City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · August 9, 2023
Minutes
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, August 9, 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, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: de León, Padilla, Raman
(3)
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) 230745
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to preparing an ordinance to amend Los Angeles Municipal Code
(LAMC) Section 91.8906 (Repair and Demolition Fund), as an eligible
funding source when the Council and the Department of City Planning
(DCP) make public nuisance declarations.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (HarrisDawson
Yaroslavsky):
REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the DCP, City
Administrative Officer, and Los Angeles Department of Building and
Safety, to prepare and present an ordinance to amend LAMC Section
91.8906 (Repair and Demolition Fund), as an eligible funding source
when the Council and the DCP make public nuisance declarations.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Wednesday - August 9, 2023 - PAGE 1
Adopted Item
Safety, to prepare and present an ordinance to amend LAMC Section
91.8906 (Repair and Demolition Fund), as an eligible funding source
when the Council and the DCP make public nuisance declarations.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
de León, Raman (2)
(2) 170981S10
CD 14 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to activating a new streamlined permitting land use regulatory
process, the Restaurant Beverage Program, in Council District 14.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (de León
Rodriguez):
1. RESOLVE, that by adoption of the Resolution attached to the
Council file, inclusive of the Map (Exhibit A) and Findings (Exhibit B)
attached to the Resolution, the Council hereby activates a new
streamlined permitting land use regulatory process, the Restaurant
Beverage Program, that shall be in force and full effect in the
geographical boundaries attached in Exhibit A.
2. RESOLVE, that based on the Findings outlined in Exhibit B relative
to the geographic boundaries found in the Exhibit A maps, the
Restaurant Beverage Program is in conformity with the public
necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of City
Planning. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
For:
Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
de León, Raman (2)
Wednesday - August 9, 2023 - PAGE 2
Community Impact Statement: Yes
For:
Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
de León, Raman (2)
(3) 230685
CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the
Hollywood Sikh Temple, located at 1966 North Vermont Avenue and 4624
– 4636 West Finley Avenue, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to
Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331,
Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of
a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles
Administrative Code.
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC)
as the Findings of Council.
4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the
inclusion of the Hollywood Sikh Temple, located at 1966 North
Vermont Avenue and 4624 – 4636 West Finley Avenue, in the list of
HistoricCultural Monuments.
Applicant: Sharon Sekhon
Owner: Sikh Study Circle, Inc.
Case No. CHC20232376HCM
Environmental No. ENV20232377CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Wednesday Community Impact Statement:
- August 9, 2023None
- submitted PAGE 3
Case No. CHC20232376HCM
Environmental No. ENV20232377CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEPTEMBER 13, 2023)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(4) 131365
CD 13 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and
ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding Section 5.530 to
Chapter 130, Division 5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to
reinstate the Vermont/Western Station Neighborhood Area Plan Child
Care Trust Fund.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 30,
2023, adding Section 5.530 to Chapter 130, Division 5 of the Los
Angeles Administrative Code to reinstate the Vermont/Western Station
Neighborhood Area Plan Child Care Trust Fund.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the
City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has
completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
de León, Raman (2)
(5) 101078S1
Wednesday COMMUNICATION - August
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OFFICER
to a Fifth Amendment to Contract No. C117907 between Sansio, Inc. and
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
de León, Raman (2)
(5) 101078S1
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative
to a Fifth Amendment to Contract No. C117907 between Sansio, Inc. and
the Los Angeles Fire Department to provide field data capture devices and
program support services for the collection of Emergency Medical
Services information.
(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
TIME LIMIT FILE AUGUST 14, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION AUGUST 11, 2023)
Adopted Motion (Rodriguez – Krekorian) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(6) 211006
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to resources needed
for mapping all Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT)
transportation and safety programs.
SUBMITS without RECOMMENDATION the following recommendation of
the LADOT:
DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to work with the LADOT,
with support from the Department of City Planning, to identify the fiscal
resources necessary to conduct a comprehensive transportation safety
and equity analysis, including an overlay of collision maps with safety
programs to identify underresourced areas in need of transportation
investments, as detailed in the September 28, 2022 LADOT report,
attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that the estimated cost to
fulfill the request outlined in the report ranged from $72,709 to $152,709
Wednesday as further detailed in the
- August table- contained in the September
9, 2023 PAGE 528, 2022
LADOT report, attached to the Council file. The LADOT will work with the
with support from the Department of City Planning, to identify the fiscal
resources necessary to conduct a comprehensive transportation safety
and equity analysis, including an overlay of collision maps with safety
programs to identify underresourced areas in need of transportation
investments, as detailed in the September 28, 2022 LADOT report,
attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that the estimated cost to
fulfill the request outlined in the report ranged from $72,709 to $152,709
as further detailed in the table contained in the September 28, 2022
LADOT report, attached to the Council file. The LADOT will work with the
CAO to identify the funding necessary.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
Adopted Motion (Rodriguez – Yaroslavsky) - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(7) 221327
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES, ENERGY
AND ENVIRONMENT, and NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY
ENRICHMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to a Cityowned property
inventory that identifies all underutilized, surplus, and/or remnant lands, and
any county, regional, state, and federal public lands that could be
transferred or redistributed to historically marginalized groups, and related
matters.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin Raman
HarrisDawson Price):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, Department of
Recreation and Parks, Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power, Harbor Department, Los Angeles World Airports, with the
assistance of the City Administrative Officer and other relevant
agencies, to report back within 60 days with a property inventory that
identifies all underutilized, surplus, and/or remnant lands within the
City of Los Angeles held by the City, and, as feasible, any public
lands held by county, regional, state, and federal agencies such as
the Los Angeles Unified School District, Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority,
and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
among others, that could be transferred or redistributed to
historically marginalized groups within the City.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Department
of General Services and the City Administrative Officer, to report
back with an analysis of how any potential policy recommendations
Wednesday - August
that meet 9, 2023
the intent of this- motion may conform with
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Assembly Bill
1486, also known as the Surplus Land Act.
lands held by county, regional, state, and federal agencies such as
the Los Angeles Unified School District, Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority,
and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
among others, that could be transferred or redistributed to
historically marginalized groups within the City.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Department
of General Services and the City Administrative Officer, to report
back with an analysis of how any potential policy recommendations
that meet the intent of this motion may conform with Assembly Bill
1486, also known as the Surplus Land Act.
3. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst, with the assistance of the
Civil and Human Rights and Equity Department, Department of
General Services, Economic Development Department, Los
Angeles Housing Department, Department of Recreation and
Parks, Department of Cultural Affairs and other relevant agencies, to
report back within 60 days with recommendations on how these
identified underutilized, surplus, and remnant lands can be utilized
for uses such as community land trusts, urban agriculture,
environmental stewardship and restoration, cultural spaces, or any
other uses that center principles of selfdetermination, community
building, and healing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the
above matter)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(8) 230010S7
MOTION (McOSKER HUTT) relative to an offer of a reward for information
leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or
persons responsible for the death of Demond Camper on July 9, 2022.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
Wednesday - August 9, 2023 - PAGE 7
1. PROVIDE an offer reward in the amount of $50,000 for information
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(8) 230010S7
MOTION (McOSKER HUTT) relative to an offer of a reward for information
leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or
persons responsible for the death of Demond Camper on July 9, 2022.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer reward in the amount of $50,000 for information
leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the
person or persons responsible for the death of Demond Camper on
July 9, 2022.
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of
Division 19, Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Los Angeles Administrative
Code.
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to cause notice and/or advertisements to be
only published according to the requirements of Division 19,
Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(9) 230808
CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map
of Tract No. 73835 located at 1174911757 West Hamlin Street, westerly of
Lankershim Boulevard.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 73835, located at 1174911757
West Hamlin Street, westerly of Lankershim Boulevard and accompanying
Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security
documents.
(Bond No. C143863)
Subdivider: Noho 37, LLC; Surveyor: Karen Korganyan
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider
has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant
to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional
City funds are needed.
Wednesday Community - August 9,
Impact 2023 -
Statement: None submitted. PAGE 8
(Bond No. C143863)
Subdivider: Noho 37, LLC; Surveyor: Karen Korganyan
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider
has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant
to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional
City funds are needed.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(10) 190005S97
CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 225 South Columbia Place (Case No. 779483), Assessor I.D.
No. 5153016020, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 225 South Columbia Place (Case No. 779483),
Assessor I.D. No. 5153016020, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item to Continue to August 30, 2023
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
de León, Raman (2)
(11) 230005S132
CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 2814 South Mansfield Avenue (Case No. 727302), Assessor
I.D. No. 5049029022, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
Wednesday APPROVE the - August
LAHD9,report
2023 -recommendation datedPAGE
July 9
31, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
de León, Raman (2)
(11) 230005S132
CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 2814 South Mansfield Avenue (Case No. 727302), Assessor
I.D. No. 5049029022, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 2814 South Mansfield Avenue (Case No.
727302), Assessor I.D. No. 5049029022, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item to Continue to August 16, 2023
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
de León, Raman (2)
(12) 230005S133
CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 3933 South Arlington Avenue (Case No. 612904), Assessor
I.D. No. 5034019018, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 3933 South Arlington Avenue (Case No.
612904), Assessor I.D. No. 5034019018, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item to Continue to August 16, 2023
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
de León, Raman (2)
Wednesday - August 9, 2023 - PAGE 10
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item to Continue to August 16, 2023
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
de León, Raman (2)
(13) 230005S134
CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 4530 West Coliseum Street (Case No. 731121), Assessor I.D.
No. 5030012001, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 4530 West Coliseum Street (Case No. 731121),
Assessor I.D. No. 5030012001, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item to Continue to August 16, 2023
Ayes: Blumenfield, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
de León, Raman (2)
(14) 220697
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST
CONSIDERATION relative to adding Subsection (k) to Section 41.20 and
Subdivisions (9) and (10) to Section 41.20.1(a) of Article 1, Chapter IV of
the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to require the use of certified
riggers for Special Events where portable audiovisual rigging is used.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 5,
2023, adding Subsection (k) to Section 41.20 and Subdivisions (9) and
(10) to Section 41.20.1(a) of Article 1, Chapter IV of the LAMC to require
the use of certified riggers for Special Events where portable audiovisual
rigging is used.
Wednesday - August 9, 2023 - PAGE 11
the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to require the use of certified
riggers for Special Events where portable audiovisual rigging is used.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 5,
2023, adding Subsection (k) to Section 41.20 and Subdivisions (9) and
(10) to Section 41.20.1(a) of Article 1, Chapter IV of the LAMC to require
the use of certified riggers for Special Events where portable audiovisual
rigging is used.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the
City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has
completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above
matter)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
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, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price
Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15) (0)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
Wednesday - August 9, 2023 - PAGE 12
By
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
A TIEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday - August 9, 2023 - PAGE13
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Rodriguez de León Mary Lou Calanche
Rodriguez de León Teresa Romero
ADJOURNING MOTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Hutt All Councilmembers Reverend Thomas Hill
No. 5
MOTION
I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the recommendation contained in the City
Administrative Officer report dated May 15, 2023, attached to the Council file.
PRESENTED BY___________________________
MONICA RODRIGUEZ
Councilmember, 7th District
SECONDED BY___________________________
PAUL KREKORIAN
Councilmember, 2nd District
August 9, 2023
CF 10-1078-S1
No. 6
MOTION
I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the following recommendation:
DIRECT the City Administrative Officer to work with the Los Angeles Department of
Transportation (LADOT), with support from the Department of City Planning, to identify the fiscal
resources necessary to conduct a comprehensive transportation safety and equity analysis,
including an overlay of collision maps with safety programs to identify under-resourced areas in
need of transportation investments, as detailed in the September 28, 2022 LADOT report,
attached to the Council file.
PRESENTED BY___________________________
MONICA RODRIGUEZ
Councilmember, 7th District
SECONDED BY___________________________
KATY YAROSLAVSKY
Councilmember, 5th District
August 9, 2023
CF 21-1006
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
MOTION
In 1992, the City entered into a ground lease agreement with Venice Community Housing,
a non-profit organization, for the City-owned property located at 650 Westminster Avenue in
Venice. Venice Community Housing has operated its "Westminster TLC" program at the site
since the lease was initiated, providing transitional housing and services to families
experiencing homelessness at the property. This lease expired in January 2022, and has been in a
holdover status since then. In light of the essential services being provided at the site, the City
should renew this lease.
I THEREFORE MOVE that Department of General Services, with the assistance of the
City Administrative Officer and City Attorney, BE DIRECTED to negotiate a renewal of the
ground lease with Venice Community Housing, a non-profit organization, for the City-owned
property located at 650 Westminster Avenue, Venice CA 90291. This lease should be at no cost,
and for ten years with two, five-year options to renew.
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iULES! ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS
RESOLUTION ·'
WHEREAS, any official position of the City of Los Angeles with respect to legislation rules, regulations, or
policies proposed to or pending before a local, state, or federal governmental body or agency must have first
been adopted in the form of a Resolution by the City Council; and
WHEREAS, according to Section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act, asylum seekers must wait at
least six months after submitting their asylum application to receive work authorization in the U.S.; and
WHEREAS, many asylum seekers live in shelters or hotels with help from local governments and nonprofits as
they await the approval of their work permits; and
WHEREAS, as of May 2023, there was a backlog of more than 1.3 million asylum applications awaiting
processing by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security; and
WHEREAS, currently pending before the Senate is S.2175 (Gillibrand), 'Assisting Seekers in Pursuit of
Integration and Rapid Employment (ASPIRE) Act, ' which would amend Section 208 of the Immigration and
Nationality Act to reduce the waiting period for employment authorization for asylum applicants from six
months to one month; and
WHEREAS, S.2175 would appropriate $2 billion for FY 2024 to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to
address the asylum backlog by hiring additional asylum officers and providing basic asylum training,
translation, and interpretation services; and
WHEREAS, S.2175 would also appropriate $10 billion for FY 2024 to the U.S. Department of Homeland
Security to provide state and local governments and nonprofits organizations with funding for shelter, food,
transportation, and other support services for migrants; and
WHEREAS, S.2175 would provide much needed assistance to asylum seekers with becoming self-sufficient
and establishing their roots in new communities in the U.S.;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the City Council of the City
of Los Angeles hereby includes in its 2023-24 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for S.2175 to amend
Section 208 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to reduce the waiting period for employment authorization
for asylum applicants, and allocate funding to address the asylum application backlog and provide supportive
services to asylum applicants.
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PUBLIC VVORKS
MOTION
Willis 0. Tyler was born on July 19, 1880 in Bloomington, Illinois and passed away in
June 1949, here in his adopted City of Los Angeles. Having lost both of his parents as a
child, he was raised by an aunt, who had been a leader in the Bloomington station of
the Underground Railroad.
At the age of 16, Tyler enrolled in Indiana University where he studied for two years. In
1898 he enlisted in the Indiana Colored Volunteer Infantry to fight for Cuba's
independence in the Spanish American war. He served as a corporal and in the
capacity of company clerk.
Around 1900, he returned to Indiana University where he became president of the
erator's club. In 1901, he claimed the high honor of winning the annual oratorical
f c6ntest of Indiana colleges. He was the only Black contestant and first Black person in
t s?pte history to win the contest.
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Tyler went on to graduate from Harvard Law School in 1907 or 1~08 ~ .where he received
th$ highest honors ever given to a Black student. .H ~ : moved tb Los An!Je·les and
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\ betame active in the Civil Rights movement and worked closely with the t\iattonal
• A5)ociation for the Advancement of Colored People .
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s. --- Tyl ~ r litigated many landmark civil rights cases. Most notably was Tyler's success in the
Tit'fe Guaranty v. Garrott case in 1919. H.L Garrott, an African American police officer,
purchased a home for his family in South Los Angeles. A deed recorded against the
property prohibited the property's being sold to any person of "African, Chinese or
Japanese descent." When the title company discovered that Garrott owned the property,
it sued to force him to relinquish title to his property without compensation.
Tyler represented Officer Garrott and argued that the racially restrictive covenant
violated the due process clause of the 141h amendment of the US Constitution and that
the restrictive covenant must be ruled invalid because it conflicted with the individual
right of a seller to transfer one's property as he or she sees fit. California's Court of
Appeals agreed with Tyler, and this decision helped pave the way for the U.S. Supreme
Court's Shelley v. Kramer decision, outlawing racially restrictive covenants, two decades
later.
Tyler also represented Willa and Charles Bruce, the founders of Bruce's Beach, in their
effort to stop the City of Manhattan Beach's racially motivated eminent domain of the
Bruce's Beach property.
In 1921, Tyler became one of the founding members of the Sigma Pi Phi fraternity in
Los Angeles, the oldest continuously existing Greek-letter post-graduate fraternity
originally founded by, and primarily for, eminent Black professional men.
Tyler's law office was located at 224 South Spring Street in downtown Los Angeles.
AUG O 9 2023_
Council District 14 would like to recognize, commend and honor Willis 0. Tyler for his
service to his community, this City and our country towards the advancement of racial
justice by dedicating the intersection at Spring and Second Street in his honor.
I THEREFORE MOVE that the intersection at Spring and Second Streets in downtown
Los Angeles be named as "Willis 0. Tyler Square" and that the Department of
Transportation be directed to erect permanent ceremonial signage to this effect at this
location.
PRESENTED BY: SECONDED BY: C>
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Councilmember, 141h District
TRADE, TRAVELAND TOURISM
MOTION
The city of Los Angeles' budget for fiscal year 2023-2024 funds $500,000 for "Quiet
Zones" for railroad crossings related specifically to the McFarland Line in Wilmington. Quiet
zones can come in many forms, and can be one crossing in a community, or several consecutive
crossings in one or more communities. These zones can be established after implementing safety
improvements that provide the same level of risk reduction as would otherwise be provided by
the train horn.
Based on federal rule, since 2005 local government agencies can restrict the usage of
train horns at railroad crossings which meet specified criteria. The Federal Railroad
Administration (FRA) has set regulations governing how quiet zones may be sought and
implemented. Beyond restriction of the horn, engineering can be a proven vehicle to create quiet
zones. Crossings in these zones typically require additional safety improvements such as gates
with channelization or medians, four-quadrant gates, one-way streets, and crossing closures.
As a main entryway for goods movement to and from the Port of Los Angeles,
Wilmington has faced the brunt of environmental justice and quality of life impacts, and will
continue to do so under the Vincent Thomas Bridge project. As a city, we are in a position to
support this community that bears the brunt of impact of cargo transport, not only this entire city,
but the state and the country
I THEREFORE MOVE that the Port of Los Angeles report with a phased time line of a
quiet zone feasibility study throughout the entirety of Council District 15. This should include a
preliminary list of crossings that are the highest priority in establishing due to the noise and
environmental impacts to the surrounding community.
I FURTHER MOVE that the Port of Los Angeles, with the assistance of the City
Administrative Officer, to identify available funding for implementation of a quiet zone
feasibility study throughout Council District 15.
PRESENTED BY:
TIMMcOSKER
Councilmember, 15 111 District CJ
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SECONDED BY: (:'J
AUG 0 9 2023.
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Agenda
Please Note That This Agenda Includes a Callin Option for Public Comment.
Public Comment Will Thus Be Taken Both InPerson in the Council Chamber
And Also via Teleconference. Instructions for the Public to Listen to and Offer
Remote Public Comment at the Meeting Appear on Page 2 of this Agenda.
AGENDA
LOS ANGELES CITY
COUNCIL
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
10:00 AM
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90012
Submit written comment at
LACouncilComment.com
President EUNISSES HERNANDEZ, First District
PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District
KATY YAROSLAVSKY, Fifth District
President Pro Tempore IMELDA PADILLA, Sixth District
MARQUEECE HARRISDAWSON, Eighth District MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District
Assistant President Pro Tempore HEATHER HUTT, Tenth District
BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District TRACI PARK, Eleventh District
JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
HUGO SOTOMARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
TIM MCOSKER, Fifteenth District
PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST
The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at
https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar, and on YouTube. The live audio of the hearing will be available via telephone at: (213) 621
CITY (Metro), (818) 9049450 (Valley), (310) 471CITY (Westside), and (310) 547CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live video or
audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try another channel.
The City Council will take public comment from members of the public in the Council chamber and also by
Members of the public who -wish
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teleconference. August 9, 2023
to offer - comment to the Council via
public PAGE 1
teleconference
should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 535 8466 and then press #. Press # again when prompted
JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
HUGO SOTOMARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
TIM MCOSKER, Fifteenth District
PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST
The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at
https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar, and on YouTube. The live audio of the hearing will be available via telephone at: (213) 621
CITY (Metro), (818) 9049450 (Valley), (310) 471CITY (Westside), and (310) 547CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live video or
audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try another channel.
The City Council will take public comment from members of the public in the Council chamber and also by
teleconference. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council via teleconference
should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 535 8466 and then press #. Press # again when prompted
for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.
Written public comment may be submitted at LACouncilComment.com.
Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans
with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 9781133. For Telecommunication Relay
Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information below.
Telecommunication Relay Services
Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in
technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing,
and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced
telecommunications methods, both for peertopeer and thirdparty telecommunications relay service (TRS)
communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech
disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and
the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers generally telephone companies are compensated
for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user.
What forms of TRS are available? There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the
equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIYBased TRS; SpeechtoSpeech Relay Service; Shared NonEnglish
Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service.
Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunicationsrelayservicetrs.
Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is
the relay service .. . " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a
person who is deaf, hardofhearing, or has a speech disability.
For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities,
visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.
SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL
BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES
AGENDAS The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings
contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the
Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles,
CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.gov or lacouncilcalendar.com.
Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not
listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a twothirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an
Wednesday
Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved - August 9,any
without 2023 -
discussion, however, any item mayPAGEbe 2called "special"
by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda
For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities,
visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.
SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL
BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES
AGENDAS The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings
contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the
Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles,
CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.gov or lacouncilcalendar.com.
Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not
listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a twothirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an
Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may be called "special"
by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda
have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called "special" if a member of the public has requested to speak
on the item and a public hearing was not previously held.
The City Clerk will announce the items to be considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example, all
items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are listed in one section on the printed agenda. The
Council President will ask if any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or more of these items. If
anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called "special". The remaining items in this section will be voted on by
Council with one roll call vote.
PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda items for
which public hearings have not been held will be provided at the time the item is considered or during the Multiple Agenda
Item Comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on items shall be allowed to speak for up to one minute
per item up to a total of three minutes per meeting. The Council has determined that a cumulative total of 20 minutes is a
reasonable minimum amount of time for the Multiple Agenda Item segment of each regular meeting.
The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items. Each speaker shall be limited to
one minute of general public comment each regular meeting for a cumulative total of ten (10) minutes. The Council shall not
discuss or take action relative to any general public comment.
If you wish to provide documents to the full Council for consideration on an item, please present the SergeantAtArms with
35 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the
Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original
motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other
Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question
have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum
of three (3) minutes.
A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.
VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.
NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may
require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More
Wednesday - August 9, 2023 - PAGE 3
information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978
1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.
VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.
NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may
require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More
information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978
1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the
Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original
motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other
Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question
have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum
of three (3) minutes.
A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.
VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.
When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for
or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of
Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an
intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of
the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular
meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file
number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative
vote of eight (8) members of the Council.
When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or
has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the
purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.
The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated
officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for
or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of
Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an
intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of
the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular
meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file
number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative
vote of eight (8) members of the Council.
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When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for
or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of
Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an
intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of
the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular
meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file
number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative
vote of eight (8) members of the Council.
When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or
has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the
purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.
The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated
officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
RULE 16 MOTIONS Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having
to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council
session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.
Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 10:00 AM
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Nonagenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(1) 230745
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to preparing an ordinance to amend Los Angeles Municipal Code
(LAMC) Section 91.8906 (Repair and Demolition Fund), as an eligible
funding source when the Council and the Department of City Planning
(DCP) make public nuisance declarations.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (HarrisDawson
Yaroslavsky):
REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the DCP, City
Wednesday - August
Administrative Officer,9,and
2023 - Angeles DepartmentPAGE
Los 5
of Building and
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
RULE 16 MOTIONS Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having
to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council
session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.
Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Wednesday, August 9, 2023
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 10:00 AM
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Nonagenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(1) 230745
PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to preparing an ordinance to amend Los Angeles Municipal Code
(LAMC) Section 91.8906 (Repair and Demolition Fund), as an eligible
funding source when the Council and the Department of City Planning
(DCP) make public nuisance declarations.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (HarrisDawson
Yaroslavsky):
REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the DCP, City
Administrative Officer, and Los Angeles Department of Building and
Safety, to prepare and present an ordinance to amend LAMC Section
91.8906 (Repair and Demolition Fund), as an eligible funding source
when the Council and the DCP make public nuisance declarations.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(2) 170981S10
CD 14 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to activating a new streamlined permitting land use regulatory
Wednesday process, the Restaurant Beverage
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PAGE14. 6
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(2) 170981S10
CD 14 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to activating a new streamlined permitting land use regulatory
process, the Restaurant Beverage Program, in Council District 14.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (de León
Rodriguez):
1. RESOLVE, that by adoption of the Resolution attached to the
Council file, inclusive of the Map (Exhibit A) and Findings (Exhibit B)
attached to the Resolution, the Council hereby activates a new
streamlined permitting land use regulatory process, the Restaurant
Beverage Program, that shall be in force and full effect in the
geographical boundaries attached in Exhibit A.
2. RESOLVE, that based on the Findings outlined in Exhibit B relative
to the geographic boundaries found in the Exhibit A maps, the
Restaurant Beverage Program is in conformity with the public
necessity, convenience, general welfare, and good zoning practice.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Department of City
Planning. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis on this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
For:
Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
(3) 230685
CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the
Hollywood Sikh Temple, located at 1966 North Vermont Avenue and 4624
– 4636 West Finley Avenue, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to
Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331,
Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
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Hollywood Sikh Temple, located at 1966 North Vermont Avenue and 4624
– 4636 West Finley Avenue, in the list of HistoricCultural Monuments.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to
Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331,
Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines.
2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of
a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles
Administrative Code.
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC)
as the Findings of Council.
4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the
inclusion of the Hollywood Sikh Temple, located at 1966 North
Vermont Avenue and 4624 – 4636 West Finley Avenue, in the list of
HistoricCultural Monuments.
Applicant: Sharon Sekhon
Owner: Sikh Study Circle, Inc.
Case No. CHC20232376HCM
Environmental No. ENV20232377CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE SEPTEMBER 13, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEPTEMBER 13, 2023)
(4) 131365
CD 13 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and
ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding Section 5.530 to
Chapter 130, Division 5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to
reinstate the Vermont/Western Station Neighborhood Area Plan Child
Care Trust Fund.
Wednesday Recommendation for Council
- August 9, 2023action,
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APPROVAL
8 OF
THE MAYOR:
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION SEPTEMBER 13, 2023)
(4) 131365
CD 13 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and
ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding Section 5.530 to
Chapter 130, Division 5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to
reinstate the Vermont/Western Station Neighborhood Area Plan Child
Care Trust Fund.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 30,
2023, adding Section 5.530 to Chapter 130, Division 5 of the Los
Angeles Administrative Code to reinstate the Vermont/Western Station
Neighborhood Area Plan Child Care Trust Fund.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the
City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has
completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(5) 101078S1
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative
to a Fifth Amendment to Contract No. C117907 between Sansio, Inc. and
the Los Angeles Fire Department to provide field data capture devices and
program support services for the collection of Emergency Medical
Services information.
(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
TIME LIMIT FILE AUGUST 14, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION AUGUST 11, 2023)
(6) 211006
TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to resources needed
for mapping all Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT)
transportation and safety programs.
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the following recommendation of
the LADOT:
TIME LIMIT FILE AUGUST 14, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION AUGUST 11, 2023)
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TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to resources needed
for mapping all Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT)
transportation and safety programs.
SUBMITS without RECOMMENDATION the following recommendation of
the LADOT:
DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to work with the LADOT,
with support from the Department of City Planning, to identify the fiscal
resources necessary to conduct a comprehensive transportation safety
and equity analysis, including an overlay of collision maps with safety
programs to identify underresourced areas in need of transportation
investments, as detailed in the September 28, 2022 LADOT report,
attached to the Council file.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that the estimated cost to
fulfill the request outlined in the report ranged from $72,709 to $152,709
as further detailed in the table contained in the September 28, 2022
LADOT report, attached to the Council file. The LADOT will work with the
CAO to identify the funding necessary.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
(7) 221327
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES, ENERGY
AND ENVIRONMENT, and NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY
ENRICHMENT COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to a Cityowned property
inventory that identifies all underutilized, surplus, and/or remnant lands, and
any county, regional, state, and federal public lands that could be
transferred or redistributed to historically marginalized groups, and related
matters.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin Raman
HarrisDawson Price):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, Department of
Recreation and Parks, Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power, Harbor Department, Los Angeles World Airports, with the
assistance of the City Administrative Officer and other relevant
agencies, to report back within 60 days with a property inventory that
identifies all underutilized, surplus, and/or remnant lands within the
City of Los Angeles held by the City, and, as feasible, any public
lands held by county, regional, state, and federal agencies such as
the Los Angeles Unified School District, Santa Monica Mountains
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and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, Department of
Recreation and Parks, Los Angeles Department of Water and
Power, Harbor Department, Los Angeles World Airports, with the
assistance of the City Administrative Officer and other relevant
agencies, to report back within 60 days with a property inventory that
identifies all underutilized, surplus, and/or remnant lands within the
City of Los Angeles held by the City, and, as feasible, any public
lands held by county, regional, state, and federal agencies such as
the Los Angeles Unified School District, Santa Monica Mountains
Conservancy, Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority,
and Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
among others, that could be transferred or redistributed to
historically marginalized groups within the City.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Department
of General Services and the City Administrative Officer, to report
back with an analysis of how any potential policy recommendations
that meet the intent of this motion may conform with Assembly Bill
1486, also known as the Surplus Land Act.
3. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst, with the assistance of the
Civil and Human Rights and Equity Department, Department of
General Services, Economic Development Department, Los
Angeles Housing Department, Department of Recreation and
Parks, Department of Cultural Affairs and other relevant agencies, to
report back within 60 days with recommendations on how these
identified underutilized, surplus, and remnant lands can be utilized
for uses such as community land trusts, urban agriculture,
environmental stewardship and restoration, cultural spaces, or any
other uses that center principles of selfdetermination, community
building, and healing.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the
above matter)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(8) 230010S7
MOTION (McOSKER HUTT) relative to an offer of a reward for information
leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or
persons responsible for the death of Demond Camper on July 9, 2022.
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Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(8) 230010S7
MOTION (McOSKER HUTT) relative to an offer of a reward for information
leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or
persons responsible for the death of Demond Camper on July 9, 2022.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. PROVIDE an offer reward in the amount of $50,000 for information
leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the
person or persons responsible for the death of Demond Camper on
July 9, 2022.
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of
Division 19, Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Los Angeles Administrative
Code.
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to cause notice and/or advertisements to be
only published according to the requirements of Division 19,
Chapter 12, Article 1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
(9) 230808
CD 2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map
of Tract No. 73835 located at 1174911757 West Hamlin Street, westerly of
Lankershim Boulevard.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 73835, located at 1174911757
West Hamlin Street, westerly of Lankershim Boulevard and accompanying
Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security
documents.
(Bond No. C143863)
Subdivider: Noho 37, LLC; Surveyor: Karen Korganyan
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider
has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant
to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional
City funds are needed.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider
has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant
to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional
City funds are needed.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(10) 190005S97
CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 225 South Columbia Place (Case No. 779483), Assessor I.D.
No. 5153016020, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 225 South Columbia Place (Case No. 779483),
Assessor I.D. No. 5153016020, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(11) 230005S132
CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 2814 South Mansfield Avenue (Case No. 727302), Assessor
I.D. No. 5049029022, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 2814 South Mansfield Avenue (Case No.
727302), Assessor I.D. No. 5049029022, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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727302), Assessor I.D. No. 5049029022, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(12) 230005S133
CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 3933 South Arlington Avenue (Case No. 612904), Assessor
I.D. No. 5034019018, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 3933 South Arlington Avenue (Case No.
612904), Assessor I.D. No. 5034019018, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(13) 230005S134
CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 4530 West Coliseum Street (Case No. 731121), Assessor I.D.
No. 5030012001, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 31, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 4530 West Coliseum Street (Case No. 731121),
Assessor I.D. No. 5030012001, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
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Assessor I.D. No. 5030012001, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(14) 220697
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST
CONSIDERATION relative to adding Subsection (k) to Section 41.20 and
Subdivisions (9) and (10) to Section 41.20.1(a) of Article 1, Chapter IV of
the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to require the use of certified
riggers for Special Events where portable audiovisual rigging is used.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 5,
2023, adding Subsection (k) to Section 41.20 and Subdivisions (9) and
(10) to Section 41.20.1(a) of Article 1, Chapter IV of the LAMC to require
the use of certified riggers for Special Events where portable audiovisual
rigging is used.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the
City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has
completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above
matter)
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those
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issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City
Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City
Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on
a matter will become a part of the administrative record.
CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of
Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which
the Council's action becomes final.
Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System,
at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 000000).
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