HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Target, located at 3535 South La Cienega Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90016.

Application filed by:  Target Corporation (Representative:  Beth Aboulafia, Hinman and Carmichael LLP)

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 5, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 2, 2021)

(Motion Required - Findings and Council recommendations relative to the above application required)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Target, located at 14920 Raymer Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Target, located at 14920 Raymer Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Target, located at 14920 Raymer Street, Van Nuys, CA 91405.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant:  Target Corporation

Representative:  Beth Aboulafia, Hinman and Carmichael LLP

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 12, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 9, 2021)

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Miguel Luna to the MWD for the term ending December 31, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.

Background Check:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Ms. Tracy Quinn to the MWD for the term ending December 31, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of December 8, 2020, Resolution No. 021-112, consenting to the adoption of an Ordinance authorizing the transfer of $218,355,000 of surplus money from the Power Revenue Fund of the LADWP to the Reserve Fund of the City during FY 2020-21.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 25, 2021, directing the transfer of surplus money from the Power Revenue Fund of the LADWP to the Reserve Fund of the City during FY 2020-21.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board.  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, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC)  to establish a Sewer Repair Financial Assistance Program (SRFAP).

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 20, 2020 adding Article 4.5 to Chapter VI of the LAMC to establish the SRFAP.
   
   
2. NOTE and FILE the January 31, 2020 City Attorney report and NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated January 29, 2020 relative to amending the LAMC  to establish a SRFAP.

    

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

1. NOTE and FILE the January 29, 2021 Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) report in response to Motion (O'Farrell - Price) relative to the impacts of the RecycLA Program January 2021 rate increase during the COVID-19 pandemic.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Motion (O'Farrell - Price); and, INSTRUCT the BOS, working with all RecycLA service providers, to report in 15 days with a short-term plan commensurate with other City emergency ordinances or orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic with consideration of payment deferments, payment plans, deferred increases, and late fee waivers and  with said report to include:
   
   
   1. Revenue losses on a yearly basis by RecycLA service providers.
      
      
   2. Details of inquiries from RecycLA Program customers in regard to charges, received by each RecycLA service provider.
      
      
   3. Details of inquiries from RecycLA Program customers in regard to charges, received by the BOS.
      
      
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to report in regard to:
   
   
   1. The Feasibility of deferring or suspending the January 2021 rate action during the COVID-19 pandemic emergency order with said report to include suggestions and ideas as to how that can be accomplished by involving all parties including the BOS and allowing the RecycLA service providers recovery or forbearance of the deferred rate after the lifting of the pandemic emergency order.
      
      
   2. Protections that the Act of God or Force Majeure clause provide. 

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along segments of Foothill and Glenoaks Boulevards.

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

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 9:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., along Foothill Boulevard between Van Nuys Boulevard and Pierce Street, and Glenoaks Boulevard between Osborne and Gain Streets, except where more restrictive regulations are already in effect.
   
   
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.

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 amended FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council, attached to the Council file.
   
   
4. APPROVE the inclusion of the School of Eye Education, located at 1554-1560 South Andrews Place and 2351-2371 West Venice Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: Anna Marie Brooks

Owner: D and K Con LLC; and East-West Outreach, Incorporated

Case No. CHC-2020-3290-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2020-3291-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: Yes.

For: United Neighborhoods of the Historic Arlington Heights, West Adams, and Jefferson Park Communities Neighborhood Council

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the creation of a Digital Equity Plan.

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

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report on the creation of a Digital Equity Plan that sets short term and long term goals, identifies funding sources and ensures collaboration among all departments working toward this effort.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO and CLA to report with policies at the Federal and State level that will assist the City in promoting digital inclusion and report on best practices implemented by other cities to promote digital inclusion and equity, including the creation of a digital inclusion coordinator position.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For: Eagle Rock Neighborhood Council

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) on the expectations for officers assigned to community-focused duties, and how their performance is measured. 

