, EIR No. ENV-2016-­1451-­EIR and Addendum No. ENV-2016-­1451-­EIR-­ADD1, and no subsequent or supplemental EIR is required pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162 and 15164; and, ADOPT the Mitigation and Monitoring Program. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 5, 2024, establishing the Hollywood Community Plan Implementation Overlay District for the Hollywood Community Plan Area. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 5, 2024, amending the Vermont/Western Transit Oriented District Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 173749, as subsequently amended by Ordinance Nos. 173799, 184414, and 184888, and 186735) (Station Neighborhood Area Plan), to establish height limits for certain mixed-use projects, and to move certain parcels in Subareas A and C to Subarea E. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 18, 2024, amending the Hollywood Redevelopment Plan, adopted on May 7, 1986 by Ordinance No. 161202, as amended on May 20, 2003 by Ordinance No. 175236. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 5, 2024, amending Section 12.04 of the LAMC by amending the zoning map to add certain parcels in the Plan area to the Hillside Construction Regulation. AMENDING MOTION 10A (SOTO-MARTINEZ – YAROSLAVSKY) Recommendation for Council action: AMEND the matter of EIR, Addendum, Mitigation Monitoring Program, PLUM Committee report and Ordinances First Consideration relative to implementing the Hollywood Community Plan to approve the following additional recommendations: INSTRUCT the DCP to prepare and present any necessary draft Ordinances with an Urgency Clause, to amend the LAMC to change the zones and the zone boundaries of the City’s Zoning Map to implement the Hollywood Community Plan Update. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present revised draft Ordinances with an Urgency Clause and Findings, to the Ordinances listed in Recommendation Nos. 3, 4, 5, and 6. COMMUNICATION FROM THE DCP DATED DECEMBER 19, 2024 Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying updated Zone Change ORDINANCE, dated December 19, 2024, amending Section 12.04 of the LAMC by amending the zoning map. URGENCY CLAUSE – 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING (Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Office nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Continued from Council meeting of December 13, 2024) Report from Department of City Planning dated 12-19-24 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Report dated 12-19-24 - Draft Ordinance Amending Motion 10A (Soto-Martinez - Yaroslavsky) dated 12-13-24 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_11-19-2024 Report from City Attorney dated 11-06-24 Attachment to Report dated 11-06-24 - Draft HCR Ordinance (Hollywood CPU Ordinances) Attachment to Report dated 11-06-24 - Draft CPIO Ordinance (Hollywood CPU Ordinances) Attachment to Report dated 11-06-24 - Draft Redev Ordinance (Hollywood CPU Ordinances) Attachment to Report dated 11-06-24 - Draft SNAP Ordinance (Hollywood CPU Ordinances) Report from Department of City Planning dated 9-25-24 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Report dated 9-25-24 - Hollywood Community Plan Update Zone Change Memo Attachment to Report dated 9-25-24 - Draft Ordinance Attachment to Report dated 9-25-24 - Mitigation Monitoring Program Addendum Final Communication(s) from Public_1-10-24 Council Action dated 6-17-23 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_06-06-23 Final Ordinance No. 187823 dated 6-19-23.pdf Report from Department of City Planning dated 5-22-23.pdf Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 5-10-23 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5/9/2023 Amending Motion 53A (Raman - Hernandez) dated 5-3-23 Amending Motion 53B (Krekorian - Soto-Martinez) dated 5-3-23 Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_04-24-23.FINAL Attachment to Communication dated 5-02-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf Communication from Department of City Planning dated 5-03-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 5-03-23 - Supplemental Response to Comments with Corrected Formatting.pdf Communication(s) from Public_05-03-23 Communication(s) from Public_5-03-23 Communication(s) from Public_05-02-2023 Communication(s) from Public_05-02-2023 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 5-02-23 - Supplemental Transmittal Communication from Department of City Planning dated 5-02-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 5-02-23 - Supplemental Response to Comments.pdf Communication(s) from Public_05-01-2023 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 5-01-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 5-01-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf Communication(s) from Public_04-30-2023 Communication(s) from Public_4-28-23 Communication(s) from Public_4-24-23 Speaker Card(s)_04-24-2023 Communication(s) from Public_4-24-23 Communication(s) from Public_4-24-23 Communication(s) from Public_04-24-2023 Communication(s) from Public_04-24-2023 Communication(s) from Public_04-24-2023 Communication(s) from Public_04-24-2023.pdf Communication(s) from Public_4-24-23 Communication(s) from Public_04-23-2023 Communication(s) from Public_04-23-2023 Attachment to Communication dated 4-21-23 - PLUM Presentation.pdf Communication from