21332 West Tulsa Street. (Lien: $4,017.07)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 15, 2019)

11257 West Blix Street. (Lien: $2,797.10)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 15, 2019)

234 East 59th Place. (Lien: $2,110.52)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 26, 2019)

13844 West Vanowen Street. (Lien: $3,878.77)

(Continued from Council meeting of December 4, 2019)

MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes, in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the acquisition, design, renovation, construction, installation, improvement, and equipping of educational facilities called The Buckley School located at 3900 Stansbury Avenue and the acquisition and improvement of the Head of School's residence located at 3951 Stansbury Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. WAIVE the City of Los Angeles Multifamily Bond policy to allow the California Municipal Finance Authority to issue bonds not to exceed $20,000,000 to provide financing and refinancing for the acquisition, design, renovation, construction, installation, improvement, or equipping of educational facilities located at 3900 Stansbury Avenue and the acquisition and improvement of the Head of School's residence located at 3951 Stansbury Avenue in Council District 4.
   
   
2. HOLD a Tax Equity and Financial Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing and ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Colorado Boulevard Improvement No. 1 Street Lighting District.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

(Continued from Council meeting of November 5, 2019)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Colorado Boulevard Improvement No. 2 Street Lighting District.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

(Continued from Council meeting of November 5, 2019)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Colorado Boulevard Improvement No. 3 Street Lighting District.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

(Continued from Council meeting of November 5, 2019)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to implement a flexible pricing policy and update certain requirements at the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC).

Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 28, 2019, to amend Sections 8.149.1, 8.149.2, 8.149.3, and 8.149.5 of the LAAC to implement a flexible pricing policy and update certain requirements at the LACC.

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.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan to clarify how mobility fees and in-lieu credits for transportation mitigation measures are calculated and applied to projects within the Warner Center 2035 Plan Area.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. FIND, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162 and 15164, in consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in the previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV-2008-3471- EIR, certified on April 24, 2013, and no subsequent EIR, negative declaration, or addendum is required for approval of the project.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated November 25, 2019, amending the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 182766) to clarify how mobility fees and in-lieu credits for transportation mitigation measures are calculated and applied to projects within the Warner Center 2035 Plan Area.

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.

GENERAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to require automatic fire sprinklers for additions or alterations to a townhouse or one or two-family dwellings.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. FIND, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), this draft ordinance meets the criteria of a General Exemption pursuant to Article III, Sections 15301,15302, and 15308, Classes 1 and 5 of the CEQA Guidelines, and that this draft ordinance will involve negligible or no expansion of the use existing at the time the exemption is granted, because interior sprinkler requirements do not change the physical aspects of one- or two-family dwellings or condominiums or their environmental impacts, and the purpose is to help assure protections of the environment from fire hazards.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 16, 2019, amending the LAMC Section 91.5.300 to require automatic fire sprinklers for additions or alterations to a townhouse or one- or two-family dwellings.
   
   
3. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the City Attorney report and Ordinance dated July 22, 2019.

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.

NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ND), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the property located at 14421 West Nordhoff Street.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. FIND, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15162 and 15164, in consideration of the whole of the administrative record, that the Project was assessed in ND No. ENV-2019-1699-ND, as adopted on September 19, 2019, and no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration, or addendum is required for approval of the project.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FlNDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 17, 2019, effectuating a Zone Change from (T)(Q) RD3-1/RA1 to (T)(Q)RD3-1 for the demolition of a single family dwelling and the subdivision, construction, use, and maintenance of a nine unit small lot subdivision where the residences will be accessed by a central common access driveway with one curb cut on Nordhoff Street, and small lot homes will rise to a maximum height of 24 feet 3 inches and two stories, and will range in size from 2,299 square feet, providing 20 parking spaces (two per unit and two guest parking spaces), for the property located at 14421 West Nordhoff Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
   
   
4. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:
   
   ... property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.
   
