MOTION (BUSCAINO - LEE) and RESOLUTION relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $35,000,000 for the acquisition, development, improvement, and equipping of an existing 104-unit multifamily housing project (Project) located at 1717 East 103rd Street.

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

1. HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing  at the City Council Meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2020.
   
   

2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION to allow California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000 to provide financing for the acquisition, development, improvement, and equipping of an existing 104-multifamily housing project located at 1717 East  103rd Street in Council District 15.

MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the properties located at 6940 North Owensmouth Avenue (6946, 6952, 6954, 6956, and 6958 North Owensmouth Avenue) and 21616 West Hart Street.

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

1. FIND, based on the independent judgement of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2019-1268-MND, adopted on September 17, 2019; 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. READOPT and MODIFY the FINDINGS of the City Council, dated October 25, 2019, as the Findings of Council.
   
   
4. ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 27, 2020, effectuating a Zone Change on the Project Site from R1-1VLRIO to (T)(Q)RAS4-1VL-RIO and approve three Developer's Incentives to permit: 1) A height increase of six feet above the allowable height limit for the proposed (T)(Q)RAS4-1VL Zone; 2) A 16 percent reduction in the required open space in lieu of the regulations of Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.21 G; and 3) A parking ratio of 0.825 parking spaces per dwelling unit in lieu of the required parking pursuant to LAMC Section 12.21 A.4, for the properties located at 6940 North Owensmouth Avenue (6946, 6952, 6954, 6956, and 6958 North Owensmouth Avenue) and 21616 West Hart Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.
   
   
5. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32 G:
   
   ...the Council may decide to impose a permanent Q Qualified classification...identified on the Zoning Map by the symbol Q in brackets... There shall be no time limit on removal of the brackets around the [Q] Qualified designation nor on removal of the T Tentative designation.  After the conditions of the permanent [Q] Qualified classification have been fulfilled, the brackets surrounding the Q symbol shall be removed.
   
   
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:  Meta Housing Corporation, Taylor Rasmussen, Senior Project Manager

Representative:  Michael LoGrande, LoGrande and Company LLC

Case No. CPC-2019-1267-ZCJ-SPR

Environmental No. ENV-2019-1268-MND

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission.  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 - NOVEMBER 25, 2020

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

AD HOC ON COMPREHENSIVE JOB CREATION PLAN AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEES REPORT relative to Economic and Workforce Development Department's (EWDD) Business Response Unit (BRU) operational metrics periodic reports.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the EWDD BRU operational metrics reports for the periods April 2018 through June 2018; July 2018 through September 2019; October 2018 through March 2019; and, April 2019 through September 2019.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fourth Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Siemens Industry, Inc.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC) that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Fourth Amendment to LAWA Contract DA-5117 with Siemens Industry, Inc., to extend the term through April 2, 2022, and to increase the amount by $1,264,482, for new total not to exceed $6,540,263, for ongoing technical support, maintenance and system enhancements for the Airport Response Coordination Center, the Department Operations Center, and the Ramp Control Tower.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the BOAC on September 3, 2020, by Resolution No. 27095, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Fourth Amendment to Contract DA-5117 with Siemens Industry, Inc.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – NOVEMBER 9, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – NOVEMBER 6, 2020)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) agreement with Knight Communications, Inc.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the POLA Resolution No. 20-9680 for the First Amendment to POLA Agreement No. 18-3550 with Knight Communications, Inc., extending the term by two years, for a total of five years, and increasing the amount by $3,600,000, for a new total not-to-exceed compensation amount of $8,400,000, for maintenance and support services for POLA's Port Police Information Technology (IT) systems.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed amendment to POLA's agreement will allow Knight Communications, Inc., to continue providing POLA Police IT systems maintenance and support services for an additional two years, and increase the contract amount by $3.6 million, for a total term of five years and cost not to exceed $8.4 million. The POLA has budgeted $1,700,000 in the Harbor Revenue Fund for costs under the agreement in Fiscal Year 2021. Funding for subsequent years is subject to appropriation of funds through the POLA annual budget process.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – DECEMBER 7, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – DECEMBER 4, 2020)

