City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · December 6, 2023
Minutes
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Wednesday, December 6, 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, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Price Jr., Soto-Martínez,(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 Noticed for Public Hearing PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
(1) 221401
CD 15 MOTION (McOSKER RAMAN) and RESOLUTION relative to the
issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for the acquisition of,
construction, improvement and equipping of a 25unit multifamily rental
housing facility to be located at 9502 Compton Avenue in Council District
15.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA)
Hearing at the City Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday,
December 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in City Hall, 200 North Spring
Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012.
2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the
Council file, to allow California Municipal Finance Authority to issue
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an amount6,not to exceed
2023 - $8,000,000 to provide
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for the acquisition, development, and equipping of a 25unit
1. HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA)
Hearing at the City Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday,
December 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in City Hall, 200 North Spring
Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012.
2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the
Council file, to allow California Municipal Finance Authority to issue
bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 to provide financing
for the acquisition, development, and equipping of a 25unit
residential housing project located at 9502 Compton Avenue in
Council District 15.
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
(2) 230219
CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS AND
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
authority for the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority
Commission (El Pueblo Commission) to set its own meeting schedule.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the City Attorney with the assistance of the CLA prepare
and present an ordinance amending Los Angeles Administrative
Code Section 22.628 to specify that Charter Section 503(b) does
not apply to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical
Monument Authority Commission (Board) and that the Board has
the discretion to set its own meeting schedule given that the Board,
one of its standing committees, or one of its adhoc committees
meets at least once per month.
2. REQUEST that the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical
Monument Authority Commission to report in six months with the
calendar of meetings that have been held and a summary of the
work that has resulted from each meeting.
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Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the El Pueblo de Los
the discretion to set its own meeting schedule given that the Board,
one of its standing committees, or one of its adhoc committees
meets at least once per month.
2. REQUEST that the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical
Monument Authority Commission to report in six months with the
calendar of meetings that have been held and a summary of the
work that has resulted from each meeting.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the El Pueblo de Los
Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commission. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analyst of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of December 6, 2023)
Continued Item to March 6, 2024
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Price Jr.,
SotoMartínez (3)
(3) 150460S1
CD 11 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Planning Report for the Pacific Palisades 2021
2030 (Property Based) Business Improvement District (BID).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that:
a. The FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the Pacific Palisades
20212030 (PropertyBased) BID, attached to the City Clerk
report dated November 23, 2022, attached to the Council file,
complies with the requirements of the State Law.
b. The increase in the 2023 budget concurs with the intentions of
the Pacific Palisades 20212030 (PropertyBased) BID's
Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the
benefits received by assessed property owners.
2. ADOPT said FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the Pacific
Palisades 20212030 (PropertyBased) BID, pursuant to the State
Law.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to
the General Fund associated with this action.
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Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the
benefits received by assessed property owners.
2. ADOPT said FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the Pacific
Palisades 20212030 (PropertyBased) BID, pursuant to the State
Law.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to
the General Fund associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price
Jr., SotoMartínez (2)
(4) 220271S1
CD 5 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Planning Report for the Century City (Property
Based) Business Improvement District (BID).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that:
a. The Annual Planning Report, attached to the Council file, for
the Century City (Property Based) BID's 2024 fiscal year
complies with the requirements of the State Law.
b. The increase in the 2024 budget concurs with the intentions of
the Century City BID's Management District Plan and does not
adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property
owners.
2. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report, attached to the Council file, for
the Century City BID's fiscal year, pursuant to the State Law.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports no impact to the General
Fund associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price
Wednesday
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Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports no impact to the General
Fund associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price
Jr., SotoMartínez (2)
(5) 120602S7
TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a
request to approve an extension of the current Workforce Development
Board (WDB) – Local Elected Official Agreement from January 1, 2024 to
June 30, 2024.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE an extension of the current WDB – Local Elected Official
agreement from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, to allow additional
time for a joint meeting of Mayor, City Council, and WDB representatives
to negotiate a new fiveyear accord.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the WDB. Neither the Chief
Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer 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, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price
Jr., SotoMartínez (2)
(6) 231220
TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to traffic
control plans for cruise guests arriving or departing from the Port of Los
Angeles (POLA) cruise complex.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker
Blumenfield):
REQUEST POLA, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Port
Police, and the Los Angeles Police Department to report to the Trade,
Travel and Tourism Committee on any existing traffic control plans for
cruise guests that are arriving or departing from the POLA cruise complex.
Should traffic control plans not exist, the report should include
recommendations for traffic control duties, such as the potential to stagger
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boarding, the 6, 2023 - number of Traffic Control
necessary PAGE 5Officers that
should be deployed and their proposed duties, and the management of
Angeles (POLA) cruise complex.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker
Blumenfield):
REQUEST POLA, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Port
Police, and the Los Angeles Police Department to report to the Trade,
Travel and Tourism Committee on any existing traffic control plans for
cruise guests that are arriving or departing from the POLA cruise complex.
