| | | | | | | | Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Wednesday, July 29, 2020 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM
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| | | | | | | | ALL ITEMS FORTHWITH
(For further details see Official Council Files)
(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
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| | | | | | | | Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson and President Martinez (13); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) | | |
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Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council | | | |
| | | | | | | | Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED | | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (1) | | | | | | 20-0782, 20-0446-S1, 20-0420, 20-0777, 17-0653, 20-0785 | 20-0782, 20-0446-S1, 20-0420, 20-0777, 17-0653, 20-0785 | | | | | | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 104.19 of Article 4, Chapter X of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) regarding fees and fines associated with Commercial Cannabis regulations.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 26, 2020, amending Section 104.19 of Article 4, Chapter X of the LAMC regarding fees and fines associated with Commercial Cannabis regulations.
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)
(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (2) | | | | | | 14-0995 | 14-0995 | | | | | CD 5 | HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the Encino Commons Property and Business Improvement District, pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 186627 on May 12, 2020. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Room 223 of City Hall immediately following the close of the hearing and will be publicly live streamed. For directions to access the live stream, visit clerk.lacity.org/business-improvement-districts. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Tuesday, August 4, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian (1) | | |
| | | | | | | | COUNCIL CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOT TABULATION ON AUGUST 4, 2020 | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (3) | | | | | | 15-0094 | 15-0094 | | | | | CD 12 | HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the Old Granada Village CD 12 Property and Business Improvement District, pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 186626 on May 12, 2020. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Room 223 of City Hall immediately following the close of the hearing and will be publicly live streamed. For directions to access the live stream, visit clerk.lacity.org/business-improvement-districts. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Tuesday, August 4, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted, (13); Absent: Krekorian (1) | | |
| | | | | | | | COUNCIL CLOSED PUBLIC HEARING. PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOT TABULATION ON AUGUST 4, 2020 | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (4) | | | | | | 19-0914 | 19-0914 | | | | | | TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to funding recommendations for the State of California Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention (HHAP) Program grant application for a Bridge Home (ABH) sites and hygiene services.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- TRANSFER $77,235 (Related Costs of $76,826 are included in the Related Costs Account below) from the HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S656 to the CAO, Department No. 10, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 001010, General Salaries, to fund one Management Assistant, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021.
- TRANSFER $192,269 from the HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S656 to the BOE, Department No. 78, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 001010, General Salaries, to fund for one Civil Engineer, one Civil Engineer Associate III, and one Senior Management Analyst 1, July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020.
- TRANSFER $43,640 from the HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S656, to the BPW, Department No. 74, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 001010, General Salaries, to fund one Senior Management Analyst 1 and one Management Analyst, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021.
- TRANSFER $76,838 from the HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S656, to the CAO, Department No. 10, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, to extend the contract with the Los Angeles County Department of Health Services for real estate evaluation and rehabilitation services, July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020.
- TRANSFER $97,463 from the HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S656 to the City Attorney's Office, Department No. 12, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 001010, General Salaries, to fund one Deputy City Attorney III, July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020.
- TRANSFER $64,223 from the HHAP Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S656, to the GSD, Department No. 40, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 001010, General Salaries, to fund the GSD for one Senior Real Estate Officer, July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020.
- TRANSFER $164,298 from the HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S656 to the Mayor's Office of Homeless Initiatives, Department No. 46, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 001020, Salaries, Grant Reimbursed, to fund one Director of Interim Housing Strategies, one Senior Project Manager for ABH, and one Senior Operations Manager for the United Homelessness Response Center, January 1, 2021 - June 30, 2021.
- TRANSFER $753,575 from the HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account NO. 10S656 to the CAO, Department No. 10, HHAP Special Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S299, Related Costs, to reimburse City departments for related costs for the above recommended positions.
- TRANSFER $3,376,020 from HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S650, to the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program (CIEP) No. 54, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 00S717 for construction costs for the 7700 Van Nuys Boulevard site.
- TRANSFER $549,479 from HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S650 to the CIEP No. 54, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 00R649, for the construction cost for the 100 Sunset Avenue site.
- TRANSFER $1,331,250 from the HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S650 to the CIEP No. 54, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 00R637, for the construction cost for the Veterans Affairs West Los Angeles Campus.
- TRANSFER $11,635,297 from HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S652 to the HCIDLA, Department No. 43, HHAP Special Fund No. 62Y, for the cost of operations (case management trauma informed care, meals, security, and maintenance and utilities) for July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021, related to the following ABH sites:
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Population |
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ABH Site |
CD |
Served |
Operating Funds |
i. |
7700 Van Nuys Boulevard |
2 |
Individuals |
$2,531,030 |
ii. |
3428 Riverside Drive |
4 |
Individuals |
$2,142,300 |
iii. |
14333 Aetna Drive |
6 |
Individuals |
$1,379,650 |
iv. |
13160 Raymer Street |
2 |
Individuals |
$1,619,300 |
v. |
310 North Main Street (Civic Center) |
14 |
Individuals |
$2,388,220 |
vi. |
828 Eubank Avenue |
15 |
Individuals |
$318,438 |
vii. |
515 North Beacon Street |
15 |
Individuals |
$153,700 |
viii. |
Sylmar Armory |
7 |
Individuals |
$1,138,500 |
ix. |
1819 South Western Avenue |
10 |
Families |
$67,700 |
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- TRANSFER $794,444 from HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S652, to the HCIDLA, Department No. 43, HHAP Special Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 43S886, for the lease of 4601 South Figueroa Street site (CD 9), for 30 beds for families, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023.
- TRANSFER $1,473,329 from HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S652 to the Housing and Community Investment Department No. 43 HHAP Special Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 43S885, for the lease for the 1479 La Cienega Boulevard site (CD 5), for 54 beds for families, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2023.
- TRANSFER $3,935,029 from the HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S654 to the BPW, Department No. 74, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, to continue Citywide hygiene services through the Pit Stop program, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021.