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

DIRECT the LAPD to report in 30 days on community engagement expectations for officers assigned as Senior Lead Officers, within the Community Safety Partnership Bureau and to the Metropolitan Transportation Agency contract, and on metrics for how success is measured in these assignments.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the retroactive approval to apply for and accept a grant award for the 2020-21 A. Reed and Virginia McLaughlin Endowment Funding from the California Association of Criminalists. 

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to: 
   
   
   1. Retroactively apply for and subsequently accept the grant award for the 2020-21 McLaughlin Endowment Funding in the amount of $9,500 for the period of September 30, 2020 through June 30, 2021 from the California Association of Criminalists. 
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the grant agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to: 
   
   
   1. Spend up to the total grant amount of $9,500 in accordance with the grant award agreement. 
      
      
   2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the Police Department Grant Fund No. 339/70. 
      
      
   3. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. 
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a grant receivable and appropriate $9,500 to appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the 2020-21 McLaughlin Endowment Funding. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations within this report will not impact the General Fund. Acceptance and approval of the grant will allow for the expenditure of $9,500 in the 2020-21 A. Reed and Virginia McLaughlin Endowment Funding from the California Association of Criminalists. No matching funds are required for this grant. 

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in this report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for one-time program expenditures. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authority to apply and accept a supplemental grant award from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), Office Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, for the 2018 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Retroactively apply for and subsequently accept the supplemental grant award for the 2018 ICAC Task Force Program in the amount of $826,441 for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2021, from the DOJ, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the Cooperative Agreement, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and execute new agreements or amend existing agreements with affiliate task force agencies, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Spend up to the total supplemental grant amount of $826,441 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the Police Department Grant Fund No. 339/70.
      
      
   3. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

1. Increase grant receivables for the 2018 ICAC Task Force Program and appropriate $826,441 to Appropriation Account No. 70R416, within Fund No. 339/70 for the receipt and disbursement of the 2018 ICAC Task Force Program.
   
   
2. Increase appropriations for the 2018 ICAC Task Force Program as needed from the Appropriation Account No. 70R416, in Fund No. 339/70, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts  as follows:
   
   

   Account No.	Title	Amount
   001090	Overtime General	$46,600
   001092	Overtime Sworn	52,900

   
   
   
3. Place the following action relative to the 2018 ICAC Task Force Program on the Council agenda on July 1, 2021 or the first meeting day thereafter:
   
   Authorize the Controller to transfer from Fund No. 339/70, Account No. 70R416, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows:
   
   

   Account No.	Title	Amount
   001090	Overtime General	$20,000
   001092	Overtime Sworn	20,000

   
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within this report will not impact the General fund. Acceptance and approval of the grant will allow for the expenditure of $826,441 in 2018 ICAC Task Force Program grant funds from the DOJ, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention. No matching funds are required for this grant. 

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for one-time program expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed First Supplemental Agreement and new five-year agreement between the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and Kaiser Health Foundation Inc. (Kaiser), a California non-profit corporation, to provide ambulance transport services. 

Recommendations for Council action: 

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAFD, or designee, to: 

1. EXECUTE the First Supplemental Agreement to Contract No. 125638 between the LAFD and Kaiser. This agreement will extend the term through December 31, 2019, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 
   
   
2. EXECUTE the proposed five-year agreement between LAFD and Kaiser beginning on January 1, 2020 through December 31, 2024, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The LAFD will receive a flat rate for services provided. The revenue for transport services rendered during Fiscal Year 2020-21 is estimated to be $1.1 Million. All funds received will be deposited into the Fire Department's Targeted-Destination Ambulance Service Revenue Trust Fund 44R for the enhancement of emergency medical services.  

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in tis report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that, where appropriate, the City will assess a fee when a service is provided for a specific benefit of a limited group. 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 15, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 12, 2021) 

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to retroactive approval for the Emergency Management Department (EMD) to apply for and accept a grant award for the 2019 Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the United States Department of Homeland Security, for a period from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2021.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EMD, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Retroactively apply for and accept the Fiscal Year 2019 EMPG in the amount of $643,681 from the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency for the period of July 1,2019 through June 30, 2021.
      