Should traffic control plans not exist, the report should include
recommendations for traffic control duties, such as the potential to stagger
times of boarding, the necessary number of Traffic Control Officers that
should be deployed and their proposed duties, and the management of
parking and passenger unloading areas.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City
Administrative Officer 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, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price
Jr., SotoMartínez (2)
(7) 141174S99
CD 7 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
approving the reappropriation of CRA/LA Excess NonHousing Bond
Proceeds available to Council District 7 from the Pacoima/Panorama City
Redevelopment Project Area towards graffiti abatement services and
improvements.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez
Krekorian), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AMEND the Council action of June 21, 2016, relative to approving
the use of $162,078 in taxexempt CRA/LA Excess NonHousing
Bond Proceeds (EBP) available to Council District Seven (CD7)
from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area
toward the Great Streets – Van Nuys Road Diet project (Council file
No. 141174s7) to reduce the approved amount to $88,232 and
that the balance of $73,846 be reverted to its original source.
2. AMEND the Council action of February 13, 2019, relative to
approving the use of up to $3.3 million in taxexempt CRA/LA EBP
available to CD 7 from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment
Project Area toward the acquisition of real property located at
13460 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima to reduce the approved
amount to $3,207,626 and that the balance of $92,374 be reverted
to its original source.
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No. 141174s7) to reduce the approved amount to $88,232 and
that the balance of $73,846 be reverted to its original source.
2. AMEND the Council action of February 13, 2019, relative to
approving the use of up to $3.3 million in taxexempt CRA/LA EBP
available to CD 7 from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment
Project Area toward the acquisition of real property located at
13460 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima to reduce the approved
amount to $3,207,626 and that the balance of $92,374 be reverted
to its original source.
3. AMEND the Council action of June 19, 2019, relative to approving
the use of up to $500,000 in taxable and taxexempt CRA/LA EBP
available to CD 7 from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment
Project Area toward the Graffiti Abatement Project to increase the
approved amount to $666,220 by adding $166,220 of taxexempt
CRA/LA EBP available to CD 7 from the Pacoima/Panorama City
Redevelopment Project Area toward eligible uses previously
approved by Council.
4. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department,
as the administrator of the CRA/LA EBP Program, take all actions
necessary to document and effectuate the changes in the budgets
noted above.
5. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services and the Department of
General Services to prepare Controller instructions to transfer funds
related to this matter, make technical corrections necessary
consistent with Council’s actions on this matter, and authorize the
Controller to implement these instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City
Administrative Officer 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, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price
Jr., SotoMartínez (2)
(8) 180875S1
CD 15 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
maintenance and operation plans for the City of Los Angeles Waterfront’s
recreational public spaces.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker
Yaroslavsky):
Wednesday REQUEST the - December 6, 2023
Port of Los -
Angeles PAGETravel
to report to the Trade, 7 and
Tourism Committee on the maintenance and operation plans for the LA
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price
Jr., SotoMartínez (2)
(8) 180875S1
CD 15 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
maintenance and operation plans for the City of Los Angeles Waterfront’s
recreational public spaces.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker
Yaroslavsky):
REQUEST the Port of Los Angeles to report to the Trade, Travel and
Tourism Committee on the maintenance and operation plans for the LA
Waterfront recreationally used public spaces. This report should include
the following information:
a. The personnel levels currently deployed for public space
maintenance and the annual fiscal cost of personnel to service at the
LA Waterfront.
b. The forecasted changes in personnel levels needed once the
Wilmington Waterfront Promenade Project is completed and the
associated annual fiscal cost related to personnel changes for these
additional services at the LA Waterfront.
c. Additional information on how the Port’s Construction &
Maintenance Division chooses to deploy personnel to the public
spaces at the LA Waterfront.
d. Additional information on how the Port’s Construction &
Maintenance Division actively responds to immediate needs. This
should include how personnel attempt to capture feedback from the
local community for maintenance at the LA Waterfront.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City
Administrative Officer 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, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price
Jr., SotoMartínez (2)
(9) 210717S2
CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the contract with the Trustees
of the University of Pennsylvania to analyze the collected survey, interview,
Wednesday and spending - data
December
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producing 8 (Basic
BIG:LEAP
Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot) Program.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price
Jr., SotoMartínez (2)
(9) 210717S2
CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the contract with the Trustees
of the University of Pennsylvania to analyze the collected survey, interview,
and spending data and producing a final report on the BIG:LEAP (Basic
Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot) Program.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price Soto
Martinez):
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment and
Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to amend the City
Contract No. C139859 to extend the term, of the contract through
December 31, 2024 with The Trustees of the University of
Pennsylvania.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to make
necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City
Administrative Officer (CAO).
