1440 East 17th Street. (Lien: $7,730.92)

(Continued from Council meeting of August 30, 2019)

EXEMPTION, HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT  and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 151.28, to authorize a hardship exemption application for multi-family housing projects.

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

1. FIND that adoption of this Ordinance is exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Article 18, Section 15060 (c)(2), and City CEQA Guidelines, Article II, Section 2(m).
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated September 23, 2019, effectuating an amendment to LAMC Section 151.28, to authorize a hardship exemption application for multi-family housing projects receiving discretionary entitlements before June 4, 2017, and having no less than 15 percent Very Low Income households.

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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Vesting Tentative Tract Map for a project located at 1600 West Plaza del Amo.

Recommendation for Council action:

1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15332 (Infill Development), Class 32, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Harbor Area Planning Commission (HAPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY the appeal filed by Mercedes McLane and THEREBY APPROVE, pursuant to Sections 17.03 A and 17.53 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VTT-82249-SL to subdivide three lots, totaling 92,158 square-feet into 41 lots, of which 39 will be for the construction, use and maintenance of 39 small-lot single-family dwellings in the R3-1 zone and the two remainder lots zoned M1-1 and M2-1 will not be developed as a part of this subdivision; the new lots will range in size from 1,853 square feet to 4,104 square feet, where all units will be two stories in height with two covered parking spaces per lot, including 10 guest parking spaces for the property located at 1600 West Plaza del Amo, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Richard Gaunt Jr., The Gaunt Family Trust

Representative: Larry Carr, Storm Properties, Inc

Case No. VTT-82249-SL-2A

Environmental No. ENV-2018-4435-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 6, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 6, 2019)

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER (HENPAR) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Comprehensive 2050 Cultural Plan Development and Fiscal Year 2020-21 Budget Request to develop the plan.

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

INSTRUCT the Department of Cultural Affairs to:

1. Establish clear priorities for the City’s cultural infrastructure, zoning, programming, funding, and support services and prepare a new comprehensive 2050 Cultural Plan to sustain a robust and diverse creative ecology for residents and visitors.
   
   
2. Submit a Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget request for the resources required to develop a new comprehensive 2050 Cultural Plan and report to the HENPAR Committee with a proposed scope, timeline, and resources needed.
          

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.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding House Resolution (H.R.) 1253 (Cardenas) which would designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California as the Ritchie Valens Post Office Building.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for H.R. 1253 (Cardenas) which would designate the facility of the United States Postal Service located at 13507 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima, California as the Ritchie Valens Post Office Building.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding House Resolution (H.R.) 585 (Bass), the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for H.R. 585 (Bass), the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019, which would reauthorize the expired Violence Against Women Act and make various improvements to the Act to meet the varied and changing needs of survivors.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding Senate Bill (SB) 665 (Umberg) and any similar legislation that would authorize a county to use State funds to provide mental health services to individuals who are incarcerated in a county jail.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Krekorian – O’Farrell – et al.), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019-20 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for SB 665 (Umberg) and any similar legislation that would authorize a county to use State funds to provide mental health services to individuals who are incarcerated in a county jail.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding the National Museum of the American Latino Act [House Resolution (H.R.) 2420 / Senate Bill (S.) 1267)] which would establish a National Museum of the American Latino in our nation's capital.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for the National Museum of the American Latino Act (H.R. 2420 / S.1267) which would establish a National Museum of the American Latino in our nation's capital alongside the Native American Museum, the African American Museum, and the Smithsonian's many other institutions.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding legislation that would ban the sale, possession or use of any assault weapon as well as any modification kits.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Smith – Wesson – et al.), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019-20 Federal and State Legislative Program, SUPPORT or SPONSORSHIP of legislation that would ban the sale, possession or use of any assault weapon as well as any modification kits; and legislation that would establish minimum standards for online social networks to require administrators of the network to remove and/or block any hate speech and/or violent content.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding House Resolution (H.R.) 1856 (Waters), The Ending Homelessness Act of 2019.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for H.R. 1856 (Waters), The Ending Homelessness Act of 2019, which would provide over $13 billion over five years for homeless housing and services nationwide, including permanent supportive housing, rental assistance, outreach, and case management.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

For:

Hollywood United Neighborhood Council

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding House Resolution (H.R.) 2215 (Chu) and Senate Bill (S.) 1109 (Harris), which would expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for H.R. 2215 (Chu) and S. 1109 (Harris), which would expand the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, establish a National Recreation Area along the San Gabriel Mountains foothills and San Gabriel River corridor, and designate over 30,000 acres of protected wilderness and 45.5 miles of protected rivers in Southern California.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding Senate Bill (S.) 2062 (Manchin) which would prohibit the use of Federal funds to support the 2026 World Cup unless the United States Soccer Federation provides equitable pay to the United States Women's National Team and the United States Men's National Team.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2019-20 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for S. 2062 (Manchin) which would prohibit the use of Federal funds to support the 2026 World Cup unless the United States Soccer Federation provides equitable pay to the United States Women's National Team and the United States Men's National Team.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA).

