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March 15, 2024 ·10:00 AM Final

John Ferraro Council Chamber Room 340, City Hall 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012

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Agenda — 74 items

  1. 1 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to acquiring an easement at 3185 Motor Avenue, and swapping City-owned land at 3195 South Motor Avenue for the Northvale Bike Path.
  2. 2 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating and executing a lease amendment with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) at Maple Street/16th Street and Grand Avenue/17th Street to allow the City to enter into a license agreement with Electrify America (EA) for the development and installation of electric charging infrastructure.
  3. 3 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating a lease for the City-owned property located at 150 North Los Angeles Street (the former Parker Center site) with Walton Construction, Inc. in order for the Contractor to use the site for construction laydown during the construction of an affordable housing project at 200 North Central Avenue.
  4. 4 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to negotiating and executing a non-profit lease agreement with South Bay Center for Counseling to operate a community garden at 600 East L Street in Council District 15.
  5. 5 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the success of Logistics Victory Los Angeles (LoVLA) and lessons learned that could enhance procurement of critical supplies and materials.
  6. 6 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Resolution No. 23-10208, authorizing a conflict-of-interest waiver for Burke, Williams and Sorensen, LLP, in its representation of Vopak Terminal Los Angeles Inc., in the matter of Sanchez v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23LBCV00788.
  7. 7 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a conflict-of-interest waiver for Thompson Coburn LLP, in its representation of L.A. Xpress, Inc. in the matter of Victor Estuardo Jovel v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22-STCV32605.
  8. 8 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to expending the remainder of the Ernani Bernardi Scholarship Trust Fund; and amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to reconfigure the Ernani Bernardi Scholarship Trust Fund Awards Panel.
  9. 9 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-monetary donation of nitrile gloves, valued at $197,854, to Shelter Partnership from Council District 7.
  10. 10 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Beachwood Construction, Inc. for the project located at 610 North Harvard Boulevard in Council District 13.
  11. 11 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to annual reporting requirements for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (FY 22-23) Community Facilities District No. 8 (Legends at Cascades) Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2022.
  12. 12 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to annual reporting requirements for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (FY 22-23) Community Facilities District No. 11 (Ponte Vista) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2021.
  13. 13 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Council District 5 (CD 5) Avenue of the Stars Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 56C for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (FY 22-23).
  14. 14 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Volunteer Trust Fund No. 892 for Fiscal Year 2022-23 (FY 22-23).
  15. 15 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the June, July, September, October, November and December 2023 Investment Reports.
  16. 16 PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET, FINANCE, AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the transfer of Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) After-Action Implementation Plan funds.
  17. 17 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING, and BUDGET, FINANCE, AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to a plan for time-limited staffing to ensure that the Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA) has the staff and resources to successfully execute the Rapid Response Senior Meals Program.
  18. 18 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an Amendment to the 2023 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Bargaining Unit 12.
  19. 19 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Salary Setting for Proposed New Duties Description Record (DDR) for Senior Architect "A".
  20. 20 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to civilian hiring incentives.
  21. 21 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed First Amendment to Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement No. 17-3510 between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and CNS Enterprises, Inc. to continue operating its facility within FTZ 202, Site No. 50, located at 7709 Industry Avenue, Pico Rivera, California 90660.
  22. 22 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed First Amendment to Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement No. 18-3563 between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and FedEx Trade Networks Transport and Brokerage, Inc., to extend the term for continued operation of its facility within FTZ 202, Site No. 52, located at 17120 South Main Street, Gardena, California 90248.
  23. 23 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement No. 23-9965 between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Kuehne + Nagel Inc., to operate its facility within FTZ 202, Site No. 63, located at 20000 South Western Avenue, Torrance, California 90501.
  24. 24 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed First Amendment to Agreement No. 20-3764 between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and SAAB Technologies, Ltd., and Consent to Assignment and Assumption from SAAB Technologies, Ltd to Tidalis Americas Ltd.
  25. 25 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed First Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement No. 21-9795 between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Bellwether Financial Group, Inc. for environmental services related to the Berth 44 Boatyard Development Project and associated premises.
  26. 26 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to ensuring all services in hazardous materials, materials handling, waste collection or removal, and site remediation in the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) is served by a skilled and trained workforce.
  27. 27 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting information on Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Revocable Permit No. 10-05 with Rancho LPG (Rancho Permit), with regards to the approved initial use, the process for renewal of said permit, the City's ability to impact approvals, and related matters.
  28. 28 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to revisiting the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Leasing Policy in order to better assess the current extent to which it could support the regional and local economic environment, and related matters.
  29. 29 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Council action of June 28, 2023 regarding the Bond Expenditure Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and the CRA/LA regarding the Culinary Arts Mixed-Use Project (Council file No. 14-1174-S97).
  30. 30 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to implementing the Good Food Zone Pilot Program.
  31. 31 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Lacy Wright to the Commission on Civil Rights.
  32. 32 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the development of the City's Child Care Equity Initiative.
  33. 33 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the acceptance of a grant award from the State of California Office of Traffic Safety for the Child Passenger Safety Program and for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program, and related matters.
  34. 34 AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES REPORT relative to approving and authorizing the Mayor and City Council President to execute a Non-Venue Services Agreement with the Los Angeles Organizing Committee for the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games, to provide reimbursement of City liaison services.
  35. 35 AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES REPORT relative to requesting approval of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Project Plan for the City's Youth Sport Partnership Program.
  36. 36 AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES REPORT relative to an update on the implementation of working groups identified in the 2028 Games Agreement.
  37. 37 AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE 2028 OLYMPIC AND PARALYMPIC GAMES REPORT relative to the LA 2028 Youth Sport Partnership Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23.
  38. 38 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City's eligibility for funding under the Inflation Reduction Act's Grant Funding to Address Indoor Air Pollution at Schools and related matters.
  39. 39 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the solicitation of an independent expert contractor to conduct a comprehensive organizational performance and program evaluation to assess the current systems, processes, organization, and operations of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Power System, Water System, and Joint System, and related matters.
  40. 40 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status update on recycLA contract negotiations and Request for Proposal (RFP) development, and related matters.
  41. 41 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting a grant award from the National Trust for Historic Preservation African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund (AACHAF), and accepting the pro-bono services of Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects LLP (ZGF) to produce a 3D computer model of the Watts Happening Cultural Center (Project).
  42. 42 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to securing grant funds for the Growing Community Through Compost in LA Project from the United States Department of Agriculture, Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production Composting and Food Waste Reduction Program.
  43. 43 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of Riverside Drive and Forman Avenue, as "Richard Bogy Square".
  44. 44 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of Colorado Boulevard and Townsend Avenue, in the Eagle Rock community, as "Tritch Family Square".
  45. 45 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an Historical Monument sign stating: "Philippine Village: Former Hub of Eagle Rock's Filipino Community and Home to the Nation's First 24-hour Radio Station Dedicated to Filipino Americans, Radio Manila", located in front of the former site at 4515 Eagle Rock Boulevard in Eagle Rock.
  46. 46 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of 540 South St. Andrews Place, located at 538 - 540 South St. Andrews Place, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
  47. 47 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal filed for the properties located at 3836 North Figueroa Street (3800 - 3830 North Pasadena Avenue; 3832 - 3836 North Figueroa Street; and 110 East Avenue 39).
  48. 48 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, AND RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed amendments to the Ventura-Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan.
  49. 49 PREVIOUSLY CERTIFIED ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR), ADDENDA, ADDENDUM, RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Ordinance to amend Section 7.A.3 of the Porter Ranch Land Use/Transportation Specific Plan; to modify the front and side yard requirements for 105 single family home lots: all 65 lots in Subarea B of the Specific Plan and the 40 horsekeeping lots in Subarea A of the Specific Plan, for the properties located in the Porter Ranch Specific Plan Subareas A and B.
  50. 50 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing an ordinance to amend Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.03 with language that would allow for the cultivation of produce listed in Section 12.03, and related matters.
  51. 51 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to identifying and reporting the proper mechanism and documentation necessary for waiving the requirement of a Certificate of Occupancy as the basis for accessory dwelling units (ADU) conversions and the development of an ADU Amnesty Program, and related matters.
  52. 52 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the allocation of $7,245,000 from the Development Services Trust Fund (DSTF) for the continuation of consultant services for the BuildLA Project; and related matters.
  53. 53 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment and withdrawal from consideration of Juan Aquino to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC).
  54. 54 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the First/Last Mile (FLM) Program.
  55. 55 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to options to add additional funding for as-needed Relief Animal Care Worker positions and as-needed Administrative Clerk positions for the Department of Animal Services.
  56. 56 MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ - HERNANDEZ) relative to accepting grant funds from the California Department of Aging (CDA) for the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP).
  57. 57 MOTION (PARK - HUTT) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 11 special recognition for International Women's Day 2024 at City Hall on March 8, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall.
  58. 58 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY - PADILLA) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District 5 special recognition of Mental Health Month at City Hall on May 1, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall.
  59. 59 MOTION (KREKORIAN - YAROSLAVSKY) relative to coordinating a street banner campaign to encourage participation and attendance for the Earth Day LA 2024 event, scheduled on April 20, 2024 at the North Hollywood Conveyance Yard, for the period of March 2024 - May 2024.
  60. 60 MOTION (HUTT - PRICE) relative to funding for repairs to the track and field at the Jackie Robinson Stadium in Council District 10.
  61. 61 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY – HERNANDEZ) relative to a transfer of funds from the Repair and Demolition Fund to the Department of General Services (GSD) to abate the nuisances and secure the property located at 800 North La Jolla Avenue in Council District 5.
  62. 62 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  63. 63 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY – RAMAN) relative to establishing a new capital project entitled "2940 Benedict Canyon Drive February 2024 Storm Response" and an appropriation of funds from the Road Maintenance and Rehabilitation Trust Fund for an emergency need to restore lateral support, install a bulkhead structure and reconstruct a segment of Benedict Canyon Drive located in Council District 5.
  64. 64 MOTION (LEE - HUTT) relative to funding for the installation of an Emergency Vehicle Hybrid Beacon (EVHB) near Fire Station 18 on Balboa Boulevard in the Granada Hills community of Council District 12.
  65. 65 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 7 special observation of Denim Day on April 24, 2024, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall.
  66. 66 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - LEE) relative to funding for the repair and fortification of several streetlights due to copper wire and power theft throughout Council District 7.
  67. 67 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON – PADILLA) relative to waiving the public right-of-way dedication requirements to allow for more space to build the proposed public park project at Western Avenue and Gage Avenue in Council District 8.
  68. 68 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PRICE — HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to negotiating City Services on behalf of the Academy of Television & Sciences (ATAS) associated with the holding of the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards located at the Peacock Theater.
  69. 69 Recommendations for Council action:
  70. 70 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Antigwe Lumukanda v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV10237. (This matter arises from a dangerous condition incident wherein Plaintiff Antigwe Lumukanda struck a pothole while on his bike at 83rd Street and Denker, in the City of Los Angeles.)
  71. 71 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Savannah Stranger v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV42663. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident at 245 Windward Avenue in Venice, California.)
  72. 72 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Terry Webb v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV29102. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on a sidewalk at or near 1651 West 253rd Street in the City of Los Angeles, occurring on November 6, 2018.)
  73. 73 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Julie Golem v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV45560. (This matter arises from a trip and fall where Plaintiff fell on an uplifted sidewalk at West Cumbre Drive and Mermaid Drive on May 5, 2021.)
  74. 74 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Kristen Wheldon v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV05064. (This matter arises from a May 2017, incident and subsequent investigations regarding the Los Angeles Fire Department and its civilian psychologist.)