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO 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, Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Price
Jr., SotoMartínez (2)
(10) 120460S4
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY, RESOLUTION, AND
ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Ordinance
No. 187712 to incorporate the California Coastal Commission's
amendments to the City's Coastal Development Permit processes and
procedures in Section 13B.9.1. of Division 13B.9 of Chapter 1A of the Los
Angeles Municipal Code.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an
opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Wednesday - December 6, 2023 - PAGE 9
No. 187712 to incorporate the California Coastal Commission's
amendments to the City's Coastal Development Permit processes and
procedures in Section 13B.9.1. of Division 13B.9 of Chapter 1A of the Los
Angeles Municipal Code.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an
opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report, Resolution, and
Ordinance - 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)
(11) 231097
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RULES, ELECTIONS AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
establishing a permanent Office of Compliance that would proactively
assist Councilmembers with identifying and avoiding potential conflicts of
interest, and related matters.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Yarosolavsky
– Raman – Krekorian – Park):
1. REQUEST the City Attorney, in consultation with the Executive
Director, City Ethics Commission, City Administrative Officer
(CAO), and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to provide a
detailed report to the Council within 90 days with recommendations
for establishing a permanent Office of Compliance that would
proactively assist Councilmembers with identifying and avoiding
potential conflicts of interest by reviewing financial disclosure and
other forms of Councilmembers and upcoming City Council and City
Council Committee agendas to identify potential conflicts. The
report should include, but not be limited to the following:
a. A complete description of the responsibilities of the Office of
Compliance and a system for conducting proactive reviews,
drawing on the experience of any major cities or other
government agencies with successful centralized compliance
offices or units.
b. The costs, potential funding sources, personnel, structure, and
facilities needs of a permanent Office of Compliance,
including whether the Office of Compliance should be
established as an independent body or within an existing City
Wednesday - December 6, 2023 - PAGE 10
department, an analysis of where personnel for the Office of
a. A complete description of the responsibilities of the Office of
Compliance and a system for conducting proactive reviews,
drawing on the experience of any major cities or other
government agencies with successful centralized compliance
offices or units.
b. The costs, potential funding sources, personnel, structure, and
facilities needs of a permanent Office of Compliance,
including whether the Office of Compliance should be
established as an independent body or within an existing City
department, an analysis of where personnel for the Office of
Compliance could be sourced (within and outside current City
staff) and benchmark comparisons with staffing and resources
at other large municipalities’ and agencies’ central compliance
offices or units
c. Any changes to the City's ordinances and/or the City Charter
that would be necessary to establish the Office of Compliance
as the unit responsible for assisting Councilmembers with
identifying and reporting conflicts of interest and abiding by
ethics laws.
2. INSTRUCT the CLA to appoint a staff member in the Office of the
CLA to be the interim Compliance Officer while the report
referenced in Recommendation No. 1 is completed.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
For, if Amended: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
(Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform waived
consideration of the above matter)
(Continued from Council meeting of December 1, 2023)
Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 11A (Krekorian – Yaroslavsky – McOsker) -
SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt,
Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, SotoMartínez,
Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: (0)
(12) 201074S4
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15303 AND 15311, STATUTORY EXEMPTION
Wednesday FROM CEQA- December
PURSUANT6, 2023
TO -CALIFORNIA PUBLIC
PAGE 11
RESOURCES
CODE SECTION 21080.25, NEGATIVE DECLARATION, ERRATA,
Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 11A (Krekorian – Yaroslavsky – McOsker)
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:
Rodriguez (1); Absent: (0)
(12) 201074S4
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15303 AND 15311, STATUTORY EXEMPTION
FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES
CODE SECTION 21080.25, NEGATIVE DECLARATION, ERRATA,
REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING DATED
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 WITH REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS,
FINDINGS, AND ALTERNATIVE DRAFT ORDINANCE; amending
Sections 12.03, 12.10.5, 12.11.5, 12.12.2, 12.13, 12.13.5, 12.14, 12.21,
12.21.1, 12.22, 12.24, and 16.02.1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to
streamline Zoning Code regulations to create a permanent Al Fresco
Program for outdoor dining on private property.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Case No. CPC 20228179CA
Environmental No. ENV20228180CE; ENV20233278ND
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an
opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Community Impact Statement: Yes
Against, Unless Amended:
Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council
Valley Village Neighborhood Council
For, if Amended:
Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
Against:
Studio City Neighborhood Council
Continued Item to December 8, 2023
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Price Jr.,
SotoMartínez (3)
(13) 220392
ORDINANCES SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to: 1) Amending
Article 8 of Chapter 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to add
a new Section 8.2.3.1 to enable the establishment of the Transportation
Communication Network (TCN) on property owned by the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to permit signs
Wednesday with digital displays; 2) Amending
- December 6, 2023 - Article 3 of ChapterPAGE
1 of the
12 LAMC to
add a new Section 13.11.1 to enable the establishment of the TCN on
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: HarrisDawson, Price Jr.,
SotoMartínez (3)
(13) 220392
ORDINANCES SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to: 1) Amending
