CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of the easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 1111 North Madison Avenue - Right of Way No. 36000-2233 (Quitclaim).

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

1. FIND that the Quitclaim is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Quitclaim as shown on the January 12, 2021 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition:
   
   That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division (BOE) with respect to the payment of the document recording fee.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated December 30 2020, authorizing the Quitclaim which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the BOE to record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action and Ordinance to the BOE for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Subsections (a), (c) and (h) of Section 5.450 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to change the name of the City of Los Angeles Domestic Violence Task Force to the City of Los Angeles Domestic Violence Alliance. 

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 27, 2019 amending Subsections (a), (c) and (h) of Section 5.450 of the LAAC relative to changing the name of the City of Los Angeles Domestic Violence Task Force to the City of Los Angeles Domestic Violence Alliance. 

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. 

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to finding $45,695,000, subject to eligibility, to initiate the acquisition of the Hillside Villa Apartments located at 636 North Hill Place Los Angeles, CA 90012 to be used for affordable public housing. 

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

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the City Attorney, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, and any all necessary City departments, to see and take all necessary actions to find $45,695,000, subject to eligibility, in conjunction with State and Federal agencies if necessary, to initiate the acquisition of the Hillside Villa Apartments located at 636 North Hill Place Los Angeles, CA 90012, to be used for affordable public housing and to report back to the Housing Committee in 30 days on all relevant findings. 

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. 

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report on the feasibility of the City becoming a member of the California Statewide Communities Development Authority (CSCDA), a joint powers authority created to enable local government access to low-cost, tax-exempt financing for projects that provide tangible public relief, contribute to social and economic growth and improve the overall quality of life in local communities. 

Recommendation for Council actions, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Price): 

REQUEST the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Attorney to report back on the feasibility of the City authorizing the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for the production, preservation, and protection of essential middle-income rental housing. 

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending deadlines of the 2009 and 2010 vehicle model year limitation in the current taxicab franchise agreements.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Koretz – Krekorian):

AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to extend the 2009 and 2010 vehicle model year limitation in the current taxicab franchises from December 31, 2020, to December 31, 2021.

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 creating a Transportation Technology Innovation Zone in the Warner Center 2035 Plan Area to test new transportation technologies, and to develop a universal permit application for their deployment.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Blumenfield – Bonin):

DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation:

1. To report with options for creating a Transportation Technology Innovation Zone in the Warner Center 2035 Plan area, including partnering with non-profit organizations, to test and evaluate transportation technologies.
   
   
2. In association with any other applicable departments, to develop a future-looking universal permit application for the deployment of transportation technologies, which contribute to better accessibility and quality of life for all Angelenos and create local jobs.
   
   
3. In conjunction with other City Departments, including Los Angeles World Airports, the Port of Los Angeles, the Department of City Planning, and the Bureaus of the Department of Public Works, to develop a process for expediting the issuance of permits for transportation technology pilots.
   
   

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 the status of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) NextGen Bus Speed Engineering Working Group.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the LADOT report dated December 3, 2020, relative to the status of the NextGen Bus Speed Engineering Working Group, including the implementation of the first dedicated bus lanes on priority corridors and initiating community engagement on additional corridors.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

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

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 Sunset Boulevard between Vin Scully Avenue and the 110 Freeway, Lilac Terrace between Stadium Way and Lookout Drive, Lookout Drive between Lilac Terrace and Stadium Way, Bartlett Street between Beaudry Avenue and Figueroa Terrace, Bernard Street between Stadium Way and the dead end, Coronet Street between Stadium Way and the dead end, Laguna Avenue between Echo Park Avenue and Crosby Place, Bellevue Avenue between Boylston Street and Sunset Boulevard, Beacon Avenue between Olympic Boulevard and 11th Street, Blaine Street between West 11th and West 12th Streets, South Park View Street between 10th Street and Olympic Boulevard, 10th Street between Grand View Street and the dead end, Moulton Avenue between North Main Street and the dead end, Selig Place between Mission Road and the dead end, Avenue 21 between Pasadena Avenue and the dead end, Avenue 18 between Pasadena Avenue and Barranca Street, Barranca Street between Avenue 18 and Avenue 21, Alhambra Avenue between Daly and Hancock Streets, San Fernando Road between Pasadena Avenue and the 110 Freeway, Avenue 19 between Barranca and Humboldt Streets, Washington Boulevard between Catalina Street and Normandie Avenue, Catalina Street between Washington and Venice Boulevards, Edward Avenue between San Fernando Road and Moss Avenue, Bushwick Street between Moss Avenue and Avenue 36, Avenue 32 between Bushwick Street and Eagle Rock Boulevard, Verdugo Road between West Avenue 30 and Eagle Rock Boulevard, and Lincoln Avenue between Avenue 50 and Avenue 54.
   
   
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 Telfair Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez – Martinez):

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 Telfair Avenue between Bradford and Montague Streets.
   