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for HACLA (Attachment A, B, and C of the revised City Ethics Commission [CEC] report dated October 29, 2019).

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CEC. 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 – JANUARY 27, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JANUARY 24, 2020)

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the City Ethics Commission (CEC).

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the CEC (Attachment A, B, and C of the CEC report dated October 23, 2019).

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CEC. 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 – JANUARY 21, 2020

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JANUARY 21, 2020)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) contract with EV Charging Solutions, Inc., for the installation of direct current fast charge charging stations in LADOT parking facilities.

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

AUTHORIZE the LADOT to negotiate a contract with EV Charging Solutions, Inc., for the installation of direct current fast charge charging stations in LADOT parking facilities, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

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 South Los Angeles Street and East Vernon Avenue.

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

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 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., along South Los Angeles Street between Slauson Avenue and East 59th Place, and East Vernon Avenue between South Avalon Boulevard and Towne 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 a Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) agreement with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) for the installation of seven wayfinding signs north of the Hollywood Integrated Modal Information System (HIMIS) project.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Ryu – O'Farrell), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, to execute an agreement on behalf of the City with Metro to design, construct, and install seven wayfinding signs north of the HIMIS project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
2. APPROPRIATE within Transportation Grant Fund No. 655/94, $34,461 to a new account entitled Way Finding Program North of HIMIS.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to invoice and receive a sum of up to $34,461 from Metro as reimbursement for the installation of wayfinding signage north of HIMIS.
   
   

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 several street segments north of State Route 2.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (O'Farrell - 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 Andrita Street between North San Fernando Road and Fletcher Drive, Drew Street between Weldon Avenue to the dead end adjacent to Juntos Family Park, Chapman Street between Weldon Avenue to the dead end adjacent to Juntos Family Park, West Avenue 32 between Chapman Street and Fletcher Drive, Estara Avenue between Chapman Street and Fletcher Drive, and Weldon Avenue between Chapman Street and Fletcher Drive.
   
   
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 Chatsworth Street.

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

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez – O'Farrell):

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 Lassen Street between Sepulveda Boulevard and Lemona Avenue.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles within the specific hours detailed.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along a segment of Glenoaks Boulevard.

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

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. to 6:00 a.m., along Glenoaks Boulevard between Branford and Osborne 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY and HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to proposed revised and updated Contract No. C-126913 with the Los Angeles County Public Health Department (LACDPH) to provide an Emergency and Preparedness and Response Services Coordinator.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Emergency Management Department (EMD), to execute the revised and updated Contract No. C-126913 with the LACDPH, attached to the Council file, in an amount not to exceed $174,001 for the period from July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020, subject to the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the EMD to:
   
   
   1. Deposit monthly reimbursement payments received from the LACDPH to the City's General Fund No. 100/35, Revenue Source Code No. 5188, Miscellaneous Revenue- Others.
      
      
   2. Prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund associated with the recommendations contained in the October 15, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file.  The proposed agreement amount of $174,001 will cover the cost of one Senior Project Coordinator, including direct and indirect costs in accordance with the latest Cost Allocation Plan 39, for one fiscal year.  Funding for the Senior Project Coordinator is reflected in the 2019-20 Adopted Budget.  The EMD will front-fund the cost of the position and request monthly reimbursements from the LACDPH.  Receipts received through this agreement will be recorded as General Fund revenue and are included in the 2019-20 Adopted Budget.  Acceptance of the recommendations in this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time revenues will be used for one-time expenses.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of a pilot program to allow private entities to install electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in the public right-of-way.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. RECEIVE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report dated November 5, 2019, relative to allowing private entities to install EV vehicle charging stations in the public right-of-way.
   
   
2. DIRECT the LADOT to report in 60 days with a status update of the electric vehicle charging station installation pilot program.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing oversize vehicle parking restrictions along several street segments in the Westchester business district.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin - Koretz):

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 all hours of the day, along Sepulveda Westway between Manchester Avenue and 92nd Street, 92nd Street between Sepulveda Westway and Sepulveda Boulevard, South La Tijera Boulevard between Sepulveda Westway and Sepulveda Eastway, Westchester Parkway between Sepulveda Westway and Sepulveda Eastway, Sepulveda Eastway between Sepulveda Boulevard and West 87th Street, West 87th Street between Sepulveda Eastway and Truxton Avenue, and Truxton Avenue between Manchester Avenue and La Tijera Boulevard.
   