- TRANSFER $572,519 from the HHAP Special Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S654, to the HCIDLA, Department No. 43, HHAP Special Fund No. 62Y; $285,219 to 43SXXX, Shower of Hope for mobile shower services and $287,300 to 43SXXX, The Laundry Truck LA for laundry services in CD 1, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021.
- TRANSFER $975,548 from the HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S651, to the BPW, Department No. 74, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, to continue the continuation of hygiene services in the Skid Row neighborhood, July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021.
- REAPPROPRIATE $193,359.47 from HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S650, to the CIEP No. 54, General Fud No. 100, Account No. 00S717, for the construction cost for the 7700 Van Nuys Boulevard site.
- REAPPROPRIATE $1,102,075.55 from HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S650, to the CIEP No. 54, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 00S718, for the construction cost for the 3428 Riverside Drive site.
- REAPPROPRIATE $754,686.70 from HHAP Special Fund Grant No. 62Y, Account No. 10S650, to the CIEP No. 54, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 00S715, for the construction cost for the 14333 Aetna Street site.
- REAPPROPRIATE $199,135.02 from HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S650, to the CIEP No. 54, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 00S723, for the construction cost for the 310 North Main Street (Civic Center) site.
- REAPPROPRIATE $1,011,550.12 from HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S650, to the BOE, Department No. 78, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 001010, for the following sites: 3428 Riverside Drive, 14333 Aetna Street, and Civic Center.
- TRANSFER $1,892,725 from HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S652 to the GSD, Department No. 40, General Fund No. 100, Account No. 006030 for the 36 months of leasing costs for the ABH site at 1214 Lodi Place, for 30 beds for women.
- TRANSFER $636,974 from HHAP Special Fund Grant Fund No. 62Y, Account No. 10S655 for the GSD, Department No. 40, General Fund No. 100, Account NO. 006030 for the 36 months of leasing costs for the ABH site at 1214 Lodi Place, for 30 youth beds.
(Pursuant to Council action of June 30, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (5) | | | | | | 19-0685 | 19-0685 | | | | | | TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the use of funds for the Permanent Local Housing Allocation Plan Program.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
- Establish a new interest-bearing fund entitled, SB 2 Permanent Local Housing, for the receipt and disbursement of the SB 2 grant from the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development, to be administered by HCIDLA.
- Establish new accounts and appropriate funds upon receipt of the grant from HCD as follows:
Account |
Title |
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43T244 |
Administrative Reserve |
$1,255,423 |
43T723 |
Rental - New Construction |
11,397,186 |
43T724 |
Rental - Preservation |
5,706,378 |
43T726 |
Home Ownership MIPA |
4,175,315 |
43T919 |
Eviction Prevention Rental Assistance |
1,265,153 |
43T920 |
ADU Accelerator Program |
1,000,000 |
43T143 |
Housing and Community Investment |
786,644 |
43T299 |
Reimbursement of General Fund Cost |
433,473 |
43T900 |
Contract Programming - For Systems Upgrades |
200,000 |
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Total: |
$26,219,573 |
- Increase appropriations in the amount of $786,644 in the following accounts within Fund No. 100/43:
Account |
Title |
Amount |
001010 |
Salaries, General |
$646,473 |
002120 |
Printing & Binding |
3,500 |
003040 |
Contractual Services |
10,000 |
006010 |
Office & Administrative |
29,700 |
006030 |
Leasing |
96,971 |
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Total: |
$786,644 |
(Pursuant to Council action of June 30, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Receive and File, (13); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) | | |
| | | | | | | | RECEIVED AND FILED INASMUCH AS THE ITEM WAS SCHEDULED IN ERROR | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (6) | | | | | | 20-0843 | 20-0843 | | | | | | TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund for the Summer Play LA.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
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AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
- Transfer and appropriate funds within the COVID-10 Federal Relief Fund No. 63M/10 to the Department of Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/88 as follows.
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Account No. |
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Amount |
003160 |
Maintenance Materials, Supplies, and Services |
$567,510 |
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Total: |
$567,510 |
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- AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer any unspent funds from this allocation by September 30, 2020 to the COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund No. 63M/10.
- AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical corrections necessary for the above transactions to implement the Mayor and Council intentions.
(Pursuant to Council action of July 1, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (7) | | | | | | 20-0841 | 20-0841 | | | | | | TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund and the Homelessness Roadmap.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
- Establish a new accounts and appropriate funds within the COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund No. 63 M as follows:
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Account No. |
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TBD |
CIEP/Homelessness Roadmap/Capital |
$22,500,000 |
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- Transfer and appropriate the COVID Federal Relief Fund No. 63M to the BOE Fund No. 100/78 for staff and consultants, associated studies and supplies:
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001010 |
$500,000 |
003040 |
$2,000,000 |
(Pursuant to Council action of July 1, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (8) | | | | | | 20-0635 | 20-0635 | | | | | | TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the 2019 California Coverdell Program grant.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70 as follows:
Account |
Title |
Amount |
1090 |
Overtime Civilian |
$30,000 |
(Pursuant to Council action of July 1, 2020)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (9) | | | | | | 19-0377 | 19-0377 | | | | | | TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the 2019-22 United Way of Greater Los Angeles Housing Crisis Response Team (UWGLA) HCRT Implementation Grant Fund.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AUTHORIZE the Controller, in accordance with the UWGLA project and payment schedule, to transfer up to $470,000 from Fund No. XXX/46, Account No. 46S246 Salary Reserve to Account No. 46T146 Mayor Salaries, transfer therefrom to Mayor Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 001020 Salaries Grant Reimbursed.
(Pursuant to Council action of June 14, 2019)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (10) | | | | | | 18-0788 | 18-0788 | | | | | | HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing Organic Landscaping Program in three City parks.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - Blumenfield - O'Farrell):
- INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to report with recommendations for establishing organic landscaping pilot programs in three City parks.