      
   2. Execute the subrecipient agreement, included as an attachment to the EMD’s transmittal dated October 8, 2020, attached to the Council file, between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles, in the amount of $643,681 for a term of July 1,2019 through June 30, 2021, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit the grant receipts into the Emergency Operations Fund No. 392/34, Revenue Source Code No. 3684, Other Federal Grants.
      
      
   4. Spend up to the total grant amount of $643,681 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   5. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
      
      
2. Authorize the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Receive and appropriate $643,681 to the Emergency Operations Fund No. 392/34, Revenue Source Code No. 3684, Other Federal Grants, for the disbursement of the Fiscal Year 2019 EMPG funds.
      
      
   2. Increase/decrease appropriations up to $643,681 within the Emergency Operations Fund No. 392/34, as follows:
      
      

      Account No.	Title	Amount
      343040	Contractual Services	$248,678
      346010	Office and Administrative	164,003
      347300	Furniture, Office and Tech Equipment	40,000
      347340	Transportation Equipment	191,000

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within this report will allow for the expenditure of the Fiscal Year 2019 EMPG award totaling $643,681. The grant will provide support for the City's emergency management programs and operations.  It should be noted that in prior years, receipt of the EMPG grant funds have been recognized as revenue utilized to reimburse the General Fund for EMD staff salary costs funded in its base budget.  Since the 2019 EMPG grant has transitioned to a two-year grant performance period, and given the equipment and expense reimbursement process, the anticipated revenue of $643,681 will not be realized during Fiscal Year 2020-21 and will therefore be recognized in Fiscal Year 2021-22.

Financial Policies Statement:  The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in this report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for grant-eligible program expenditures to support emergency preparedness initiatives.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)  and the LAFD Foundation for a term of five years, allowing for the continued support of public safety.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the MOU, attached to the Council file, between the LAFD and the LAFD Foundation for a term of five years effective December 1, 2020; and, AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAFD, to enter into said agreement on behalf of the LAFD. 

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to the creation of a measure to be placed on the ballot to revise the City's Zoning Code.

1. RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Martinez - Harris-Dawson):
   
   
   1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in coordination with the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report in 30 days in regard to the creation of a measure to be placed on a future ballot to update the City’s Zoning Code with said measure to include:
      
      
      1. Addressing the City’s desperate shortage of housing as well as the City’s Regional Housing Needs Assessment obligation.
         
         
      2. Be modeled after the Transit Oriented Communities Program to incentivize broader community benefits such as affordable housing, high paying jobs, parks and open space and improvements to mobility and the public realm.
         
         
      3. Lead to an equitable distribution of new housing around the City based on high quality jobs, transit, and historic housing production.
         
         
   2. ENSURE that the zoning code ballot measure be prepared through a transparent process that includes community engagement.
      
      
   3. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to report on revising the City's Zoning Code, to incorporate the HCIDLA’s work on fair housing and equitable distribution.
      
      
2. PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Martinez - Harris-Dawson):
   
   Concur with the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee’s recommendations of September 23, 2020 above with the following added amendment:
   
   INSTRUCT the DCP to provide all reports relative to Council file Nos. 20-1042, 20-1044, and 20-1045, at the same time and, unless otherwise indicated in any specific clause, to report within 60 days; and, REQUEST the City Attorney to comment on these matters, specifically on concerns regarding the Voting Rights Act and First Amendment rights as we move in a direction towards more civic participation and voting, being mindful not to undermine that direction, any first amendment rights communications, and the abilities for the efficiency of services for the public.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For, if amended:

Central Hollywood Neighborhood Council

Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council

For:

North Westwood Neighborhood Council

Against:

Mid City West Neighborhood Council

Greater Cypress Park Neighborhood Council

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to developing criteria for high value projects and amending the planning process so these projects are diverted from the PLUM Committee and go directly to Council.

1. RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Martinez - O'Farrell):
   
   
   1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in coordination with the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report in 30 days in regards to developing criteria for high value projects and amend the planning process so these projects are diverted from the PLUM Committee and go directly to Council with said report to analyze high value projects that have gone to PLUM Committee since 2013 and take into consideration both the total cost as well as the cost per square foot.
      