   
5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   
   
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant: Nordhoff Residential, LLC

Representative: Jerome Buckmelter

Case No. APCNV-2019-1697-ZC

Environmental No. ENV-2019-1699-ND

Fiscal Impact Statement: The NVAPC reports there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 27, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 24, 2020)

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the use of a competitive sealed bid proposal method to establish Design Build Criteria for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Barren Ridge Haskell Line 1 Upgrade Project.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:    
   

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 10, 2019, authorizing the Board of Water and Power Commissioners (Board) to award an agreement pursuant to a competitive-sealed proposal method to permit negotiations relating to the procurement, design, engineering, and construction of the Barren Ridge - Haskell Line 1 Upgrade Project, including options for a new 230-kilovolt (kV) transmission line from Castaic Power Plant to Haskell Canyon Switching Station, and structures for the upgraded 230-kV, double-circuit transmission line from Haskell Canyon Switching Station to Sylmar Switching Station (collectively, the BAR-HSK L1 Project).
   
   
2. CONCUR with the Board's action of September 24, 2019, Resolution No. 020-049, approving the Barren Ridge - Haskell Line 1 Upgrade Project Ordinance requesting the Los Angeles City Council to establish a Design-Build Criteria pursuant to Section 371(b) of the City Charter.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) states that approval of the proposed Resolution and Ordinance will not have a fiscal impact on the City's General Fund.  However, the ensuing contract will result in a total expenditure estimated at $152 million. Partial funding has been provided in the Power Revenue Fund as part of the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Adopted Budget, and additional funding will be provided in subsequent years for this purpose. The proposed request complies with the Department’s adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment, Vesting Zone Change, and Height District Change for the property located at 713-717 1/2 East 5th Street.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. FIND that the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) has reviewed and considered the information contained in the Environmental Impact Report No. ENV-2017-421-EIR (SCH No. 2018061005) dated December 20, 2018, and the Final EIR, dated July 15, 2019 (713 East 5th Street Project EIR), as well as the whole of the administrative record.
   
   
2. CERTIFY that the 713 East 5th Street Project EIR has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); the 713 East 5th Street Project EIR was presented to the LACPC as a decision-making body of the lead agency; and, the 713 East 5th Street Project EIR reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the lead agency.
   
   
3. ADOPT the related and prepared 713 East 5th Street Project Environmental Findings; the Statement of Overriding Considerations; and, the Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the 713 East 5th Street Project EIR.
   
   
4. 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 713 East 5th Street Project EIR No. ENV-2017-421-EIR, SCH No. 2018061005; and, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent EIR or addendum is required for approval of the Project.
   
   
5. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the LACPC as the Findings of Council.
   
   
6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated August 8, 2019, effectuating a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change from M2-2D to (T)(Q)C2-4D, for a residential building located within the Greater Downtown Housing Incentive Area for the development of a new residential building on a 5,506 square-foot site comprised of two parcels located at 713-717 1/2 East 5th Street, where the new eight-story building would include 51 residential units, which would consist of 50 Restricted Affordable Efficiency Dwelling units, and one manager’s unit, including a minimum of five percent of the units would be set aside for Extremely Low Income households, and 11 percent would be set aside for Very Low Income households, each unit would contain a private kitchen and bathroom, and the 33,007-square-foot building would include 433 square feet of supportive service uses, one surface parking space would be provided, and accommodating the new uses, the existing 14,475-square-foot residential building, which contains 46 Very Low Income single room occupancy units and one manager’s unit, would be demolished for the properties located at 713-717 1/2 East 5th Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
   
   
7. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION effectuating a General Plan Amendment to revise the land use designation in the Central City Community Plan from Light Industrial to Regional Commercial.
   
   

8. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:
   
   ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.
   
   

9. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   
   
10. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.
    
    
11. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

Applicant: Edward Hotel LP C/O Skid Row Housing Trust

Representative: Jim Ries, Craig Lawson and Co., LLC

Case No. CPC-2017-420-GPAJ-VZCJ-HD-SPR

Environmental No. ENV-2017-421 -EIR; SCH No. 2018061005

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports there is no impact to the General Fund as administrative costs are recovered through fees

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 22, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 22, 2019)

SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES PROJECT EXEMPTION (SCPE), APPENDICES, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a SCPE request for the property located on 4629-4651 West Maubert Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that based on the whole of the administrative record, the Proposed Project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC), Section 21155.1.
   