- DIRECT the RAP to report with recommendations for adding warnings signs in all City parks where pesticides and herbicides are currently used, so that sensitive persons are warned before using the parks.
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.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (11) | | | | | | 20-0638 | 20-0638 | | | | | | HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Mutation and Mitigation Measures for the Pediatric Inflammatory Multisystem Syndrome (PIMS), and Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome (MIS-C).
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - Blumenfield):
DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, to report on the dangers posed by MIS-C, aka, PIMS, the possibility of wide spread in the City, county, state and country, the possibility of COVID-19 and related syndromes mutating, and mitigation measures even above and beyond the COVID-19 response.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (12) | | | | | | 20-0622 | 20-0622 | | | | | | HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the educational campaign and emergency funding resources to help identify the onset of mental or emotional health issues related to the COVID-19 crisis.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - Ryu):
DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, to report back on an educational campaign and emergency funding resources to help Angelenos, first responders, and medical workers identify the onset of mental or emotional health issues related to the COVID-19 crisis.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (13) | | | | | | 20-0652 | 20-0652 | | | | | | HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the Early Childhood Education (ECE) programs and approval process for childcare facilities.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian - Martinez):
- INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), with the assistance of the City Attorney, Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and the Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), to report with recommendations on the following:
- Permitting childcare facilities by-right in all areas of the City, except heavy industrial.
- Creating an administrative approval process for childcare facilities if the applicant complies with licensing requirements and agrees to a set of standard conditions, such as the proposed standard conditions detailed in Motion (Krekorian - Martinez), attached to the Council file.
- Implementing a pre-submittal review process with ECE providers such as the City of Santa Monica’s program.
- INSTRUCT the DCP, with the assistance of the Department of Recreation and Parks, City Attorney, and the CLA, to report to the Council with recommendations for the implementation of a pilot program that allows ECE providers to satisfy their outdoor space requirement for public parks, similar to the City of San Francisco's program.
- INSTRUCT the LADBS to report with recommendations on reducing or eliminating the change of use fee when single family residences used as family child care homes or single family child care homes are converted to child care facilities.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has submitted a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (14) | | | | | | 19-1272 | 19-1272 | | | | | CD 10 | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Walter Bollenbacher Duplex located at 1054-1056 South Orange Grove Avenue, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
Recommendations for Council action:
- 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 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 inclusion of the Walter Bollenbacher Duplex located at 1054-1056 South Orange Grove Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Owner: Adi Perez
Case No. CHC-2019-7391-HCM
Environmental No. ENV-2019-7392-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
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| | | | | | | | Adopted to Continue, (13); Absent: Harris-Dawson (1) | | |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (15) | | | | | | 20-0328 | 20-0328 | | | | | CD 8 | CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (CE), and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
Appeal for the property located at 1421-1439 West Adams Boulevard.
Recommendations for Council action:
- FIND that based on the whole of the administrative record, the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332, Class 32 (infill), and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a CE pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
- ADOPT the FINDINGS of the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (SLAAPC), attached to the Council file, as the
Findings of Council.
- RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by James R. Childs on behalf of North University Park Community Association (NUPCA), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the SLAAPC in determining the CE from CEQA (No. ENV-2019-2728-CE-1A) and sustaining the Planning Director’s determination in approving with conditions, a Certificate of Compatibility for the demolition of three existing Non-Contributing commercial buildings and the construction of a five-story, approximately 65,140 square-foot, 45-unit mixed-use apartment complex; two levels of subterranean parking for 70 cars; parking for 38 bicycles; and new landscape and hardscape for the property located at 1421-1439 West Adams Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.
Applicant: 1421 URSA Adams Boulevard
Representative: Henry Fan
Case No. DIR-2019-2727-CCMP-1A
Environmental No. ENV-2019-2728-CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: The SLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (16) | | | | | | 20-0002-S36 | 20-0002-S36 | | | | | | RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding
HR 897 (Gabbard) which would provide a $1,000 monthly payment to all adult Americans during the Coronavirus emergency.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Wesson - Bonin), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for
HR 897 (Gabbard) which would provide a $1,000 monthly payment to all adult Americans during the Coronavirus emergency.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (17) | | | | | | 20-0002-S49 | 20-0002-S49 | | | | | | RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding
any legislation or administrative action which would require credit-reporting agencies to provide relief to businesses and individuals whose credit scores are affected by economic distress related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Blumenfield - O'Farrell), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SPONSORSHIP AND/OR SUPPORT for
any legislation or administrative action which would require credit-reporting agencies to provide relief to businesses and individuals whose credit scores are affected by economic distress related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (18) | | | | | | 20-0002-S26 | 20-0002-S26 | | | | | | RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding AB 2103 (O’Donnell), which would expand the territory of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy by including the Dominguez Channel watershed and Santa Catalina Island in order to preserve their unique open space and wildlife habitat.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Buscaino - Bonin), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 2103 (O’Donnell), which would expand the territory of the San Gabriel and Lower Los Angeles Rivers and Mountains Conservancy by including the Dominguez Channel watershed and Santa Catalina Island in order to preserve their unique open space and wildlife habitat.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
For: Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (19) | | | | | | 18-0174, 18-0174-S2 | 18-0174, 18-0174-S2 | | | | | CD 14 | CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTIONS RELATED TO MAYOR'S VETO, AND COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to disapproving the Ordinance adopted by the Council on June 9, 2020, regarding approving and authorizing the execution of the Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and The City Market of Los Angeles, Inc., a California corporation; and, consideration of a request instructing the City Attorney to draft a new Ordinance related to the development agreement with revised public benefits relating to real property in the Central City Community Plan located at 1057 South San Pedro Street and ancillary locations (Block 1: 900-1080 South San Julian Street; 901 -1075 South San Pedro Street; Block 2: 1100-1118 South San Julian Street; 1122-1132 South San Julian Street; 1150 South San Julian Street; 1154 South San Julian Street; 1101-1145 South San Pedro Street; 612-624 East 11th Street; Block 3: 1021-1023 South San Julian Street; 1027 South San Julian Street; Block 4: 929 South San Julian Street; 933 South San Julian Street; 941-945 South San Julian Street). (On June 19, 2020, the Mayor vetoed the June 9, 2020 action of the City Council, pursuant to Charter section 250).