Article 8 of Chapter 1A of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to add
a new Section 8.2.3.1 to enable the establishment of the Transportation
Communication Network (TCN) on property owned by the Los Angeles
County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA) to permit signs
with digital displays; 2) Amending Article 3 of Chapter 1 of the LAMC to
add a new Section 13.11.1 to enable the establishment of the TCN on
property owned by the LACMTA to permit signs with digital displays; and,
3) Establishing a TCN District pursuant to LAMC Section 13.11.1, inclusive
of a Zone Change on properties throughout the City of Los Angeles owned
by the LACMTA to permit signs with digital displays.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
For: Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council
Against: Westside Neighborhood Council
SunlandTujunga Neighborhood Council
Chatsworth Neighborhood Council
Woodland HillsWarner Center
Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council
West Adams Neighborhood Council
West Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council
Hollywood United Neighborhood Council
Elysian Valley Riverside Neighborhood Council
East Hollywood Neighborhood Council
Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
Winnetka Neighborhood Council
Mar Vista Community Council
Westside Neighborhood Council
Westwood Neighborhood Council
Valley Village Neighborhood Council
Venice Neighborhood Council
Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council
Against Unless Amended: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council
[Council adopted Communication from the City Attorney, Planning
and Land Use Management Committee Report, Amending Motion
13A (Lee Krekorian) as amended by Motion 33D (Lee Krekorian)
on December 8, 2023]
Continued Item and Amending Motion 13A (Lee – Krekorian) to December 8, 2023
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Wednesday
Nays: (0); Absent: (0) - December 6, 2023 - PAGE 13
[Council adopted Communication from the City Attorney, Planning
and Land Use Management Committee Report, Amending Motion
13A (Lee Krekorian) as amended by Motion 33D (Lee Krekorian)
on December 8, 2023]
Continued Item and Amending Motion 13A (Lee – Krekorian) to December 8, 2023 -
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)
(14) 120460S7
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES, SECTIONS 15061(B)(3) AND 15378(B)(5), AND
RELATED CEQA FINDINGS; COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS
ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION(LACPC) relative to a
proposed Redevelopment Plan Procedures Reinstatement Ordinance
amending the Processes and Procedures Ordinance (Ordinance No.
187,712) to reinstate Section 11.5.14 (Redevelopment Plan Procedures) in
Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, remove references to the
North Hollywood and Chinatown Redevelopment Plans that have expired,
and make minor technical modifications.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an
opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report - 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)
(15) 230005S192
CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 3359 North Sierra Street (Case No. 744650) Assessor I.D. No.
5207030023, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
Wednesday attached to - Decemberfile,
the Council 6, and
2023 - PAGE 14
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 3359 North Sierra Street (Case No. 744650)
(15) 230005S192
CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 3359 North Sierra Street (Case No. 744650) Assessor I.D. No.
5207030023, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 3359 North Sierra Street (Case No. 744650)
Assessor I.D. No. 5207030023, 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
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(16) 230005S193
CD 3 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 19411 West Haynes Street (Case No. 774986) Assessor I.D.
No. 2131025009, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 19411 West Haynes Street (Case No. 774986)
Assessor I.D. No. 2131025009, 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
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
Wednesday - December 6, 2023 - PAGE 15
(17) 230005S194
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)
(17) 230005S194
CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 1226 West Gage Avenue (Case No. 737428) Assessor I.D. No.
6003033007, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 1226 West Gage Avenue (Case No. 737428)
Assessor I.D. No. 6003033007, 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
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(18) 230005S195
CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 1217 West 60th Place (Case No. 672262) Assessor I.D. No.
6003016019, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 1217 West 60th Place (Case No. 672262)
Assessor I.D. No. 6003016019, from the REAP.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
Wednesday financial - December
analysis of this 6, 2023 -
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Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 1217 West 60th Place (Case No. 672262)
Assessor I.D. No. 6003016019, 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
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(19) 230005S196
CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 1515 South Pacific Avenue (Case No. 622504) Assessor I.D.
No. 4226008021, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 1515 South Pacific Avenue (Case No. 622504)
Assessor I.D. No. 4226008021, 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
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(20) 230005S197
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 5667 West La Mirada Avenue (Case No. 844616) Assessor
I.D. No. 5536002025, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Wednesday - December
Recommendation 6, 2023
for Council -
action: PAGE 17
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(20) 230005S197
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 5667 West La Mirada Avenue (Case No. 844616) Assessor
I.D. No. 5536002025, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 5667 West La Mirada Avenue (Case No.
844616) Assessor I.D. No. 5536002025, 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
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
Nays: (0); Absent: (0)
(21) 111220S11
RESOLUTION (KREKORIAN BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the
Los Angeles Development Fund (LADF), a nonprofit Community
Development Entity, to apply for and manage an allocation of New Markets
Tax Credit (NMTC) on behalf of the City.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE that the City of Los Angeles hereby:
1. Certifies its support of the LADF’s 2023 application for a NMTC
allocation.
