300 South Lucerne Boulevard. (Lien: $2,348.00)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 23, 2020)

1717 West 81st Street. (Lien: $1,284.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 23, 2020)

20556 West Califa Street. (Lien: $1,284.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 23, 2020)

17360 West Rayen Street. (Lien: $1,284.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 23, 2020)

19128 West Prairie Street. (Lien: $1,284.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 23, 2020)

1859 North Lansdowne Avenue. (Lien: $3,688.79)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 23, 2020)

12743 West Daventry Street. (Lien: $2,091.12)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 23, 2020)

2154 West 24th Street. (Lien: $66,187.94)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 23, 2020)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (BOHC) and CONSIDERATION OF CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) SECTION 21151(C) APPEALS filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council, the San Pedro Peninsula Homeowners United, the Coalition for Clean Air, the Urban and Environmental Policy Institute at Occidental College, the Long Beach Alliance for Children with Asthma, and the East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice; the South Coast Air Quality Management District; and, the California Air Resources Board of the action taken by the BOHC at its special meeting held October 8, 2019, to certify the Final Supplemental Environmental Impact Report (SEIR) for the China Shipping Container Terminal Project.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONSIDER appeals filed by the Natural Resources Defense Council, the San Pedro Peninsula Homeowners United, the Coalition for Clean Air, the Urban and Environmental Policy Institute at Occidental College, the Long Beach Alliance for Children with Asthma, and the East Yard Communities for Environmental Justice; the South Coast Air Quality Management District; and, the California Air Resources Board of the action taken by the BOHC at its special meeting held October 8, 2019, to certify the Final SEIR for the Berth Nos. 97-109 China Shipping Container Terminal Project (APP No. 150224-504; SCH No. 2003061153), and taking the following additional actions recommended by the Port of Los Angeles (POLA):

1. Adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations.
   
   
2. Find that, in accordance with the information contained in the Final SEIR, the Revised Project will have significant environmental effects on air quality and meteorology, greenhouse gas emissions and climate change, and ground transportation as defined by Public Resources Code Sections 21068 and 21082.2, and CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15064, 15064.4, 15064.5, and 15382.
   
   
3. Find that, in accordance with the provisions of CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(1), changes or alterations have been required in, or incorporated into, the Revised Project, which substantially lessens or avoids one or more of the significant adverse environmental impacts identified in the Final SEIR.
   
   
4. Find that, in accordance with the provisions of CEQA Guidelines Section 15091(a)(3), specific economic, legal, social, technological, or other considerations, make infeasible certain mitigation measures such that some environmental impacts remain significant and unavoidable.
   
   
5. Find that, all information added to the Final SEIR after public notice of the availability of the Recirculated Draft SEIR for public review but before certification, merely clarifies, amplifies, or makes insignificant modifications in an adequate Environmental Impact Report and recirculation is not necessary.
   
   
6. Find that, in accordance with Public Resources Code Section 21081(b) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15093, the benefits of the Revised Project outweigh the significant and unavoidable environmental impacts, and adopt the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations.
   
   
7. Adopt the Supplemental Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program (MMRP) as required by Public Resources Code, Section 21081.6.
   
   
8. Approve the Revised Project identified in the Final SEIR Report including all feasible mitigation measures and lease measures with consideration of the Findings of Fact and Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
   
   
9. Direct POLA's Cargo and Industrial Real Estate Division to incorporate by reference the Final SEIR, mitigation measures, lease measures, and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program into any and all lease agreements or assignments encompassed in the approved Revised Project.
   
   
10. Authorize POLA's Environmental Management Division to file the Notice of Determination with the Los Angeles County Clerk and the Los Angeles City Clerk.
    
    
11. Adopt Resolution No. 19-9548.
    
    

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Trade, Commerce and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Leslie Ivie to the Civil and Human Rights Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Leslie Ivie to the Civil and Human Rights Commission for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Ms. Suzy Jack, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Ivie resides in Council District 10.

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Background Check: Completed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 27, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 26, 2020)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the property located at 1625 West Palo Alto Street.

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

1. FIND based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in MND, No. ENV-2015-3314-MND, adopted on January 17, 2017; and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration, or addendum is required for approval of the project.
   
