City Council Meeting
John Ferraro Council Chamber Room 340, City Hall 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA 90012
Agenda — 45 items
- 1 MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ for PADILLA - HERNANDEZ) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and development of an 89-unit multifamily affordable housing project known as the Panorama View Apartments (Project) located at 9222 Van Nuys Boulevard in Council District (CD) 6.
- 2 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to modifications to the Hollywood Entertainment District Property and Business Improvement District (BID) Management District Plan.
- 3 ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Sections 64.00 and 64.30 of Article 4, Chapter VI, and Section 64.41.03 of Article 4.1, Chapter VI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, to amend the Quality Surcharge Fee, Sewer Service Charge, and the Sewage Conveyance Charge.
- 4 ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4 to increase rated tariff items based on the West Region Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers.
- 5 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Lucelia Hooper to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) Board of Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2026.
- 6 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Andrew Chang to the Affordable Housing Commission for the term ending June 30, 2029.
- 7 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Debbie Chen to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029.
- 8 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Jacob Lipa to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029.
- 9 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Deepika Sharma to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029.
- 10 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Laura Raymond to the House LA Citizens Oversight Committee for the term ending June 30, 2029.
- 11 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Joe Gatlin to the Harbor Area Planning Commission (HAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2029.
- 12 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Jaime Geaga to the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2029.
- 13 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Victor Sampson to the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2029.
- 14 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Corissa Hernandez to the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC) for the term ending June 30, 2029.
- 15 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Pilar Buelna to the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) for the term ending June 30, 2029.
- 16 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Stacey Pruitt to the South Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (SLAAPC) for the term ending June 30, 2029.
- 17 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to acceptance of a non-monetary donation valued at $26,937 to provide two police service dogs for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Metropolitan Division's K-9 Platoon.
- 18 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund of an overpayment to the State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) for the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation program City receipts.
- 19 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the effectiveness of the County of Los Angeles' (County) collection of the Documentary Transfer Tax (DTT) and Measure ULA receipts.
- 20 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Pilot Recreational Vehicle (RV)-to-Home program in Council District Seven, and a Comprehensive Citywide Strategy for People Experiencing RV Homelessness.
- 21 Recommendations for Council action:
- 22 MOTION (PADILLA - KREKORIAN) relative to the issuance of a Right of Entry permit to the Northeast Valley Health Corporation for use of the Van Nuys Civic Center courtyard, located at 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard in Council District 6, for their Health Fair on Saturday, September 7, 2024.
- 23 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - DE LEON) relative to amending the prior Council action of April 18, 2023, regarding utilizing CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds for the Graffiti Abatement Project within the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area in Council District Three (CD 3), Council file No. (CF) 14-1174-S26.
- 24 MOTION (DE LEON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the acceptance of the seventh annual public benefits payment from Lightstone DTLA, LLC for the purpose of addressing blight removal, facade improvements, street cleaning, graffiti removal, etc., within Council District (CD) 14.
- 25 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - LEE) relative to reinstating a reward offer for an additional period of six months for the unsolved murder of Davon Pledger.
- 26 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - LEE) relative to reinstating a reward offer for an additional period of six months for the unsolved murder of Francisco Garcia.
- 27 MOTION (KREKORIAN - PARK) relative to amending the prior Council action of August 29, 2023, Council file No. (CF) 23-0011-S4, regarding funding for improvements to the Lankershim Plaza Alley in Council District (CD) 2.
- 28 MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ - RODRIGUEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District 13's special commemoration and celebration of Mexican Independence on September 15, 2024, including the illumination of City Hall.
- 29 Recommendation for Council action:
- 33 CONSIDERATION OF THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT) REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2024-25 State of Good Repair (SGR) Program grant application and award to purchase and install electrical charging infrastructure at the City-owned bus yard, located at 1910-1950 East Washington Boulevard (Washington Bus Yard).
- 34 Recommendation for Council action:
- 35 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
- 36 Recommendation for Council action:
- 37 The City 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 Cecilia Cleveland v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV33771. (This is a police employment case against the City of Los Angeles.)
- 38 The City 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 Daniel Davoudi, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV45341. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on December 27, 2020, on the sidewalk in front of 2012 Bagley Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.)
- 39 The City 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 Barbara Stewart v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23SMCV02020. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on February 1, 2023, at 838 South Barrington Avenue, in Los Angeles.)
- 40 The City 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 Chellie Schou v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV38110. (This matter arises from a tree related incident on May 16, 2019, near 14709 Sutton Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.)
- 41 The City 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 Behzad Simon Yousefzadeh v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV41848. (This matter arises from Plaintiff tripping and falling on a broken portion of the sidewalk / curb near 21926 Ventura Boulevard, Woodland Hills.)
- 42 The City 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 Linda Daneshrad v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22SMCV02842. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on February 1, 2022, where the Plaintiff fell on a broken curb located at 1281 Westwood Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90025.)
- 43 The City 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 Ines Chavez v. City of Los Angeles , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV19610. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on December 4, 2020, near East 46th Street and South Avalon Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.)
- 44 The City 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 Jacqueline Benites v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV30442. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on September 16, 2021, on the sidewalk abutting 915 East 87th Street, in the City of Los Angeles.)
- 45 The City 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 Bach N. Dieu v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV06164. (This matter arises from a February 25, 2020 traffic collision involving a Bureau of Street Services vehicle at the intersection of Broadway and Avenue 20 in Los Angeles.)
- 46 The City 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 Elizabeth Cabrales v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV08755. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on May 6, 2019, at the intersection of Van Ness Avenue and 67th Street.)
- 47 The City 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 Esmeralda Camacho, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. , Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV15115. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic collision which occurred on May 17, 2019, at the intersection of McKinley Avenue and East 50th Street, in the City of Los Angeles.)
- 48 The City 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 Angel F. Igartua Jr. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV15196. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on May 17, 2021, near West 11th Street and Blaine Street, in the City of Los Angeles.)