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 3, 2020
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 29, 2020)
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Click on the above hyperlink or go to: www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
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| | | | | | | | PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE REPORT | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (20) | | | | | | 20-0833 | 20-0833 | | | | | CD 3 | HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to determining the best use of property located at 21433 Strathern Street, Canoga Park to help end homelessness for the City’s unsheltered residents.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - O'Farrell):
- INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), Department of General Services (GSD), Bureau of Engineering, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, and REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority to report with recommendations, including funding sources, within 30 days to determine the best use of the property located at 21433 Strathern Street, Canoga Park, owned by the Knights of Columbus, in order to help end homelessness for the City’s unsheltered residents, in the immediate, short, and long term.
- INSTRUCT the GSD to negotiate a lease with the Knights of Columbus for use of the property.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has submitted a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (21) | | | | | | 20-1200-S22 | 20-1200-S22 | | | | | | COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Aaron Thomas to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument Authority.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Aaron Thomas to the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historic Monument Authority for the term ending June 30, 2021, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Thomas resides in Council District 1. (Current composition: M=3; F=4.)
Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.
Background Check: Pending.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 6, 2020
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACT - AUGUST 5, 2020)
(Health, Education, Neighborhoods, Parks, Arts, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (22) | | | | | | 20-0533 | 20-0533 | | | | | | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to impose the maximum fine for depositing personal protective equipment (PPE) onto the City's public right-of-way and/or into the storm drain system during the COVID-19 pandemic (Pandemic).
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 26, 2020, adding Article 7 of Chapter XX and amending Section 61.07 of Article 1, Chapter VI of the LAMC to impose the maximum infraction penalty of $250 for depositing PPE onto the City's public right-of-way and/or into the storm drain system during the Pandemic, which shall sunset after the State of Emergency associated with said Pandemic is lifted.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has submitted a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED
(Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (23) | | | | | | 16-1318, 16-1318-S1 | 16-1318, 16-1318-S1 | | | | | CD 3 | COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (MFC) and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the direct sale of surplus property located at 18825 West Edleen Drive (Property) to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- DETERMINE that the Property, located at 18825 West Edleen Drive, Tarzana, California 91356 (APN 2176-026-904) in Council District 3 (CD 3), is no longer required for City use, and that the public interest is best served by the direct sale of the Property.
- PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 17, 2020, authorizing and providing for the As Is and with all faults sale of the Property located at 18825 West Edleen Drive, Tarzana, California 91356 (APN 2176-026-904), including all stated Exceptions and Reservations, without notice of sale or advertisement of bids, to the MRCA for the sum of $500,000.
- REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare a Purchase and Sale Agreement based on the terms specified in said Ordinance for the sale of the Property located at 18825 West Edleen Drive, Tarzana, California 91356 (APN 2176-026-904).
- INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to complete the transactions outlined in said Ordinance, process the necessary documentation to execute the sale, and deposit proceeds in the amount of $497,965, inclusive of City administrative fees, into the appropriate accounts, as directed by the Los Angeles Administrative Code and as approved to form by the City Attorney as follows:
Fund Name |
Fund No./Dept. |
Account |
Amount |
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General Fund |
100/40 |
RSRC 514100 |
$254,068.94 |
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CD 3 Real Property Trust Fund |
685 |
DRSRC 514100 |
243,073.47 |
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Residential Prop Maintenance Fund |
553/40 |
CFD 4931 |
822.59 |
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Total: |
$497,965.00 |
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*includes $10,995.48 in City administrative fees. |
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- DECLARE that the Property located at 18825 West Edleen Drive, Tarzana, California 91356 (APN 2176-026-904) constitutes as Exempt Surplus Land for purposes of California Government Code Section 54221, based on the findings contained in the MFC report dated February 3, 2020, attached to Council File Nos. 16-1318 and 16-1318-S1.
- AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer and Controller to make any necessary technical corrections to implement the intent of the Council and Mayor.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that the sale of the City-owned Property to the MRCA for the total negotiated price of $500,000 will have a positive impact on the General Fund, less $2,035 in escrow fees. A total of $497,965 in unanticipated revenue, inclusive of $11,818.07 in administrative fees will be deposited into City accounts ($10,995.48 for GSD real estate expenses and $822.59 for GSD Construction Forces). Upon the close of escrow, 50 percent of the sale's net proceeds, or $486,146.93, shall be deposited in the CD 3 Real Property Trust Fund, and the remaining 50 percent shall be deposited into the General Fund, after payment of administrative fees. The recommended actions comply with the City's Financial Policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Information, Technology, and General Services Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (24) | | | | | | 20-0291 | 20-0291 | | | | | | RESOLUTION relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor, dated March 4, 2020, wherein he declared that conditions of disaster or of extreme peril to the safety of persons and property have arisen both internationally and within the United States as a result of the introduction of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), pursuant to the provisions of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to:
- Resolve that a local emergency continues to persist within the City of Los Angeles, within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., and the continuance of the Mayor’s March 4, 2020, Declaration of Local Emergency is therefore necessary.
- Direct, in accordance with the LAAC, Section 8.21 et seq., all appropriate City departments, agencies and personnel shall continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City of Los Angeles in this matter for the purpose of abating the emergency and for the receipt, processing and coordination of all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the citizens of Los Angeles who may be affected by the emergency.
- Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need for extension of this Declaration Of Local Emergency as may be required.
- Instruct the City Clerk to place on the agenda at least every 30 days, from the adoption of this Resolution thereafter unless rescinded.
- Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the California Office of Emergency Services, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (25) | | | | | | 20-0817 | 20-0817 | | | | | | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the Housing Opportunities for Persons with AIDS (HOPWA) Permanent Supportive Housing renewal grant.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- NOTE and FILE the June 17, 2020, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) transmittal, attached to the Council file, relative to the HOPWA Permanent Supportive Housing renewal grant.
- AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:
- Accept and execute a renewal grant agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in the amount of $1,445,197 to continue the HOPWA Permanent Supportive Housing Connections program for a term of three years from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023.
- Execute a contract with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles for the provision of tenant based rental assistance for the HOPWA Permanent Supportive Housing program, for a compensation amount not to exceed $1,401,841, and a contract term of three years from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2023, in substantial conformance with the draft contract attached to this report, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, funding availability, compliance with the City’s contracting requirements, and compliance with federal requirements.
- Prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO.
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
- Establish new accounts and appropriate funds within the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Connections Grant Fund No. 47X/43 as follows:
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Account |
Account Name |
Amount |
43T143 |
Housing and Community Investment Department |
$14,452 |
43T244 |
Administrative Reserve |
28,904 |
43T320 |
Project Sponsor Administrative |
98,129 |
43T334 |
Tenant Based Rental Assistance |
1,303,712 |
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Total: |
$1,445,197 |
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- Increase appropriations in the amount of $14,452 within Fund No. 100/43, Account No. 001010, Salaries General.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact on the General Fund. The proposed grant activities will be fully funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development HOPWA Permanent Supportive Housing Grant.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Homelessness and Poverty Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (26) | | | | | | 18-0506 | 18-0506 | | | | | | COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Los Angeles County Criminal Record Clearing Project - Homeless Engagement and Response Team (HEART).
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPORVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to approve the accompanying grant award, attached to the Council file, between the City and the County of Los Angeles and authorize the City Attorney, or designee, to execute said grant award on behalf of the City, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
- AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept the grant award in the amount of $932,238 for funding the HEART Criminal Records Clearance project for the period of July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
- Establish a receivable in the amount of $932,238 within Fund No. 368/12.
- Establish Appropriation Account No. 12T861 - HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project within Fund No. 368/12 in the amount of $932,238.
- Transfer $611,000 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12T861 - HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010 Salaries General.
- Upon receipt of grant funds and approval of expenses, TRANSFER up to $278,738 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12T861 - HEART Criminal Records Clearance Project to Fund No. 100/12, Revenue Source No. 5346-Related Costs Reimbursement-Grants.
- AUTHORIZE the Office of the City Attorney to prepare Controllers instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO).
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the total project budget is $1,238,656, which includes a General Fund contribution of $306,417 in related costs (CAP 40 - Criminal).
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Homelessness and Poverty Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (27) | | | | | | 20-0659 | 20-0659 | | | | | | CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - LEE) relative to the impacts of COVID-19 on creative industries, and the support needed to revive its economy.
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Department of Cultural Affairs and the Economic and Workforce Development Department to report on impacts the COVID-19 pandemic has had on creative industries and provide recommendations to support and revive the creative economy.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has submitted a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Health, Education, Neighborhoods, Parks, Arts, and River Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (28) | | | | | | 17-0279 | 17-0279 | | | | | | COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE MAYOR and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017 Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant contracting authorities, re-appropriations, and budget modifications.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
- Modify the existing grant budget for the FY 2017 UASI grant by reallocating funds between projects and conducting the necessary fiscal transfers as detailed in the June 26, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file.
- Negotiate and execute a contract amendment with WilksLaw to decrease its total contract amount by $15,600, from the previous authorized amount of $20,000, to a new contract amount of $4,400, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
- Negotiate and execute a contract amendment with MySafe:LA to decrease its total contract amount by $41,287.80, from the previous authorized amount of $50,435, to a new contract amount of $9,147.20, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
- Negotiate and execute a contract amendment with the City of Burbank to decrease its total contract amount by $12,247, from the previously authorized amount of $58,250, to a new contract amount of $46,003, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
- Terminate the subrecipient agreement with the City of South Pasadena, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
- Negotiate and execute a contract amendment with the City of Beverly Hills to increase its total contract amount by $5,563, from the previously authorized amount of $10,000, to a new contract amount of $15,563, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
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Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the CAO; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
- Transfer appropriations and create new appropriation accounts within Fund No. 60F, FY 2017 UASI, as follows:
FROM: |
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Fund |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
60F/46 |
46P935 |
Emergency Management Department Grant Allocation |
$56,887.80 |
60F/46 |
46P946 |
Grant Management and Administration |
396,069.91 |
60F/46 |
46P950 |
Los Angeles/Long Beach Region |
30.00 |
60F/46 |
46P970 |
Los Angeles Police Department Grant Allocation |
239.46 |
60F/46 |
46S299 |
Reimbursement of General Fund Costs |
121,205.20 |
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Total: |
$574,332.37 |
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TO: |
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Fund |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
60F/46 |
46P668 |
Partner Jurisdiction |
$377,988.44 |
60F/46 |
46P938 |
Los Angeles Fire Department Grant Allocation |
25,619.56 |
60F/46 |
46T146 |
Mayor |
119,869.67 |
60F/46 |
46T299 |
Reimbursement of General Fund Costs |
50,854.70 |
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Total: |
$574,332.37 |
- Transfer appropriations from Fund No. 60F/46, FY 2017 UASI to the General Fund to reimburse UASI-related expenditures as follows:
FROM: |
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Fund |
Account |
Title |
Amount |
60F/46 |
46T146 |
Mayor |
$119,869.67 |
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Total: |
$119,869.67 |
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TO: |
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100/46 |
1020 |
Grant Reimbursement |
$119,869.67 |
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Total: |
$119,869.67 |
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- Transfer up to $50,854.70 from Fund No. 60F, Account No. 46T299 to the General Fund No. 100/38, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
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Transfer cash from Fund No. 60F/46 to reimburse the General Fund, on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from City departments, subject to the approval of the Mayor.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the June 26, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the continued expenditure of FY 2017 UASI Grant funds. There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations in this report. No matching funds are required.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Public Safety Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (29) | | | | | | 20-0485 | 20-0485 | | | | | | CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to the Citywide disposal process of medical waste and an augmented public education plan for the proper disposal of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Recommendation for Council action:
DIRECT the Bureau of Sanitation to report on the Citywide disposal process of medical waste; and, to recommend an augmented public education plan in coordination with hospitals, clinics, and other medical providers.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee waived consideration of the above matter)
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (30) | | | | | | 19-0760 | 19-0760 | | | | | CD 2 | MOTION (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ) relative to rescinding Council action of August 2, 2019 to cover the cost of sidewalk repairs paid by the Studio City Business Improvement District (BID).
