Council and Committee Referral "Hot Sheet" | |
For Tuesday, April 07, 2020 | |
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09-0234-S4 |
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To Budget and Finance Committee
Motion (Martinez - Wesson et al. - Rodriguez) relative to instructing the Chief Legislative Analyst with the assistance of relevant City departments, to report on potential amendments to the Responsible Banking Ordinance to ensure that the City is doing business with financial institutions that are providing maximum protections to property owners and renters during the COVID-19 emergency; and additional instructions as detailed in the Motion. |
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14-0065-S1 |
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To Housing Committee
City Administrative Officer report 0220-00540-1447, dated April 7, 2020, relative to authorizing the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, or designee, to accept and execute two grant agreements with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Child Passenger Safety Program and the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program; and to negotiate and execute Professional Services Agreements with the five FamilySource Center agencies listed in the report. |
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18-1142-S1 CD 13 |
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To Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee
Motion (O'Farrell - Krekorian) relative to approving an exception to the City's one-year street cut moratorium on El Centro Avenue, to allow for the installation of a gas line and water line for the mixed-use development located at 6200 Sunset Boulevard. |
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20-0002-S42 |
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To Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Resolution (Price - Bonin - Ryu - Harris-Dawson) relative to including in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program its position for legislative or administrative action that would provide mortgage payment relief conditioned on corresponding rental suspension for rental properties; and for a combined mortgage and rental payment suspension program, during and in the aftermath of the COVID-19 emergency. |
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20-0002-S43 |
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To Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Resolution (O'Farrell - Martinez - Rodriguez - Krekorian) relative to including in the City's 2019-20 Legislative Program its position for legislation or administrative action that would provide billion of dollars to extend forgiveness assistance to renters, property owners and mortgage holders; and extend assistance to working families, small to mid-sized businesses, educational institutions, hospitals, and first responders. |
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20-0002-S44 |
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To Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Resolution (O'Farrell - Rodriguez - Blumenfield - Krekorian) relative to including in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program its position for the PAID Leave Act, to provide additional support to workers and businesses during the Coronavirus outbreak and future public health emergencies. |
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20-0002-S45 |
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To Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Resolution (Ryu - Bonin - Harris-Dawson) relative to including in the City's 2019-20 State Legislative Program and Federal Legislative Program its position for legislative, administrative or executive action that would establish a statewide and a nationwide comprehensive rent and mortgage relief program that would ensure no property owner or renter would be required to make mortgage or rental payments, or accumulate interest, late fees or other related debt for the duration of COVID-19 pandemic. |
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20-0002-S46 |
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To Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Resolution (Blumenfield - O'Farrell) relative to including in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program its position for legislation or administrative action that would allocate additional Federal funding to support a rent relief program for residents to pay rent due during the Declaration of Local Emergency. |
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20-0002-S47 |
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To Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Resolution (Blumenfield - O'Farrell) relative to including in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program its position for legislation or administrative action to extend all work permits and visas for critical workers who are providing life-saving medical services for our community. |
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20-0002-S48 |
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To Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Resolution (Blumenfield - O'Farrell) relative to including in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program its position for legislation that would amend the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act to provide recovery rebates for children born in 2020. |
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20-0002-S49 |
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To Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Resolution (Blumenfield - O'Farrell) relative to including in the City's 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program its position for any legislative or administrative action which would require credit-reporting agencies to provide relief to businesses and individuals whose credit scores are affected by economic distress related to the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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20-0005-S80 CD 13 |
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To Council
Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department report, dated April 3, 2020, and Resolution, relative to the removal of 1840 North Gramercy Place from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). |
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20-0147-S19 |
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To Housing Committee
Motion (Koretz - Wesson) relative to extending the deadline for a tenant to notify his or her landlord of an intended non-payment of rent, through April 17, 2020; and amending Ordinance No. 186585 to include penalties for landlords who violate provisions for repayment of rent and/or the establishment of rent payment agreements. |
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20-0147-S46 |
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To Budget and Finance Committee
City Administrative Officer report, dated April 6, 2020, relative to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Account - General City Purposes Fund Status Report for the week ending Friday April 3, 2020. |
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20-0399 |
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To Council