2. Certifies that it is the Controlling Entity of the LADF.
3. Authorizes the City Clerk to sign the application on behalf of the
Controlling Entity.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, HarrisDawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
Wednesday - December 6, 2023 - PAGE 18
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (15);
2. Certifies that it is the Controlling Entity of the LADF.
3. Authorizes the City Clerk to sign the application on behalf of the
Controlling Entity.
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)
(22) 150271S1
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO)
relative to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Council for
Watershed Health for the monitoring and management of the Los Angeles
River Watershed Monitoring Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works (Board), or two
members, to execute a new MOU with the Council for Watershed Health,
which has previously been approved by the Board, for monitoring and
management of the Los Angeles River Watershed Monitoring Program.
The term of the MOU is five years, with one fiveyear renewal option, to be
exercised at the City’s sole discretion, and a total maximum contract
amount of $4,395,469.03, subject to approval by the City Attorney and
compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the
recommendations would authorize the Board to execute a MOU with the
Council for Watershed Health for a maximum of $1,934,142.25 over a
fiveyear agreement term and a maximum of $4,395,469.03 over an
extended 10year agreement term. The 202324 estimated cost of the
agreement is $345,325.66. Sufficient funding for the MOU in 202324 is
provided by the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund. Future
funding is subject to Mayor and Council approval through the annual
budget process. The contract includes liability limitation provisions which
limit the City's obligation to make payments to funds which have been
appropriated for this purpose. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports the approval of the
recommendation in the report complies with the City's Financial Policies
in that expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the
funding sources.
Community Impact Statement:
None submitted.
Wednesday - December 6, 2023 - PAGE 19
appropriated for this purpose. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports the approval of the
recommendation in the report complies with the City's Financial Policies
in that expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the
funding sources.
Community Impact Statement:
None submitted.
(Energy and Environment 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)
(23) 231331
CD 14 MOTION (DE LEÓN BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the purposes
of granting Neighborhood Purpose Grants for five nonprofitled projects in
the Hermon community in Council District 14.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $14,533 from AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No.
281214 (CD14 Redevelopment Projects Services) to Fund No.
59B/14, Account No. 141236 (Fiscal Year 202324 Hermon
Neighborhood Council) for the purposes of granting Neighborhood
Purpose Grants for five nonprofitled projects in the Hermon
community.
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to
make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund
transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to
effectuate the intent of this Motion.
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
Wednesday - December 6, 2023 - PAGE 20
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Park Blumenfield International Day for the
Elimination of Violence
Against Women
ADJOURNING MOTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Hernandez All Councilmembers Edgar Domingue
Harris-Dawson All Councilmembers Michael A. Jones
Harris-Dawson All Councilmembers Michael “Mike” Watanabe
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, December 6, 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
Wednesday
teleconference. Members of the public who - wish
December 6,public
to offer 2023 -comment to the Council via
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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 - December
approved without 6,
any2023 -
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 - December 6, 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, December 6, 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 Noticed for Public Hearing
(1) 221401
CD 15 MOTION (McOSKER RAMAN) and RESOLUTION relative to the
issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for the acquisition of,
construction, improvement and equipping of a 25unit multifamily rental
housing facility to be located at 9502 Compton Avenue in Council District
15.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
Wednesday - December 6, 2023 - PAGE 5
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, December 6, 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 Noticed for Public Hearing
(1) 221401
CD 15 MOTION (McOSKER RAMAN) and RESOLUTION relative to the
issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds or notes in an aggregate
principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000 for the acquisition of,
construction, improvement and equipping of a 25unit multifamily rental
housing facility to be located at 9502 Compton Avenue in Council District
15.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA)
Hearing at the City Council Meeting to be held on Wednesday,
December 6, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in City Hall, 200 North Spring
Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012.
2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the
Council file, to allow California Municipal Finance Authority to issue
bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 to provide financing
for the acquisition, development, and equipping of a 25unit
residential housing project located at 9502 Compton Avenue in
Council District 15.
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2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the
Council file, to allow California Municipal Finance Authority to issue
bonds in an amount not to exceed $8,000,000 to provide financing
for the acquisition, development, and equipping of a 25unit
residential housing project located at 9502 Compton Avenue in
Council District 15.
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(2) 230219
CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS AND
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
authority for the El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority
Commission (El Pueblo Commission) to set its own meeting schedule.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the City Attorney with the assistance of the CLA prepare
and present an ordinance amending Los Angeles Administrative
Code Section 22.628 to specify that Charter Section 503(b) does
not apply to the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical
Monument Authority Commission (Board) and that the Board has
the discretion to set its own meeting schedule given that the Board,
one of its standing committees, or one of its adhoc committees
meets at least once per month.