   
2. FIND the Project is a transit priority project pursuant to PRC Section 21155.
   
   
3. FIND the Proposed Project located at 4629-4651 West Maubert Avenue for the demolition and removal of three existing multi-family residential buildings and the development of the Project Site, with 153 dwelling units, of which the 11 percent (17 units) would be restricted affordable units for Extremely Low Income Households, comprising of a podium-style building with eight stories and a maximum height of 108 feet, there the project proposed building would provide residential amenity space and lobby leasing area on the ground floor, an additional amenity space on the second level, a podium level pool deck on the third level, and a sky deck on the eighth level, where the dwelling units would be located beginning on the second level as liner units, and the third through eighth levels of the building, and the open space would be provided in accordance with Code requirements, the Tier 4 TOC Guidelines would not require parking for the Project; however, up to 95 parking spaces would be provided on two above-grade levels within the building, which would be screened from view, where approximately 77 bicycle parking stalls would be provided pursuant to the Vermont/Western Station Neighborhood Area Plan Specific Plan Subarea C (Community Center) Section 9.E.2, and where vehicular access to the Project Site would be provided from an ingress/egress driveway on Maubert Avenue and a second ingress/egress driveway from the alley abutting the north side of the Project Site, pedestrian access is provided from Maubert Avenue into the Project’s amenity space and residential lobby on the ground floor, and where pedestrian access is also provided from the alley along the north side of the Project, is a sustainable communities project that meets all of the requirements of subdivisions (a) and (b) and one of the requirements of subdivision (c) of PRC Section 21155.1.

Applicant: Maubert LA VI, LLC

Representative: Heather Waldstein

Case No. DIR-2019-3760-TOC-SPP-SPR VTT-82654

Environmental No. ENV-2019-3761-SCPE

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of City Planning. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Tarzana Safari Walk (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the Tarzana Safari Walk BID attached to the City Clerk report dated June 21, 2019, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2019 budget concurs with the intentions of the Tarzana Safari Walk BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the Tarzana Safari Walk BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Studio City (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2019 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the Studio City BID attached to the City Clerk report dated April 10, 2019, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2019 budget concurs with the intentions of the Studio City BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2019 Annual Planning Report for the Studio City BID, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Monday Women’s Club located at 1209 South Sixth Avenue and 566 East San Juan Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. 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.
   
   
2. DETERMINE that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC), and include the Monday Women’s Club located at 1209 South Sixth Avenue and 566 East San Juan Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: Naomi Nightingale and Celia Williams

Owners: Kevin Zwang, Rockport Development, Inc, and Bethel Tabernacle Church of God in Christ

Case No. CHC-2019-4355-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2019-4356-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, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 15, 2020)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Hollywood Art Center School located at 2025-2027 North Highland Avenue and 2000-2026 North Glencoe Way in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. 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.
   
   
2. DETERMINE that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC), and include the Hollywood Art Center School located at 2025-2027 North Highland Avenue and 2000-2026 North Glencoe Way in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: Hollywood Heritage

Owners: CCF Real Estate Holdings Inc., Joan Ann Payden, and Aragon Properties LLC

Case No. CHC-2019-4608-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2019-4609-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, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 15, 2020)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to identifying barriers to the development of micro-unit type housing.

Recommendation to Council action, as initiated by Motion (Cedillo - Huizar):

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) in consultation with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, the City Attorney, and key private-sector stakeholders, to prepare a report with recommendations identifying barriers to the development of the micro-unit housing type and necessary policy changes, and recommendations including code amendments to allow for micro-units in regional centers; and, INSTRUCT the DCP to report on other areas in the City where micro-units can be utilized.

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 AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Innovation and Performance Commission (IPC) 2018-19 Annual Report.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the IPC 2018-19 Annual Report dated October 29, 2019.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Appeal for the property located at 824 West Cynthia Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines, Article III, Section 1, Class 3 Category 17 (projects involving less than 35 dwelling units), and to the State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300, Class 31 (historical resources); and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC) as the Findings for Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Peter Parrish, THEREBY APPROVING the categorical exemption for a project, on a R1-1 zoned parcel, located within the Mount Washington-Glassell Park Specific Plan for the construction, use and maintenance of a 2,657 square foot, two-story single family dwelling with an attached two-car garage on a vacant, up-sloping hillside lot within the Mount Washington-Glassell Park Specific Plan for the property located at 824 West Cynthia Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Bing Yeh