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
RESCIND the Council action of August 2, 2019 (Council file No. 19-0760), relative to the allocation of $136,184 from the Studio City BID for sidewalk repairs.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (31) | | | | | | 19-0926-S1 | 19-0926-S1 | | | | | | MOTION (KREKORIAN - BONIN - WESSON) relative to amending Council action of December 3, 2019 to transfer funds from the Construction Improvement Expense Program to the Public Work Trust Fund for Western Avenue Expo Line Station Linkage Project (South).
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
AMEND Council action of December 3, 2019 (Council file No. 19-0926-S1, Recommendation Y) to authorize the Controller to appropriate $1,100 from the Capital Improvement Expense Program, Fund No. 100/54, Account No. 00R652 to the Bureau of Street Services, Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 1090 for Western Avenue Expo Line Station Linkage Project (South).
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (32) | | | | | | 19-0489 | 19-0489 | | | | | CD 1 | MOTION (CEDILLO - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for work on the Cypress Park Pedestrian Bridge Project in Council District 1.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- TRANSFER $274,000 in the Measure M Local Return Fund No. 59C/94, Account No. 94RV39 (Cypress Park Pedestrian Bridge), representing $74,000 in FY 2018/19 and $100,000 in FY 2019/20 Measure M funds, to the following Funds/Accounts and in the amounts specified for the completion of the Cypress Park Pedestrian Bridge, project as further described in the text of this Motion:
Fund No. |
Account No. |
Amount |
100/86 (Street Services) |
001010 (Salaries General) |
$30,000 |
100/86 |
001090 (Salaries Overtime) |
40,000 |
100/86 |
003030 (Construction Expense) |
12,000 |
100/86 |
006020 (Operating Supplies) |
35,000 |
100/84 (Street Lighting) |
001010 (Salaries General) |
7,000 |
100/84 |
001090 (Salaries Overtime) |
5,000 |
100/84 |
006020 (Operating Supplies) |
45,000 |
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- AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services and the Bureau of Street Lighting 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.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (33) | | | | | | 20-0876 | 20-0876 | | | | | CD 1 | MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to rescinding a loan agreement with the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) for $10,291,998 in Proposition HHH funds toward the acquisition cost and development of West Third Apartments, a 137-unit supportive housing project (Project) located at 1900-1906 West Third Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- RESCIND the commitment of $10,291,998 in Proposition HHH funds to the West Third Apartments, Preservation, LP (Borrower) for the West Third Apartments (Project) located at 1900-1906 West Third Street and return this amount to the Proposition HHH fund balance.
- AUTHORIZE a commitment of $10,291,998 to the Borrower for the Project from the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund 55J, which includes $5,248,018.15 in program income and $3,839,729.85 in Supplemental Educational Revenue Augmentation Fund (SERAF) repayment; and $1,204,250 the Affordable Housing Trust Fund 44G Account No. 43P625, which includes Aztmon v Oren settlement funds.
- AUTHORIZE the General Manager HCIDLA, or designee, to amend, modify, terminate, reconvey, and/or execute as necessary, loan and regulatory agreements related to the Project's Loan Agreement, including but not limited to the loan agreement, promissory note (one or more), deed of trust, regulatory agreement(s), Notice of Affordability Restrictions, Agreement Containing Covenants (one or more), subordination to senior lender(s), and other related documents to modify affordability restrictions and as required by the various funding sources, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
- AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
- Establish a new Account entitled 43R761 - West Third Apartments Preservation within the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund 55J and appropriate $9,087,748 from available program income and SERAF repayment funds.
- Establish a new account entitled 43R761 - West Third Apartments Preservation within the Affordable Housing Trust Fund 44G and transfer appropriation in the amount of $1,204,250 from Account No. 43P625 to the new Account No. 43R761.
- Transfer expenditure in the amount of $10,291,998 from GOB Series 2018-A Prop HHH Fund 17C Account No. 43R761 to the following funds and accounts:
Fund No. |
Account No. |
Amount |
55J |
43R761 |
$9,087,748 |
44G |
43R761 |
$1,204,250 |
- AUTHORIZE the General Manager HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required consistent with this action; and, request the Controller to implement these instructions.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (34) | | | | | | 20-0864 | 20-0864 | | | | | CD 7 | MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - KORETZ) relative to a Right of Entry Agreement and Temporary Construction Easement with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for a project near the Department of Animal Services facility located at 15321 North Brand Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91345.
Recommendation for Council action:
DIRECT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate and execute a no-cost Right of Entry Agreement and Temporary Construction Easement, and/or any other appropriate temporary agreement, with the LADWP for the Northeast Valley Care Center located at 15321 North Brand Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 91345. This agreement shall be for a term of one year from the start of the project, with the option to extend for a second year if the project is delayed.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (35) | | | | | | 14-1235 | 14-1235 | | | | | CD 10 | MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to amending Council action of November 21, 2018 to transfer responsibility of the contract of the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) / Neighborhood Improvement Activities.
