Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM

ALL ITEMS FORTHWITH

(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL

Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu, Wesson and President Martinez (12); Absent: Koretz and Rodriguez (2)

Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(1)13-1275
13-1275

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Mai Lassiter to the Board of Library Commissioners.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Mai Lassiter to the Board of Library Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2025 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Lassiter resides in Council District 4. (Current composition: M=0; F=5).

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2020)

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(2)19-1200-S7
19-1200-S7

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Daryl Smith to the Board of Zoo Commissioners.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Daryl Smith to the Board of Zoo Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2025 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Smith resides in Council District 12. (Current composition: M=3; F=2).

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2020)

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(3)20-1200-S15
20-1200-S15

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Tafarai Bayne to the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Tafarai Bayne to the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2025 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Bayne resides in Council District 10. (Current composition: M=2; F=3).

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 23, 2020)

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(4)13-1343
13-1343

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Joy Atkinson to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Joy Atkinson to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2025 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Atkinson resides in Council District 10. (Current composition: M=3; F=4).

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2020)

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(5)17-0845
17-0845

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Raymond Regalado to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Raymond Regalado to the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2025 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Regalado resides in Council District 15. (Current composition: M=3; F=4).

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2020)

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(6)20-1200-S26
20-1200-S26

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Candace Cable to the Commission on Disability.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Candace Cable to the Commission on Disability for the term ending June 30, 2025 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Cable resides in Council District 14. (Current composition: M=4; F=5).

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Background Check:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2020)

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(7)20-1200-S27
20-1200-S27

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Dr. Erica L. Jacquez to the Disabled Access Appeals Commission.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Dr. Erica L. Jacquez to the Disabled Access Appeals Commission for the term ending June 30, 2025 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Dr. Jacquez resides in Council District 4. (Current composition: M=3; F=2).

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Background Check:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2020)

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(8)19-1200-S47
19-1200-S47

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Jesse S. Noonan to the Commission for Community and Family Services. 

 

Recommendation for Council action: 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of  Ms. Jesse S. Noonan to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Current composition: F=12; M=3)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. 


Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2020) 

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(9)10-1379
10-1379

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Benjamin Torres to the Commission for Community and Family Services. 

 

Recommendation for Council action: 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of  Mr. Benjamin Torres to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Current composition: F=12; M=3)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending. 


Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 23, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 23, 2020) 

 

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(10)19-1200-S55
19-1200-S55

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Robinne Burrell to the Commission for Community and Family Services. 

 

Recommendation for Council action: 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of  Ms. Robinne Burrell to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Current composition: F=12; M=3)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. 


Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 28, 2020

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 25, 2020) 

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(11)16-0824
16-0824

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Mr. Delfino De La Cruz to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles. 

 

Recommendation for Council action: 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Mr. Delfino De La Cruz to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles for the term ending June 30, 2024 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Current composition: F=4; M=3)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending. 


Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(12)12-1050
12-1050

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Lucelia Hooper to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles. 

 

Recommendation for Council action: 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Lucelia Hooper to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles for the term ending June 30, 2024 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Current composition: F=4; M=3)

 

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending. 


Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(13)18-1232
18-1232

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending 63.44.B.2(d) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to add a portion of the Glen Alla Dog Park to the list of off-leash city dog parks.

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

 

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated August 14, 2020 amending 63.44.B.2(d) of the LAMC to add a portion of the Glen Alla Dog Park to the list of off-leash city dog parks.

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.

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(14)18-0826-S1
18-0826-S1
CD 14

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to issuing revocable permits to close, gate, occupy, and construct permanent structures within the existing public rights-of-way located at 668 South Alameda Street, 1516-1570 Industrial Street and 675 Mill Street.

 

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Rodriguez):

 

DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to issue revocable permits, subject to the applicants satisfying the conditions for issuing such permits, to close, gate, occupy, and construct permanent structures within the existing public rights-of-way located at 668 South Alameda Street, 1516-1570 Industrial Street and 675 Mill Street.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(15)20-0934
20-0934
CD 1

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of implementing a pilot program in Council District 1, that uses the public library system to loan out Wi-Fi hot spots to help bridge the gap of internet access.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Cedillo - O'Farrell):

 

  1. INSTRUCT the Library Department to report on the feasibility of implementing a pilot program in Council District 1, that uses the public library' system to loan out Wi-Fi hot spots to help bridge the gap of internet access.