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program for S. 3263 (Udall), which would set requirements related to waste and recycling collection systems for a variety of products and materials including plastics.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Krekorian - Koretz, Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for S. 3263 (Udall), which would set requirements related to waste and recycling collection systems for a variety of products and materials including plastics.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program for legislative action to extend the CARES Act’s $600 per week emergency unemployment benefit.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Ryu-Martinez), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for legislative action to extend the CARES Act’s $600 per week emergency unemployment benefit.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program for H.R. 8015 (Maloney), Delivering for America Act, which prevents arbitrary changes to the United States Post Office’s  (USPS) functions.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (O'Farrell - Martinez), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for H.R. 8015 (Maloney), Delivering for America Act, which prevents arbitrary changes to the USPS’s functions, while ensuring the timely delivery of mail and parcel delivery for all Americans across the country.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program for H.R. 7015 which would appropriate $40 billion to the United States Postal Service (USPS) and prioritize the purchase of personal protective equipment; and HR 2382 which would repeal the Postal Accountability and Efficiency Act.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Rodriguez), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for H.R. 7015 and other actions which may be proposed to properly fund the USPS and halt and/or reverse all managerial and operational changes until Congress, the USPS Board of Governors and the Postal Regulatory Commission have been able to fully review and take action on such proposals; and, H.R. 2382 to relieve the USPS of the onerous obligation to be the only federal agency to be required to pre-fund a pension fund for 75 years.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program for H.R. 6494 (Thompson), the Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act of 2020, which would make insurance coverage available for business interruption losses arising from viral pandemics, forced closures of businesses, mandatory evacuations, and public safety power shut-offs.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (O’Farrell - Price), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for H.R. 6494 (Thompson), the Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act of 2020, which would make insurance coverage available for business interruption losses arising from viral pandemics, forced closures of businesses, mandatory evacuations, and public safety power shut-offs.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program for any administrative or legislative action which would prohibit forced hysterectomies at United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facilities.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez - Cedillo), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for any administrative or legislative action which would prohibit forced hysterectomies at ICE detention facilities.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program for H.R. 8270 (Speier), the We Are Vanessa Guillen Act of 2020, which would significantly revise how the military investigates allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez - Martinez), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for H.R. 8270 (Speier), the We Are Vanessa Guillen Act of 2020, which would significantly revise how the military investigates allegations of sexual harassment and sexual assault.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Hillside Construction Regulation (HCR) Supplemental Use District (SUD) definition standardization, City-wide comprehensive mapping of recommended locations, HCR overlay in Council District 4, and location in Very High Fire Hazard Severity Zones (VHFSZ) including the communities of Bowmont Hazen, and Coldwater Canyon; and adding the HCR SUD to all hillside and VHFSZ parcels.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu - Koretz):

INSTRUCT the Planning Department to:

1. Present an amendment to the Hillside Construction Regulation Supplemental Use District that will standardize the definition and comprehensively map all recommended locations for the HCR SUD Citywide.
   
   
2. Prepare and present an amendment to the Hillside Construction Regulation Supplemental Use District to include the HCR overlay in all Council District 4 hillsides which feature high concentrations of active construction, substandard streets, restricted ingress and egress, below average emergency response times, lack of pedestrian infrastructure and location in VHFSZ; specifically including, but not limited to the communities of Bowmont Hazen, and Coldwater Canyon.
   
   
3. Add the HCR SUD to all hillside and VHFSZ parcels to the map of proposed zoning changes as part of the Hollywood Community Plan Update.
              

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.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Director, Department of City Planning (DCP), or designee, to execute 21 Mills Act Historical Property Contracts between the City and the property owners identified in the DCP report dated August 28, 2020, attached to Council File No. 20-1234.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Isherwood Bachardy Residence and Studio located at 145 North Adelaide Drive in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. DETERMINE that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC), and include the Isherwood Bachardy Residence and Studio located at 145 North Adelaide Drive in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: Katherine Bucknell, The Christopher Isherwood Foundation

Owner: Donald J. Bachardy, Trustee Bachardy Trust

Case No. CHC- 2020-263-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2020-264-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.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending Article 9, Chapter IX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to create cool roof and cool surface requirements.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney, in consultation with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), to prepare and present a draft Ordinance amending or adding Sections, Subsection and Tables 99.04.106.5, 99.04.106.5.1, 99.04.106.5.2, 99.04.106.5.3, Table 99.04.106.5, Table 99.04.106.5.1, Table 99.04.106.5.2, 99.05.106.13, Table 99.05.106.13, 99.11.101, A4.106.7, 99.12.101, A5.106.11.1, to Article 9, Chapter IX of the LAMC to make local environmental and administrative changes, to create cool roof and cool surface requirements.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), and Metabolic Studio, LLC for the operation and maintenance of the Bending the River Back into the City Project (Project).

