City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, January 13, 2023 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 ­ 10:00 AM (For further details see Official Council Files) (For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum) Roll Call Members Present: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Raman, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Absent: de León, Hernandez, Price Jr., Rodriguez (4) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (1) 14­0425­S13 CD 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Fifth Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) (Contract No. C­131475), authorizing the transfer to a new business entity from Reseda Theatre Senior Housing LP to the Reseda Theatre and Public Market. Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONFIRM that the sale of the City­optioned property at 18447 West Sherman Way will assist in the economic development of the City and that the public interest is best served by the direct sale of the property. 2. APPROVE the: a. Transfer from Reseda Theatre Senior Housing LP, a California limited partnership, to Reseda Theatre and Public Market, a California limited partnership, as “Developer” pursuant to Article 8 of the DDA (Contract No. C­131475). Friday - January 13, 2023 - PAGE 1 b. Assignment of the DDA to Reseda Theatre and Public Market,  City and that the public interest is best served by the direct sale of the property. 2. APPROVE the: a. Transfer from Reseda Theatre Senior Housing LP, a California limited partnership, to Reseda Theatre and Public Market, a California limited partnership, as “Developer” pursuant to Article 8 of the DDA (Contract No. C­131475). b. Assignment of the DDA to Reseda Theatre and Public Market, a California limited partnership. 3. APPROVE, subject to the receipt of a Letter of Substantial Conformance from the Department of City Planning, the request to amend the use of the theater site from a multiscreen theater with space for dining to a public market with two smaller movie theaters. 4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, to prepare and execute all documents necessary to carry out the transfer and the assignment of the DDA to Reseda Theatre and Public Market, a California limited partnership, and to reflect the use of the theater site as a public market with two smaller movie theaters. 5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, to make technical corrections consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no anticipated impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: Yes For if Amended: Reseda Neighborhood Council Against, unless Amended: Woodland Hills­Warner Center Neighborhood Council (Continued from Council meeting of December 7, 2022) Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Blumenfield ­ Lee) Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Rodriguez (2) Friday - January 13, 2023 - PAGE 2 (2) 22­1490  (Continued from Council meeting of December 7, 2022) Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Blumenfield ­ Lee) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Rodriguez (2) (2) 22­1490 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES FIRE DEPARTMENT and THE BOARD OF FIRE COMMISSIONERS relative to proposed decision and recommendation in regard to the 2021 Brush Clearance Assessment Appeals. (Public Safety Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Rodriguez (2) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (3) 22­1514 CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the alley south of Vanowen Street between Atoll Avenue and Ethel Avenue (VAC­E1401429). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated December 5, 2022, attached to the Council file, to initiate the vacation proceedings to vacate the alley south of Vanowen Street between Atoll Avenue and Ethel Avenue, as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. 2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Friday Fiscal Impact- January 13,The Statement: 2023 - Engineer reports that a City PAGE 3 $47,080 fee of was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to  vacate the alley south of Vanowen Street between Atoll Avenue and Ethel Avenue, as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. 2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $47,080 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Rodriguez (2) (4) 22­0007­S19 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Billy Porter on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Billy Porter at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Rodriguez (2) (5) 22­0007­S18 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Octavia Spencer on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Octavia Spencer at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard. Friday - January 13, 2023 - PAGE 4  Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Rodriguez (2) (5) 22­0007­S18 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Octavia Spencer on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Octavia Spencer at 6623 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Rodriguez (2) (6) 22­0007­S17 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Ice T on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Ice T at 7065 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Rodriguez (2) (7) 12­0513 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the Fifth Amendment to a contract with FSY Architects, Inc. for various public buildings and open space projects. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, on behalf of the Bureau of Friday - January 13, 2023 - PAGE 5 Engineering, to execute the proposed Amendment No. 5 to Contract No.  Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Rodriguez (2) (7) 12­0513 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the Fifth Amendment to a contract with FSY Architects, Inc. for various public buildings and open space projects. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, on behalf of the Bureau of Engineering, to execute the proposed Amendment No. 5 to Contract No. 106420 with FSY Architects, Inc. for various public buildings and open space projects. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact on the General Fund as a result of this action. There is an anticipated General Fund impact in an amount not yet determinable for operations and maintenance costs since the facility is currently not in operation. These costs will be addressed through the City Budget process at the time the facility is scheduled for completion. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above action complies with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ JANUARY 17, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ JANUARY 17, 2023) [Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.5(a)] Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Rodriguez (2) (8) 22­1472 CD 11 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BONIN ­ BUSCAINO) relative to the operating hours for the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon in Council District 11 to open at sunrise and close at sunset. Recommendations for Council action: 1. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to set Friday - January the operating 13,for hours 2023 - George PAGE 6 Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon in (8) 22­1472 CD 11 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BONIN ­ BUSCAINO) relative to the operating hours for the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon in Council District 11 to open at sunrise and close at sunset. Recommendations for Council action: 1. INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to set the operating hours for George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon in Council District 11 to open at sunrise and close at sunset. 2. INSTRUCT RAP to prominently post the hours of operation at all entrances of the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon. 3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to add the George Wolfberg Park at Potrero Canyon to the list of parks closed from sunset to sunrise to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 63.44 B.14(c). 4. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Parks Commissioners to concur with the above recommendations and to instruct the Park Rangers to enforce the park hours seven days a week. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Arts, Parks, Health, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Rodriguez (2) (9) 23­2000 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT and RESOLUTION relative to City Council Committees and Committee structure. Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, to resolve, that: a. Pursuant to Section 242(b) of the Los Angeles City Charter, the City Council is hereby organized into the following committees overseeing the functions of government listed in the Resolution, Friday - to attachedJanuary 13,file Council 2023No.- 23­2000, and the President PAGE 7 of the City Council is authorized to appoint up to five members for each  RESOLUTION relative to City Council Committees and Committee structure. Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, to resolve, that: a. Pursuant to Section 242(b) of the Los Angeles City Charter, the City Council is hereby organized into the following committees overseeing the functions of government listed in the Resolution, attached to Council file No. 23­2000, and the President of the City Council is authorized to appoint up to five members for each committee: Budget, Finance and Innovation Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Economic and Community Development Energy and Environment Government Operations Housing and Homelessness Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Planning and Land Use Management Public Safety Public Works Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Trade, Travel and Tourism Transportation b. The Ad Hoc Committee on the 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Games and the Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Reform are hereby reauthorized, and the Ad Hoc Committee on COVID­19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment is hereby disbanded. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted item as Amended by Motion (Krekorian ­ Price) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Rodriguez (2) (10) 23­2000­S1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT relative to the regular meeting schedule for the City Council’s Standing Committees. Recommendation for Council action: Friday - January 13, 2023 - PAGE 8 ADOPT the following as the regular meeting schedule for the City Council’s  Adopted item as Amended by Motion (Krekorian ­ Price) Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Rodriguez (2) (10) 23­2000­S1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT relative to the regular meeting schedule for the City Council’s Standing Committees. Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the following as the regular meeting schedule for the City Council’s Standing Committees, pursuant to Section 2.2 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, effective upon adoption: Committee Day Time Room 2nd, 4th 2:00 Council Budget, Finance and Innovation Mondays PM Chambers Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and 1st, 3rd 2:00 Council Disability Fridays PM Chambers 1st, 3rd 3:30 Economic and Community Development 1010 Wednesdays PM 2nd, 4th 2:00 Council Energy and Environment Fridays PM Chambers 2nd, 4th 2:00 Council Government Operations Tuesdays PM Chambers 1st, 3rd 2:00 Council Housing and Homelessness Wednesdays PM Chambers 2nd, 4th 2:00 Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment 1010 Fridays PM 1st, 3rd 8:30 Personnel, Audits, and Hiring BPW Room Tuesdays AM 1st, 3rd 2:00 Council Planning and Land Use Management Tuesdays PM Chambers 2nd, 4th 3:30 Public Safety BPW Room Tuesdays PM 2nd, 4th 3:30 Public Works 1010 Wednesdays PM Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental 2:00 3rd Fridays 1010 Relations PM 1st, 3rd 2:00 Trade, Travel and Tourism BPW Room Tuesdays PM 2nd, 4th 2:00 Council Transportation Wednesdays PM Chambers Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Friday - January 13, 2023 - PAGE 9  Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted item as Amended by Motion (Krekorian - Price - McOsker) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (O}; Absent: de Leon, Rodriguez (2) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Adjourning Motions -SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto- Marlfnez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: de Le6n, Rodriguez (2) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Friday - January 13, 2023 - PAGE10  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME McOsker Soto-Martínez Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month Lee Park Jeff Phillips  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME McOsker All Councilmembers Asim Kishore Desai Krekorian All Councilmembers Louie Gonzalez Raman All Councilmembers Sidonia Lax Yaroslavsky All Councilmembers Pearl Marian Waldinger Glick  01 MOTION I MOVE that in the matter of the Economic Development and Jobs Committee Report relative to the proposed Fifth Amendment to the Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) (Contract No. C- 131475), authorizing the transfer to a new business entity from Reseda Theatre Senior Housing LP to the Reseda Theatre and Public Market, Item No. 1 on today's Council Agenda (C.F. 14-0425-S13), be AMENDED to MODIFY the proposed amendment to the DDA from the "Fifth Amendment" to the "Sixth Amendment" and to ADOPT Recommendation #5 below in addition to the Recommendations contained in the committee report: 5. INSTRUCT the General Manager ofEWDD, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to include a requirement in the 6th Amendment to the DDA that the Developer update the Schedule of Performance to include community outreach to neighborhood residents and stakeholders regarding the design and development of the proposed project. SECONDEDBY:~-~~77"-------~~..,.....=-~~~~~- January 13, 2023 01 JAN 1 3 2023  Item No. 2 File No. 22-1490 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed decisions and recommendations in regard to the 2021 Brush Clearance Assessment Appeals. Recommendations for Council action: 1. CONFIRM and APPROVE the 2021 Brush Clearance Assessments, as recommended by the Board of Fire Commissioners (BFC) at its meeting held on November 29, 2022 and detailed in the BFC report dated November 29, 2022, attached to Council file No. 22-1490. 2. CONFIRM the findings of the Hearing Officer; and; DENY the appeal for the parcels identified as: a. Assessor’s Identification Number (AIN) 2151-034-057, situs address 20808 Martha Street. b. AIN 2166-033-012, situs address 20401 Ventura Boulevard. c. AIN 2286-022-020, situs address 3700 Harlene Drive. d. AIN 2027-022-022, situs address 7375 Pomelo Drive. e. AIN 5462-026-002, situs address vacant lot East of 2207 West Loveland Drive. f. AIN 2046-002-004, situs address 24433 Hatters Street. g. AIN 4378-003-004, situs address vacant lot East of 15474 Duomo Via Place. h. AIN 4378-011-015, situs address not applicable. i. AIN 2182-025-021, situs address 17721 Alonzo Place. j. AIN 5462-011-017, situs address vacant lot below Richardson Drive. 3. AMEND the 2021 Brush Clearance Assessments for the following appeals: a. Waive the administrative fee of $1,498 and confirm the total assessment of $3,450 for the parcel identified as AIN 4420-025-013, situs address 1120 Vista Grande Drive. b. Waive the administrative fee of $1,498 and confirm the total assessment of $250 for the parcel identified as AIN 5464-003-033, situs address 749 West Ganymede Drive. c. Waive the administrative fee of $1,498 and confirm the total assessment of $1,800 for the parcel identified as AIN 2542-008-004, situs address 10416 Clybourn Avenue. d. Waive the administrative fee of $1,498 and confirm the total assessment of $500 for the parcel identified as AIN 5462-011-022, situs address vacant lot below Richardson Drive. e. Reduce the administrative fee of $1,498 by half and the cost of clearance of $4,056 by half for the parcel identified as AIN 2168-020-047, situs address 5265 Baza Ave. f. Approve the appeal and waive all costs of the total assessment of $11,398 for the parcel identified as AIN 4378-019-004, situs address 2337 Roscomare Road.  g. Approve the appeal and waive all costs of the total assessment of $18,398 for the parcel identified as AIN 4431-038-049, situs address not applicable. h. Institute a payment plan for the parcel identified as AIN 4420-030-010, situs address 16832 Charmel Lane 4. DIRECT the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to: a. Mail the notification letters (Attached to the BFC report dated November 29, 2022, attached to the Council file), to the affected property owners regarding the BFC findings, conclusion and proposed assessment. b. Transmit the BFC report dated November 29, 2022, attached to the Council file, and proposed decision of the hearing officers to the City Attorney. c. Forward the BFC report dated November 29, 2022, attached to the Council file, upon approval by Council, to the Los Angeles County Tax Collector for placement on the Los Angeles County 2023 Property Tax rolls. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BFC reports that property owners are assessed an administrative fee of $1,498 and the cost of clearance to abate the hazard for failure to comply with brush clearance requirements. The average cost of clearance is $1,000 to $7,000. For the 2021 brush season, 96 appeal requests were received from property owners electing to appeal their assessments. Of the 96 appeals received, 26 were granted or reduced. The Brush Clearance Assessment Hearings estimated total revenue is $679,853. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At the meeting held on January 11, 2023, your Public Safety Committee considered LAFD and BFC reports relative to proposed decisions and recommendations in regard to the 2021 Brush Clearance Assessment Appeals. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended to move forward the recommendations contained in the BFC report, as detailed above, as amended. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE RODRIGUEZ: YES LEE: YES MCOSKER: YES PARK : YES SOTO-MARTINEZ: YES LV 1/11/23 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  ... 9 MOTION I MOVE that the matter of the Communication from the Council President and resolution relative to City Council Committees and Committee structure, Item 9 on today's Council Agenda (CF 23-2000), be amended to adopt the attached Resolution in lieu of the Resolution attached to the File in order to incorporate the following changes. • Change Depa1tment of Convention and Tourism Development and Board of Los Angeles Convention & Tourism Development Commissioners under Economic and Comm.unity. Development and Trade, Travel and Tourism to: Los Angeles City Tourism Department and Board of City Tourism Commissioners. • Change Ad Hoc Committee on Governance Reform to: Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform. • Remove forestry from Energy and Environment and add to Public Works. • Add "oversight of' to the jurisdiction of Trade, Travel and Tourism PRESENTED BY: ---~~ ---'-------- Councilman 211 d District SECONDED BY: -+--H<f-7~~~~~~~~- 4JAN 1 3 2023  MOTION I MOVE that the matter of the Communication from the Council President relative to the regular meeting schedule of the City Council's Standing Committees, Item 10 on today's Council Agenda (CF 23-2000-S 1), BE AMENDED to change the days/time for the following committees: Committee Day Time Room Energy and Environment 2nd, 4th Fridays l:OOPM Council Chambers Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment 1st, 3rd Wednesdays 8:30AM Council Chambers Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental 4th Fridays 1:00 PM 1010 Relations Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging 1st, 3rd Fridays 1:00 PM Council Chambers and Disability PRESENTED BY:-~-~ --~----- Councilman 2nd District SECONDED BY:~ (~ JAN 1 3 2023  MoT101 TO CITY CLERK FOR PLACEMENT ON NEXf REGULAR COUNCILAGENDA TO BE POSTED #51 The City of Los Angeles Department of Aging s m1ss1on is o improve e qua i y o 1 e, independence, health, and dignity of the City's growing older adult population by managing a community-based system of care that is comprehensive, coordinated, and accessible across all Council Districts. With City Council's support, the Department launched and has operated an Emergency Meals Program for Older Adults to supplement its existing grant-funded Congregate and Home Delivered Meal Programs. This program was developed as an emergency response to address food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, an issue that existed prior to and highlighted by the pandemic and continues to have a disparate impact on the physical and mental health of older adults. Over the past year, the program has provided meals to upwards of 6,000 individuals weekly, with one or two home-delivered meals daily. Many of these older adults have limited access to meals, either because of unstable income or because of a reluctance to frequent public spaces stemming from the real risk of suffering the severe consequences of contracting COVID-19, influenza, or RSV. As noted recently in the Los Angeles Times, "There has been a troubling spike in coronavirus-positive hospital admissions among seniors in California, rising to levels not seen since the summer Omicron surge. " These two factors have been the primary drivers of why many of the City's older adult residents continue to rely on home-delivered meals. Despite the additional funds that the City Council provided last year through the City's Budget process, the high demand for and enrollment in the supplemental emergency meals program have demonstrated the need to provide more long term, sustainable solutions to food insecurity. In this regard, the Department of Aging has begun the process of sunsetting this program and transitioning current participants to its grant-funded, staple Congregate and Home Delivered Meals programs. The Department has notified participants that the program will end by January 15, 2023. In an effort to transition the affected older adults as smoothly as possible while minimizing the disruption to their meal service, the Department has identified $480,000 of savings in its budget to extend this program an additional week or more. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Department of Aging be authorized to transfer identified savings into the Contractual Services account; to augment the funding and extend the contract term with its current provider (Everytable); and, per Council instruction, authorize the Department to submit an interim budget request for additional funding to continue the program beyond its current closing date of January 15, 2023 . I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Aging works with the Office of the City Administrative Officer to continue reviewing its budget to identify additional savings that could be added to the Department's contractual services account to further support the Senior Meals Program. I FURTHER MOVE that Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor, AUTHORIZE the Controller to: A. Transfer FY 21-22 General City Purpose (GCP) fund savings of $480,000 to FY 22-23 Senior Emergency Meals Program (SMP). Establish a new account and appropriate $480,000 within the Area Plan for the Aging Title III Fund Number 395 as follows: JAN 1 3 v;  • t From: Account No. Account Title Amount 395/02/02VQ02 Congregate Meals For Seniors $480,000 To: Account No. Account Title Amount 395/02/02WQ12 SMP City Fund (GCP) C-FD PY $480,000 B. Make technical adjustments in the event that there are errors to these instructions, and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. PRESENTED BY: HUGO SOTO-MARTINEZ Councilmember, 13th District SECONDED BY:  RESOLUTION WHEREAS, California Vehicle Code Section 22507 authorizes cities to restrict the parking of vehicles, including but not limited to, vehicles that are six feet or more in height, on identified City streets during certain hours; and WHEREAS, the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 allows the Council to authorize by resolution, the streets upon which the parking of oversize vehicles shall be restricted between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m.; and WHEREAS, areas in the North San Fernando Valley are experiencing public safety issues associated with large vehicles that are parked overnight and block travel lanes, thereby creating hazardous conditions; NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council, pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Codes Section 80.69.4, hereby prohibits the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 84 inches in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. along the following street segments: • Both sides of Lassen St. between Farralone Ave. and Topanga Cyn. • West side of Lindley Ave. between Lemarsh St. and Devonshire St. • Both sides of Chase St. from Amestoy Ave to cul-de-sac • Both sides of Oak Park Ave. from Chase St. to Parthenia St. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that upon the adoption of this Resolution, the Department of Transportation be directed to post signs giving notice of a "tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed; BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Department of Transportation be authorized to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. PRESENTED BY_JO~ /?fl- -"=21'"- . . :. . :a. '"-j'L~------- -l~2 U; ; Councilmember, 12•h District .__ SECONDED BY~ JAN 1 3 2023  TO CITY CLERK FOR PLACEMENT ON NEXT R ,yi R. COUNCIL AGENDA TO BE POSTED #53 Traffic violations and reckless driving endanger drivers, pedestrians, and vulnerable populations that may share the roads or sidewalks. The Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Valley Traffic Division has been able to provide focused attention to areas in high need of traffic enforcement through strategic planning. One of the LAP D's primary tools to reduce collisions has been enforcement and education to modify poor driving behaviors. Targeted enforcement and education efforts in the Third Council District have focused on primary collision factors, as well as the quality-of-life issues related to loud modified exhausts, street racing, and street takeovers. The existing volume of calls for service related to traffic collisions have depleted the availability of traffic enforcement personnel available for enforcement and education duties. Additional funding is needed for overtime to allow officers to conduct the necessary enforcement and education duties to reduce poor driving behaviors that lead to collisions. I THEREFORE MOVE that $100,000 from the Council District 3 portion of the "Neighborhood Service Enhancements" line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100-56, be transferred I appropriated to the Police Fund No. 100-70, Account No. 001092 {Sworn Overtime), for supplemental traffic safety measures in Council District 3. I FURTHER MOVE that Police Department be authorized to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections I clarifications I changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, Dist SECONDED BY:~-~=-=----~ · ==~·~~-~~~~~~~~~- ~,/ JAN 1 3 2023  BUDGET & FINANCE RESOLUTION WHEREAS, California Revenue and Taxation Code Chapter 8, Article l, Section 7056 provides that the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) shall, when requested by resolution of the legislative body of any county, city, and county, city, or district, permit any duly authorized officer or employee of said entity or other person designated by that resolution, to examine all of the sales or transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA pertaining to sales or transactions and use taxes collected