  2. INSTRUCT the Library Department to report in 14 days on the following:

    1. Existing Wi-Fi hotspot lending programs serving the Los Angeles Unified School District students, underserved communities, and those without connectivity.

    2. Analysis of the stock of Wi-Fi devices needed to ensure the City is able to loan devices to all residents in need, and any additional resources required.

    3. Recommendations for the extension of the duration of time that devices should be loaned out (for example three months) to ensure residents have continued access to the internet and any additional resources required.

  3. INSTRUCT the Library Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report in 14 days on the feasibility of using CARES Act funding to support the expansion of the Library Department’s Wi-Fi hotspot lending program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
               

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(16)20-1017
20-1017

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the third amendment to Standard Agreement AP-1920-25, extending the contract period of the State Nutrition Funds.

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging (Aging), or designee, to execute the Standard Agreement AP-1920-25, Amendment No. 3, as detailed in the April 30, 2020 Aging report, attached to the Council file.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Aging reports that there is no additional impact to the City General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None  submitted.

 

Adopted to Receive and File, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)

RECEIVED AND FILED FORTHWITH INASMUCH AS THE ITEM WAS SCHEDULED IN ERROR

ITEM NO.(17)20-1039
20-1039

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the transfers the appropriations from Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to the Information Technology Agency (ITA) in the amount of $150,000 for communication services.

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

 

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION which transfers the appropriation detailed in the August 18, 2020 RAP report, attached to the Council file,  from RAP  to ITA in the amount of $150,000 for the communication services ITA provides to RAP in Fiscal Year 2020-21.
           

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The RAP reports that the appropriation and transfer of funds will have no negative impact on RAP's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(18)17-0256
17-0256

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to additional recommendations on reported hate crimes and religious, ethnic, or racially motivated violence.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. NOTE and FILE the May 22, 2020 Los Angeles Police Department report relative to additional recommendations on reported hate crimes and religious, ethnic, or racially motivated violence.

  2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to:

    1. Continue working with Council District Four and the Jewish Federation of Greater Los Angeles and report back in 120 days on the development of a Citywide communication tool, operationally similar to the Jewish Federation’s Community Security Initiative, that serves as a single point of contact for critical incident coordination and information sharing to serve as a conduit for proactive hate crime prevention.

    2. Identify funding needed for the development and implementation of the program as detailed above in Recommendation No. 2a.

  3. INSTRUCT the LAPD to add the following organizations to the LAPD's website listing of resources for hate crime victims:

    1. Mexican-American Legal Defense Fund

    2. Central American Resource Center

    3. National Association of Latino Elected Officials

    4. Mexican-American Opportunity Foundation

    5. Mexican-American Bar Association

     

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

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

 

For:

Mid-City West Neighborhood Council

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(19)20-0008-S17
20-0008-S17
CD 12

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along segments of Lurline Avenue and Vintage Street.

 

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

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of Lurline Avenue from Lassen Street to Vintage street, and both sides of Vintage Street from Lurline Avenue to Cozycroft Avenue.

  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles within the specified hours detailed.

  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of said Resolution.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(20)20-0008-S18
20-0008-S18
CD 3

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along a segment of Burbank Boulevard between Woodlake Avenue and Sedan Avenue.

 

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

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of Burbank Boulevard between Woodlake Avenue and Sedan Avenue.

  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversized vehicles within the specified hours detailed at the aforementioned locations.

  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of said Resolution.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(21)20-0008-S19
20-0008-S19
CD 12

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along segments of Haskell Avenue and Bermuda Street.

 

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

 

  1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m., along both sides of Haskell Avenue from Chatsworth Street to San Fernando Mission Boulevard, and along both sides of Bermuda Street from Haskell Avenue to Blucher Avenue.

  2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles within the specified hours detailed.

  3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of said Resolution.

 

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.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(22)20-0687
20-0687

AD HOC ON COVID-19 RECOVERY AND NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed strategy and funding recommendations to implement the COVID-19 Homelessness Roadmap, and the State of California Homekey Notice of Funding Availability.

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. RECEIVE and FILE Motion (Martinez - Buscaino - O'Farrell - Krekorian - Price).