Case No. DIR-2018-305-SPP-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2018-306-CE

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The ELAAPC reports there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Vesting Zone and Height District Change, and Sign District, with respect to the site located at 1330 West Pico Boulevard and 1308­-1346 South Albany Street.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Cedillo - Price):

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to:

1. Prepare an Ordinance for consideration for a Vesting Zone and Height District Change from CM-l-HPOZ (Commercial Manufacturing, Height District 1, Historic Preservation Overlay Zone) and CM-1 (Commercial Manufacturing Zone, Height District 1) to C2-4 (Commercial Zone, Height District 4) to permit a floor-area-ratio up to 6.5:1 with respect to the site located at 1330 West Pico Boulevard and 1308-1346 South Albany Street.
   
   
2. Prepare a resolution for consideration for a General Plan Amendment from the Commercial Manufacturing to the Regional Center Commercial land use designation and exemption from Footnote No. 2 of the Westlake Community Plan for the site located at 1330 West Pico Boulevard and 1308-1346 South Albany Street.
   
   
3. Prepare an Ordinance for consideration to establish a Sign District for the city block generally bounded by Pico Boulevard to the north, 14th Street to the south, Albany Street to the west, and the 110-Freeway to the east, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32.S.3.
   
   
4. Initiate consideration for a General Plan Amendment from the Commercial Manufacturing to the Regional Center Commercial land use designation and corresponding Zone Change and Height District Change to increase allowable floor-area-ratio for the area generally bounded by Olympic Boulevard to the north, Albany Street to the west, Pico Boulevard to the south, and the 110-Freeway to the east, as part of the City’s upcoming update to the Westlake Community Plan.

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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION relative to the conversion of Temporary Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 72 in the Hollywood Hills West neighborhood to PPD No. 72.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that visitors of Runyon Canyon Park cause adverse parking impacts on the adjacent residential blocks, from which residents deserve immediate relief.
   
   
2. FIND that the conversion of Temporary PPD No. 72 to PPD No. 72 and the amendment of its boundaries, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to convert Temporary PPD No. 72 to PPD No. 72 and amend its boundaries, pursuant to the Rules and Procedures for PPDs adopted by Council on November 6, 2018, which currently includes Runyon Canyon Road between Vista Street and the dead end east of Vista Street, Vista Street between Runyon Canyon Road and Hillside Avenue, Hillside Avenue between Vista Street and the dead end west of Vista Street, Vista Street between Hillside and Franklin Avenues, Vista Street between Franklin Avenue and Hollywood Boulevard, amending its boundaries to include the centerline to the north side of Hollywood Boulevard between Vista Street and Gardner Street.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the following parking restrictions for use on the residential portions of all streets in PPD No. 72:
   
   
   1. NO PARKING ANYTIME; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 72 PERMITS EXEMPTED
      
      
   2. NO PARKING 7 PM TO 8 AM; 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 7 PM, VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 72 PERMITS EXEMPTED
      
      
   3. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM; 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM, VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 72 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
   4. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM, VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 72 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
   5. 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM, VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 72 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
   6. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM, VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 72 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
5. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to:
   
   
   1. Initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within PPD No. 72, as specified in LAMC Section 80.58.
      
      
   2. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions in the residential area described above, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited in the interest of traffic flow or public safety.
      
      
   3. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and validation of petitions containing signatures from at least 75 percent of the dwelling units, covering more than 50 percent of the developed frontage on a street segment requesting installation or removal of the parking restrictions set forth above, after the conversion of this Temporary PPD to a PPD by Council.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing PPD No. 72. Violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in citation fines deposited into the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Bike Share Pilot Program and a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) to expand the program to Hollywood.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to amend the MOU with Metro that dictates the terms of the Bike Share Pilot Program.
   
   
2. APPROVE the expansion of the Metro Bike Share Pilot Program into Hollywood.
   
   
3. DIRECT the LADOT to develop and execute a scope of work to evaluate the program and make recommendations on the program including areas around expansion, pricing, equity, and new technology.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that the City and Metro split the capital costs for expansion with each party paying 50 percent, pursuant to the terms of the MOU. Net operating and maintenance costs for the expansion will be paid by the City of Los Angeles (65 percent) and Metro (35 percent).