2. REQUEST that the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical
Monument Authority Commission to report in six months with the
calendar of meetings that have been held and a summary of the
work that has resulted from each meeting.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the El Pueblo de Los
Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commission. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analyst of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of November 1, 2023)
Wednesday - December 6, 2023 - PAGE 7
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the El Pueblo de Los
Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commission. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analyst of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of November 1, 2023)
(3) 150460S1
CD 11 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Planning Report for the Pacific Palisades 2021
2030 (Property Based) Business Improvement District (BID).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that:
a. The FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the Pacific Palisades
20212030 (PropertyBased) BID, attached to the City Clerk
report dated November 23, 2022, attached to the Council file,
complies with the requirements of the State Law.
b. The increase in the 2023 budget concurs with the intentions of
the Pacific Palisades 20212030 (PropertyBased) BID's
Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the
benefits received by assessed property owners.
2. ADOPT said FY 2023 Annual Planning Report for the Pacific
Palisades 20212030 (PropertyBased) BID, pursuant to the State
Law.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to
the General Fund associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(4) 220271S1
CD 5 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Planning Report for the Century City (Property
Based) Business Improvement District (BID).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that:
Wednesday a. The Annual Planning
- December 6, 2023 -Report, attached to the Council
PAGE 8 file, for
the Century City (Property Based) BID's 2024 fiscal year
(4) 220271S1
CD 5 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
Fiscal Year 2024 Annual Planning Report for the Century City (Property
Based) Business Improvement District (BID).
Recommendations for Council action:
1. FIND that:
a. The Annual Planning Report, attached to the Council file, for
the Century City (Property Based) BID's 2024 fiscal year
complies with the requirements of the State Law.
b. The increase in the 2024 budget concurs with the intentions of
the Century City BID's Management District Plan and does not
adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property
owners.
2. ADOPT the Annual Planning Report, attached to the Council file, for
the Century City BID's fiscal year, pursuant to the State Law.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports no impact to the General
Fund associated with this action.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(5) 120602S7
TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a
request to approve an extension of the current Workforce Development
Board (WDB) – Local Elected Official Agreement from January 1, 2024 to
June 30, 2024.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE an extension of the current WDB – Local Elected Official
agreement from January 1, 2024 to June 30, 2024, to allow additional
time for a joint meeting of Mayor, City Council, and WDB representatives
to negotiate a new fiveyear accord.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the WDB. Neither the Chief
Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(6) 231220
Wednesday TRADE, TRAVEL- December 6, 2023 -COMMITTEE REPORT
AND TOURISM PAGE 9 to traffic
relative
control plans for cruise guests arriving or departing from the Port of Los
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the WDB. Neither the Chief
Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(6) 231220
TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to traffic
control plans for cruise guests arriving or departing from the Port of Los
Angeles (POLA) cruise complex.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker
Blumenfield):
REQUEST POLA, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Port
Police, and the Los Angeles Police Department to report to the Trade,
Travel and Tourism Committee on any existing traffic control plans for
cruise guests that are arriving or departing from the POLA cruise complex.
Should traffic control plans not exist, the report should include
recommendations for traffic control duties, such as the potential to stagger
times of boarding, the necessary number of Traffic Control Officers that
should be deployed and their proposed duties, and the management of
parking and passenger unloading areas.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City
Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(7) 141174S99
CD 7 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
approving the reappropriation of CRA/LA Excess NonHousing Bond
Proceeds available to Council District 7 from the Pacoima/Panorama City
Redevelopment Project Area towards graffiti abatement services and
improvements.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez
Krekorian), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AMEND the Council action of June 21, 2016, relative to approving
the use of $162,078 in taxexempt CRA/LA Excess NonHousing
Bond Proceeds (EBP) available to Council District Seven (CD7)
from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area
toward the Great Streets – Van Nuys Road Diet project (Council file
No. 141174s7) to reduce the approved amount to $88,232 and
that the balance of $73,846 be reverted to its original source.
Wednesday - December 6, 2023 - PAGE 10
2. AMEND the Council action of February 13, 2019, relative to
1. AMEND the Council action of June 21, 2016, relative to approving
the use of $162,078 in taxexempt CRA/LA Excess NonHousing
Bond Proceeds (EBP) available to Council District Seven (CD7)
from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment Project Area
toward the Great Streets – Van Nuys Road Diet project (Council file
No. 141174s7) to reduce the approved amount to $88,232 and
that the balance of $73,846 be reverted to its original source.
2. AMEND the Council action of February 13, 2019, relative to
approving the use of up to $3.3 million in taxexempt CRA/LA EBP
available to CD 7 from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment
Project Area toward the acquisition of real property located at
13460 Van Nuys Boulevard in Pacoima to reduce the approved
amount to $3,207,626 and that the balance of $92,374 be reverted
to its original source.