   
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 Chatsworth Street, and Wish and Amestoy Avenues.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Lee – Buscaino):

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 Chatsworth Street from Mason Avenue east to the dead end, the south side of Wish Avenue from Amestoy Avenue west to the dead end, and Amestoy Avenue between Rinaldi Street and Wish 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 segments of Sesnon Boulevard and Rinaldi Place.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Lee – Buscaino):

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 Sesnon Boulevard between Balboa Boulevard and Constable Avenue, Rinaldi Place between Chimineas and Etiwanda Avenues, and Rinaldi Place west of Etiwanda Avenue to the dead end.
   
   
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 impacted street segments in the Sylmar community.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez - 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 Olive View Drive between West Way and the dead end east of Cranston Avenue, Bledsoe Street between Bradley Avenue and San Fernando Road, Astoria Street between Eldridge and Fenton Avenues, Truman Street between its terminus at San Fernando Road and Hubbard Street, and Maclay Street between Fenton and Harding Streets to the City’s boundary.
   
   
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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT, and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 308 in the community of Sun Valley.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the employees, customers, and visitors of the adjacent commercial businesses and visitors of Los Angeles Family Housing and its medical clinic adversely impact on-street parking on the adjacent residential blocks from which the residents deserve immediate relief.
   
   
2. FIND that the establishment of PPD No. 308, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing the boundaries of PPD No. 308, pursuant to the City Council's November 6, 2018, Rules and Procedures for Preferential Parking Districts, to include all blocks within the residential area bounded by Strathern Street between Radford Avenue and Lankershim Boulevard, the centerline to the west side of Lankershim Boulevard between Strathern and Saticoy Streets, the centerline to the north side of Saticoy Street between Lankershim Boulevard and Radford Avenue, and Radford Avenue between Saticoy and Strathern Streets.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the following parking restrictions for use on the residential portions of all blocks in PPD No. 308:
   
   
   1. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM, 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 308 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
   2. NO PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 308 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
   3. 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 6 PM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 308 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
   4. NO PARKING 6 PM TO 8 AM; VEHICLES WITH DISTRICT NO. 308 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
5. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to:
   
   
   1. Initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within PPD No. 308, as specified in LAMC Section 80.58.
      
      
   2. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions on the residential portions of all blocks within the block segments described above, except for areas where parking is currently prohibited in the interest of traffic flow or public safety.
      
      
   3. Post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and validation of petitions containing signatures from at least 75 percent of the dwelling units, covering more than 50 percent of the developed frontage on a street segment requesting installation or removal of the parking restrictions set forth above, without further Council action.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing PPD No. 308. Violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in citation fines deposited into the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along a segment of Farralone Avenue.

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

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 Farralone Avenue between Sherman Way and Wyandotte Street.
   
   
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 Weidner Street.

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

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 Weidner Street between Bradley Avenue and the northern cul-de-sac.
   
   
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 Mamice and Woodward Avenues.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez - 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 Mamice Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and the northern cul-de-sac, and Woodward Avenue between Foothill Boulevard and McGroarty Street.
   
   
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 Plummer Street.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez - 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 Plummer Street between Sepulveda Boulevard and 14899 Plummer Street.
   
   
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 the impact of COVID-19 on DASH operators and staff and actions to be taken to ensure safe commuting.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Koretz – Bonin):

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) as needed, to report relative to:

1. The percentage of DASH operators and staff impacted by COVID-19, any ongoing or forecasted disruptions to service, and efforts to reduce virus transmission and mitigate service disruptions.
   
   
2. Best practices at other transportation agencies, and additional safeguards, protocols, technologies, and enforcement mechanisms that could be employed to ensure riders are commuting safely.
   
   
3. Funding and/or resources necessary to implement recommended safeguards, protocols, technologies, and enforcement mechanisms.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to site approval and a conditional financial commitment for a Proposition HHH Housing Challenge project located at 1522 East 102nd Street. 

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

1. APPROVE the site selection for the Proposition HHH Housing Challenge project located at 1522 East 102nd Street in Council District 15.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to issue a conditional financial commitment for the Proposition HHH Housing Challenge project located at 1522 East 102nd Street, of up to $6,720,000.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate an acquisition/predevelopment/construction/permanent loan agreement for the Proposition HHH Housing Challenge project located at 1522 East 102nd Street, subject to the satisfaction of all conditions and criteria contained in the Proposition HHH Housing Challenge Request for Proposals, the transmittal, dated January 14, 2021, attached to the Council file, and the HCIDLA Award Letter (if applicable), subject to the following condition:
   
   
   1. Proposition HHH financial project commitments are subject to review and approval by The Proposition HHH Citizen's Oversight Committee and The Proposition HHH Administrative Oversight Committee (AOC) before recommendations are forwarded to the City Council and Mayor.
      
      
4. INSTRUCT the HCIDLA and other appropriate agencies to report on the status of all Challenge Grant HHH projects and a side by side comparison on the proposed costs and timelines versus the existing costs and timelines; and, report on the status of the entitlements of all Challenge Grant HHH projects.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Proposition HHH AOC reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. 

Community Impact Statement: Yes

Against:

Wilmington Neighborhood Council

PERSONNEL, AUDITS AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Deputy General Manager Airports I (Class Code 0162), Airport Operations and Emergency Management for the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Deputy General Manager Airports I (Class Code 0162), Airport Operations and Emergency Management , for the LAWA pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Mayor.  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 - FEBRUARY 16, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 16, 2021)

PERSONNEL, AUDITS AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Deputy General Manager Airports I (Class Code 0162), Development Group Program Services for the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Deputy General Manager Airports I (Class Code 0162), Development Group Program Services, for the LAWA pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Mayor.  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 - FEBRUARY 16, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 16, 2021)

PERSONNEL, AUDITS AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Deputy General Manager Airports I (Class Code 0162), Capital Improvement Delivery Program for the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Deputy General Manager Airports I (Class Code 0162), Capital Improvement Delivery Program, for the LAWA pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Mayor.  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 - FEBRUARY 16, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 16, 2021)

PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of a grant of $50,000 from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA).

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

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The DAS reports that there will be no financial impact on the General Fund.  Funds from this grant will be deposited into the Animal Sterilization Fund- Fund No. 842 and will be used in accordance with the grant’s terms and conditions.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of a grant of $50,000 from Maddie's Fund to the Department of Animal Services (DAS).

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

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The DAS reports that there will be no financial impact on the General Fund.  Funds from this grant will be deposited into the Animal Sterilization Fund and disbursements will be made pursuant to the provisions of the fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of a donation of $50,000 from the Annenberg Foundation on behalf of the Department of Animal Services (DAS).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the DAS to accept and receive a bequest in the amount of $50,000 from the Annenberg Foundation.
   
   
2. APPROVE:
   
   
   1. The deposit of the above-mentioned funds into the Animal Welfare Trust Fund No. 859.
      
      
   2. The disbursement of these funds with the provisions of the Animal Welfare Trust Fund.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The DAS reports that there will be no financial impact on the General Fund.  This bequest will be deposited into the DAS Animal Welfare Trust Fund and used to support DAS programs pursuant to the provisions of the Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the provision of disability retirement benefits for 83 public safety officers under the Los Angeles City Employees Retirement System (LACERS) Public Safety Tier 1 Enhanced Benefits.

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

DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report in 60 days in regard to providing disability retirement benefits for the aforementioned 83 public safety officers under the LACERS Public Safety Tier 1 Enhanced Benefits provision for the following groups:

1. 24 LAPD Officers (General Fund)
   
   
2. 27 Municipal Police Officers (General Fund)
   
   
3. 24 Park Rangers (General Fund)
   
   
4. Eight Port Police Officers (Proprietary Fund)

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to execute a lease with Kirkby Properties LP, for the property located at 1455-1461 North Alvarado Street, for use as an interim housing facility.  

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the GSD to negotiate and execute a lease with Kirkby Properties LP c/o Reliable Properties, Inc., for the property located at 1455-1461 North Alvarado Street, Los Angeles, CA, 90026, in Council District 13, for use as an interim housing facility with a proposed lease rate is $10,500 per month, subject to a 3% annual increase.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no anticipated impact to the General Fund at this time. In Fiscal Year 2021-22, the annual cost to operate the site is $1,485,550. The City portion of this cost after the County Commitment to Roadmap operations will be $742,775. 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. 

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

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Vicki Curry to the Commission on the Status of Women.

Recommendation for Council action: 

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Vicki Curry to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2022 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Curry resides in Council District 11. (Current composition: F= 7; M=0)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Background Check: Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted. 

TIME LIMIT FILE - FEBRUARY 17, 2021

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

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 3, 2021, amending Sections 104.03, 104.06.1, and 104.12 of Article 4, Chapter X of the LAMC to incorporate numerous changes related to renewal applications for commercial cannabis businesses, including:

1. Extending 10-day payment deadlines to 30 days.
2. Adding alternative methods of payment, such as payment by mail.
3. Allowing the submission of late renewal applications and/or late renewal fee payments, subject to Expedited Services Fees in LAMC Section 104.19.
4. Establishing one-time extensions for the late submission of 2020 and/or 2021 renewal applications, and late payment of 2020 and/or 2021 renewal fees due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding Section 104.15.1 to Article 4, Chapter X of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to padlock, barricade, and fence property where unlicensed commercial cannabis activity occurs.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 19, 2020, adding Section 104.15.1 to Article 4, Chapter X of the LAMC to padlock, barricade, and fence property where unlicensed commercial cannabis activity occurs.

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.

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (DE LEON - PRICE) relative to providing additional shelter beds for women in Skid Row at the Weingart Center headquarters and funding recommendations for the project's capital and operational costs. 

Recommendations for Council action: 

1. INSTRUCT the City Homeless Coordinator, with the assistance from relevant departments, to take the necessary steps to provide additional shelter beds for women in Skid Row at the Weingart Center headquarters in Skid Row.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report with funding recommendations for the project’s capital and operational cost as needed.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted. 

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

Reconsidered Item No. 2 from Council meeting of February 9, 2021

ITEM NO. (2) - 20-0645

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to prohibiting entry upon the Venice Canal and Grand Canal/Ballona Lagoon environmentally sensitive habitat areas between a designated walkway and the water.

MOTION (CEDILLO - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for various street and neighborhood cleanup and maintenance services throughout Council District 1 coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps.

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