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of Los Angeles Department of Transportation's (LADOT) Code the Curb project for the development of an electronic inventory and management of the City's curbside assets.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. RECEIVE and FILE the LADOT report dated December 5, 2019, relative to the status of the Code the Curb project for the development of an electronic inventory and management of the City's curbside assets.
   
   
2. DIRECT the LADOT to report in 120 days on the status of the Department's Code the Curb project.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that its report is informational only and this action will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along several street segments in Council District Three.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Blumenfield - Cedillo):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Martha Street between Wilbur and Yolanda Avenues, North Wilbur Avenue between Collins and Martha Streets, Wilbur Avenue between Philiprimm and Miranda Streets, Calvin Avenue between Saticoy and Keswick Streets, and Keswick Street between Calvin and Tampa Avenues.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles within the specific hours detailed.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along a segment of Branford Street.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez - Lee):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along the northwest side of Branford Street from Glenoaks Boulevard to the cul-de-sac.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles within the specific hours detailed.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
   
   

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the process for prioritizing the eligibility and readiness of active transportation projects eligible and ready for Measure M Central City Multi-year Subregional Program Funds.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. RECEIVE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report dated December 5, 2019, relative to the process for prioritizing the eligibility and readiness of active transportation projects eligible and ready for Measure M Central City Multi-year Subregional Program Funds.
   
   
2. DIRECT the LADOT to:
   
   
   1. Solicit input on selection and prioritization criteria from the Pedestrian Advisory Committee, the Bicycle Advisory Committee, and the Board of Transportation Commissioners.
      
      
   2. Consider projects located anywhere within the Central City Subregion, regardless of Council District boundaries.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - WESSON) relative to naming the intersection at Crenshaw Boulevard and Stocker Street as Don ‘Campbellock’ Campbell Square.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DESIGNATE the intersection at Crenshaw Boulevard and Stocker Street as Don ‘Campbellock’ Campbell Square.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (MFC) relative to a license agreement between the City and Five Keys Schools and Programs, for overnight parking of four mobile shower trailers at Old Fire Station 13 located at 1206 South Vermont Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a license agreement between the City and Five Keys Schools and Programs, for overnight parking of four mobile shower trailers at Old Fire Station 13 located at 1206 South Vermont Avenue, for a term concurrent with the dates of a Personal Services Agreement with the Board of Public Works (C-133592).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The MFC reports that there is no impact on the General Fund as a result of the recommended action above. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Information, Technology, and General Services Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) relative to hosting a special awards ceremony and reception for Project Restore in the John Ferraro Council Chamber and City Hall Rotunda.

MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) relative to authorizing the Department on Disability (DOD) to accept a donation for the ReelAbilities Film Festival: Los Angeles 2019 event.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - PRICE) relative to amending Council action of September 17, 2019 authorizing the City Clerk to provide the necessary assistance for the renewal of the East Hollywood Business Improvement District.

MOTION (PRICE - O'FARRELL) relative to approval of a payment for City services for the 62nd Grammy Awards sponsored by the National Academy of Recording  Arts and Sciences (NARAS).

MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN) relative to amending Council action of December 11, 2019 relative to the Los Angeles World Airports Letter of Agreement with the City of Inglewood for the release of funds for the Residential Sound Insulation - Grant Implementation Plan.

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - RYU) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the series of bank robberies across the City of Los Angeles beginning on November 22, 2019.

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BONIN) relative to funding for various street maintenance efforts and services throughout Council District Three coordinated by the Clean Streets Clean Starts program.

MOTION (BUSCAINO - RODRIGUEZ) relative to amending the Professional Services Agreement with ASSI Security, Inc. for the re-opening of the Harbor Jail projects.

MOTION (BUSCAINO - RODRIGUEZ) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Remond Lee on June 16, 2019.

MOTION (BONIN - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding and accepting a contribution for the McConnell pedestrian walkway project in Council District 11.

MOTION (MARTINEZ - LEE) relative to establishing regular Council meetings in the Van Nuys City Hall.

Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu and President Martinez (13);  Absent: Huizar and Wesson