by CDTFA for said entity pursuant to contract entered into between CDTFA and the entity under the Bradley-Bums Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the Transactions and Use Tax Law; and WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles requires access to the sales and use tax records of the CDTFA for authorized representatives of the City to examine confidential sales and transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA pertaining to sales and transactions and use taxes collected by the CDTFA for the City to perform sales and use tax activity, analysis, forecasts, tax discovery for the purposes of identifying taxpayers who could report their sales and/or use tax in a way which would increase revenue to the City; and WHEREAS, Section 7056 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code sets forth certain requirements and conditions for the disclosure of the CDTFA records and establishes criminal penalties for the unlawful disclosure of information contained in, or derived from sales or transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA; and WHEREAS, Section 7056 of the California Revenue and Taxation Code requires that any person designated by the City shall have an existing contract to examine the City's sales or transactions and use tax records; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that: 1. The City of Los Angeles hereby rescinds all prior resolutions relating to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and further requests that the following persons be authorized by CDTFA to examine, on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, all sales or transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA pertaining to sales or transactions and use taxes collected for the City by the CDTFA pursuant to the Bradley-Bums Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the Transactions and Use Tax Law. The information obtained by the examination of CDTFA records t4 shall ,; be - used . only for purposes . related to the collection of City sales or transactions and use taxes by the CDTFA. a. The Director of Finance of the City of Los Angeles and his/her deputized Tax Auditors, Senior Tax Auditors, Principal Tax Auditors, Chief Tax Compliance Officers, Accounting Clerks, Principals Clerks; the City Administrative Officer of the City of Los Angeles and his/her deputized Assistant City Administrative Officers, Chief Administrative Analysts, Finance Specialists, Senior Administrative Analysts, Administrative Analysts, Management Assistants; the Controller of the City of Los Angeles and his/her deputies; or any officer or employee designated in writing by the DirectC!r of Firlance or Qity Administrative Officer or City Controller. f~'f ._·ih .,.·.. .'\,,. f •. 2. The foli~~ing Contractors are hereby designated to examine the sales and transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA pertaining to sales and transactions use taxes collected for the City by the CDTFA. JAN 1 3 2023  a. Avenu Insights & Analytics, LLC 7625 N. Palm Avenue. Suite 108 Fresno, CA 93711 b. Pondera Solutions 11290 Pyrites Way, Suite 100 Gold River, CA 95670 c. AECOM Technical Services, Inc. 303 E. Wacker Dr. Suite 1400 Chicago, IL 60601 3. The Contractors designated under Section 2 meets all of the following conditions specified in Section 7056(b), (1) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code: a. Contractors have an existing contract with the City to examine sales and transactions and use tax records; b. Contractors are required by that contract to disclose information contained in, or derived from those sales and transactions and use tax records only to an officer or employee of the City authorized under Section 1 of this resolution to examine the information; c. Contractors are prohibited by that contract from performing consulting services for a retailer during the term of that contract; d. Contractors are prohibited by that contract from retaining the information contained in, or derived from those sales and transactions and use tax records after that contract has expired. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the information obtained by examination of CDTFA records shall be used only for purposes related to the collection of the City's sales and transactions and use taxes by the CDTFA pursuant to the contract or agreement between the City and the CDTFA and for purposes related to other governmental functions of the City. Presented by ~~-= PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District  HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY RESOLUTION WHEREAS, homelessness is tragic, avoidable, unjust, and a public health hazard for all citizens, and thus, reducing and preventing homelessness should be a priority for all; and WHEREAS, the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development requires Continuums of Care to conduct a Point-in-Time count of homeless individuals once every two years, which the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) conducts annually inasmuch as it has purpose and benefits that extend far beyond federal requirements; and WHEREAS, in 2022 there were approximately 41,980 individuals experiencing homelessness in the City of Los Angeles, an increase from previous years, according to LAHSA; and WHEREAS, the 2021 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count was not conducted due to safety concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic; and WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles adopted the Enhanced Comprehensive Homeless Strategy in March 2019 to help reduce and prevent short- and