City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · October 31, 2023
Minutes
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, October 31, 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, de León, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Price Jr. (2)
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 Noticed for Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
(1) 221211
CD 6 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING COMMENTS relative to an
Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the
sale of alcoholic beverages for offsite consumption at K's Mini Market,
located at 16057 16061 Vanowen Street.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at K's Mini Market,
located at 16057 16061 Vanowen Street, will serve the Public
Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law
enforcement problem.
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or
Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for offsite
consumption at K's Mini Market, located at 16057 16061 Vanowen
Street
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings
Tuesday under - Octoberand
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Code Section 23958.4.
enforcement problem.
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or
Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for offsite
consumption at K's Mini Market, located at 16057 16061 Vanowen
Street
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State
Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as required findings
under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.
Applicant: K's Mini Market c/o Japjit Singh Grwal G & H Greal, Inc.
Representative: Wil Nieves (Nieves and Associates)
TIME LIMIT FILE NOVEMBER 27, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 14, 2023)
(Continued from Council meeting of October 3, 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)
(2) 230900S41
CD 14 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the San Pedro and 6th Streets Lighting District, in accordance with
Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 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)
(3) 230900S42
CD 2
Tuesday HEAR PROTESTS against
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of the Victory Boulevard and Woodman Avenue Street Lighting District, in
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 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)
(3) 230900S42
CD 2 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Victory Boulevard and Woodman Avenue Street Lighting District, in
accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative
Code and Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 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) 230900S44
CD 13 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Griffith Park Boulevard and Landa Street No. 2 Street Lighting
District, in accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles
Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 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)
(5) 230900S45
CD 4 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Camero Avenue and Hillhurst Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District,
in accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative
Tuesday - October218.
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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)
(5) 230900S45
CD 4 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Camero Avenue and Hillhurst Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District,
in accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative
Code and Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 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)
(6) 230900S46
CD 5 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Haskell Avenue and Otsego Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in
accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative
Code and Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 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)
(7) 230900S47
CD 15 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Front Street and State Route 47 Street Lighting District, in
accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative
Code and Proposition 218.
Tuesday (Pursuant to- Council adoption
October 31, 2023 -of Ordinance of Intention
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29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(7) 230900S47
CD 15 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Front Street and State Route 47 Street Lighting District, in
accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative
Code and Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 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)
(8) 230900S48
CD 15 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Beacon Street CDBG Street Lighting District, in accordance with
Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 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)
(9) 230900S49
CD 15 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Amar Street CDBG Street Lighting District, in accordance with
Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
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Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(9) 230900S49
CD 15 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Amar Street CDBG Street Lighting District, in accordance with
Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 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)
(10) 230900S50
CD 1 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the 7th and Alvarado Streets LANI Street Lighting District, in accordance
with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 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)
(11) 230900S51
CD 13 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Coronado Street and Sunset Boulevard Street Lighting District, in
accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative
Code and Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
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announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
(11) 230900S51
CD 13 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Coronado Street and Sunset Boulevard Street Lighting District, in
accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative
Code and Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 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)
(12) 230900S52
CD 6 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Van Nuys Boulevard and Nordhoff Street Lighting District, in
accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative
Code and Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 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)
(13) 230900S53
CD 2 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Hatteras Street and Cartwright Avenue CDBG Street Lighting
District, in accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles
Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 2023.)
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District, in accordance with Sections 6.956.127 of the Los Angeles
Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on August
29, 2023. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of
555 Ramirez Street on November 1, 2023 at 10 a.m. and will be
publicly livestreamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 953 8628 4393, Passcode: prop218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on November 28, 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)
(14) 200143
CD 9 MOTION (PRICE HARRISDAWSON) and RESOLUTION relative to the
issuance of supplemental bonds to finance the construction of La Prensa
Libre Apartments project located at 200224 East Washington Boulevard
and 19101914 South Los Angeles Street in Council District 9.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
1. CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility
Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on October 5, 2023 for La
Prensa Libre Apartments.
2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the
Council file, to allow the California Municipal Finance Authority to
issue supplemental bonds in an amount not to exceed $35,000,000
to provide financing for the construction of the 63unit multifamily
housing project located at 200224 East Washington Boulevard and
19101914 South Los Angeles Street in Council District 9.
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 Been Held
(15) 231127
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and
ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to revising the Los
Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to establish salaries for new, non
represented BridgetoJobs Program classifications
Tuesday - October 31, 2023 - PAGE 8
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(15) 231127
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and
ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to revising the Los
Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to establish salaries for new, non
represented BridgetoJobs Program classifications
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
September 8, 2023, amending Schedule “A” of LAAC Section 4.61,
to provide salaries for the following new, nonrepresented Bridgeto
Jobs Program classifications as detailed in the October 10, 2023
City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council
File:
a. Cement Finisher Worker Assistant (Class Code 3359)
b. Cement Finisher Worker Trainee (Class Code 3358)
c. Investigator Trainee (Class Code 0608)
d. Maintenance and Construction Helper Assistant (Class Code
3106)
e. Maintenance and Construction Helper Trainee (Class Code
3105)
f. Traffic Painter and Sign Poster Assistant (Class Code 3406)
g. Traffic Painter and Sign Poster Trainee (Class Code 3405)
2. AUTHORIZE the CAO, upon accretion of the classes to a bargaining
unit, to amend the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding to
reflect the salaries approved by Ordinance.
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO and the Controller to correct any clerical
errors, or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors in the
Ordinance described above in Recommendation No. 1.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the General Fund will not
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use vacant
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service position authorities to hire employees into these classifications.
unit, to amend the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding to
reflect the salaries approved by Ordinance.
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO and the Controller to correct any clerical
errors, or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors in the
Ordinance described above in Recommendation No. 1.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the General Fund will not
be impacted in Fiscal Year 202324. Departments will use vacant civil
service position authorities to hire employees into these classifications.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Harris
Dawson, Price Jr. (2)
(16) 231116
PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and
ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Los Angeles
Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 4.61 to establishing the salaries of
Mechanical Helper Assistant (Class Code 3770), and Vocational Worker
Mechanical Helper (Class Code 3113H)
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
September 8, 2023, amending Schedule “A” of LAAC Section 4.61,
to provide salaries for the new, nonrepresented Targeted Local Hire
Program classifications of Mechanical Helper Assistant (Class
Code 3770), and Vocational Worker Mechanical Helper (Class
Code 3113H), at Salary Range 2209 ($47,397.60 $69,300.72).
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), upon accretion
of the classes to a bargaining unit, to amend the appropriate
Memorandum of Understanding to reflect the salaries approved by
Ordinance.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller and the CAO to correct any clerical
errors, or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors in the
above Ordinance.
4. INSTRUCT the CAO to report in 90 days in regard to the status of
progress for hiring into these classifications.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the General Fund will not
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller and the CAO to correct any clerical
errors, or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors in the
above Ordinance.
4. INSTRUCT the CAO to report in 90 days in regard to the status of
progress for hiring into these classifications.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the General Fund will not
be impacted in Fiscal Year 202324. Departments will use vacant civil
service position authorities to hire employees into these classifications.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Harris
Dawson, Price Jr. (2)
(17) 230849
CD 6 MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), ADDENDUM, and
RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
FINDINGS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone
Change, Height District Change and a Building Line Removal for the
properties located at 6839 – 6845 North Woodley Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. FIND, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the
Project was assessed in MND, No. ENV20184247MND adopted
on February 13, 2019; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15162 and
15164, as supported by the Addendum dated February 2023, no
major revisions are required to the Mitigated Declaration; and no
subsequent Environmental Impact Report or negative declaration is
required for approval of the Project.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning
Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
May 25, 2023, to effectuate a Zone Change from [Q]MR11 and
[Q]P1 to (Q)(T) M12D and a Height District Change from Height
District 1 to Height District 2D.
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4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning
Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
May 25, 2023, to effectuate a Zone Change from [Q]MR11 and
[Q]P1 to (Q)(T) M12D and a Height District Change from Height
District 1 to Height District 2D.
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
May 25, 2023, to remove a 15foot Building Line along Woodley
Avenue for portions of the subject property, established under
Ordinance No. 105,718; for the demolition of existing non
conforming residential uses and the construction, use, and
maintenance of a new threestory selfstorage facility, the proposed
building is 37 feet in height and 80,000 square feet, the building is
set back approximately 70 feet from the Woodley Avenue rightof
way to allow for a surface parking lot as well as landscaping and
trees, vehicle access is provided from one twoway driveway from
Woodley Avenue, a total of 21 parking spaces will be provided (nine
within the subject site and 12 on the abutting selfstorage site to the
north under the same ownership); for the properties located at 6839
– 6845 North Woodley Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
5. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code
Section 12.32 G:
....property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more
than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial
physical development of the property to allow for one or more of
the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2)
if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used
for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified
classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire,
the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein
shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be
terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for
those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such
rezoning proceedings.
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public
Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require
evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and
maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require
any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code
Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee
Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior
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Environmental Notice of Determination
filing.
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public
Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require
evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and
maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require
any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code
Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee
Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior
to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination
filing.
Applicant: Gregg Buskett
Representative: Johnathan Razbannia, JMR Land Use Consultants
Case No. CPC20224641ZCHDCUBLSPR
Environmental No. ENV20184247MNDREC1
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General
Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE NOVEMBER 14, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 14, 2023)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Harris
Dawson, Price Jr. (2)
(18) 230886
CD 13 SUSTAINABLE COMMUNITIES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
(SCEA), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS; and PLANNING AND LAND USE
MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a
CEQA appeal filed for the properties located at 6422 West Selma Avenue,
and 1540 – 1552 North Wilcox Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC), Section 21155.2,
after consideration of the whole of the administrative record,
including the SB 375 SCEA, No. ENV20221049SCEA, and all
Tuesday comments received,
- October after- imposition of all mitigation
31, 2023 PAGE 13measures,
there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a
CEQA appeal filed for the properties located at 6422 West Selma Avenue,
and 1540 – 1552 North Wilcox Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND, pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC), Section 21155.2,
after consideration of the whole of the administrative record,
including the SB 375 SCEA, No. ENV20221049SCEA, and all
comments received, after imposition of all mitigation measures,
there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment; FIND that the project is a
“transit priority project” as defined by PRC Section 21155 and the
project has incorporated all feasible mitigation measures,
performance standards, or criteria set forth in prior Environmental
Impact Report(s) (EIR), including Southern California Association of
Governments (SCAG) 20202045 Regional Transportation
Plan/Sustainable Communities Strategy (RTP/SCS) EIR Schedule
No. 20199011061; FIND all potentially significant effects required to
be identified in the initial study have been identified and analyzed in
the SCEA; FIND with respect to each significant effect on the
environment required to be identified in the initial study for the
SCEA, changes or alterations have been required in or
incorporated into the project that avoid or mitigate the significant
effects to a level of insignificance or those changes or alterations
are within the responsibility and jurisdiction of another public agency
and have been, or can and should be, adopted by that other agency;
FIND that the SCEA reflects the independent judgment and analysis
of the City; FIND that the mitigation measures have been made
enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the SCEA and
the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program prepared for the
SCEA.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning
Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by CREED LA c/o Aidan
P. Marshall (Representative: Adams, Broadwell, Joseph &
Cardozo), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the LACPC’s determination in
approving a SCEA as the environmental clearance for the
demolition of an existing onestory storage building and the partial
demolition and conversion of an existing historic onestory
commercial building for the construction, use, and maintenance of a
new 15 story residential building with 45 units, with six units
reserved for Very Low Income households; the project proposes to
provide 36 vehicle parking spaces, the project also involves a lot
line adjustment for minor internal lot boundary adjustments, to be
reviewed under a separate ministerial process; for the properties
located at 6422 West Selma Avenue, and 1540 – 1552 North
Wilcox Avenue.
Tuesday - October
Applicant: 1550 Wilcox 31, 2023LLC
Owner, - PAGE 14
commercial building for the construction, use, and maintenance of a
new 15 story residential building with 45 units, with six units
reserved for Very Low Income households; the project proposes to
provide 36 vehicle parking spaces, the project also involves a lot
line adjustment for minor internal lot boundary adjustments, to be
reviewed under a separate ministerial process; for the properties
located at 6422 West Selma Avenue, and 1540 – 1552 North
Wilcox Avenue.
Applicant: 1550 Wilcox Owner, LLC
Representative: Dana Sayles, Three6ixty
Case No. CPC20221048DBHCA1A
Environmental No. ENV20221049SCEA
Related Case No. AA2019476PMEX
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General
Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE NOVEMBER 1, 2023
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 1, 2023)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Harris
Dawson, Price Jr. (2)
(19) 231019
CD 14 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) to prohibit the issuance of
building permits for new construction of singlefamily residences with 2,500
square feet or more inclusive of accessory structures located in the Hillside
Construction Regulation Supplemental Use District in the Northeast
Community Plan area unless the proposed project completes the site plan
review process, and related matters.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (de León –
Blumenfield):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in consultation
with the City Attorney, to prepare and present an ICO to prohibit the
issuance of building permits for new construction of singlefamily
residences with 2,500 square feet or more inclusive of accessory
Tuesday structures located
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Supplemental Use District in the Northeast Community Plan area
review process, and related matters.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (de León –
Blumenfield):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in consultation
with the City Attorney, to prepare and present an ICO to prohibit the
issuance of building permits for new construction of singlefamily
residences with 2,500 square feet or more inclusive of accessory
structures located in the Hillside Construction Regulation
Supplemental Use District in the Northeast Community Plan area
unless the proposed project completes the site plan review process.
2. DIRECT the DCP that the ICO remain in effect until such time as the
Code Amendment Ordinance to establish 2,500 square feet
inclusive of accessory structures as the size threshold to require Site
Plan Review in the Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan area is
adopted and becomes effective.
3. DIRECT the DCP to include an Urgency Clause making it effective
upon publication, and consistent with California Government Code
Section 65858, the ICO shall run for 45 days, with a 10month and
15day extension by Council Resolution, and can be further
extended for an additional 1 year, or until the adoption of the
appropriate land use regulatory controls have been prepared by the
DCP, adopted by the Council and become effective, whichever
occurs first.
Fiscal Impact Statement: 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, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(20) 230917
CD 14 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) to prohibit the issuance of
any demolition, building, grading, and any other applicable permits
involving properties improved with existing occupied residential dwelling
units pending adoption of the Boyle Heights Community Plan update, and
related matters.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (de León – Lee):
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1. INSTRUCT 31, 2023 - of City Planning (DCP),
the Department PAGE 16
in consultation
with the City Attorney, to prepare and present an ICO to prohibit the
CD 14 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
relative to an Interim Control Ordinance (ICO) to prohibit the issuance of
any demolition, building, grading, and any other applicable permits
involving properties improved with existing occupied residential dwelling
units pending adoption of the Boyle Heights Community Plan update, and
related matters.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (de León – Lee):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), in consultation
with the City Attorney, to prepare and present an ICO to prohibit the
issuance of any demolition, building, grading, and any other
applicable permits involving properties improved with existing
occupied residential dwelling units pending adoption of the Boyle
Heights Community Plan update.
2. DIRECT the DCP to include an Urgency Clause making it effective
upon publication, and consistent with California Government Code
Section 65858, the ICO shall run for 45 days, with a 10month and
15day extension by Council Resolution, and can be further
extended for an additional one year, or until the adoption of the
appropriate land use regulatory controls have been prepared by the
DCP, adopted by the Council and become effective, whichever
occurs first.
3. INSTRUCT the DCP, with the assistance of the Los Angeles
Department of Building and Safety and Los Angeles Housing
Department, and in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a
report with recommendations including, but not limited to,
compilation and evaluation of data on demolition and building
permits, removal of Rent Stabilization Ordinance units from the
rental housing market, and new construction projects during the
period from 20102023 in the Boyle Heights Community Plan area.
Fiscal Impact Statement: 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, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(21) 230038
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET, FINANCE, AND
INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to proposed revisions
and implementation recommendations for the Fiscal Year 202324 United
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Expenditure
Plan.
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)
(21) 230038
HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS and BUDGET, FINANCE, AND
INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to proposed revisions
and implementation recommendations for the Fiscal Year 202324 United
to House Los Angeles (ULA) Interim Program Guidelines and Expenditure
Plan.
A. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE
APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
APPROVE the recommendations contained in the Los Angeles
Housing Department (LAHD) report dated October 13, 2023,
attached to the Council file.
B. BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE
APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. CONCUR with the October 18, 2023 action of the Housing
and Homelessness Committee.
2. INSTRUCT the LAHD to present to the ULA Citizen Oversight
Committee on Council file No. 210541, the Accessible
Dwelling Unit (ADU) incentive and recruitment pilot proposal,
and Council file No. 211375, ADU Accelerator Pilot.
3. INSTRUCT the LAHD to develop and include in the ULA
permanent guidelines, programs for assisting small housing
providers.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact on the
General Fund at this time. The recommended actions will be funded by
revenue collected from the Homelessness and Housing Solutions Tax
established by the ULA Measure. In the event ULA is invalidated, the
City’s General Fund may be obligated to cover any spent funds.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations
stated in the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in
that onetime revenues will be used to fund onetime expenditures.
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Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact on the
General Fund at this time. The recommended actions will be funded by
revenue collected from the Homelessness and Housing Solutions Tax
established by the ULA Measure. In the event ULA is invalidated, the
City’s General Fund may be obligated to cover any spent funds.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations
stated in the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in
that onetime revenues will be used to fund onetime expenditures.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Personnel, Audits and Hiring Committee waived consideration of
the above matter)
Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 21A (Raman – Hernandez) - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian,
McOsker, Price Jr. (3)
(22) 230321S1
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
a request for authorization to increase the receiver loan for the Court
appointed receiver of the Skid Row Housing Trust.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing
Department (LAHD), or designee, subject to review and approval of
the City Attorney as to form, to negotiate and execute a second loan
agreement and related documents to lend up to an additional $10
million, to the already Council approved $2 million (Council file No.
230321S1, October 13, 2023 Council action), to Receivership
Specialists, a California corporation, the Courtappointed receiver
in the matter of City of Los Angeles v. Crest Apartments LP, et al.,
Case No. 23STCP01011, pending in the Los Angeles County
Superior Court (Receivership) for some or all of the Properties
located at the addresses below, collectively referred to as “The
SRHT Receivership Properties”:
a. Flor 401 Lofts: 401 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, California
90014
b. Senator Hotel Apartments: 729 South Main Street, Los
Angeles, California 90014
c. San Pedro House Apartments: 647 South San Pedro Street,
Los Angeles, California 90014
d. SP7 Apartments: 519 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, California
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a. Flor 401 Lofts: 401 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, California
90014
b. Senator Hotel Apartments: 729 South Main Street, Los
Angeles, California 90014
c. San Pedro House Apartments: 647 South San Pedro Street,
Los Angeles, California 90014
d. SP7 Apartments: 519 East 7th Street, Los Angeles, California
90014
e. 649 Lofts: 649 Wall Street, Los Angeles, California, 90014
f. Olympia Hotel Apartments: 1201 East 7th Street, Los
Angeles, California 90021
g. Las Americas Hotel Apartments: 1205 East 6th Street, Los
Angeles, California 90021
h. Abbey Apartments: 625 San Pedro Street, Los Angeles,
California 90014
i. Charles Cobb Apartments: 521 San Pedro Street, Los
Angeles, California 90013
j. Boyd Hotel: 224 East Boyd Street, Los Angeles, California
90013
k. St. George Hotel: 115 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles, California
90013
l. Dewey Hotel: 721 South Main Street, Los Angeles, California
90014
m. Edward Hotel: 713 East 5th Street, Los Angeles, California
90013
n. Hart Hotel: 508 East 4th Street, Los Angeles, California
90013
o. Lincoln Hotel: 549551 Ceres Avenue, Los Angeles, California
90021
p. New Carver Apartments: 1624 South Hope Street and 325
West 17th Street, Los Angeles, California 90015
q. Genesis Apartments: 452458 South Main Street, Los
Angeles, California 90013
r. Produce Hotel Apartments: 676 South Central Avenue, Los
Angeles, California 90021
s. Rainbow Apartments: 643 South San Pedro Street, Los
Angeles, California 90014
t. Sanborn Hotel: 526 South Main Street, Los Angeles,
California 90013
Tuesday u. - OctoberHotel:
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Angeles,
90013
q. Genesis Apartments: 452458 South Main Street, Los
Angeles, California 90013
r. Produce Hotel Apartments: 676 South Central Avenue, Los
Angeles, California 90021
s. Rainbow Apartments: 643 South San Pedro Street, Los
Angeles, California 90014
t. Sanborn Hotel: 526 South Main Street, Los Angeles,
California 90013
u. Crescent Hotel: 617 East 5th Street, Los Angeles, California
90013
v. St. Mark's Hotel: 611 East 5th Street, Los Angeles, California
90013
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to increase appropriation in the amount
of $10,000,000 in Account No. 43YC87, Skid Row Housing Trust
Receivership Properties, within the Low and Moderate Income
Housing Fund No. 55J/43 from the Fund’s available cash balance to
fund this loan, and expend funds upon written demand of the General
Manager, LAHD, or designee.
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to prepare
Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments
consistent with Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the
approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, instruct the
Controller to implement the instructions.
4. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report back to the Budget, Finance and
Innovation Committee with a projection of total costs and roadmap
relevant to the Courtappointed receivership of the Skid Row
Housing Trust.
5. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report back every 30 days to the Budget,
Finance and Innovation Committee including, and not limited to, the
progress of the receivership, funds expended, funds remaining,
future expected costs and more.
6. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with assistance
from the CAO, LAHD, and the City Attorney, to conduct an analysis
and report to Council on how the funding is being spent for the
conservation of the housing units of the Skid Row Housing Trust, to
be completed before any additional funding is requested from
Council, with the goal of verifying that the allocated funds were spent
in a fiscally prudent and efficient manner.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the
General Fund. Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial
Tuesday - October 31, 2023 - PAGE 21
analysis of this report.
from the CAO, LAHD, and the City Attorney, to conduct an analysis
and report to Council on how the funding is being spent for the
conservation of the housing units of the Skid Row Housing Trust, to
be completed before any additional funding is requested from
Council, with the goal of verifying that the allocated funds were spent
in a fiscally prudent and efficient manner.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the
General Fund. Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial
analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Rodriguez – Raman – Blumenfield) - 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)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(23) 221545
RESOLUTION relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the
Mayor, dated July 7, 2023, concerning local housing and homelessness in
the City of Los Angeles, pursuant to the provisions of the Los Angeles
Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.33, et seq.
Recommendation for Council Action:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated September 29, 2023,
to:
1. Resolve that a local emergency regarding homelessness existed in
the City of Los Angeles (City) within the meaning of LAAC Section
8.33, et seq., at the time of the Mayor’s July 7, 2023, Declaration of
Local Emergency, and the City Council reaffirms that the local
emergency did exist in the City at that time and because the local
emergency continues to exist within the City, within the meaning of
LAAC section 8.33, et seq., there is a need to continue the declared
state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies and
continues through 90 days from the adoption of this Resolution.
2. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to
the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the
Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the
Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and
the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
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Adopted Item as Amended by Resolution 23A (Krekorian – Raman)
state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies and
continues through 90 days from the adoption of this Resolution.
2. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to
the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the
Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the
Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and
the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.
Adopted Item as Amended by Resolution 23A (Krekorian – Raman) - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla,
Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0);
Absent: McOsker (1)
(24) 230652S1
COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the Housing and
Homelessness Emergency Action Plan in response to the updated
Emergency Declaration.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Motion Required
(Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of
the above matter.)
Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Raman) to note and file the Report from Mayor dated
August 4, 2023 - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla,
Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0);
Absent: McOsker (1)
(25) 230002S44
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA)
and RESOLUTION (BLUMENFIELD – RODRIGUEZ) relative to
establishing the City’s position regarding the City’s 202324 State
Legislative Program for Assembly Bill (Assembly Bill) 74 (Muratsuchi)
which would seek to update existing laws pertaining to street takeovers
and strengthen enforcement tools.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE
CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the Council file, to
include in the City’s 202324 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB
74 (Muratsuchi), which would update existing laws pertaining to street
takeovers and strengthen enforcement tolls in order to reduced takeovers
and prevent fatalities.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: N o n e s u b m i t t e d b y t h e C L A . T h e
and strengthen enforcement tools.
Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE
CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the Council file, to
include in the City’s 202324 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB
74 (Muratsuchi), which would update existing laws pertaining to street
takeovers and strengthen enforcement tolls in order to reduced takeovers
and prevent fatalities.
Fiscal Impact Statement: N o n e s u b m i t t e d b y t h e C L A . T h e
City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this
report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
For:
South Robertson Neighborhood Council
Studio City Neighborhood Council
Westside Neighborhood Council
(Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of the above matter.)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Hernandez, SotoMartínez
(2); Absent: (0)
(26) 231134
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BLUMENFIELD – SOTOMARTÍNEZ –
YAROSLAVSKY) relative to a contract with Economic Roundtable to
conduct an economic study of the formula for setting the Rent Stabilization
Ordinance (RSO) annual allowable rent increase, and related matters.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to
negotiate and execute a solesource contract, subject to the
approval as to form by the City Attorney, with Economic Roundtable,
for an amount not to exceed $180,000 from the Rent Stabilization
Trust Fund No. 43/440, the term of the agreement shall be from date
of execution to 12 months to conduct an economic study of the
formula for setting the RSO annual allowable rent increase, with the
understanding the study should conclude within three months.
2. PROVIDE both tenants and landlords the most relevant information
about their rights and responsibilities, especially as it pertains to the
annual allowable rent increase, and request the concurrence of the
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effective
to conduct this expedited economic study of the formula for setting
approval as to form by the City Attorney, with Economic Roundtable,
for an amount not to exceed $180,000 from the Rent Stabilization
Trust Fund No. 43/440, the term of the agreement shall be from date
of execution to 12 months to conduct an economic study of the
formula for setting the RSO annual allowable rent increase, with the
understanding the study should conclude within three months.
2. PROVIDE both tenants and landlords the most relevant information
about their rights and responsibilities, especially as it pertains to the
annual allowable rent increase, and request the concurrence of the
City Attorney for a solesource contract as the most effective means
to conduct this expedited economic study of the formula for setting
the RSO annual allowable rent increase, due to the continuing state
of emergency on housing and homelessness, and in order to
prevent wrongful evictions and further tenant displacement, upon the
lifting of the City’s COVID19 protections that will expire on January
31, 2024.
3. FIND that the services to be performed by Economic Roundtable
are for the performance of professional, scientific, expert, technical,
or other special services of a temporary and occasional character
for which competitive bidding is not practicable or advantageous
and that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly
by independent contractors than by City employees.
4. INSTRUCT the LAHD to include in the economic study,
authorized by Council File 210042S3, an analysis of the impacts
on homelessness in the City of Los Angeles, including the analysis
from the 2020 U.S. Government Accountability Office study around
median rent increases, for any recommended allowable rent
increase caps and formulas.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of
the above matter.)
Adopted Item Forthwith
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian,
McOsker, Price Jr. (3)
(27) 190057S1
MOTION (KREKORIAN HARRISDAWSON) relative to authorizing the
use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room by the Office of the City Clerk to
host a special reception on December 19, 2023.
Recommendation for Council action:
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Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian,
McOsker, Price Jr. (3)
(27) 190057S1
MOTION (KREKORIAN HARRISDAWSON) relative to authorizing the
use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room by the Office of the City Clerk to
host a special reception on December 19, 2023.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Office of the City Clerk to use the City Hall Tom Bradley
Room on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, during normal business hours.
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)
(28) 231042S1
CD 14 MOTION (DE LEÓN BLUMENFIELD) relative to the illumination of the
Sixth Street Viaduct on October 26, 2023 for the Mayor’s Office’s special
recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
Recommendation for Council action:
INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to illuminate the Sixth Street
Viaduct on October 26, 2023 in connection with the Mayor Office’s special
recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
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)
(29) 231185
MOTION (LEE HUTT) relative to the acceptance of a gift in the amount of
$10,000 received by the Department of Disability (DOD) from Disney
Worldwide Services, Inc. for the ReelAbilities Film Festival: Los Angeles
2024.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, DOD, to:
a. ACCEPT the $10,000 gift from Disney Worldwide Services,
Inc (Check No. 013270881).
b. DEPOSIT such funds into the DOD Trust Fund (Fund No. 849),
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related
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Executive Director, DOD, to:
a. ACCEPT the $10,000 gift from Disney Worldwide Services,
Inc (Check No. 013270881).
b. DEPOSIT such funds into the DOD Trust Fund (Fund No. 849),
and APPROPRIATE therein for expenditures related to the
ReelAbilities Film Festival: Los Angeles 2024.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer, DOD, and Office of the
Controller, to undertake any other administrative actions or technical
corrections necessary to implement this Motion.
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)
(30) 231183
CD 8 MOTION (HARRISDAWSON HERNANDEZ) relative to a personal
services contract with Element Leadership, LLC for services for the Eighth
Council District.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the personal services contract with Element Leadership,
LLC to provide services to the Eighth District as set forth in the
Motion attached to the Council file.
2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Eighth District to execute
this contract on behalf of the City, and INSTRUCT the City Clerk to
encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services
Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 20232024 and to
reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council
Office.
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)
(31) 231186
CD 10
Tuesday MOTION (HUTT BLUMENFIELD)
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enhanced
services by the Salvation Army for the period of November 1, 2023 to
Office.
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)
(31) 231186
CD 10 MOTION (HUTT BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for enhanced
services by the Salvation Army for the period of November 1, 2023 to
October 31, 2024, at the Lafayette Park A Bridge Home (ABH) Shelter in
Council District 10.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. ALLOCATE $455,000 from the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account
No. 281210 (CD10 Redevelopment Projects Services) to the
Salvation Army for enhanced services for the period November 1,
2023 to October 31, 2024 at the Lafayette Park ABH Shelter in
Council District 10.
2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and
execute the necessary document(s) with Salvation Army, or any
other association or entity, in the above amount, for the above
purpose, subject to the approval of City Attorney as to form.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or
revisions to the above fund allocation 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 / clarifications / changes may be orally,
electronically or by any other means.
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)
(32) 191483S1
CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map
of Tract No. 82166 located at 1170011706 West Charnock Road and
3601 South McLaughlin Avenue.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 82166, located at 1170011706
West Charnock Road and 3601 South McLaughlin Avenue, and
Tuesday accompanying - October 31, 2023 -
Subdivision PAGE 28
Improvement Agreement and Contract with
security documents.
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(32) 191483S1
CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map
of Tract No. 82166 located at 1170011706 West Charnock Road and
3601 South McLaughlin Avenue.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 82166, located at 1170011706
West Charnock Road and 3601 South McLaughlin Avenue, and
accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with
security documents.
(Bond No. C144441)
Owner: 11700 Charnock Development LLC; Surveyor: Harvey A.
Goodman
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)
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Adjourning Motions
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. - October 31, 2023 -
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COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Hernandez Rodriguez Los Angeles Fire Department
Fire Station 11
Blumenfield – Rodriguez Krekorian Clinica Monseñor Oscar A.
- De León – Padilla Romero Day
ITEM 22
MOTION
I HEREBY MOVE that Council AMEND the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee Report
relative to a request for authorization to increase the receiver loan for the Court-appointed receiver
of the Skid Row Housing Trust, Item 22 on today’s Council Agenda (Council file No. 23-0321-S1),
to add the Bureau of Contract Administration and the Housing and Homelessness Committee to
Recommendation No. 6, as follows:
6. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with assistance from the CAO, LAHD,
Bureau of Contract Administration, and the City Attorney, to conduct an analysis and
report to Council and the Housing and Homelessness Committee on how the funding
is being spent for the conservation of the housing units of the Skid Row Housing Trust, to
be completed before any additional funding is requested from Council, with the goal of
verifying that the allocated funds were spent in a fiscally prudent and efficient manner.
PRESENTED BY___________________________
MONICA RODRIGUEZ
Councilmember, 7th District
PRESENTED BY___________________________
NITHYA RAMAN
Councilmember, 4th District
SECONDED BY ___________________________
BOB BLUMENFIELD
Councilmember, 3rd District
October 31, 2023
CF 23-0321-S1
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, on July 7, 2023, the Mayor declared a state of local emergency concerning persons
experiencing homelessness in the City of Los Angeles, noting in her declaration that despite significant
progress, the City still faces a critical shortage of local affordable housing and that the number of
unhoused and unsheltered people remains far too high; and
WHEREAS, the City, despite having made significant progress, has seen an increase in the number of
unhoused people, and has, at any given time, approximately 45,000 people experiencing homelessness
Citywide; and
WHEREAS, the unhoused population in the City is greater than two times the total number of interim
beds, as established in the annual Homeless Inventory Count submitted by the federal Department of
Housing and Urban Development; and
WHEREAS, the City’s housing supply is projected to be at least 40 percent below its annual housing
production goals as established in the Housing Element approved by the State Department of Housing and
Community Development, and reported in the City Planning Department’s quarterly Housing Production
Report; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with LAAC section 8.27, et seq., the Mayor previously declared a state of
local emergency due to the existence of a homeless crisis on December 12, 2022; and
WHEREAS, the concerns articulated in the recitals in the December 2022 declaration and the subsequent
Council resolution ratifying the December 2022 declaration of local emergency concerning that homeless
emergency remain true and are hereby incorporated by reference;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the City of Los Angeles RESOLVES that:
1. A local emergency regarding homelessness existed in the City of Los Angeles (City) within the
meaning of Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) section 8.33, et seq., at the time of the
Mayor’s July 7, 2023, Declaration of Local Emergency, and the City Council reaffirms that the
local emergency did exist in the City at that time and because the local emergency continues to
exist within the City, within the meaning of LAAC section 8.33, et seq., there is a need to renew
the declaration of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies and continues through
90 days from the adoption of this Resolution;
2. The Mayor shall continue to be empowered to respond to the local emergency as granted in
LAAC section 8.33; and
3. The City Clerk is hereby instructed to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the
State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California,
the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board
of Supervisors.
I hereby certify that this Resolution was approved by the Council of the City of Los Angeles
at its meeting of _ ____________________ •
HOLLY L. WOLCOTT, City Clerk
By ___________________________
Deputy
File No. 22-1545
ITEM 24
MOTION
I HEREBY MOVE that Council NOTE and FILE the Report from the Mayor, dated August 4, 2023,
relative to the Housing and Homelessness Emergency Action Plan in response to the updated
Emergency Declaration, attached to Council file No. 23-0002-S44, Item 24 on today’s Council
Agenda.
PRESENTED BY___________________________
PAUL KREKORIAN
Councilmember, 2nd District
SECONDED BY ___________________________
NITHYA RAMAN
Councilmember, 4th District
October 31, 2023
CF 23-0652-S1