Department of City Planning dated 4-21-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf Communication from Councilmember Soto-Martinez_4-21-23 Communication(s) from Public_4-21-23 Communication(s) from Public_04-21-2023 Communication(s) from Public_04-21-2023 Communication(s) from Public_04-21-2023 Community Impact Statement submitted by Los Feliz Neighborhood Council_04-20-2023 Communication(s) from Public_04-20-2023 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 4-18-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 4-18-23 - Director of Planning Memo Attachment to Communication dated 4-18-23 - Summary of Actions Attachment to Communication dated 4-18-23 - Overview of Transmittals.pdf Attachments to Communication dated 4-18-23 - AB 2097 Eligible Lots.pdf Communication(s) from Public_04-17-2023 Communication(s) from Public_04-17-2023 Community Impact Statement submitted by Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council_04-11-2023 Communication from Councilmember Raman_4-04-23 Communication from Councilmember Yaroslavsky_4-04-23 Communication(s) from Public_4-04-23 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 3-30-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 3-30-23 - Draft EIR.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 3-30-23 - Partially Recirculated Draft EIR.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 3-30-23 - Final EIR.pdf Communication(s) from Public_02-09-2022 Communication from Public_09-28-21 Communication(s) from Public_09-11-2021 Communication from Public_09-10-21 Communication(s) from Public_08-24-21 Communication(s) from Public_08-25-21 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 8-24-21 - Supplemental Transmittal Attachment to Communication dated 8-24-21 - Letter from Councilmember Raman to Department of City Planning Attachment to Communication dated 8-24-21 - Letter from Department of City Planning to Council District Four Communication(s) from Public_8-23-21 Communication from Department of City Planning dated 8-20-21 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 8-20-21 - Targeted Financial Feasibility Analysis.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 8-20-21 - Transfer of Development Rights Program.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 8-20-21 - Affordability Covenants.pdf Attachment to Communication dated 8-20-21 - Rent Stabilization Ordinance Replacement Units.pdf Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 8-18-21.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Attachment 1 Modifications.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Findings.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Staff Report.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Mayor Transmittal.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit Links.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit A.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit B.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit C.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit D.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit E.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit F.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit G.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Mailing List.pdf Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Email List.pdf Communications from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 8-18-21 Attachment to Communication dated 8-18-21 - Memo to Clerk Communication from Cultural Heritage Commission dated 7-15-21.pdf Communication(s) from Public_05-03-2023 Communication(s) from Public_05-26-2023 Communication(s) from Public_06-05-2023 Speaker Card(s)_06-06-2023 Speaker Card(s)_06-14-2023 Communication(s) from Public_11-18-2024 Communication(s) from Public_11-19-2024 Speaker Card(s)_11-19-2024 Communication(s) from Public_12-12-2024 Communication(s) from Public_12-13-2024 Communication(s) from Public_12-13-2024
Documents (117)
Report from Department of City Planning dated 12-19-24 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Report dated 12-19-24 - Draft Ordinance
Amending Motion 10A (Soto-Martinez - Yaroslavsky) dated 12-13-24
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_11-19-2024
Report from City Attorney dated 11-06-24
Attachment to Report dated 11-06-24 - Draft HCR Ordinance (Hollywood CPU Ordinances)
Attachment to Report dated 11-06-24 - Draft CPIO Ordinance (Hollywood CPU Ordinances)
Attachment to Report dated 11-06-24 - Draft Redev Ordinance (Hollywood CPU Ordinances)
Attachment to Report dated 11-06-24 - Draft SNAP Ordinance (Hollywood CPU Ordinances)
Report from Department of City Planning dated 9-25-24 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Report dated 9-25-24 - Hollywood Community Plan Update Zone Change Memo
Attachment to Report dated 9-25-24 - Draft Ordinance
Attachment to Report dated 9-25-24 - Mitigation Monitoring Program Addendum Final
Communication(s) from Public_1-10-24
Council Action dated 6-17-23
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_06-06-23
Final Ordinance No. 187823 dated 6-19-23.pdf
Report from Department of City Planning dated 5-22-23.pdf
Declaration of Posting Ordinance dated 5-10-23
Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5/9/2023
Amending Motion 53A (Raman - Hernandez) dated 5-3-23
Amending Motion 53B (Krekorian - Soto-Martinez) dated 5-3-23
Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_04-24-23.FINAL
Attachment to Communication dated 5-02-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 5-03-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 5-03-23 - Supplemental Response to Comments with Corrected Formatting.pdf
Communication(s) from Public_05-03-23
Communication(s) from Public_5-03-23
Communication(s) from Public_05-02-2023
Communication(s) from Public_05-02-2023
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 5-02-23 - Supplemental Transmittal
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 5-02-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 5-02-23 - Supplemental Response to Comments.pdf
Communication(s) from Public_05-01-2023
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 5-01-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 5-01-23 - Draft Ordinance.pdf
Communication(s) from Public_04-30-2023
Communication(s) from Public_4-28-23
Communication(s) from Public_4-24-23
Speaker Card(s)_04-24-2023
Communication(s) from Public_4-24-23
Communication(s) from Public_4-24-23
Communication(s) from Public_04-24-2023
Communication(s) from Public_04-24-2023
Communication(s) from Public_04-24-2023
Communication(s) from Public_04-24-2023.pdf
Communication(s) from Public_4-24-23
Communication(s) from Public_04-23-2023
Communication(s) from Public_04-23-2023
Attachment to Communication dated 4-21-23 - PLUM Presentation.pdf
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 4-21-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf
Communication from Councilmember Soto-Martinez_4-21-23
Communication(s) from Public_4-21-23
Communication(s) from Public_04-21-2023
Communication(s) from Public_04-21-2023
Communication(s) from Public_04-21-2023
Community Impact Statement submitted by Los Feliz Neighborhood Council_04-20-2023
Communication(s) from Public_04-20-2023
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 4-18-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 4-18-23 - Director of Planning Memo
Attachment to Communication dated 4-18-23 - Summary of Actions
Attachment to Communication dated 4-18-23 - Overview of Transmittals.pdf
Attachments to Communication dated 4-18-23 - AB 2097 Eligible Lots.pdf
Communication(s) from Public_04-17-2023
Communication(s) from Public_04-17-2023
Community Impact Statement submitted by Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council_04-11-2023
Communication from Councilmember Raman_4-04-23
Communication from Councilmember Yaroslavsky_4-04-23
Communication(s) from Public_4-04-23
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 3-30-23 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 3-30-23 - Draft EIR.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 3-30-23 - Partially Recirculated Draft EIR.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 3-30-23 - Final EIR.pdf
Communication(s) from Public_02-09-2022
Communication from Public_09-28-21
Communication(s) from Public_09-11-2021
Communication from Public_09-10-21
Communication(s) from Public_08-24-21
Communication(s) from Public_08-25-21
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 8-24-21 - Supplemental Transmittal
Attachment to Communication dated 8-24-21 - Letter from Councilmember Raman to Department of City Planning
Attachment to Communication dated 8-24-21 - Letter from Department of City Planning to Council District Four
Communication(s) from Public_8-23-21
Communication from Department of City Planning dated 8-20-21 - Supplemental Transmittal.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 8-20-21 - Targeted Financial Feasibility Analysis.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 8-20-21 - Transfer of Development Rights Program.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 8-20-21 - Affordability Covenants.pdf
Attachment to Communication dated 8-20-21 - Rent Stabilization Ordinance Replacement Units.pdf
Report from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 8-18-21.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Attachment 1 Modifications.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Findings.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Staff Report.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Mayor Transmittal.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit Links.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit A.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit B.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit C.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit D.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit E.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit F.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Exhibit G.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Mailing List.pdf
Attachment to Report dated 8-18-21 - Email List.pdf
Communications from Los Angeles City Planning Commission dated 8-18-21
Attachment to Communication dated 8-18-21 - Memo to Clerk
Communication from Cultural Heritage Commission dated 7-15-21.pdf
Communication(s) from Public_05-03-2023
Communication(s) from Public_05-26-2023
Communication(s) from Public_06-05-2023
Speaker Card(s)_06-06-2023
Speaker Card(s)_06-14-2023
Communication(s) from Public_11-18-2024
Communication(s) from Public_11-19-2024
Speaker Card(s)_11-19-2024
Communication(s) from Public_12-12-2024
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19-1346-S1