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

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended action complies with the LADWP's Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, on behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute the Fourth Amendment to Contract No. 109787 with GeoEnvironment Technologies, LLC for the operation and maintenance of the TIRE project, for a term of three years with an option to extend for an additional three years, for a total contract term of 20 years; and, to increase the cost ceiling by $16,428,062, from $58,220,507 to $74,648,569, subject to approval by the City Attorney and compliance with the City's contracting requirements.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Funding is provided by the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund, and funding in the amount of $752,400 is available for this purpose. Funding for subsequent years of the Contract will be provided through the City's annual budget process, which is subject to Mayor and Council approval. The Fourth Amendment includes a Financial Liability Clause limiting the City's financial obligation to the extent of appropriations for this purpose.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended action complies with the City's Financial Policies in that expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding source.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 4, 2020

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

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation, or designee, to accept, negotiate, execute, and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, and amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, which may be necessary to secure a financing agreement for the Project from the EPA's WIFIA Program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Public Works reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-123999 with Electronic Recyclers International, Inc., to adjust the contract payment terms for the provision of electronic waste disposal services.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, on behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-123999 with Electronic Recyclers International, Inc. to adjust the contract payment terms for the provision of electronic waste disposal services, without a change to the term beginning on June 3, 2014 and ending June 2, 2022, or to the $500,000 contingency cap, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and compliance with the City's contracting requirements.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Should the revenues to the Contract fall below $250,000, the estimated cost of the proposed Amendment shall not exceed $500,000 for the term of the Contract. There is sufficient funding within the reserve of the Household Hazardous Waste Fund should an appropriation be required to fulfill the terms of the Contract.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended action complies with the City's Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 4, 2020

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reassigning a United States Department of Commerce grant in order to operate a business accelerator and resource center at 13168 and 13172 Van Nuys Boulevard.

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

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Economic and Workforce Development Department and the City Attorney, to report on the steps necessary to assign United States Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration Sub-Award 07-19-62011.33 grant to Initiating Change In Our Neighborhood in order to operate a business accelerator and resource center at the property located at 13168 and 13172 Van Nuys Boulevard.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to revisions to the City’s bid preferences programs that would enhance participation by disadvantaged businesses as a result of the passage of Assembly Constitutional Amendment (ACA) 5.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Martinez - O'Farrell for Rodriguez - Price):

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Attorney and Bureau of Contract Administration, to report with revisions to the City’s bid preferences programs that would enhance participation by disadvantaged businesses as a result of the passage of ACA 5 and action necessary to implement those revisions.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City's progress in addressing the Shelter Crisis pursuant to Government Code 8698.4(a)(6).

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Homeless Strategy Committee (HSC) to submit to the State of California the status report detailed in Attachment 2 of the September 18, 2020 HSC report, attached to the Council file.  It describes the City's progress in addressing the shelter crisis in Fiscal Year 2019-20.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to transferring funds from the Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund for the infrastructure improvements related to the Paseo Plaza Project.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O'Farrell – Martinez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. ADOPT the Paseo Plaza Project neighborhood traffic management program (NTMP) presented at the March 2019 workshop.
   
   
2. TRANSFER $563,000 from Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 904/14, Account No. 14K052 (Hollywood Mobility Trust Fund) to the Neighborhood Traffic Management Fund No. 47H/94, Account No. 9421 IP (Paseo Plaza NTMP); and, TRANSFER $30,000 of that amount to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 001090 (Salaries - Overtime), to cover the cost of implementing infrastructure improvements to the extent feasible for the Paseo Plaza Project located at 5661 Santa Monica Boulevard.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) 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 action.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along certain street segments in Council District 10.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Wesson - Martinez):