   
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 transit services available to older adults and persons with disabilities in the City of Los Angeles, and opportunities for improving rider experience.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation report dated November 5, 2019, relative to transit services available to older adults and persons with disabilities in the City of Los Angeles, and opportunities for improving rider experience.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (Metro) biennial Call for Projects and proposed list of projects.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AFFIRM the list of projects attached to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report dated October 23, 2019, which were awarded grant funds in previous Metro Call for Projects cycles, as a City resource priority, a commitment to the timely completion of the projects, and that all projects meet Metro's Project Readiness criteria.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Managers / Directors of each respective lead City department to execute any necessary funding and contractual documents, including the Project Readiness Certification, to accept the grant funds and implement the projects, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
3. DIRECT the General Managers / Directors of the lead department or agency for each project to submit to the LADOT, for inclusion in the Transportation Grant Fund Report, resource needs (including match and front funding, staff, and overtime funding) for the implementation of the projects.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports this action will not impact the General Fund. Metro awarded grant funds are available via reimbursement basis only. Local Proposition C and Special Parking Revenue funds will front-fund and provide the necessary local match for the project expenditures.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Los Angeles Department of Transportation's (LADOT) Data Protection Principles governing the Department’s use and retention of Mobility Data Specification (MDS) data.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu – Krekorian):

1. ENDORSE LADOT's Data Protection Principles.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to:
   
   
   1. Incorporate the Data Protection Principles and operational details into all applicable rules and guidelines for programs that use the MDS.
      
      
   2. Report in 90 days with specific regulatory purposes for the collection and use of each type of data required by MDS, and a data retention and minimization policy that determines the length of time each type of data is retained.
      
      
   3. Report in 180 days with a transparency report discussing the types of third party requests for MDS data that the LADOT has received and how the LADOT responded to those requests, including any executed agreements.
      
      

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.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to Standard Agreement No. FA-718-25 between the City's Department of Aging and the California Department of Aging, extending the contract from December 21, 2019 through July 31, 2020.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, or designee, Department of Aging, to execute the Standard Agreement No. FA-1718-25, Amendment Number 1, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of Aging reports that there is no fiscal impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 30, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 11, 2019)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Los Angeles Department of Transportation's (LADOT) Mobility Investment Program (MIP).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. RECEIVE and FILE the LADOT report dated November 5, 2019, relative to the MIP, project delivery and inventory of mobility enhancements, and achieving the City's policy goals for transit safety, health, equity, access, and sustainability.
   
   
2. DIRECT the LADOT to report in 120 days with:
   
   
   1. An update on development of a capital improvement plan for transportation projects.
      
      
   2. A project initiation process for strategic mobility projects.
      
      
   3. Resources needed to support the above activities.
      
      

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant of a revocable easement for use of the vacant City-owned lots located at 412-18 Paseo Miramar.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin - Buscaino):

1. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Department of General Services (GSD) and the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), to prepare and present an Ordinance which would authorize the grant of a revocable easement to the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) for the use of four vacant City-owned lots (APNs 4416-007-902, 4416-007-903, 4416-007-904 and 4416-007-905) located at and around 412 and 418 Paseo Miramar in Pacific Palisades with the following conditions:
   
   
   1. The grant of this revocable easement shall be contingent upon the submission of a landscaping and maintenance plan by the applicant, and approval of this plan by the BOE and the GSD.
      
      
   2. The term of this revocable easement shall be for a period of 10 years, renewable for successive 10-year increments at the City’s discretion upon MRCA’ written request, subject to the City’s revocation at any time in the term, and in the City’s sole discretion.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the BOE, GSD, and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to specify other terms and conditions which may be needed to indemnify and protect the interests of the City, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the above mentioned departments to make any technical corrections to effectuate the intent of this motion.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the first amendment to Contract No. 3566 with Miracle League Los Angeles to extend the term for an additional two years.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the proposed First Amendment to Contract No. 3566 with Miracle League Los Angeles, to extend the existing term of Contract No. 3566 by two additional years.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners reports that there is no adverse impact on the General Fund as costs and expenses associated with Miracle League’s operation of the Program and use of the UA Field will be paid by Miracle League at no cost to the City.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 30, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 11, 2019)

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a status update on BuildLA as a universal online portal for development projects.

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

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety with the assistance of the Department of City Planning, Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Bureau of Engineering, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, and the Los Angeles Fire Department and any other relevant departments, to report with an overview and status update of BuildLA including the following:

1. How various departments are participating in the platform.
   
   
2. The tools that are currently available to users, and what future tools will be added to the system to make it easier for applicants to track their applications.
   