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to a request for authority to execute contract amendments with 21 on-call consultants for as-needed environmental consulting services for community plans, policy planning, and environmental review services.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning, Department of City Planning, or designee, to: EXECUTE first contract amendments to extend the term for an additional 36 months through December 17, 2027 with the following 13 consultants, to provide on-call environmental consulting services for community plans, policy planning, and environmental review services, in substantial conformance with the proposed contract amendment included as Attachment 3 of the CAO report dated October 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, as approved by the City Attorney: AECOM Technical Services, Inc. CDM Smith Inc. Dudek EcoTierra Consulting, Inc. Envicom Corporation Environmental Science Associates EPD Solutions, Inc. HDR Engineering, Inc. ICF Jones & Stokes, Inc. PlaceWorks Sapphos Environmental, Inc. STV Incorporated UltraSystems Environmental Incorporated EXECUTE first contract amendments to extend the term for an additional 36 months through December 26, 2027 with the following six consultants, to provide on-call environmental consulting services for community plans, policy planning, and environmental review services, in substantial conformance with the proposed contract amendment included as Attachment 4 of the CAO report dated October 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, as approved by the City Attorney: Eyestone Environmental FCS International, Inc. Impact Sciences, Inc. Meridian Consultants LLC Michael Baker International, Inc. Terry A. Hayes Associates, Inc. EXECUTE second contract amendments with Rincon Consultants, Inc. and WSP USA Environment & Infrastructure, Inc. to extend the term for an additional 36 months through December 17, 2027, to provide on-call environmental consulting services for community plans, policy planning, and environmental review services, in substantial conformance with the proposed contract amendment included as Attachment 5 of the CAO report dated October 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, as approved by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that funding for these contracts will be provided by existing budget appropriations for this purpose. In addition, the contracts include a funding clause limiting the City’s obligation to make any payments unless the City shall have first made an appropriation of funds. There is no additional General Fund impact. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation in the CAO report complies with the City’s Financial Policies as expenditures will be limited to the use of funds budgeted for this purpose. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 14, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 14, 2025) (Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of this matter) Report from City Administrative Officer dated 10-28-24
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Report from City Administrative Officer dated 10-28-24
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24-2000

COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT relative to the regular meeting schedule for the City Council’s 2025 Standing Committees.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the following as the regular meeting schedule for the City Council’s Standing Committees, pursuant to Section 2.2 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, effective upon adoption: Arts, Parks, Libraries, and Community Enrichment Committee – Day: 2nd, 4th Tuesdays; Time: 8:30 a.m.; Room: 401 Budget and Finance Committee – Day: 1st, 3rd Tuesdays; Time: 2:00 p.m.; Room: Council Chambers Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee – Day: 1st, 3rd Fridays; Time: 2:00 p.m.; Room: Council Chambers Economic Development and Jobs Committee – Day: 1st, 3rd Tuesdays; Time: 2:00 p.m.; Room: 401 Energy and Environment Committee – Day: 1st, 3rd Tuesdays; Time: 3:30 p.m.; Room: Board of Public Works Room Government Efficiency, Innovation, and Audits Committee – Day: 3rd Fridays; Time: 8:30 a.m.; Room: 401 Government Operations Committee – Day: 1st, 3rd Tuesdays; Time: 8:30 a.m.; Room: 401 Housing and Homelessness Committee – Day: Wednesdays; Time: 2:30 p.m.; Room: Council Chambers Personnel and Hiring Committee – Day: 2nd, 4th Tuesdays; Time: 8:30 a.m.; Room: 401 Planning and Land Use Management Committee – Day: 2nd, 4th Tuesdays; Time: 2:00 p.m.; Room: Council Chambers Public Safety Committee – Day: 1st, 3rd Wednesdays; Time: 3:30 p.m.; Room: Board of Public Works Room Public Works Committee – Day: 2nd, 4th Wednesdays; Time: 3:30 p.m.; Room: 401 Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee – Day: 1st Fridays; Time: 9:00 a.m.; Room: Council Chambers Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee – Day: 2nd, 4th Tuesdays; Time: 2:00 p.m.; Room: 401 Transportation Committee – Day: 2nd, 4th Wednesdays; Time: 8:30 a.m.; Room: 401 (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above mattter) Communication from Council President dated 1-01-25
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Communication from Council President dated 1-01-25
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