long-term homelessness through a collaborative effort between multiple agencies and stakeholders; and WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles's 2022-2023 Adopted Budget includes funding for LAHSA to conduct the 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count (Homeless Count), a point-in-time census of homeless individuals across Los Angeles County, including the City of Los Angeles, and helps to inform the Enhanced Comprehensive Homeless Strategy; and WHEREAS, the Homeless Count will take place on the evenings of January 24, 25, and 26, 2023;and WHEREAS, the Homeless Count provides critical data for the strategizing, decision-making, and funding needed to reduce and prevent homelessness across the City of Los Angeles and provides a demographic and geographic snapshot of homelessness for nonprofit and community-based service providers, elected officials, and other stakeholders; and WHEREAS, the Homeless Count provides an avenue for tracking changes in size and characteristic of the homeless population in the City of Los Angeles, thereby allowing officials to monitor progress towards reducing and preventing homelessness in their respective jurisdictions; and WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles should fully support this effort and encourage volunteer participation while increasing public awareness of homelessness to work towards the goal of L( JAM J 3 i02! reducing and preventing homelessness; and WHEREAS, the Homeless Count cannot be successful without the assistance of thousands of volunteers who partner with LAHSA and provide their time to help enumerate individuals experiencing sheltered and unsheltered homelessness; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Los Angeles, by the adoption of this Resolution, hereby declares the week beginning January 23, 2023, as Homeless Count Week 2023 and directs all City Departments and agencies to support LAHSA in conducting the 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count by encouraging staff to volunteer and responding completely and in a timely manner to LAHSA's requests for assistance in this effort. PRESENTED BY: ~ NiTHYAMAN Councilmember, 4th District SECONDEDBY: ~: ..• JAN 1 8 2t1ZJ  PUBLIC SAFETY MOTION In just the first three days of 2023, three Angelenos were killed by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) in separate incidents whilst in the midst of crises. Takar Smith, Keenan Anderson, and Oscar Leon were each dealing with their own challenging, treatable moments and our City's emergency response not only failed them and their loved ones, but took their lives. Every Angeleno should be able to trust that when they call Emergency Services they will be delivered safe, compassionate, effective services that truly meet the moment. While Los Angeles has seen success with pilot programs such as the Therapeutic Vans operated by the LA County Department of Mental Health and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), we do not yet have enough capacity to meet the demand, or the severity of certain mental health crises. There are many other models throughout the country with remarkable track records that are worth studying and understanding as we work toward a care-first approach to crises in Los Angeles. One example of success in this arena is Denver's Support Team Assisted Response (STAR) Program, which deploys, through 911, Emergency Response Teams that include Emergency Medical Technicians and Behavioral Health Clinicians to engage individuals experiencing distress related to mental health issues, poverty, homelessness, and substance abuse. ' We cannot delay or leave any stone unturned as we reckon with the reality that in our City, as the beginning of this year has already proved, seeking support in a moment of crisis can result in an individual's death. LAPD officers are not trained mental health professionals and deploying them to respond to these types of emergency calls will never result in the outcomes we need. We must protect the people of this City and we must make sure that we are doing so by creating a model based on proven successes. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Office of the City Administrative Officer identify funding to pay for travel, lodging, and any other expenses required for the Denver Support Team Assisted Response {STAR) Program to come to Los Angeles to make a presentation to the City Council and any relevant City Departments, including LAFD. JAN 1 3 2023  ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & JOBS HOUSING ~ MOTION In the wake of a crime, it is the City's responsibility to ensure that the victim and their family are connected with services to help them as they navigate a challenging and life-changing trauma. Whether it's _financial aid, housing relocation, food, counseling, or legal services, there are many critical resources that the City can and should assist residents with navigating. This is especially true for victims of police violence. The recent deaths of Takar Smith, Keenan Anderson, and Oscar Leon have revealed a complicated and decentralized web of services and resources available to victims and their families. Sometimes the offer of these services to victims comes from the police station from which the responding officer was deployed. It is unsettling and traumatic for the entity responsible for causing harm to a family to be the same entity reaching out to offer support or services. The City Attorney's Office also houses the Victim Assistance Program which is dedicated to serving crime victims located in the Los Angeles area and beyond. These victim advocates have offices located throughout the City of Los Angeles iri various Los Angeles Police Department area stations. In cases where lawsuits are filed against the Los Angeles Police Department, the City Attorney will serve as legal representation for the department. As such, it is inappropriate for a victim or family's potential opposing legal counsel to be the entity guiding them through care-focused programs. For these reasons, it is imperative that we create a program that can truly provide the necessary trauma-informed care and resources to victims and their families The Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD)'s explicit mission is to "align and augment community investments for families and neighborhoods in the City of Los Angeles and create opportunities for all Angelenos to prosper," and already serves as a link between community members and services such as Homelessness Prevention, Domestic Violence/Human Trafficking Shelter, and Los Angeles' Guaranteed Basic Income Pilot Program (BIG: LEAP). Connection to survivor services should come from a department that is involved in the support and betterment of Angelenos. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council instruct the Community Investment for Families Department, in collaboration with the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department, the Office of the City Administrative Officer, and the Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst, in consultation with the City Attorney's Office t_o report back within 60 days on funding and procurement process necessary to create an Office of Survivor and Victims Services within CIFD to serve as the sole provider of survivor and victim services, including in cases of police violence. This report should include a process and timeline to end the Office of the City Attorney's Victim Services Program and LAPD's Family Liaison Program, replacing those programs with the new Office of Survivor Services housed within CIFD. JAN 1 3 2023 PRESENTEDB SECONDED BY:(~  BUDGET & FINANCE MOTION The Third Council District (CD 3) has received a request to donate one 2003 Ford E250 van to About My Father's Business, a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization that advocates for unhoused, food and financially unsecured City residents while also providing tents, clothing, food, water and resources to assist people in gaining access to shelter. Section 22.547 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code provides that upon Council approval, surplus City equipment may be sold for less than market value to a non-profit organization located in the City of Los Angeles, which has been established exclusively to further the services provided by the City and its departments. About My Father's Business is located at 7210 Jordan A venue #C61 in the City of Los Angeles. The donation of the van would allow About My Father's Business to further their humanitarian purposes and benefit the residents of the City of Los Angeles by transporting individuals' personal property to a storage facility. The total fair market value of the van is estimated to be approximately $1800, which will be forgone revenue should it be donated. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council: 1. Find that About My Father's Business is eligible to purchase one 2003 Ford E250 van (VIN# 1FTNE24L93HB87879) at below market value ($1.00) in accordance with LAAC Sec. 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment), as the recipient in a non-profit organization that has been established exclusively to further the services provided by the City; and 2. Request the City Attorney to prepare a contract to effectuate the sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below market value to About My Father's Business, as expeditiously as possible; and 3. Instruct the City Clerk to inform About My Father's Business [Kathy Huck, (805) 428-2881, 7210 Jordan Avenue #C61, Canoga Park, California 91303] that the surplus equipment must be claimed within 90 days from the date of Council approval of the request after which time it will revert to the City's surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services. JAN 1 3 2023 0 •mg <tt  RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS MOTION The Los Angeles Municipal Code ("LAMC") includes at least 200 instances in which it presumes the genders of city officials and members of the public. Some examples include: " ... The Mayor is hereby empowered to declare the existence of a local emergency or disaster when he finds that any of the circumstances described in Section 8.22 hereof exist. .. " (Sec. 8.27); " ... the City Attorney shall determine whether or not he should represent the officer or employee as requested" (Sec. 11.39); " .. .It shall be the duty of any person after he has served his employment with any private patrol or bank ... " (Sec. 52.13). "... the Chairman of the Budget and Finance Committee, the Chairman of the Land Use Management Committee, and the Chairman of the Commerce, Energy and Natural Resources Committee" (Sec.8.1) Such language is inaccurate. The current Mayor and City Attorney, for example, are both women who use she/her pronouns. The LAMC should be amended to reflect the gender diversity of our city leadership. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council request the City Attorney prepare an ordinance to @J remove all references to gender from the Los Angeles Municipal Code and replace those references with the name of the office or title of the position. /J1 } J _ PRESENTED BY: ~ ~~~~--...~~~~~-=---~""--= PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY: 0 JAN 1 3 2023