3. AMEND the Council action of June 19, 2019, relative to approving
the use of up to $500,000 in taxable and taxexempt CRA/LA EBP
available to CD 7 from the Pacoima/Panorama City Redevelopment
Project Area toward the Graffiti Abatement Project to increase the
approved amount to $666,220 by adding $166,220 of taxexempt
CRA/LA EBP available to CD 7 from the Pacoima/Panorama City
Redevelopment Project Area toward eligible uses previously
approved by Council.
4. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department,
as the administrator of the CRA/LA EBP Program, take all actions
necessary to document and effectuate the changes in the budgets
noted above.
5. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services and the Department of
General Services to prepare Controller instructions to transfer funds
related to this matter, make technical corrections necessary
consistent with Council’s actions on this matter, and authorize the
Controller to implement these instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City
Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(8) 180875S1
CD 15 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
maintenance and operation plans for the City of Los Angeles Waterfront’s
recreational public spaces.
Wednesday - December
Recommendation 6, 2023action,
for Council - PAGE (McOsker
pursuant to Motion 11
Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(8) 180875S1
CD 15 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
maintenance and operation plans for the City of Los Angeles Waterfront’s
recreational public spaces.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker
Yaroslavsky):
REQUEST the Port of Los Angeles to report to the Trade, Travel and
Tourism Committee on the maintenance and operation plans for the LA
Waterfront recreationally used public spaces. This report should include
the following information:
a. The personnel levels currently deployed for public space
maintenance and the annual fiscal cost of personnel to service at the
LA Waterfront.
b. The forecasted changes in personnel levels needed once the
Wilmington Waterfront Promenade Project is completed and the
associated annual fiscal cost related to personnel changes for these
additional services at the LA Waterfront.
c. Additional information on how the Port’s Construction &
Maintenance Division chooses to deploy personnel to the public
spaces at the LA Waterfront.
d. Additional information on how the Port’s Construction &
Maintenance Division actively responds to immediate needs. This
should include how personnel attempt to capture feedback from the
local community for maintenance at the LA Waterfront.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City
Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(9) 210717S2
CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the contract with the Trustees
of the University of Pennsylvania to analyze the collected survey, interview,
and spending data and producing a final report on the BIG:LEAP (Basic
Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot) Program.
Wednesday - December
Recommendations 6, 2023action,
for Council - PAGE
pursuant to Motion 12 Soto
(Price
Martinez):
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(9) 210717S2
CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY
COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the contract with the Trustees
of the University of Pennsylvania to analyze the collected survey, interview,
and spending data and producing a final report on the BIG:LEAP (Basic
Income Guaranteed: Los Angeles Economic Assistance Pilot) Program.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price Soto
Martinez):
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment and
Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to amend the City
Contract No. C139859 to extend the term, of the contract through
December 31, 2024 with The Trustees of the University of
Pennsylvania.
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to make
necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City
Administrative Officer (CAO).
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(10) 120460S4
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY, RESOLUTION, AND
ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Ordinance
No. 187712 to incorporate the California Coastal Commission's
amendments to the City's Coastal Development Permit processes and
procedures in Section 13B.9.1. of Division 13B.9 of Chapter 1A of the Los
Angeles Municipal Code.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an
opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(11) 231097
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RULES, ELECTIONS AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
Wednesday establishing -aDecember 6, Office
permanent 2023 - of Compliance that PAGE
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proactively
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(11) 231097
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RULES, ELECTIONS AND
INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
establishing a permanent Office of Compliance that would proactively
assist Councilmembers with identifying and avoiding potential conflicts of
interest, and related matters.
Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Yarosolavsky
– Raman – Krekorian – Park):
1. REQUEST the City Attorney, in consultation with the Executive
Director, City Ethics Commission, City Administrative Officer
(CAO), and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to provide a
detailed report to the Council within 90 days with recommendations
for establishing a permanent Office of Compliance that would
proactively assist Councilmembers with identifying and avoiding
potential conflicts of interest by reviewing financial disclosure and
other forms of Councilmembers and upcoming City Council and City
Council Committee agendas to identify potential conflicts. The
report should include, but not be limited to the following:
a. A complete description of the responsibilities of the Office of
Compliance and a system for conducting proactive reviews,
drawing on the experience of any major cities or other
government agencies with successful centralized compliance
offices or units.
b. The costs, potential funding sources, personnel, structure, and
facilities needs of a permanent Office of Compliance,
including whether the Office of Compliance should be
established as an independent body or within an existing City
department, an analysis of where personnel for the Office of
Compliance could be sourced (within and outside current City
staff) and benchmark comparisons with staffing and resources
at other large municipalities’ and agencies’ central compliance
offices or units
c. Any changes to the City's ordinances and/or the City Charter
that would be necessary to establish the Office of Compliance
as the unit responsible for assisting Councilmembers with
identifying and reporting conflicts of interest and abiding by
ethics laws.