  2. RECEIVE and FILE the following documents attached to the Council file:

    1. August 5, 2020 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report.

    2. August 12, 2020 CAO report.

    3. September 2, 2020 CAO report.        

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has submitted a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: Submitted.

For if Amended:
Greater Cypress Park Neighborhood Council.

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Koretz
(1)
ITEM NO.(23)20-0841
20-0841

STATUTORY EXEMPTION and AD HOC ON COVID-19 RECOVERY AND NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Bridge Home facilities on 11471-11483 Chandler Boulevard, and 6099 Laurel Canyon Boulevard; and 19020-19040 Vanowen Street; and the proposed strategy and funding recommendations to implement the COVID-19 Homelessness Roadmap, and the State of California Homekey Notice of Funding Availability.

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

 

  1. DETERMINE the Bridge Home facilities on 11471-11483 Chandler Boulevard and 6099 Laurel Canyon Boulevard in Council District 2; and 19020-19040 Vanowen Street in Council District 3, which allow for the lease of the properties and use as temporary shelters for those experiencing homelessness, are statutorily exempt under Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(4) as a specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency as also reflected in California Environmental Quality Act Guideline Section 15269(c);  Public Resources Code section 21080.27 (AB 1197) applicable to City of Los Angeles bridge homeless shelters; and, because the project uses Homeless Emergency Aid Program funds, it is exempt under Governor’s order N-32-20. AB 1197 codified at Public Resources Code section 21080.27 exempts the project as an emergency homeless shelter; as set forth in the Notice of Exemption, attached to the Council file.

  2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report monthly on progress and status of efforts proposed in the plan outlined in Table 1 of the August 12, 2020 CAO report, attached to the Council file, to better inform whether the proposed plan be approved by Council or further modified.

  3. APPROVE the use of the City-owned site at 19020-19040 West Vanowen Street in Council District 3 for a pallet shelter.

  4. APPROVE the use of the Department of Recreation and Parks-owned site at 1221 South Figueroa Place in Council District 15 for a pallet shelter, pending the Recreation and Parks Commission approval on September 17, 2020.

  5. APPROVE $22,014,735 for the construction of the following four pallet shelters with 525 beds:
           
     CD  Site Number of Beds  Amount
     2  11471 Chandler Blvd.  75  $4,933,700
     2  6099 Laurel Canyon  200  $8,456,300
     3  19020-1940 West Vanowen Street  100  $3,388,900
     15  1221 South Figueroa Place  150 $5,235,835

    1. ALLOCATE $21,894,735 from the COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund No. 63M, Department No. 10, Account No. 10T695 as follows. Eligible costs incurred from these allocations will be reimbursed from the COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund.

      1. Up to $4,903,700 to COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund No. 63M, Account No. 10TXXX, 11471 Chandler Boulevard.

      2. Up to $8,426,300 to COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund No. 63M, Account No. 10TXXX, 6099 Laurel Canyon.

      3. Up to $3,358,900 to COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund No. 63M, Account No. 10TXXX, 19020-19040 Vanowen Street.

      4. Up to $5,205,835 to COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund No. 63M, Account No. 10TXXX, 1221 South Figueroa Place.

    2. REPROGRAM $120,000 from the Homeless Emergency Aid Program (HEAP) Grant Special Fund No. 60P, Activity Category 1 - Capital and Operating Support - A Bridge Home, allocated to the Engineering Special Services Fund No. 682, Department No. 50, Account No. 50RVDI, Crisis Bridge Housing Facilities - Various Engineering Services as follows.

      1. $30,000 to the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program No. 54, General Fund 100, Account No. 00TXXX, 11471 Chandler Boulevard.

      2. $30,000 to the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program No. 54, General Fund 100, Account No. 00TXXX, 6099 Laurel Canyon.

      3. $30,000 to the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program No. 54, General Fund 100, Account No. 00TXXX, 19020-19040 Vanowen Street.

      4. $30,000 to the Capital Improvement Expenditure Program No. 54, General Fund 100, Account No. 00TXXX, 1221 South Figueroa Place.

  6. APPROVE $12 million in COVID-19 Federal Relief Funds for the construction of new interim housing beds:

    1. Allocate $12 million in COVID-19 Federal Relief Funds to No. 63M Department No. 10, Account No. 10T695.

  7. APPROVE $1,286,000.04 in COVID-19 Federal Relief Funds for tenant improvements to establish 80 family shelter beds at 3061 Riverside Drive. Eligible costs incurred from this allocation will be reimbursed from the COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund.