Motion (O'Farrell - Blumenfield) relative to the transfer/appropriation of funds from the Transfer of Floor Area Rights Trust Fund and the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles Fund, for the Historic Filipinotown Eastern Gateway Project. |
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20-0400 CD 13 |
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To Council
Motion (O'Farrell - Blumenfield) relative to the transfer/appropriation of funds from the AB1290 Fund, for the Allesandro Median Project in Council District 13. |
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20-0401 CD 6, 10 |
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To Council
Motion (Martinez - Wesson) relative to instructing the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to establish the COVID-19 Emergency Renters Relief Program; transfer/appropriate funds from the Council District 6 and Council District 10 AB 1290 Fund; and amend the City's Eviction Defense Program, as detailed in the Motion. |
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20-0402 |
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To Housing Committee
Motion (Blumenfield - Price) relative to requesting the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles and instructing the Chief Legislative Analyst, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department and other relevant City departments, to report on the feasibility of creating a federally funded temporary rental assistance program. |
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20-0403 |
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To Council
Motion (O'Farrell - Rodriguez) relative to instructing the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID), with the assistance of appropriate City departments, to notify by mail all residential rental property owners and tenants in HCIDLA's database of their housing rights and responsibilities during the COVID-19 local emergency period. |
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20-0404 |
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To Housing Committee
Motion (Bonin - Ryu - Harris-Dawson) relative to requesting the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft emergency Ordinance to prohibit any owner or property manager from terminating a tenancy, serving a notice to terminate a tenancy, or using lockouts or utility shutoff actions, or otherwise evict a residential tenant, except to protect the health and safety of other occupants of the property. |
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20-0405 |
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To Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee
Motion (Rodriguez - O'Farrell) relative to directing the Bureau of Engineering with assistance from relevant City Departments, to reprioritize capital project schedules and telecommunication and utility projects that may be accelerated through the use of full street closures. |
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20-0406 CD 7 |
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To Council
Motion (Rodriguez - O'Farrell) relative to the sale of one 2006 Ford Focus Station Wagon and one 2004 Ford Ranger Pick-up, at below market value, in accordance with the Los Angeles Administrative Code, to North Valley Caring Services; and related actions. |
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20-0407 |
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To Housing Committee
Motion (Ryu - Bonin - Harris-Dawson) relative to requesting the City Attorney, with the assistance of relevant City departments, to prepare and present draft Ordinances to freeze rent increases on occupied rental units subject to the Rent Stabilization Ordinance; and on all residential rental units not controlled, regulated or subsidized by a governmental unit, agency or authority, retroactive to the implementation of the Mayor's March 4, 2020 declaration of a local emergency. |
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20-0408 |
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To Council
Motion (Martinez - Price) relative to approving a loan from the Sewer Operations and Maintenance Fund to the Stormwater Pollution Abatement Fund, to provide front-funding for the City's stormwater projects and activities, and the Sepulveda Median Project, as detailed in the Motion. |
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20-0409 |
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To Housing Committee
Motion (Bonin - Ryu - Harris-Dawson) relative to requesting the City Attorney to prepare and present draft Ordinances, to classify unpaid rent under Council File 20-0147-S19, as consumer debt; and to allow landlords and tenants to create a temporary rent reduction agreement for Rent Stabilization Ordinance units. |
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20-0412 |
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To Information, Technology, and General Services Committee
Motion (Rodriguez - O'Farrell) relative to instructing the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of relevant City departments, to contract with hotels, motels and other lodging providers to house first responders exposed to COVID-19 and required to be isolated, or who choose to self isolate. |
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20-0413 |
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To Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee
Motion (O'Farrell - Blumenfield) relative to instructing the Bureau of Street Services with the assistance of relevant City departments to report on streamlining the review and approval process for street closures and parking enforcement changes to allow medical personnel providing healthcare services, to combat the COVID-19 outbreak, to operate within the public right-of-way. |
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20-0414 |
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To Council
Motion (Ryu - Bonin) relative to authorizing the Department on Disability to accept a generous donation from CBS Television Network for the ReelAbilities Film Festival Los Angeles; and related actions. |
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20-0415 CD 14 |
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To Council
Motion (Huizar - Rodriguez) relative to the transfer/appropriation of funds from the AB1290 Fund for renovations at Aliso Pico Park, in Council District 14. |
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20-0416 |
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To Budget and Finance Committee
Motion (Bonin - Koretz - Ryu - Harris-Dawson) relative to instructing the City Clerk and the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to allow the roll-over of Neighborhood Council (NC) funds to Fiscal Year 2020-21, without a corresponding reduction to the regular budget allocation; expedite NC teleconference meetings; and expedite NC COVID-19 related grant processing. |
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20-0417 |
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To Economic Development Committee
Motion (Blumenfield - Price) relative to instructing the Economic and Workforce Development Department and Housing and Community Investment Department to coordinate with WorkSource, BusinessSource, and FamilySource Centers to provide residents with education and instruction on applying for credit score relief related to economic distress caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. |