   
3. A timeline for the complete implementation of BuildLA as envisioned as a universal online portal for development projects.

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.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility and cost to demolish the shade structure/pergola and related infrastructure at the Van Nuys Civic Center located at 14410 Sylvan Street. 

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

1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and any other relevant departments, to report on the feasibility and cost to demolish the shade structure/pergola and the related infrastructure that is located at the Van Nuys Civic Center at 14410 Sylvan Street adjacent to the Van Nuys Branch Library. 
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO, in coordination with Council District 6, the Department of Recreation and Parks, Department of Cultural Affairs, and other relevant departments, to identify alternative uses for the site, including the construction of a play structure or the installation of a public art project, and any potential funding sources.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO 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 monetary donation of $18,000 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation (LAPF) for website hosting services for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Online Unit.

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the monetary donation of $18,000 from the LAPF  for website hosting services for the benefit of the LAPD Online Unit.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  Neither the City Administrative Officer 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 monetary donation of $19,471.97 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation (LAPF) to fund ballistic helmets for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Gang and Narcotics Division.

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the monetary donation of $19,471.97 from the LAPF to fund ballistic helmets for the LAPD Gang and Narcotics Division.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  Neither the City Administrative Officer 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 monetary donation of $40,000 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation (LAPF) for Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) employees to attend the Los Angeles Women Police Officers and Associates 2019 Symposium.

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the monetary donation of $40,000 from the LAPF  to fund registration for LAPD employees to attend the Los Angeles Women Police Officers and Associates 2019 Symposium.; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  Neither the City Administrative Officer 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 monetary donation of $70,000 from the Los Angeles Police Foundation (LAPF) to support the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Cadet Youth Program officers overtime during the 15-week academy.

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the monetary donation of $70,000 from the LAPF  to support the LAPD's Cadet Youth Program officers overtime during the 15-week academy.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners.  Neither the City Administrative Officer 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 acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2018 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (FY 18 JAG).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Retroactively apply for and accept the FY 18 JAG in the amount of $2,231,202 for the period effective from October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2021.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the Grant Award Agreement on behalf of the City and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Execute a Sub-recipient Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles for the FY 18 JAG for up to 45 months, within the applicable grant performance period, for a total amount not to exceed $1,004,041, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   4. Execute a contract between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles for the Community Law Enforcement and Recovery (CLEAR) Program for up to 12 months, within the applicable grant performance period, for a total amount not to exceed $636,032, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and upon submission of invoices and approval by the Mayor, or designee, of such invoices for JAG-related expenditures:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      46S216	District Attorney	$385,544
      46S216	Probation Department	250,488
      	Total:	$636,032

      
      
      
   5. Execute a contract between the City of Los Angeles and an evaluation contractor selected as a result of a procurement process to provide data collection and program evaluation for the CLEAR Program, for a term of up to 12 months, within the applicable grant performance period, and not to exceed $100,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   6. Prepare Controller’s instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
      
      
2. APPROVE the FY 18 JAG budget; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor to expend the grant in accordance with the approved budget.
   
   
3. APPROVE a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles for the FY 18 JAG for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2021 for a total amount not to exceed $2,231,202; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to execute the MOU, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
4.  AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   1. Create a new interest-bearing Fund, titled FY 18 Justice Assistance Grant Fund, establish a receivable in this new Fund in the amount of $2,231,202, expend funds upon presentation of proper documentation from the Mayor's Office and create new appropriation accounts within the new Fund No. XXX/46, as follows:
      
            

      Account	Title	Amount
      46S216	CLEAR Contractual Services	$636,032
      46S217	CLEAR Evaluation	100,000
      46S912	City Attorney Grant Allocation	231,194
      46S146	Mayor	148,695
      46S299	Related Costs	73,425
      46S210	Mayor's- Office and Administrative	1,000
      46S668	Partner Jurisdiction	1,004,041
      46S670	Los Angeles Police Department Grant Allocation	36,815
      	Total:	$2,231,2020

      
                 
   2. Expend funds upon presentation of proper demands from Mayor's Office.
      
      
   3. Transfer up to $148,695 from FY 18 JAG Fund No. XXX/46, Account No. 46S146 to the General Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 1020 for reimbursement of grant-funded personnel salaries.
      
      
   4. Transfer up to $73,425 from FY 18 JAG Fund No. XXX/46, Account No. 46S299 to the General Fund No. 100/46, Revenue Source Code No. 5346 to reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations contained in the November 5, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file.  Approval of the recommendations of the CAO report will provide $2,231,202 to the City and County of Los Angeles for the implementation of the FY 18 JAG Program.  No matching funds are required.  The recommendations contained in the CAO report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that budgeted General Fund monies plus grant revenues are available to support the cost of this Program.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Supplemental Police Account (SPA) Second Quarterly Report (April through June 2019).