    1. Allocate $1,286,000.04 from COVID-19 Federal Relief Funds No. 63M, Account No. 10T695 to COVID-19 Federal Relief Fund No. 63M, Account No. 10TXXX, 3061 Riverside Drive.

  8. APPROVE $30 million in Emergency Solutions Grant - COVID funds for Rapid Rehousing and Shared Housing as outlined in this report; and INSTRUCT the CAO, CLA, and Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), to report monthly with the status of placements and expenditures, and whether additional ESG-COVID is needed for this intervention model.

  9. APPROVE $3,951,600 in Emergency Solutions Grant - COVID funds for leasing of interim units for people experiencing homelessness.

  10. APPROVE $2,449,650 in Emergency Solutions Grant - COVID funds for outreach to the plan’s target population.

  11. DIRECT LAHSA to expend ESG-COVID under the terms detailed in Recommendation No. 8 of this report.

  12. DIRECT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to develop the Emergency Solutions Grant-COVID Consolidated Plan amendment and post for public comment immediately following the approval of this report.

  13. APPROVE $7,185,938 in Los Angeles County service commitment funds for eight months of funding 525 new interim beds, from November 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.

           
  14. APPROVE  $1,149,750 from the Los Angeles County service commitment for the following sites for overnight safe parking, for nine months, from October 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021.
               
    No.  Location  Council District Ownership  Proposed No. of Spaces  Proposed Funding 
     1 7128 Jordan Ave.  3 Public-LADOT  25  $205,313
     2 11000 National Blvd.  5 Private-Church   30  $246,375
     3 4301 South Central Ave.  9 Public-GSD  10  $82,125
     4 2444-2450 S. Crenshaw Blvd 10 Public-HCID  10  $82,125
     7 Cahuenga Branch Library 4591 Santa Monica Blvd.  13 Public-Library  10  $82,125
     5 711 S. Beacon 15  Public-GSD  30  $246,375
     6 19610 Hamilton Ave. 15 Public-HACLA  25  $205,313
               
  15. INSTRUCT the CAO and CLA to work with Council to identify service providers for these safe parking sites, either through LAHSA or directly with service providers, and report back with contract recommendations.

  16. INSTRUCT the CAO, CLA, HCIDLA, and the City Homeless Coordinator to work with Council Offices and report back on recommended provisions for any existing or new agreements with LAHSA, or directly with service providers, that would ensure efficient assessment and intake processes, consistent reporting and tracking of performance metrics, and expenditure accountability.  This report should include recommendations for outreach efforts and strategies, as well as a process for determining target areas in coordination with Council Offices, particularly as related to fulfilling the 6,700 bed commitment.

  17. DIRECT the CAO to make funding recommendations as projects are ready for implementation via reports in coordination with Council Offices.

  18. AUTHORIZE the CAO to execute any necessary documents to accept County funding for the City’s Homelessness Efforts on behalf of the City.

  19. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Establish a new Special Fund, entitled Homelessness Efforts - County Funding Agreement within Department No. 10, to be administered by the City Council, to receive and disburse the County funds in accordance with Council action for the City’s homelessness efforts.

    2. Create appropriation accounts, account numbers to be determined.

    3. Upon receipt of the County funds for the Homelessness Efforts – County Funding Agreement, increase appropriations within the newly created Special Fund.

  20. AUTHORIZE the CAO to:

    1. Prepare Controller Instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for this report, consistent with the Mayor and Council action in this matter, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

    2. Prepare any additional Controller instructions to reimburse City Departments for their accrued labor, material or permit costs related to projects in this report consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

  21. RECEIVE and FILE the following documents attached to the Council file:

    1. August 5, 2020 CAO report.

    2. August 12, 2020 CAO report.        

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has submitted a financial analysis of this report.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

 

Substitute Motion and Amending Motion (Rodriguez - Martinez), adopted, (14)

SUBSTITUTE MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) AND AMENDING MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - MARTINEZ) ADOPTED FORTHWITH. CLICK HERE TO VIEW SUBSTITUTE MOTION. CLICK HERE TO VIEW AMENDING MOTION

 