   
2. READOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code for the MMP as the Findings of Council, and ADOPT the MMP.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 24, 2020, for a Zone Change from (T)(Q)R4-1VL and C2-1VL to (T)(Q)R4-1VL for the construction, use, and maintenance of a four-story hotel with 88 guest rooms, 49,470 square feet of floor area, and 51 automobile parking spaces and 24 bicycle parking spaces, for the property located at 1625 West Palo Alto Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
   
   
4. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated June 4, 2020, for a Zone Change from (T)(Q)R4-1VL and C2-1VL to (T)(Q)R4-1VL for the construction, use, and maintenance of a four-story hotel with 88 guest rooms, 49,470 square feet of floor area, and 51 automobile parking spaces and 24 bicycle parking spaces, for the property located at 1625 West Palo Alto Street .
   
   
5. READOPT the FINDINGS of the City Council dated May 10, 2017 as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
6. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Section 12.32-G of the Los Angeles Municipal Code:
   
   ...whenever property remains in a Q Qualified classification for six years... after the effective date of the ordinance creating same without substantial physical development thereof for one or more of the uses first permitted herein having taken place within such time or if the Director of Planning determines that such development is not thereafter continuously and expeditiously carried on to completion, or if no physical development is necessary, without having been need for one or more of the purpose first permitted thereby, such 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.
   
   
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California 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.
   
   
8. 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: AJ Patel, Morgan's Legacy LLC

Representative: Sheryl Brady, Permit Place

Case No. CPC-2015-3313-ZC-ZV-CU-SPR

Environmental No. ENV-2015-3314-MND

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.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 2, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 2, 2020)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), MITIGATION MEASURES, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change and Building Line Removal for the property located at 10965 West Penrose Street.

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

1. FIND, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15074(b), consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the MND, No. ENV- 2016-4975-MND as amended, all comments received, the imposition of mitigation measures and the MMP prepared for the MND.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS 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 R1-1-CUGU to (T)(Q)CM-1- CUGU, for the construction, use, and maintenance of a one story, maximum 30-foot in height, 5,042 square-foot commercial warehouse/storage building with eight parking spaces all on approximately 11,674 square-foot lot with the 5,042 square foot commercial warehouse/storage building including four tenant spaces (ranging between 885 - 1,038 square feet) and a 793 square-foot garage with three covered parking spaces, with the remaining five parking spaces being proposed at grade, and the Applicant is proposing to demolish a vacant one story single family residence and accessory structures, including approximately 50 cubic yards of grading to be balanced on site, for the property located at 10965 West Penrose Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
   
   
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 17, 2019, removing the 42-foot Building Line along West Penrose Street originally established pursuant to Ordinance No. 116781.
   
   
5. 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.
   
   
   
6. 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.
   
   
7. 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: Vachik Danoukh, 10965 Penrose LLC

Representative: Matthew Aulicino, AUX Architecture

Case No. APCNV-2016-4974-ZC-BL

Environmental No. ENV-2016-4975-MND

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 4, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 4, 2020)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating consideration of a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and accompanying Zone Change (ZC) for the properties located at 3031 South Hauser Boulevard, and 5461 West Jefferson Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson - Koretz for Wesson - Bonin):

1. APPROVE initiating consideration of a GPA and accompanying ZC for the properties located at 3031 South Hauser Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016 and 5461 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016, to reconcile its existing Open Space zoning and land use designation with the long-standing Commercial Manufacturing use of the site.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to process the GPA and ZC for the properties located at  3031 South Hauser Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016 and 5461 West Jefferson Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016, to address the ongoing and future viability of the site given its current use and proximity to two light rail transit stations.

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.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 98.0105, to clarify the current right of entry for Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) inspectors to conduct inspections.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Harris-Dawson - Blumenfield):

REQUEST that the City Attorney, with the assistance of the LADBS, prepare and present an Ordinance, to amend LAMC Section 98.0105, Inspections, to clarify the right of entry for LADBS inspectors to conduct inspections, as follows:

1. Add language that indicates that the LADBS inspectors must explain the reasons to conduct inspections, and request consent of the occupant to enter when the property is occupied; and, when the property is unoccupied to locate the owner or other person having control of the property, to explain the reasons for the inspection and consent to enter.
   
   
2. Add a new section that specifies, that an Inspection Warrant is required when entrance to a property is refused or cannot be obtained, as follows:
   
   
   1. Inspection Warrant - If consent to enter is refused or cannot be obtained, whether a property is occupied or unoccupied, the Superintendent of Building or his authorized representative shall obtain an inspection warrant.

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 and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES REPORT relative to ongoing tree and biodiversity planning, strategies and/or efforts to protect and grow the City’s urban canopy.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu - Blumenfield - Krekorian - et al.):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in coordination with staff assigned to the development of the Wildlife Protection Areas Study (Council file No. 14-0518) and Environmental Policy Unit, to report to Council on ongoing tree and biodiversity planning, strategies and/or efforts at the DCP and Urban Forestry Division (Council file No. 03-1459-S3) to protect and grow the City’s urban canopy, including cost, staffing and budget recommendations for the creation of a division of biologists and/or arbor culturists to consult on management of the private tree population and coordinate efforts with city departments.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the DCP, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) and Bureau of Street Services (BSS), in consultation with any other departments as necessary, to report to Council with recommendations for improvements to strengthen and expand the Protected Tree Ordinance and any other relevant tree planting or replacement requirements for individual private development projects with the goal of comprehensively preserving, maintaining and growing the City’s private tree population.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the DCP and BSS to report to Council with an interpretation of Los Angeles Municipal Code Article 6 and Article 7, Section 17.05 of Chapter I, to further clarify language, namely Subsection 46.02(b)1, (reasonable development of a property) to ensure alternate site designs are explored; Subsection 46.02(c) (approximate value and reasonable probability) to ensure consideration of the full economic and environmental cost of tree removal and replacement; and, Subsection 46.01 to ensure protected species that are planted or grown as a part of a tree planting program are not excluded from the Protected Tree Ordinance.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the DCP, LADBS, BSS, Urban Forestry Division, and any other departments as necessary, to report to Council with recommendations for the creation of protocols for tree removals, to include all non-protected mature, healthy trees, regardless of their status as native or non-native (unless considered invasive) such that removal of any mature trees will result in replacement, or mitigation banking aligned with the Conservation Element of the City’s General Plan and any other relevant general plan policies and goals to enhance urban biodiversity.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the DCP and LADBS, with the assistance of the BSS and any other departments as necessary, to report to Council with recommendations for the enhancement of the notification process for tree removals on private property (Council file No. 14-1634), ensuring the removal and notification process is consistent with the street tree removal and notification process, and that residents on neighboring parcels are fully informed of pending tree removals.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the DCP and LADBS, with the assistance of the Urban Forestry Division, to evaluate the placement and timing of tree removals in the permitting process; and, to report to Council with recommendations to require approval earlier in permitting review process to ensure that approvals of tree removals are completed prior to final permit approvals for development projects.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:

Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council

Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council

Hollywood United Neighborhood Council

For if Amended:

Encino Neighborhood Council

Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council 

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal for the property located at 1347 North Lucile Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 (Class 15, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
   
   
2. ADOPT the Findings of the PLUM Committee including CEQA Findings submitted by the Department of City Planning (DCP), dated June 26, 2020 and attached to the Council file, as  the Findings of Council.   
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Catherine Gudis, on behalf of the Lucile Avenue Neighbors Association and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the  East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC) in determining that the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15315 (Class 15) for a Preliminary Parcel Map for the subdivision of three small lots for the construction of three, three-story, 34 feet in height, small lot dwellings with a total of six parking spaces on a 7,350 square-foot site, involving the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling for the property located at 1347 North Lucile Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Mark Panasuk

Representative: Larry Mondragon

Case No. AA-2016-3793-PMLA-SL-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2016-3794-CE-1A

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF 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):

1. 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:
   
   
   1. Permitting childcare facilities by-right in all areas of the City, except heavy industrial.
      
      
   2. 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.
      
      
   3. Implementing a pre-submittal review process with ECE providers such as the City of Santa Monica’s program.
      
      
2. 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.
   
   
3. 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.

(Continued from Council meeting of July 29, 2020)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to naming the intersection at Emerson Avenue and West 80th Street as Carolina Madrid Diab Square. 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin - Blumenfield):

1. APPROVE the naming of the intersection of Emerson Avenue and West 80th Street as Carolina Madrid Diab Square.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install permanent ceremonial sign(s) at this location. 

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. 

Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell,  Price, Rodriguez, Ryu, Wesson and President Martinez (14)

ATTEST:      Holly l. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

                  Council Clerk                  PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 10:55 a.m.

Special meeting convened at 10:55 a.m.

Special meeting adjourned at 11:05 a.m.

Regular meeting convened at 11:05 a.m.