      
   2. INSTRUCT the DCP to include deadlines in terms of when high value projects should be scheduled for Council in their report. Projects that are not high value projects should also be given deadlines for when they need to be scheduled in the PLUM Committee.
      
      
2. PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Martinez - O'Farrell):
   
   Concur with the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee’s recommendations of September 23, 2020 above with the following added amendment:
   
   INSTRUCT the DCP to provide all reports relative to Council file Nos. 20-1042, 20-1044, and 20-1045, at the same time and, unless otherwise indicated in any specific clause, to report within 60 days; and, REQUEST the City Attorney to comment on these matters, specifically on concerns regarding the Voting Rights Act and First Amendment rights as we move in a direction towards more civic participation and voting, being mindful not to undermine that direction, any first amendment rights communications, and the abilities for the efficiency of services for the public.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

Against:

Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council

Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council

Mar Vista Neighborhood Council

Greater Cypress Park Neighborhood Council

Palms Neighborhood Council

Elysian Valley Riverside Neighborhood Council

Mid City Neighborhood Council

Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council

Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council

Against, unless Amended:

Encino Neighborhood Council

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to updating the Processes and Procedures Ordinance with additional criteria on certain entitlements and restrictions; and, establishing new protocols around communication between developers and council offices that takes place outside official meetings or hearings.

1. RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Martinez - Krekorian):
   
   
   1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in coordination with the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to update the Processes and Procedures Ordinance with additional criteria on when entitlements such as legislative actions and Conditional Use Permits will be granted and should restrict actions from moving forward unless it can be established that they are in the public interest or otherwise adhere to established policies of the City.
      
      
   2. INSTRUCT the DCP, in coordination with the CLA, to establish new protocols around communication between developers and Council Offices that take place outside official meetings or hearings, ensuring that discussions between developers and Council Offices take place transparently and with appropriate disclosures.
      
      
2. PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
   
   Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Martinez - Krekorian):
   
   Concur with the Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee’s recommendations above with the following added amendment:
   
   INSTRUCT the DCP to provide all reports relative to Council file Nos. 20-1042, 20-1044, and 20-1045, at the same time and, unless otherwise indicated in any specific clause, to report within 60 days; and, REQUEST the City Attorney to comment on these matters, specifically on concerns regarding the Voting Rights Act and First Amendment rights as we move in a direction towards more civic participation and voting, being mindful not to undermine that direction, any first amendment rights communications, and the abilities for the efficiency of services for the public.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For:

Greater Cypress Park Neighborhood Council

Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a report on the creation of an incentive program that allows developers to contribute funds to provide rental assistance for low-income residents, such as the Renters Assistance Program. 

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

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, in coordination with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Development Department, to report back on the creation of an incentive program that allows developers to pay into a rent subsidy program targeted at low income tenants, such as the existing Renters Assistance Program. This report should explore placing a covenant on the property requiring the owner to pay into the fund in perpetuity rather than paying a lump sum upfront. 

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 the creation of a strategy, which outlines current and new funding sources, to support and expand the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) housing acquisition program to increase the number of publicly owned housing units to keep low-income families housed. 

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Martinez - Ridley-Thomas):  

1. REQUEST the HACLA in coordination with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to create a strategy for expanding the housing acquisition program to at least 1,500 units by 2022, 5,000 units by 2025, and 10,000 units by 2030. This strategy should outline current funding sources that could be redirected to meet this goal as well as new funding sources. This would allow the City to become the equity partner and get a return, which could then be reinvested into the program.
   
   
2. REQUEST the HACLA in coordination with HCIDLA to create a strategy to identify and outreach to potential equity partners to support the expansion of the acquisition program. These partners should include financial institutions, foundations, and businesses. This strategy should also identity ways to publicly recognize and advertise these partners participation in the program.

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. 

