PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reactivating initiating consideration of the Granada Theater, located at 632 North Avalon Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. 

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

REACTIVATE initiating consideration of the Granada Theater, located at 632 North Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington, CA 90744, as a City Historic-Cultural Monument, as recorded under Council file (CF) No. 14-1487, which expired per Council policy (CF No. 05-0553), and that the matter be restored to its most recent legislative status as of the date of the file’s expiration.

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, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino - Koretz):

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 an assessment of assets in the designated Chatsworth-Northridge Industrial Core/Innov818 geographical area.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee - Krekorian):

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, in consultation with the Bureau of Engineering and all other appropriate departments, to report to Council with a detailed assessment of assets in the designated Chatsworth-Northridge Industrial Core/Innov818 geographical area outlined in Council file No. 17-0938; this asset assessment should include, but be not limited to, transportation, housing and infrastructure, schools and education, telecommunications capabilities and infrastructure, power assessments, including clean energy capabilities, and cultural features.

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.

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS AND PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Appeals filed for a Design Review Determination (DRB); a Project Permit Compliance (SPP); a Coastal Development Permit (CDP); a Mello Act Compliance Review (MEL), for the property located at 17346 West Sunset Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the MND, No. ENV-2018-505-MND, and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the MND reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; FIND the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and ADOPT the MND and the MMP prepared for the MND. 
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEALS filed by Edgewater Towers Condominium HOA Association, and Pacific Palisades Residents Association, Inc. (Representative: Thomas M. Donovan, Law Offices of Thomas M. Donovan) and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) in adopting the MND and MMP prepared for the MND; and, approving a Design Review Determination for a Project located within the Pacific Palisades Commercial Village and Neighborhoods Specific Plan (DRB); approving a Project Permit Compliance Review (SPP) for a Project within Neighborhood Area B of the Pacific Palisades Commercial Village and Neighborhoods Specific Plan; approving a Coastal Development Permit (CDP) for Development located within the Single Permit Jurisdiction area of the Coastal Zone; and approving a Mello Act Compliance Review (MEL) for the demolition of an existing vacant commercial structure (fast food restaurant) and the construction of a five-story, 60-foot and nine-inch tall, 32,225 square foot, mixed-use building comprised of 39 dwelling units (four units restricted to Very Low Income Households) and 2,900 square feet of ground floor commercial uses; the Project will include 49 parking spaces located in one subterranean level, at grade, and in one above-grade parking level; the Project includes the construction of one new retaining wall, 11,500 cubic yards of grading, and a haul route for the export of 10,700 cubic yards of earth, for the property located at 17346 West Sunset Boulevard, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval as amended by the PLUM Committee, attached to the Council file. 

Applicant: Michael Aminpour, California Food Managers, LLC and Heavenly Tiger LLC

Representative: Michael Gonzales, Gonzales Law Group

Case No. CPC-2018-504-DB-DRB-SPP-CDP-MEL-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2018-505-MND

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Larchmont Village (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Larchmont Village BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 2, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Larchmont Village BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Larchmont Village BID, pursuant to the State Law.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Melrose (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Melrose BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 24, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Melrose BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Melrose BID, pursuant to the State Law.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the San Pedro Historic Waterfront (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the San Pedro Historic Waterfront BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 5, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the San Pedro Historic Waterfront BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the San Pedro Historic Waterfront BID, pursuant to the State Law.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Studio City (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Studio City BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 23, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Studio City BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Studio City BID, pursuant to the State Law.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Downtown Industrial District (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Downtown Industrial District BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 6, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Downtown Industrial District BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Downtown Industrial District BID, pursuant to the State Law.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Hollywood Entertainment District (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Hollywood Entertainment District BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 2, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Hollywood Entertainment District BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Hollywood Entertainment District BID, pursuant to the State Law.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Arts District LA (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Arts District LA BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 17, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Arts District LA BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Arts District LA BID, pursuant to the State Law.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Downtown Center (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Downtown Center BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 12, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Downtown Center BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Downtown Center BID, pursuant to the State Law.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Westchester Town Center (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Westchester Town Center BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 18, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Westchester Town Center BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Westchester Town Center BID, pursuant to the State Law.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Greater South Park (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Greater South Park BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 16, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Greater South Park BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Greater South Park BID, pursuant to the State Law.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Westwood (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Westwood BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated October 29, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Westwood BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Westwood BID, pursuant to the State Law.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Tarzana Safari Walk (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Tarzana Safari Walk BID, attached to the City Clerk report dated November 19, 2020, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2021 budget concurs with the intentions of the Tarzana Safari Walk BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
      
      
2. ADOPT said FY 2021 Annual Planning Report for the Tarzana Safari Walk BID, pursuant to the State Law.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding the five-bill California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package, which will protect farmworkers and avoid disruptions in food supply.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for the five-bill California Farmworker COVID-19 Relief Package, which will protect farmworkers and avoid disruptions in food supply.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the COVID-19 guidelines for wearing masks in public, enforcement, and the safety and efficacy of masks.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and FILE the  Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated May 11, 2020, attached to the Council file, relative to the COVID-19 guidelines for wearing masks in public, enforcement, and the safety and efficacy of masks.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CLA with the assistance of Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Bureau of Street Services, Emergency Management Department (EMD), Department of Recreation and Parks; and, REQUEST that the Los Angeles County (County) Department of Public Health (DPH) as needed, to report in 30 days on current enforcement protocols related to wearing masks in public and any recommendations for enforcement, including the issuance of citations, in indoor and outdoor public spaces going forward.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the CLA, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), EMD, and Economic Workforce and Development Department; and, REQUEST the assistance of the County DPH as needed, to report back in 30 days on the development of a coordinated public information campaign with the County, State of California, and any other jurisdictions, to encourage residents to wear masks in public, the feasibility of contracting with a public relations firm to manage a campaign, and any financial resources available, including CARES Act funding, that could be used to support the campaign.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the CLA to report in 30 days on the following:
   
   
   1. Requiring all City employees, including the proprietary departments, to wear masks at all times when working indoors and outdoors until the end of the COVID-19 crisis, to protect themselves, to protect each other, and to protect constituents and visitors in City-owned buildings and on City-owned property.
      
      
   2. Any type of equity programs for disadvantaged communities relative to Citywide mask wearing programs.
      
      
   3. Synopsis on research currently underway relative to the transmission of COVID-19.

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

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

For: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council

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

1. CONCUR with the Board's action of December 8, 2020, Resolution No. 021 103, approving and authorizing the execution of the Interconnection Agreement, DWP No. BP 20-023, between the City, acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Arizona Public Service Company, El Paso Electric Company, Public Service Company of New Mexico, Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Southern California Edison, Southern California Public Power Authority (Co-Owners of the ANPP Hassayampa Switchyard); and Sun Streams 4, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying revised ORDINANCE, dated January 5, 2021 approving the ANPP Hassayampa Switchyard Interconnection Agreement, DWP No. BP 20-023, by and among Arizona Public Service Company, El Paso Electric Company, Public Service Company of New Mexico, Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, Southern California Edison, Southern California Public Power Authority, the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the LADWP, and Sun Streams 4, LLC; and delegating to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners authority to amend said agreement.

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.

(Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board's action of December 8, 2020, Resolution No. 021 113, approving and authorizing the execution of a Third Amendment to the Agreement between the LADWP and Oracle America, Inc. for CIS support and upgrade services, for one year and two one-year renewal option periods from January 20, 2021 to January 19, 2024, for a total contract term of eight years, and increased funding of $40 million for a total not-to-exceed amount of $116,500,000; and, authorizing and directing the Chief Accounting Employee, LADWP, upon proper certification, to draw demands on the Water Revenue Fund for payment of the obligations arising under said Agreement.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Approval of the Resolution authorizes additional expenditures up to $40 million from the LADWP Water Revenue Fund over the next three years, as appropriate for ongoing CIS support services and court mandated settlement services.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommended action complies with the LADWP's Financial Policies in that funding is available for this purpose.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 20, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 17, 2021)

(Energy, Climate Change, and Environmental Justice Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (MFC) relative to a new license agreement with Hope of the Valley (HOTV) located at 11466 Chandler Boulevard, North Hollywood, CA, 91601, for use as a Tiny Home Village Interim Housing site.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a license agreement with HOTV at 11466 Chandler Boulevard for a temporary homeless housing site under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the MFC report dated January 6, 2021, attached to the Council file.   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The MFC reports that there will be no anticipated impact to the General Fund. In Fiscal Year 2022-23, the annual cost to operate this site will be $1,505,625. The City portion of this cost after the County Commitment to Roadmap operations will be $752,813. Funding for these costs will be considered through the City’s annual budget process, which is subject to Mayor and Council approval.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Homelessness and Poverty Committee and Ad Hoc Committee on Covid-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (DE LEON - O'FARRELL) relative to amending the Council Action on March 16, 2020 regarding the allocation of Council District 14 AB 1290 funds for sidewalk improvements and community engagement (Council file No. 20-0259).

MOTION (CEDILLO - RODRIGUEZ) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the deaths of Maria Rodas-Lemus and Alan Cordova-Robles on December 21, 2020.

MOTION (PRICE - O'FARRELL) relative to installing street banners to raise awareness of COVID-19 safety.

Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, De Leon, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Raman, Ridley-Thomas, Rodriguez and President Martinez (14); Absent: Buscaino (1)