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the Council action of November 21, 2018 relative to LANI / Neighborhood Improvement Activities / Council District 10 / AB1290 Fund to transfer the responsibility / administration of the contract in this matter from the City Clerk to the Bureau of Street Services so that the Bureau of Street Services will be responsible for executing the final amendment to the contract and overseeing the work conducted by LANI.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (36) | | | | | | 20-0865 | 20-0865 | | | | | | MOTION (MARTINEZ - PRICE) relative to funding the two Council District runoff races on the November 3, 2020 General Election.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $295,000 from the General Municipal Election line item in the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58/580310, to the City Clerk Fund No. 100/14 in the following Accounts for services:
Account No. |
Account Title |
Amount |
1070 |
As Needed Salaries |
$200,000 |
1090 |
Overtime |
37,000 |
4170 |
Election Expense |
58,000 |
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Total: |
$295,000 |
This transfer/appropriation request is for services associated with the collaboration and partnership with the County for various outreach and vote center recruitment and set up activities.
- AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to negotiate and execute any agreements, as needed, utilizing the above funds, and for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
- 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.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (37) | | | | | | 20-0866 | 20-0866 | | | | | | MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - CEDILLO) relative to a donation to fund an independent report by the National Police Foundation on the actions of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) during recent demonstrations from May 27, 2020 to June 7, 2020.
Recommendations for Council action:
- AUTHORIZE the LAPD to accept a donation of $350,000 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, to be used to fund an independent report by the National Police Foundation on the actions of the LAPD during recent demonstrations against police brutality and racism from the May 27, 2020 to June 7, 2020.
- REQUEST the Board of Police Commissioners to present the National Police Foundation report to the City Council for consideration once complete.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (38) | | | | | | 14-1305-S2 | 14-1305-S2 | | | | | CD 15 | MOTION (BUSCAINO - RODRIGUEZ) relative to a personal services contract with Gianine Rizzi.
Recommendations for Council action:
- APPROVE the personal services contract, attached to the Council file, with Gianine Rizzi to provide services to the Fifteenth Council District.
- AUTHORIZE to the Councilmember of the Fifteenth District to execute this contract on behalf of the City
- INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 2020-2021 and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council Office.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (39) | | | | | | 19-1010 | 19-1010 | | | | | CD 12 | MOTION (LEE - KORETZ) relative to funding additional Police services in Council District 12.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $65,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P Account No. 281212 (CD 12 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Police Fund No. 100/70 Account No. 001092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to fund additional Police services in Council District 12.
- AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department 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.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (40) | | | | | | 20-0879 | 20-0879 | | | | | CD 12 | MOTION (LEE - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding additional Police services in the Granada Hills community of Council District 12.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- ALLOCATE and APPROPRIATE $30,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Fund No. 699/14 to the Police Fund No 100/70, Account No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers) to be used to fund additional Police services in the Granada Hills community of Council District 12.
- AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department to make any corrections or clarifications to the above fund instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (41) | | | | | | 20-0011-S6 | 20-0011-S6 | | | | | CD 12 | MOTION (LEE - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding additional graffiti and weed abatement services provided by West Valley Alliance.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $65,000 in the Council District 12 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43/50 to the Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to fund additional graffiti and weed abatement services provided by West Valley Alliance.
- AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to make any corrections or clarifications to the above fund instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (42) | | | | | | 20-0881 | 20-0881 | | | | | | MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BONIN) relative to adopting a list of Citywide Special Events.
Recommendation for Council action:
ADOPT the List of Citywide Special Events attached to the Council file, prepared by the Office of Chief Legislative Analyst in conformance with the City's Special Event Permit Procedure (Ordinance No. 180881).
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| | | | | | | | MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BONIN) ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY MOTION (BONIN - RODRIGUEZ). CLICK HERE TO VIEW MOTION (BONIN - RODRIGUEZ) | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (43) | | | | | | 13-0933 | 13-0933 | | | | | CD 4 | MOTION (RYU - BLUMENFIELD) relative to amending Council action of December 16, 2019 regarding the Arts Development Fee Update and adoption of the Arts Development Fee Expenditure Report.
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND the Council action of December 16, 2019 regarding the Arts Development Fee Update and adoption of the Arts Development Fee Expenditure Report to change the category / proposed use of one Council District 4 Account (NA41) from TBD to Mural and authorize the Cultural Affairs Department to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (44) | | | | | | 20-0883 | 20-0883 | | | | | CD 9 | MOTION (PRICE - O'FARRELL) relative to a long term ground lease for properties located at 5215 and 5260 South Figueroa Street to SoLa Impact to construct Permanent Supportive Housing.
Recommendations for Council action:
- FIND, pursuant to Charter Section 371 and Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 7.27.3, that due to the immediate need to meet a Federal Court Order to house homeless individuals whose health is at risk both from COVID-19 and living near freeway overpasses, underpasses, and ramps, and the inability of a prior competitive bidding process concerning 5215 South Figueroa to select a qualified respondent, the public interest or necessity requires a long term ground lease for properties located at 5215 and 5260 South Figueroa Street to SoLa Impact without advertisement for bids for the purpose of constructing Permanent Supportive Housing for the homeless.
- DIRECT the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, City Attorney, and any other relevant departments, to prepare all necessary documents to effectuate the development of Permanent Supportive Housing on the properties, including but not limited to an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement, Affordability Covenant, and Disposition and Development Agreement.