14535 West Weddington Street (Case No. 660306) Assessor I.D. No. 2249-005-017

348 West 82nd Street (Case No. 656878) Assessor I.D. No. 6031-033-034

1255 South Cochran Avenue (Case No. 669681) Assessor I.D. No. 5085-014-039

553 West 13th Street (Case No. 562503) Assessor I.D. No. 7454-026-006

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (BOAC) relative to the First Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the 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 First Amendment to LAWA Contract DA-5245 with the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board to extend the term by 12 months, for air service marketing, promotional, and development consulting services at Los Angeles International Airport.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the BOAC on November 19, 2020, by Resolution No. 27134, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute the First Amendment to Contract DA-5245 with the Los Angeles Tourism and Convention Board.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MARCH 30, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MARCH 26, 2021)

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

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (BOAC) relative to the Second Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the 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 Second Amendment to LAWA Contract DA-5243 with General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc., to extend the term through November 30, 2021, for intelligence analyst services for LAWA's Airport Police Division.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the BOAC on November 19, 2020, by Resolution No. 27136, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Second Amendment to Contract DA-5243 with General Dynamics Information Technology, Inc.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MARCH 30, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MARCH 26, 2021)

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

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (BOAC) relative to a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Haworth, Inc.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the 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 LAWA contract with Haworth, Inc., under the terms and conditions of OMNIA Partners Purchase Agreement No. 2020000606, for the purchase of office furniture and services, for a term of three years with two one-year extension options, and for a cost not to exceed $2,000,000.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the BOAC on November 19, 2020, by Resolution No. 27144, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute the contract with Haworth, Inc.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MARCH 30, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MARCH 26, 2021)

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

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (BOAC) relative to the Second Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Equipment Acquisition Agreement with Tom Bradley International Terminal Equipment Company.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the 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 Second Amendment to LAWA Equipment Acquisition Agreement DA-5323 with Tom Bradley International Terminal Equipment Company to extend the term by one year and to amend the contract language to support multiple acquisition payments, for the common use bag drop equipment in the Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the BOAC on November 19, 2020, by Resolution No. 27146 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute the Second Amendment to Equipment Acquisition Agreement DA-5323 with Tom Bradley International Terminal Equipment Company.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MARCH 30, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MARCH 26, 2021)

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

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS (BOAC) relative to the Third Amendment to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Haworth, Inc.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the 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 Third Amendment to LAWA Contract No. DA-4780 with Haworth, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $16,000 for the cost of labor associated with installation of back-of-house furniture and related services for LAWA's Midfield Satellite Concourse Project.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the BOAC on November 19, 2020, by Resolution No. 27145, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute the Third Amendment to Contract DA-4780 with Haworth, Inc.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MARCH 30, 2021

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MARCH 26, 2021)

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

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (KORETZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to establishing the City's position regarding legislative and/or administrative action to include the Enhanced Child Tax Credit bill.

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

RESOLVE to include in the City's 2021-22 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for legislative and/or administrative action to include the Enhanced Child Tax Credit bill which would offer families $3,600 per child over the course of a year for each child under the age of six and $3,000 per child for each child ages six to seventeen in the final COVID-19 relief plan.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (MARTINEZ - PRICE) relative to amending the Council action of November 25, 2020 regarding the establishment of the Civil, Human Rights, and Equity Department.

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND the Council action of November 25, 2020 (Council file No. 20-0761) regarding the creation of the Civil, Human Rights, and Equity Department, to REQUEST the City Attorney to add the following new instruction to the requested Ordinance: 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted. 

(Immigrant Affairs, Civil Rights, and Equity Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (KREKORIAN - O'FARRELL) relative to retaining EverytownLaw and Quinn Emmanuel Urquhart and Sullivan to provide pro bono legal assistance to assist the City Attorney to combat the presence of Ghost Guns in the City.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to negotiate and execute contracts with EverytownLaw and Quinn Emmanuel Urquhart and Sullivan, to provide pro bono services to the City Attorney's office supporting its efforts to develop and implement legal strategies to stop the proliferation of Ghost Guns.

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.

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

1. TRANSFER $53,613 of the Council District 1 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for various street and neighborhood cleanup and maintenance services throughout Council District 1 coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, Contract No. C -124637.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification, to prepare the necessary documents with and or payments to the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, or any other agency or organization, in the above amount for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works Office of Accounting to make any technical corrections of clarification as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion.