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August 27, 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 — 66 items

  1. 1 HEARING COMMENTS regarding the five-year plan of Sewer Service Charge, Low-Strength Sewer Service Charge, Quality Surcharge Fee, Sewerage Facilities Charge, Industrial Waste Fees and Septage Disposal Fees increases.
  2. 2 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 7118 West Greeley Street.
  3. 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1749 North Garfield Place.
  4. 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Eastern Avenue Pedestrian Lighting Street Lighting District.​
  5. 5 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Foothill Boulevard and Terra Bella Street Lighting District.​
  6. 6 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Alcove Avenue and Bloomfield Street Lighting District.​
  7. 7 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Canoga Avenue and Erwin Street Lighting District.​
  8. 8 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Magnolia Boulevard and Corteen Place No. 2 Street Lighting District.​
  9. 9 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Aviation Boulevard and Arbor Vitae Street No. 1 Street Lighting District.
  10. 10 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Foothill Boulevard and Carl Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
  11. 11 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Figueroa Street and 39th Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
  12. 12 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Cliff Drive and Tacoma Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
  13. 13 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Arvilla Avenue and Stagg Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
  14. 14 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Reseda Boulevard and Kittridge Street No. 2 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
  15. 15 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Killion Street and Vesper Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
  16. 16 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Oxnard Street and Ranchito Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
  17. 17 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Trader Joe's, located at 14140 West Riverside Drive, Unit A110.
  18. 18 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of the walkway southerly of Richland Avenue between Sepulveda Boulevard and Bentley Avenue.
  19. 19 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the name of the private driveways at Windward Way and Longview Lane, being established as Skyline Lane, Sandbar Lane, and Reef Lane.
  20. 20 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Chapter 62 of Division 5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) regarding the Ernani Bernardi Scholarship Trust Fund to facilitate the awarding of scholarships in full disbursement of all the monies held in the fund and to close the fund.
  21. 21 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to granting a franchise to the 940 East 2nd Street Owners Association to install and maintain a private line telecommunications facility in the public right-of-way on 3rd Street.
  22. 22 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Linda Blank to the Board of Library Commissioners.
  23. 23 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Alison McBeth-Featherstone to the Board of Animal Services Commissioners.
  24. 24 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Christina Tung to the Board of Cultural Affairs Commissioners.
  25. 25 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Rosalind (Roz) Wyman Residence, located at 10430 West Bellagio Road, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.
  26. 26 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to inspecting and reporting on the enforcement measures related to existing citations, violations, nuisance, and any other public health and/or safety issues at the Oceans 11 recreational vehicle (RV) park located at 1550 East L Street in Wilmington, and related matters.
  27. 27 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-monetary donation of 17 Digital Interview Room Capture Stations, valued at $70,000, to the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Technical Investigation Division from the Los Angeles Police Foundation (LAPF).
  28. 28 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-monetary donation of a commercial grade lawn mower, valued at $54,152.74, to the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Emergency Vehicle Operations Center (EVOC) for its track at the Davis Training Facility from the Los Angeles Police Foundation (LAPF).
  29. 29 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-monetary donation of enhancements for the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Central Area Community Police Station, valued at $95,000, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation (LAPF).
  30. 30 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non-monetary donation of Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Invisio Communication Headsets, valued at $67,646.75, to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Metropolitan Division's SWAT Team from the Los Angeles Police Foundation (LAPF).
  31. 31 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Narcotics Analysis Laboratory Trust Fund (NALTF) Expenditure Budget for Fiscal Year 2024-25 (FY 24-25).
  32. 32 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed adjustments to the Police Commission Service Fees for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25
  33. 33 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed adjustments to the Police Permit Fees for Calendar Year 2025.
  34. 34 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2023 Paul Coverdell Forensic Science Improvement (Coverdell) Program Grant Application and Award.
  35. 35 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the cause of the sewer line rupture and subsequent sewage spill at 2700 South Cresta Place which occurred on July 20, 2024.
  36. 36 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting a draft ordinance prohibiting the possession of telecommunications cable by any individual or business except for telecommunications companies and their approved subcontractors and recyclers.
  37. 37 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to developing specifications, requirements, and solicit proposals for vendors for the branding, etching, and/or labeling of copper wire that is used in Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) systems.
  38. 38 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of using solar-powered lighting in streetlights throughout the City.
  39. 39 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION, TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM and PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEES' REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adopting the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Airport Police Division's Policy for Use of Equipment Covered by California Assembly Bill 481.
  40. 40 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fifth Amendment to a Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement LAA-8757 with Southwest Airlines Co. covering space in Terminal 1 at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
  41. 41 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2024-25 First Transportation-Related Construction Projects Report.
  42. 42 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the issuance of the Los Angeles Harbor Department 2024 Refunding Revenue Bonds.
  43. 43 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing funds, plus all earned interest in Community Redevelopment Agency/Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) from the Pacoima/Panorama City Project Area (Project Area) for the Tobias Park Improvements Project (Project) located at 9122 Tobias Avenue in Council District (CD) 6.
  44. 44 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Marianne King to the Community Forest Advisory Committee.
  45. 45 MOTION (LEE - HUTT) relative to funding for additional sanitation services within Council District (CD) 12.
  46. 46 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - LEE) relative to funding for tree care and the removal of dead trees in Council District (CD) 7.
  47. 47 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - LEE) relative to the transfer of funds to the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) for CARE+ operations.
  48. 48 MOTION (HUTT - BLUMENFIELD) relative to amending the prior Council action of April 17, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 24-0008-S9, prohibiting the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m., along certain street segments in Council District (CD) 10.
  49. 49 RESOLUTION (PADILLA - RODRIGUEZ) relative to the designation of locations in Council District 6 for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18.
  50. 50 MOTION (PADILLA - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding from Council District (CD) 6 General City Purpose Funds for North Valley Caring Services for Homeless Outreach in CD 6, in connection to Council file No. (CF) 20-0600-S83.
  51. 51 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to amending the prior Council action of May 25, 2022, Council file No. (CF) 14-1158-S11, to accept the 2022 Grant Funds from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy (SMMC) for the Los Angeles River Ecosystem Restoration (LARER) Project.
  52. 52 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for expenses associated with multiple community events in Council District (CD) 8, and extending the term of Contract C-144775 with Ward Economic Development Corporation from November 30, 2024 to June 30, 2027.
  53. 53 MOTION (PADILLA - PARK) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District (CD) 6's special observation of the 2024 Paralympic Games, including the illumination of City Hall on September 2, 2024.
  54. 54 MOTION (KREKORIAN - RAMAN) relative to approving a Street Banner program for the period of November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025, to celebrate the 85th anniversary of the Toluca Lake Chamber of Commerce in Council District 2.
  55. 55 MOTION (DE LEON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding and an amendment to Contract C-136595 with the Gang Alternatives Program for beautification services within Council District 14.
  56. 56 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (PARK - LEE) relative to issuing a revocable permit to Lulu's Place Inc., to close, fence, occupy, demolish, excavate and construct in the public right-of-way of the remnant portion of 92nd Street between Cum Laude Avenue and Falmouth Avenue prior to completion of a street vacation request.
  57. 57 Recommendation for Council action:
  58. 58 Recommendations for Council action:
  59. 59 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating the L-shaped alley (portion of) southerly of Victory Boulevard, and westerly of Bakman Avenue, VAC-E1401265.
  60. 60 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating the T-Shaped alley southerly of 108th Street and easterly of Clovis Avenue, VAC-E1401013.
  61. 61 Recommendation for Council action:
  62. 62 Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  63. 63 Recommendation for Council action:
  64. 67 Recommendations for Council action:
  65. 68 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
  66. 69 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 Michelle Anderson v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV10355. (This is an employment case against the City of Los Angeles.)