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20-0418 |
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To Council
Motion (Rodriguez - O'Farrell) relative to requesting the Mayor to amend the Safer at Home Emergency Order to specifically declare collection agencies and credit agencies as non-essential businesses during the emergency, and to impose a moratorium on all debt collection. |
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20-0419 |
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To Economic Development Committee
Motion (O'Farrell - Martinez - Rodriguez) relative to instructing the Chief Legislative Analyst, with the assistance of relevant City departments, to review the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act; and report with recommendations to address any federal assistance gaps and resources for undocumented people. |
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20-0421 |
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To Economic Development Committee
Motion (Martinez - Wesson - Price) relative to instructing the Chief Legislative Analyst, with the assistance of relevant City departments, to report on developing a job creation program, utilizing the federal economic stimulus, that prioritizes frontline communities, consistent with the #PeoplesBailout movement; transfer/allocate funds from the AB1290 Fund to a northeast San Fernando Valley non-profit in Council District 6, and to Community Build in Council District 10, for community outreach. |
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20-0422 |
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To Budget and Finance Committee
Motion (Bonin - Ryu) relative to instructing the Chief Legislative Analyst and the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of relevant City departments, to report on potential amendments to the Responsible Banking Ordinance that require financial institutions doing business with the City to provide maximum protections during the COVID-19 emergency; and as detailed in the Motion. |
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20-0423 CD 4 |
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To Health, Education, Neighborhoods, Parks, Arts, and River Committee
Motion (Ryu - Bonin) relative to instructing the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) with the assistance of relevant City departments, to immediately identify Art Development Fee (ADF) funds available to Council District Four; update the DCA Expenditure Plan and Fee Status Report for the ADF program, for Fiscal Year 2019-20; report on the development of a small grant program to assist artist and non-profit arts organizations; and related actions. |
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20-0424 |
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To Transportation Committee
Motion (Rodriguez - O'Farrell) relative to instructing the Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Los Angeles Homeless Service Authority, and with the Assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, to report with the feasibility of establishing routes dedicated to assisting homelessness service providers utilizing DASH, LANow and Commuter Express busses as a result of the reduced ridership in response to COVID-19; and additional actions detailed in the Motion. |
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20-0425 |
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To Health, Education, Neighborhoods, Parks, Arts, and River Committee
Motion (Koretz - Blumenfield) relative to requesting the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft Ordinance prohibiting the sale of living animals for human consumption, in any context, in Los Angeles. |
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20-0426 |
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To Economic Development Committee
Motion (Rodriguez - O'Farrell) relative to instructing the Economic Workforce Development Department to review national examples and best practices of COVID-19 related relief programs offered to small businesses by Community Development Financial Institutions, and related actions. |
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20-0427 |
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To Health, Education, Neighborhoods, Parks, Arts, and River Committee
Motion (Ryu - Blumenfield) relative to instructing the City Administrative Officer to report on the benefits of the University of California Los Angeles' Novel Coronavirus/COVID-19 Rapid Response Initiative, and possible funding opportunities that the City can use to contribute to the studies. |
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20-0429 |
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To Health, Education, Neighborhoods, Parks, Arts, and River Committee
Motion (Koretz - Huizar) relative to requesting the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft Ordinance requiring any person leaving their home to wear a mask that covers the mouth and nose, during the Covid-19 quarantine emergency situation. |
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20-0430 |
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To Housing Committee
Motion (Huizar - Rodriguez) relative to requesting the City Attorney to prepare and present an emergency Ordinance to exempt transient occupancy hotels that provide accommodations for vulnerable populations or to quarantine COVID-19 patients for the duration of the local emergency, from the Residential Hotel Unit Conversion and Demolition Ordinance. |
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20-0432 |
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To Budget and Finance Committee
Motion (Krekorian - Martinez) relative to requesting the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Chief Procurement Officer, to prepare and present draft Ordinances to add provisions to the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to suspend the contracting restrictions for contracts that safeguard life, health, safety, and property; and to authorize general managers to sign emergency contract extensions, during times of declared national, state and/or local emergencies. |
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20-0433 |
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To Budget and Finance Committee
Motion (Krekorian - Martinez) relative to requesting the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft Ordinance to add provisions to the Los Angeles Administrative Code to delegate contract approval authority of Boards and Commissions to the general managers of departments and bureaus for the procurement of goods and services, during times of declared national, state, and/or local emergencies. |
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20-0434 |
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To Economic Development Committee
Motion (Koretz - Huizar) relative to requesting the City Attorney, with assistance from the Department of Building and Safety, prepare and present a draft Ordinance to modify/restrict the construction and demolition hours, as permitted by the Los Angeles Municipal Code, during the duration of the COVID-19 crisis; and as amended to exempt infrastructure, homeless projects, and as further detailed in the Motion. |