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the October 17, 2019 Board of Police Commissioners report relative to the SPA Second Report for the period of April through June 2019.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) regarding expanding the Certified Licensed Contractor Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the LADBS, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare and present an Ordinance to expand the Certified Licensed Contractor Program to include the replacement of water closets, dishwashers, garbage disposals, and Seismic Gas Shut-Off Valves (SGSOV) for low pressure systems in multi-family buildings, and SGSOVs for low pressure systems in single family dwellings by Certified Licensed Contractors.

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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to budget modification for the 2017 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction (CEBR) Program Grant.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department to:
   
   
   1. Reprogram funds totaling $212,429 within the 2017 DNA CEBR Program Grant from the US Department of Justice as follows:
      
      

      Category	Current Budget	Change	New Budget
      Personnel	$694,473	$(212,429)	$482,044
      Travel	$42,336	$4,065	$46,401
      Equipment	$267,201	$205,799	$473,000
      Other	$19,680	$2,565	$22,245
      Total	$1,023,690	$0	$1,023,690

      
             
   2. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations as follows:
   
   

   From:
   	Fund	Account	Amount
   Civilian Overtime	100	1090	$212,429
   To:
   2017 DNA CEBR Program Grant	339	70P502	$212,429

      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that  approval of the recommendations contained in the October 25, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will allow for the reprogramming of funds provided by the 2017 DNA Capacity Enhancement and Backlog Reduction Program grant from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs in the amount of $212,429.  Approval of the recommendations in this report will have no impact to the General Fund.  Acceptance of the grant is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support the grant activities.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Sakai-Kozawa Residence/Tokio Florist and Pole Sign located at 2718 North Hyperion Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. DETERMINE that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC), and include the Sakai-Kozawa Residence/Tokio Florist and Pole Sign located at 2718 North Hyperion Avenue in the list of Historic Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: Michael Okamura

Owner: Sumiko S. Kozawa, Trustee Kozawa Family Trust

Case No. CHC-2019-3774-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2019-3775-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – DECEMBER 19, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 11, 2019)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting activity that otherwise requires a permit and creates a violation of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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

REQUEST the City Attorney, with assistance from the Bureau of Street Services and Bureau of Engineering, to prepare and present an Ordinance to amend the Los Angeles Municipal Code to prohibit any activity that otherwise requires a permit and creates a violation of the ADA.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing the Department of City Planning (DCP) to report on the impact of Senate Bill (SB) 330 (Skinner) on the City.

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

INSTRUCT the DCP, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report to explain how SB 330, Housing Crisis Act of 2019, which was recently signed into law by Governor Newsom, and takes effect on January 1, 2020, will affect the City, inasmuch as it will place a moratorium on down-zoning parcels, reducing the number of units that can be built on a parcel until January 1, 2025, prohibiting cities and counties, including charter cities, from imposing or enforcing new design standards established on or after January 1, 2020, freezing nearly all project related fees once a project applicant submits a preliminary application, and prohibiting limitations on the number of permits issued by a county or city.

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 and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Arthur and Nina Zwebell Residence located at 4227 North Agnes Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. DETERMINE that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 
   
   
3. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC), and include the Arthur and Nina Zwebell Residence located at 4227 North Agnes Avenue in the list of Historic Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: City of Los Angeles

Owners: Peter and Daveena D. Limonick, Trustees of the Limonick Family Trust

Case No. CHC-2019-4805-CE

Environmental No. ENV-2019-4805-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – DECEMBER 4, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 4, 2019)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Willard Bell Residence located at 4233 North Agnes Street in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. DETERMINE that the property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC), and include the Willard Bell Residence located at 4233 North Agnes Street in the list of Historic Cultural Monuments.

Applicant: City of Los Angeles

Owners: Darrell K. Fetty; Darrell K. and Joyce I. Fetty

Case No. CHC-2019-4906-HCM

Environmental No. ENV-2019-4907-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – DECEMBER 4, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 4, 2019)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to addressing the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) policy requiring public agencies to enter into maintenance agreements with Caltrans on behalf of private entities making improvements within the State Highway right-of-way; and, recommendations specific to improvements within the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan area.

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

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering and Bureau of Street Services, with assistance from the Department of City Planning, to report with recommendations on how to address the Caltrans policy requiring public agencies to enter into maintenance agreements with Caltrans on behalf of private entities making improvements within the State Highway right-of-way; and, to include recommendations specific to improvements within the Warner Center 2035 Specific Plan area.