AMENDING MOTION (BONIN - RYU) - FAILED OF ADOPTION

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE AMENDING MOTION - FAILED OF ADOPTION

Failed of Adoption, (2); Nays: Blumenfield Buscaino Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Wesson (12)

Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(24)20-0488, 20-0478
20-0488, 20-0478

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) relative to the status of Project Roomkey.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

NOTE and FILE the CLA report dated September 4, 2020 relative to the status of Project Roomkey including an overview of tourism data and impact, an in-depth discussion of Project Roomkey describing the origins and evolution of the program, and emerging plans to address placement options at the completion of Project Roomkey.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

 

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

 For:   Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council
  Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council 
  Hermon Neighborhood Council 
  Northridge South Neighborhood Council 
  North Westwood Neighborhood Council
  Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council
  NoHo Neighborhood Council 
  Los Feliz Neighborhood Council 

 

(Homelessness and Poverty Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14)
 
ITEM NO.(25)20-1102
20-1102

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) relative to a summary of permanent supportive housing units and interim or short term housing units, and an analysis of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s (LAHSA) recent proposals.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) in coordination with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to report back with a summary of the amount of permanent supportive housing units and interim or short term housing units that will be produced over the next two years by month.

  2. INSTRUCT the CAO to conduct an analysis of LAHSA's recent proposals and how they immediately address street level homelessness.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

(Homelessness and Poverty Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

 

 

Adopted, (14)
Closed Session
ITEM NO.(26)20-0263
20-0263

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled LA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., US Central District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-02291.

 

NO ACTION TAKEN

 

MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
20-0011-S9
20-0011-S9

MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to funding a dedicated street improvement program including tree trimming, sidewalk repair and other improvement projects to be provided by the Bureau of Street Services.

20-1148
20-1148

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - PRICE) relative to funding weed abatement services on a median on Ventura Boulevard between Oakdale Avenue and Jumilla Avenue.

20-1147
20-1147

MOTION (PRICE - O'FARRELL) relative to coordinating a street banner campaign for Thomas Jefferson High School to increase the campus's visibility and to serve as part of their educational campaign.

COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
20-0004
20-0004
Christine IseriBuscaino - Koretz - All Councilmembers
Michael LeonardBuscaino - O'Farrell - All Councilmembers
Valley Community Healthcare Krekorian - Ryu - All Councilmembers 

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
20-0003
20-0003
Barbara Trantafello Lee - All Councilmembers
Ben Kitay Ryu - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Ending Roll Call

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













Los Angeles City Council Agenda, Continuation Agenda
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES CA 90012 - 10:00 AM


CONTINUED FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 8, 2020




Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(27)14-0499-S5
14-0499-S5

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to submit grant applications to the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) to compete for the 2021 Active Transportation Program (ATP) - Cycle 5 Call for Projects.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, and/or the Director of the respective lead City department, to:

    1. Submit 13 grant applications to the Caltrans on behalf of the City for possible funding through the ATP grant, for all recommended projects referenced in the subject LADOT report dated August 12, 2020, attached to Council file No. 14-0499-S5.

    2. Execute any necessary funding and contractual documents, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, for projects that are awarded funding through this grant opportunity.

  2. DIRECT the General Manager, LADOT, and/or the Director of the respective lead City department, to identify any additional resource needs, including staff and/or overtime funding, for the implementation of the projects that are awarded funding through this grant opportunity; and, to seek approval for any additional staffing from the Council prior to accepting the ATP grant funds.

  3. INSTRUCT the LADOT, in consultation with the Bureau of Street Services and Bureau of Engineering, to report back in 90 days with recommendations for a City-wide coordinated project selection process for transportation grant applications.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that there is no impact to the City's General Fund. No local match is required for the aforementioned projects. There is also no immediate impact on special funds; however, future appropriations by the Mayor and the Council will require a final memorandum of understanding or notice of award to deliver the projects, such as design, project management, construction, and inspection. For projects awarded grant funding, LADOT, with the City Administrative Officer and the Chief Legislative Analyst, will identify the recommended appropriate sources of funds from available revenues during the development of each Fiscal Year's budget, as well as multi-year schedules for transportation special funds.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted as Amended, (14)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT ADOPTED AS AMENDED FORTHWITH BY MOTION (KORETZ - LEE). CLICK HERE TO VIEW AMENDING MOTION