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| | | | | | | | Substitute Motion adopted, (14) | | |
| | | | | | | | SUBSTITUTE MOTION (PRICE - O'FARRELL - KORETZ) ADOPTED. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE MOTION | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (45) | | | | | | 20-0884 | 20-0884 | | | | | CD 1 | MOTION (CEDILLO - O'FARRELL) relative to additional funding for the Alpine Recreation Center Expansion Project.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
REQUEST the City Administrative Officer to transfer funds in the amount of $23,033 from the Albion Riverside Park Project to the Alpine Recreation Center Expansion Project to cover the costs of graffiti removal and other property damage repairs caused by the recent COVID-19 Pandemic and Civil Unrest, as follows:
Mayor's Proposed Budget FY 2018-19 - GCP Non-Departmental Funds
Source |
Project |
Fund/Dept |
Appropriation |
FY |
Total Contingency |
Remaining Contingency |
Transfer Amount |
From: |
Albion Riverside Park (E1907621) |
205/88 |
88RMDA |
18/19 |
$250,000 |
$23,033 |
$23,033 |
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To: |
Alpine Recreation Center Expansion Project (E170225A) |
TBD |
TBD |
20/21 |
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$23,033 |
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| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (46) | | | | | | 20-0147 | 20-0147 | | | | | | MOTION (BUSCAINO - KREKORIAN) relative to amending Council action of March 17, 2020 to resume comprehensive CARE+ cleanups.
Recommendation for Council action:
AMEND Council action of March 17, 2020 (Council file No. 20-0147 as amended by Motion 72-P and Motion 72-P-A) to AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation to resume CARE+ cleanups within the Special Cleaning Zones established around A Bridge Home shelters only.
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| | | | | | | | Adopted As Amended, (10); Nays: Bonin, Harris-Dawson, Ryu, Wesson (4) | | | Failed of Adoption, (4); Nays: Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu, Wesson (10) | | |
| | | | | | | | MOTION (BUSCAINO - KREKORIAN) ADOPTED AS AMENDED BY MOTION (O'FARRELL - BUSCAINO). CLICK HERE TO VIEW MOTION (O'FARRELL - BUSCAINO). | | | AMENDING MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - RODRIGUEZ) - FAILED OF ADOPTION. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AMENDING MOTION - FAILED OF ADOPTION | | |
| | | | | | | | ITEM NO. | (47) | | | | | | 19-1555 | 19-1555 | | | | | CD 8 | MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - O'FARRELL) relative to reauthorize the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to enter into a contract with Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) to complete Destination Crenshaw Project.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
REAUTHORIZE the EWDD, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate and execute a contract with the LAEDC with a term ending December 31, 2020 for the purpose of conducting an economic impact analysis of the Destination Crenshaw Project, consistent with the original terms and scope of work specified in Council file No. 19-1555.
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| | | | | | | | | FINAL MAPS in the various Council Districts.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the Final Maps and Adopt the City Engineer Reports as detailed in the various listed Council files, including bonds, agreements, contracts and other related issues as specified: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | (a) | | | | | | 20-0890 | 20-0890 | | | | | CD 15 | FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. No. 2016-3310 located at 320 East 118th Street easterly of San Pedro Street.
(Bond No. C-136032)
Owner: AJG Realty, Inc; Surveyor: Taik Y. Kim
Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B) (3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (b) | | | | | | 20-0891 | 20-0891 | | | | | CD 13 | FINAL MAP OF TRACT No. 78230 located at 1243 North Gower Street northerly of Lexington Avenue.
(Bond No. C-136033)
Owner: 1243 Gower, LLC; Surveyor: Harvey A. Goodman
Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A)(2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (c) | | | | | | 20-0912 | 20-0912 | | | | | CD 5 | FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. No. 2015-3553 located at 6926-6932 West Clinton Street easterly of Sycamore Street.
(Bond No. C-136201)
Owner: Elfie Furst Sheldon; Surveyor: Nick Kazemi
Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B) (3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED | | |
| | | | | | | | | (d) | | | | | | 20-0916 | 20-0916 | | | | | CD 4 | FINAL MAP OF TRACT No. 74646 located at 4737 West Elmwood Avenue, westerly of Western Avenue.
(Bond No. C-136202)
Owner: 4737 Elmwood Ave LLC; Surveyor: Alfred J. Thelwell
Fiscal Impact Statement: The subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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| | | | | | | | MAP AND BOND APPROVED - CITY ENGINEER REPORT ADOPTED | | |
| | | | | | | | MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20-0927 | 20-0927 | MOTION (CEDILLO - O'FARRELL for RODRIGUEZ) relative to compiling petitions to renew the Greater Chinatown Business Improvement District (BID). | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20-0010-S12 | 20-0010-S12 | MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting death of Michael Kelly on February 15, 2020. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20-0010-S13 | 20-0010-S13 | MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - CEDILLO) 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 Omar Medina on February 21, 2020. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20-0600-S72 | 20-0600-S72 | MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - KREKORIAN - KORETZ - WESSON) relative to reporting the potential need for positions that were not authorized in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Adopted Budget requests for new Targeted Local Hire-eligible position authorities. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20-0929 | 20-0929 | MOTION (RYU - MARTINEZ) relative to funding the replacement of a window at the Campo de Cahuenga. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17-0010-S25 | 17-0010-S25 | MOTION (MARTINEZ - PRICE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting death of Victor Duenas, Jr. on December 7, 2016. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 03-1643-S4 | 03-1643-S4 | MOTION (MARTINEZ - PRICE for BUSCAINO) relative to the regular meeting schedule for the Council's Standing Committees. | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of: | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 20-0003 | 20-0003 | Hal Bernson | Lee - All Councilmembers | Michael O'Brien | O'Farrell - All Councilmembers | Gabriella O'Donnell | O'Farrell - All Councilmembers | Jose M. Perez | Rodriguez - All Councilmembers | Valentin Perez | Rodriguez - All Councilmembers | Steven Runnel | Buscaino - All Councilmembers | Francisco Javier Miramontes | Buscaino - All Councilmembers | Marjorie Cerf Platt | Ryu - All Councilmembers | Johnnye Washington | Wesson - All Councilmembers | Tracie Bryant | Wesson - All Councilmembers | Carl Reiner | Blumenfield - All Councilmembers |
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Roll Call | Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson and President Martinez (14) | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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