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.

CONSIDERATION OF and ACTIONS RELATED TO COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION (LACPC) relative to an appeal filed by Steve Riboli, Mission RFT/SR, LLC (Representative: Richard A. McDonald, Esq., Carlson & Nicholas, LLP) from the determination of the LACPC in finding that the City Council previously determined on February 20, 2019, that the project is statutorily exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21155.1 as a Sustainable Communities Project and denying the appeal and sustaining the May 31, 2019 determination of the Deputy Advisory Agency to approve a Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 82227-CN for the merger and resubdivision of five lots, including one master ground lot, four airspace lots and 178 residential condominium units, in the Central City North Community Plan for the property located at 942 North Broadway Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval. This project was previously assessed in Sustainable Communities Project Exemption (SCPE) No. ENV-2018-3238-SCPE, as adopted by the City Council on  February 20, 2019, and that the Project is a transit priority project pursuant to PRC Section 21155 and meets all of the requirements of subdivisions of PRC Section 21155.1, and is therefore exempt from the CEQA, in accordance with PRC Section 21155.1.

Applicant: Rick lllich, TF Broadway LP

Representative: Alex Irvine, Irvine and Associates, Inc.

Case No. VTT-82227-CN-1A

Environmental No. ENV-2018-3238-SCPE

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

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PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the design and construction of the Maclay Street at Gladstone Avenue Street Improvement Project (Project).

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Price):

1. DESIGNATE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) as the project manager, with support from the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, for the design and construction of the Project.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the BOE to:
   
   
   1. Commence the preliminary design of the Project, including traffic signal synchronization to address traffic congestion.
      
      
   2. Begin negotiations with the affected property owner to obtain the necessary easements to allow construction of the Project.
      
      
   3. Coordinate with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and the Foothill Trunk Line Replacement Project.
      
      
   4. Submit a Fiscal Year 2020-21 budget request for the final design and construction of the Project.
      
      
3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report with funding options to construct the Project.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF and ACTIONS RELATED TO COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to requesting the authorization for the Director of Planning, or designee, to execute Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Contract Number 124592 with Fehr and Peers and Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Contract Number 124515 with Nelson/Nygaard Consulting Associates  for transportation consulting services.

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

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PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORTS relative to recommendations for the hiring of a Director of Community Forestry and additional staff to support the City's urban canopy.

A. PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu - Blumenfield - et al.):

INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services, and City Administrative Officer (CAO) as necessary, to report to Council with cost estimates, staff requirements and budget recommendations for the hiring of a Director of Community Forestry and additional staff, consistent with the aforementioned expertise to support the growth, maintenance, health and preservation of the City’s urban canopy.

B. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Motion (Ryu - Blumenfield - Krekorian - et al.) relative to recommendations for the hiring of a Director of Community Forestry and additional staff to support the City's urban canopy.

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORTS relative to policies and strategies to ensure the long-term health and security of the City's urban forest.

A. PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT

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

1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to report to Council on the status of the BSS’s current hiring efforts for tree planting, tree trimming and dead tree removal crews, pursuant to Council file No. 18-0600-S139, as well as cost estimates and staff requirements necessary to bring departmental operations back to pre-recession levels, achieve a 97 percent Tree Stocking Rate in the City, along with associated planting, maintenance and care, and a Best Management Practice pruning cycle of 5 to 7 years.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the BSS, and REQUEST the City Plants, to report on the status of current efforts to conduct a comprehensive street tree inventory, including, but not limited to, costs, funding options and staff requirements; and, existing technologies, inventories and software used by other City departments and/or City Plants to document the street tree system and guide future tree planting strategies and investment.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the BSS, and REQUEST the Community Forest Advisory Committee, to review street tree maintenance and trimming practices among City departments that perform tree trimming functions, pursuant to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) October 21, 2016 report, attached to Council file No. 15-0467-S3, as well as the practices of other jurisdictions that have ongoing street tree management plans, and report to Council with recommendations on best management practices for the City’s street tree population.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the BSS to report with an analysis and recommendations to improve the City’s 2 to 1 street tree replacement policy, including, but not limited to, consideration of the holistic value of a tree slated for removal based on the tree’s health, maturity and canopy size, and an evaluation of the existing tree planting in-lieu fee to ensure the City achieves full cost recovery for all tree removals, planting and maintenance costs, and appropriate age and species diversification.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering and BSS to report to Council with alternative sidewalk design options, that adhere to Americans with Disabilities Act requirements and the terms agreed upon in the Willits settlement, that would allow the City to prioritize the preservation of healthy, established trees when conducting sidewalk repairs.

B. BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Ryu - Blumenfield - Krekorian - et al.):

1. CONCUR with the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee action of February 6, 2019.
   
   
2. ADD the following recommendations:
   
   
   1. Instruct the BSS to increase the number of native trees to actively create a tree habitat throughout the City that is more appropriate to the City.
      
      
   2. Instruct the BSS to focus on preserving trees and canopy as the City addresses sidewalk repairs, particularly on not removing mature trees where the City can create meandering sidewalks to avoid tree removal.
      
      
   3. Instruct the BSS to fund an expanded watering program by partnering with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, or other workforce development programs in the City.
      
      
   4. Instruct the BSS to re-examine the Bureau's approach to managing street trees, particularly avoiding removal of diseased trees.
      
      

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section (LAMC) in order to designate a fenced area in Glen Alla Park as an off-leash dog exercise and training area.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance to amend the LAMC Section 63.44, B.2(D) to authorize the designated fenced area consisting of approximately 0.35 acres in Glen Alla Park as an off-leash dog exercise and training area, and as detailed in the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners (Board) transmittal dated December 17, 2018, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the estimated costs for the Project are anticipated to be funded by Quimby Fees and Zone Change Fees, or funding sources other than the Department of Recreation and Parks General fund. The assessments of the future operations and maintenance costs have yet to be determined and would be addressed through future budget requests.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) in order to designate a fenced area at the Eagle Rock Recreation Center as an off-leash dog exercise and training area.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance to amend the LAMC Section 63.44, B.2(D) to authorize the designated fenced area consisting of approximately 0.99 acre in Eagle Rock Recreation Center as an off-leash dog exercise and training area, and as detailed in the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners (Board) transmittal dated April 20, 2018, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the estimated costs for the design, development, and construction of the proposed park improvements are anticipated to be funded by the Sites and Facilities Fund source and therefore, there is no anticipated impact to the Department of Recreation and Parks’ General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an update of Los Angeles Department of Transportation's (LADOT) Dockless Bike / Scooter Share Pilot Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the LADOT reports dated August 7, 2019, and October 17, 2019, relative to an update of the Dockless Bike / Scooter Share Pilot Program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

For, if amended:      Wilshire Center Koreatown Neighborhood Council

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) in order to designate a fenced area in Westwood Park as an off-leash dog exercise and training area.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance to amend the LAMC Section 63.44, B.2(D) to authorize the designated fenced area consisting of approximately 0.69 acre in Westwood Park as an off-leash dog exercise and training area, and as detailed in the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners (Board) transmittal dated April 19, 2018, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the estimated costs for the design, development, and construction of the proposed park improvements are anticipated to be funded by Quimby Fees or funding sources other than the Department of Recreation and Parks’ General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending Council action of December 4, 2018 to declare 501 North Mesa Street a surplus asset and take steps to effectuate the potential sale of the parcel.  

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

AMEND the Council action of December 14, 2018 relative to instructing  the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the Department of General Services (GSD), to initiate a review of the City-owned property located at 501 North Mesa Street in Council District 15 to determine the suitability for development of housing to instead DIRECT the GSD to do the following:

1. Declare the property located at 501 North Mesa Street, San Pedro, 90731 (APN: 744-900-2900) a surplus asset.
   
   
2. Initiate the Surplus Property Process and conduct a Class A appraisal of the parcel.
   
   
3. Prepare the parcel for sale at a public auction.
   
   
4. Direct the GSD, with the assistance of the CAO, the City Attorney, and any other relevant departments, to take all necessary steps and prepare all required documents to effectuate the potential sale of the parcel.    

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) in order to designate a fenced area at the Veterans Barrington Park as an off-leash dog exercise and training area.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to draft an Ordinance to amend the LAMC Section 63.44, B.2(D) to authorize the designated fenced area consisting of approximately 0.75 acres in Veterans Barrington Park as an off-leash dog exercise and training area, and as detailed in the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners (Board) transmittal dated October 24, 2019, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that approval of this allocation of Quimby Fees will have no fiscal impact on the Department of Recreation and Parks’ (RAP) General Fund.  The estimated costs for the design, development, and construction of the proposed park improvements are anticipated to be funded by Quimby Fees or funding sources other than RAP's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appropriation of funds from the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to the Information Technology Agency (ITA) for communication services provided in Fiscal Year 2019-20.

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

AUTHORIZE the RAP to transfer and appropriate $100,000 to the ITA as detailed in the RAP transmittal dated September 3, 2019, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The RAP reports that the appropriation of funds from the RAP to the ITA will have no negative effect on RAP's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Evidence-Based Program (EBP) amendments to increase funding for the period covering July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (Aging), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Execute the proposed contract amendments for a retroactive term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020 with the EBP service providers, detailed in Attachment 1 of the October 10, 2019 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file.
      