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 West 41st Street between Arlington and 3rd Avenues, West 42nd Street between Arlington and 4th Avenues, West 43rd Street between Arlington and 2nd Avenues, West 43rd Place between 11th Avenue and Leimert Boulevard, Sutro Avenue between West Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and West 42nd Street, West 43rd Street between Arlington and 10th Avenues, 2nd Avenue between West Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and West Vernon Avenue, and 3rd Avenue between West Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and West Vernon 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 specific hours detailed.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Lee - 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 Rinaldi Street between Dulcet and Wilbur Avenues.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles within the specific hours detailed.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along segments of Laurel Canyon, Victory, and Burbank Boulevards, and Oxnard Street.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Krekorian - Buscaino):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to 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 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Laurel Canyon between Victory and Burbank Boulevards, Victory Boulevard between Whitsett and Colfax Avenues, Oxnard Street between Whitsett and Colfax Avenues, and Burbank Boulevard between Whitsett and Colfax Avenues.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles within the specific hours detailed.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to substitute and in-lieu position authorities needed in 2020-21.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the October 9, 2020 City Administrative Officer report relative to substitute and in-lieu position authorities needed in 2020-21.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the 2020-21 Personnel Authority Resolution.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION granting personnel authority in accordance with Attachments A, B, and C of the October 9, 2020 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, consisting of the following:

1. Attachment A providing authority effective July 1, 2020, unless otherwise noted therein, for positions included in the 2020-21 Budget requiring temporary on-budget resolution authority.
   
   
2. Attachment B providing temporary authority for the positions included in the 2020-21 Budget and the 2020-21 Proposed Detail of Positions and Salaries, pending the effective date of the 2020-21 Departmental Personnel Ordinances.
   
   
3. Attachment C providing authority effective July 1, 2020, for positions that were approved by resolution during the 2019-20 fiscal year, which are funded off-budget and continue to be needed during 2020-21. In instances where departments are requesting continuation of resolution authority beyond current authorized periods of time, the CAO concurs with such requests contained herein.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the CAO.  The Chief Legislative Analyst has not completed a financial analysis of this report. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of ten Plant Equipment Operator (Class Code 1107) positions for the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(1).

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Civil Service Commissioner's January 23, 2020 action to exempt ten Plant Equipment Operator (Class Code 1107) positions for the BOS from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(1).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and RESOLUTION relative to the abandonment of proceedings for proposed City of Los Angeles Community Facilities District No. 10, Ponte Vista (formerly known as the Highpark Project).

(Budget and Finance 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.)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and RESOLUTIONS relative to the actions necessary to establish Community Facilities District No. 11, Ponte Vista (formerly known as the Highpark Project).

(Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If a public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

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AD HOC ON COVID-19 RECOVERY AND NEIGHBORHOOD INVESTMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the roadmap for the Los Angeles Unified School District's reopening, including the scientific justification for delaying reopening until mid-November.

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

REQUEST the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the Los Angeles Unified School District to report to Council on October 28, 2020 to discuss the roadmap for the Los Angeles Unified School District's reopening, including the scientific justification for delaying reopening until mid-November.

   

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.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS relative to proposed renewal of towing and storage agreement with Hollywood Tow, Inc. (Contract No. C-127404) in connection with the Official Police Garage (OPG) for Service Area Six.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 14, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 9, 2020)

(Public Safety Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS relative to proposed renewal of towing and storage agreement with Black and White Garages, Inc. (Contract No. C-127403) in connection with the Official Police Garage (OPG) for Service Areas 16 and 19.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 14, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 9, 2020)

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS relative to proposed renewal of towing and storage agreement with Bruffy's, Inc. (Contract No. C-127412) in connection with the Official Police Garage (OPG) for Service Area 14.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 14, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 9, 2020)

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS relative to proposed renewal of towing and storage agreement with Kellmark Tow, LLC (Contract No. C-127413) in connection with the Official Police Garage (OPG) for Service Area 18.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 14, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 9, 2020)

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CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - BUSCAINO) relative to  amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 55.07 to prohibit an individual from possessing or carrying a laser pointer while participating in any demonstration, rally, protest, picket line or other public assembly.

(Public Safety Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

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NO ACTION TAKEN

FINAL NEGATIVE DECLARATION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (BOAC) relative to the Third Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement with Alaska Air Lines, Inc.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AFFIRM the finding of the BOAC that on the basis of the whole record before the BOAC, including the Final Negative Declaration for the Terminal 6 Renovation Project, which includes the Initial Study / Negative Declaration, and all comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the Terminal 6 Renovation Project will have a significant effect on the environment; and, adopt the Final Negative Declaration for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminal 6 Renovation Project.
   
   
2. AFFIRM said finding of the BOAC that the Terminal 5.5 Core Project described in the LAWA report to BOAC as part of Resolution No. 27116 is consistent with the LAX Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) Environmental Impact Report (EIR) [ENV-2016-3391-EIR], which was certified by the BOAC on March 2, 2017 (Resolution No. 26185), and certified and adopted by Council on June 7, 2017; and, that the proposed activity would not result in any new or more significant environmental impacts than those already described and analyzed in that EIR and does not include any changes to the LAX LAMP project that would require further review under California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21166 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162.
   
   
3. APPROVE the Third Amendment to the LAWA Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement LAA-8581 with Alaska Air Lines, Inc., to facilitate construction of renovations in Terminal 6 at LAX.
   
   
4. CONCUR with the action of the BOAC taken October 1, 2020, by Resolution No. 27116, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to LAWA Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement LAA-8581 with Alaska Air Lines, Inc.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – NOVEMBER 9, 2020

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

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

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (BOAC) relative to the  Second Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Concession Agreement with Bottling Group, LLC.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the BOAC that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Second Amendment to LAWA Concession Agreement LAA-8882 with Bottling Group, LLC, to extend the term through September 30, 2021, for vending machine concessions at Los Angeles International Airport and the Van Nuys Airport FlyAway Building.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the BOAC on September 3, 2020, by Resolution No. 27093, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Second Amendment to LAWA Concession Agreement LAA-8882 with Bottling Group, LLC.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – NOVEMBER 13, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 10, 2020)

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - BUSCAINO), COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to  amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 55.07 to prohibit an individual from possessing or carrying a laser pointer while participating in any demonstration, rally, protest, picket line or other public assembly.

(Public Safety Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.)

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URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - RODRIGUEZ - BUSCAINO - et. al) and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18 to specify the particular times at which and the particular locations where it shall be unlawful for a person to sit, lie, or sleep upon public property, and amending LAMC Section 56.11 to align Section 56.11 with Section 41.18, and to note the suspension of two subsections in Section 56.11 pending the outcome of the judicial appeal related to those subsections.

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

1. REQUEST the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance that repeals the current version of LAMC 41.18 and replaces it with an ordinance consistent with the current practice by the City in enforcing 41.18, including the Ninth Circuit decision in Boise v. City of Martin.
      
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to include the following considerations in the draft Ordinance:
   
   
   1. That the replacement for LAMC Code Section 41.18 allows the City Council, by Resolution and after the postage of signage, to ban sitting, sleeping, or lying within up to 500 feet of a designated freeway overpass, underpass, ramp, tunnel, or pedestrian subway where lodging unsheltered or in tents or makeshift shelters is unhealthful or incompatible with the critical route provided by the infrastructure.
      
      
   2. That the replacement for LAMC Section 41.18 bans sitting, sleeping or otherwise obstructing the public right of way in a manner that restricts passage as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
      
      
   3. That the replacement for LAMC Section 41.18 allows the City Council, by Resolution and after the postage of signage, to ban sitting, sleeping, or lying within up to 500 feet of a facility opened after January 1, 2018, to provide housing, shelter, supportive services, safe parking or storage to homeless persons.
      
      
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to amend LAMC Code Section 56.11 to align it to the new version of Section 41.18 by banning the storage of personal property in any area where sitting, lying, and sleeping is banned by 41.18, and to suspend the Bulky Item provisions (Subsection 56.11.3(i) and 56.11.10(d)) pending the outcome of the appeal in of Garcia v. City of Los Angeles, Federal District Court, Central District of California case number 2:19-cv-06182-DSF-PLA.
   
   
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated October 26, 2020, amending LAMC Section 41.18 to specify the particular times and locations where it shall be unlawful for a person to sit, lie, or sleep upon public property, and amending LAMC Section 56.11 to align LAMC Section 56.11 with LAMC Section 41.18, and to note the suspension of two subdivisions in Section 56.11 pending the outcome of the judicial appeal related to those subdivisions.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING

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

1. DETERMINE that the transfer of three City-owned lots currently controlled by the Bureau of Street Services (BSS), measuring approximately 21,000 square feet or 0.48 acres with Assessor's Parcel Numbers (APNs) 5113-031-901, 5113-031-902, and 5113-031-903 (Exchange Property), to the RAP is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article 19, Section 15325(f) of California CEQA Guidelines, as further detailed in the Board reports dated October 15, 2020, attached to Council file (CF) No. 20-1317.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to effectuate a non-financial transfer of jurisdiction of portions of the City-owned property located at 4206 South Main Street, Los Angeles, California 90037, identified as Lot Nos. 24, 26, and 28, to the RAP, with the assistance of the City Attorney, Board of Public Works Survey Division, RAP, and the BSS.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the RAP to facilitate and accept said transfer of jurisdiction of Lot Nos. 24, 26, and 28 as replacement property for the transfer of two parcels on Leighton Avenue (Leighton Lots) in Exposition Park.
   
   
4. APPROVE the Exchange Agreement between the City, acting by and through the RAP, and the Sixth District Agricultural Association, an agency of the State, substantially in the form attached to CF No. 20-1317, which memorializes the terms and conditions of the proposed transfer of the two Leighton Lots to the State, measuring approximately 19,800 square feet or 0.45 acres with Assessor's Parcel Nos. (APNs) 5037-027-924 and 5037-027-925; and, AUTHORIZE the execution of the License Agreement, also attached to CF No. 20-1317, which provides for the use of 33 parking spaces within Exposition Park by RAP staff and guests coming from the RAP EXPO Center.
   
   
5. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the transfer of the Leighton Lots to the State.
   
   
6. APPROVE the transfer of the Leighton Lots to the State, by Ordinance, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Exchange Agreement.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the RAP to accept the transfer of the Exchange Property, to be dedicated as park property under the control of the RAP in exchange for the transfer of the Leighton Lots within Exposition Park to the State.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board to execute the Exchange Agreement and all other necessary documents required to complete the exchange of properties and the conveyance of the Leighton Lots to the State, and the acceptance of the Exchange Property from the GSD.
   
   
9. DIRECT the RAP to accept the Exchange Property to be set apart and dedicated as park property in perpetuity.
   
   
10. FIND that the Exchange Agreement for the transfer of the Leighton Lots to the State has been considered in the EIR, First Addendum, Second Addendum, Third Addendum, Fourth Addendum, and Errata, Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations and accompanying mitigation measures, and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Renovation Project (SCH No. 1990011065).
    
    
11. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated October 26, 2020, consenting to the transfer of real property located in Exposition Park from the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through its Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners, to the State, acting by and through its Sixth District Agricultural Association; and approving the transfer of City property controlled by the BOSS to the RAP to serve as replacement park property for the parcels being transferred to the State.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The RAP reports that there is no fiscal impact to the General Fund for the transfer of the Leighton Lots and acceptance of the Exchange Property. There is also no fiscal impact to the General Fund for the execution of the Exchange Agreement. However, once the Exchange Property has been accepted, development and operational maintenance costs will be determined and a request for funding, if necessary, will be submitted through the City's budget process.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (WESSON - MARTINEZ) relative to naming the intersection of Sixth Street and Oxford Avenue in Koreatown as SM Entertainment Square.

Recommendation for Council action:

NAME the intersection of Sixth Street and Oxford Avenue in Koreatown as SM Entertainment Square; and, DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial signs to this effect at this location reading: SM Entertainment Square. Pioneer of the Korean Wave and global K-phenomenon. In honor of Soo Man Lee.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BONIN - KORETZ) relative to funding for shared recovery housing to house persons in Venice experiencing homelessness.

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

1. TRANSFER $100,000 in the Venice Area Surplus Real Property Fund No. 434 to the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), Department No. 43, Fund No. 10A, Revenue Source No. 5693 to establish a new account 43T XXX-SHARE for Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to reimburse Self Help and Recovery Exchange (SHARE!) for services provided prior to 2020, and for current year services to provide shared recovery housing to house persons in Venice experiencing homelessness.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the General Manager, HCIDLA, to amend the City's 2020-21 General Fund contract, C-136465, with the LAHSA to add $100,000 for SHARE! to provide shared recovery housing to house people in Venice experiencing homelessness.
   
   
3. REQUEST LAHSA to execute a sole source subcontract, or amendment, with SHARE! to reimburse services provided prior to 2020, and for current year services to provide shared recovery housing to house people in Venice experiencing homelessness in 2020 and 2021; and in an amount not to exceed $100,000.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council actions, subject to approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, authorize the City Controller to implement the instructions.