      
   2. Allocate additional funds as detailed in Table 1 of the October 10, 2019 CAO report, attached to the Council file.
      
      
   3. Prepare Controller’s instructions for any technical adjustments that are consistent with Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, Aging, or designee.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that funds for the proposed amendments are available in Fund No. 100/02, Account No. 003040, as provided in the Fiscal Year 2019-20 Adopted Budget. There is no additional impact on the General Fund. Approval of this agreement is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as one-time funding is being use for one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, EDUCATION, NEIGHBORHOODS, PARKS, ARTS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the contract with the Center for Health Care Rights and amendment to funding adjustments for Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) services.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (Aging), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Execute the proposed contract with the Center for Health Care Rights, Contract No. C-133788, Attachment 1 detailed in the October 17, 2019 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, and the Amendment, Attachment 2, detailed in the October 17, 2019 CAO report, based upon the adjustments of the 2019-20 HICAP grant funding, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
                     
   2. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. 
                     
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish new accounts and appropriate $651,172 within the HICAP Fund No. 47Y for the period covering from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 as follows:         
             

      Account	Title	Amount
      02S102	Aging	$35,657
      02SD01	HICAP 9 month	$159,848
      02SDD1	HICAP 3 month	$53,283
      02SD12	HICAP 12 month	$402,384
      		Total:  $651,172

                                                                                                              
   2. Establish new accounts and appropriate $31,321 for the Financial Alignment Program (Fiscal Year 2019-20) within the HICAP Fund No. 47Y for the period covering from July 1, 2019 to December 21, 2019 as follows:         
             

      Account	Title	Amount
      02S102	Aging	$3,132
      02SDD3	Financial Alignment - New	$28,189
      		Total:  $31,321

                                           
   3. Increase appropriations within Fund No. 100/02 and transfer funds on an as-needed basis as follows:         
                     

      	Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	47Y/02	02S102	Aging	$35,657
      To:	100/02	1010	Salaries General	$35,657

                                             
   4. Increase appropriations within Fund No. 100/02, and transfer funds on an as-needed basis as follows.
      

      	Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	47Y/02	02S102	Aging	$3,132
      To:	100/02	1010	Salaries General	$3,132

      
             
   5. Establish new accounts and appropriate $107,772 for the Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) program within the HICAP Fund No. 47Y for the period covering from July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020 as follows:         
             

      Account	Title	Amount
      02S102	Aging	$10,777
      02SD02	MIPPA 3 month	$24,250
      02SDD2	MIPPA 9 month	$72,745
      		Total:  $107,772

   6. Increase appropriations within Fund No. 100/02, and transfer funds on an as-needed basis as follows:         
             

      	Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	47Y	02S102	Aging	$10,777
      To:	100	1010	Salaries General	$10,777

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that funding in the amount of $615,515 for the proposed HICAP recommendations is provided by the State Health Insurance and Assistance Program funds from the California Department of Aging. Approval of the Department’s request to amend the contract by an additional $125,184 of HICAP funding (MIPPA and FA) will have no impact on the General Fund. Approval of these proposed recommendations is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies, as one-time funding is being used for one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF ENGINEERING and MOTION (MARTINEZ - BONIN) relative to a California Environmental Quality Act Notice of Exemption for the A Bridge Home facility at 14333 West Aetna Street.

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

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

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COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to creating a new signage supplemental use district for the Olympia Project located at 1001 Olympic Boulevard; 911-955 South Georgia Street; 1000-1016 West James M. Wood Boulevard; 936-950 South Bixel Street; and, 1013-1025 West Olympic Boulevard.

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

1. FIND, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15162, that no subsequent Environmental Impact Report (EIR) or subsequent mitigated negative declaration is required for the current discretionary approval where the whole of the administrative record demonstrates that no major revisions to the EIR are necessary due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of a previously identified significant effect resulting from changes to the project, changes to circumstances, or the existence of new information, and FIND that no addendum is required if no changes or additions to the EIR are necessary pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15164.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Planning and Land Use Management Committee as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated November 20, 2019, establishing The Olympia Sign District pursuant to the provisions of Section 13.11 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to  create a new signage supplemental use district for the Olympia Project, which is a mixed-used project consisting of up to 879 residential units, a 1,000-room hotel, and 40,000 square feet of commercial space within three towers. The project site is 3.26 acres in size and located at 1001 Olympic Boulevard; 911-955 South Georgia Street; 1000-1016 West James M. Wood Boulevard; 936-950 South Bixel Street; and, 1013-1025 West Olympic Boulevard.

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.

10 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING

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