Wednesday 2. INSTRUCT the CLA
- December 6, to appoint
2023 - a staff member in the Office
PAGE 14 of the
CLA to be the interim Compliance Officer while the report
at other large municipalities’ and agencies’ central compliance
offices or units
c. Any changes to the City's ordinances and/or the City Charter
that would be necessary to establish the Office of Compliance
as the unit responsible for assisting Councilmembers with
identifying and reporting conflicts of interest and abiding by
ethics laws.
2. INSTRUCT the CLA to appoint a staff member in the Office of the
CLA to be the interim Compliance Officer while the report
referenced in Recommendation No. 1 is completed.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
For, if Amended: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
(Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform waived
consideration of the above matter)
(Continued from Council meeting of December 1, 2023)
(12) 201074S4
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15303 AND 15311, STATUTORY EXEMPTION
FROM CEQA PURSUANT TO CALIFORNIA PUBLIC RESOURCES
CODE SECTION 21080.25, NEGATIVE DECLARATION, ERRATA,
REPORT FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CITY PLANNING DATED
NOVEMBER 27, 2023 WITH REVISED RECOMMENDATIONS,
FINDINGS, AND ALTERNATIVE DRAFT ORDINANCE; amending
Sections 12.03, 12.10.5, 12.11.5, 12.12.2, 12.13, 12.13.5, 12.14, 12.21,
12.21.1, 12.22, 12.24, and 16.02.1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to
streamline Zoning Code regulations to create a permanent Al Fresco
Program for outdoor dining on private property.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Case No. CPC 20228179CA
Environmental No. ENV20228180CE; ENV20233278ND
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an
opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Wednesday - December 6, 2023 - PAGE 15
Community Impact Statement: Yes
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Case No. CPC 20228179CA
Environmental No. ENV20228180CE; ENV20233278ND
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an
opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Community Impact Statement: Yes
Against, Unless Amended:
Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council
Valley Village Neighborhood Council
For, if Amended:
Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
Against:
Studio City Neighborhood Council
(13) 220392
REPORT FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND DRAFT ORDINANCES
FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to: 1) Amending Article 8 of Chapter 1A
of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to add a new Section 8.2.3.1 to enable
the establishment of the Transportation Communication Network on
property owned by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority to permit signs with digital displays; 2) Amending Article 3 of
Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to add a new
Section 13.11.1 to enable the establishment of the Transportation
Communication Network on property owned by the Los Angeles County
Metropolitan Transportation Authority to permit signs with digital displays;
and 3) Establishing a Transportation Communication Network District
pursuant to LAMC Section 13.11.1 on properties throughout the City of Los
Angeles owned by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation
Authority to permit signs with digital displays.
Applicant: City of Los Angeles
Case No. CPC20225401CA; CPC20233653ZC
Environmental No. ENV 2 022 5 286 E IR; State Clearinghouse No.
2022040363
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an
opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Community Impact Statement: Yes
Wednesday For: Central-San
December 6, 2023 -
Pedro Neighborhood Council PAGE 16
Environmental No. ENV 2 022 5 286 E IR; State Clearinghouse No.
2022040363
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an
opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Community Impact Statement: Yes
For: Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council
Against: Westside Neighborhood Council
SunlandTujunga Neighborhood Council
Chatsworth Neighborhood Council
Woodland HillsWarner Center
Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council
West Adams Neighborhood Council
West Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
Atwater Village Neighborhood Council
Hollywood United Neighborhood Council
Elysian Valley Riverside Neighborhood Council
East Hollywood Neighborhood Council
Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
Winnetka Neighborhood Council
Mar Vista Community Council
Westside Neighborhood Council
Westwood Neighborhood Council
Valley Village Neighborhood Council
Venice Neighborhood Council
Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council
Against Unless Amended: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council
Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council
(14) 120460S7
CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO CEQA
GUIDELINES, SECTIONS 15061(B)(3) AND 15378(B)(5), AND
RELATED CEQA FINDINGS; COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS
ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION(LACPC) relative to a
proposed Redevelopment Plan Procedures Reinstatement Ordinance
amending the Processes and Procedures Ordinance (Ordinance No.
187,712) to reinstate Section 11.5.14 (Redevelopment Plan Procedures) in
Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, remove references to the
North Hollywood and Chinatown Redevelopment Plans that have expired,
and make minor technical modifications.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an
opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
Wednesday - December 6, 2023 - PAGE 17
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
proposed Redevelopment Plan Procedures Reinstatement Ordinance
amending the Processes and Procedures Ordinance (Ordinance No.
187,712) to reinstate Section 11.5.14 (Redevelopment Plan Procedures) in
Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, remove references to the
North Hollywood and Chinatown Redevelopment Plans that have expired,
and make minor technical modifications.
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be
submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an
opportunity for public comment will be provided.)
(Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(15) 230005S192
CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 3359 North Sierra Street (Case No. 744650) Assessor I.D. No.
5207030023, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 3359 North Sierra Street (Case No. 744650)
Assessor I.D. No. 5207030023, 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.
(16) 230005S193
CD 3 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 19411 West Haynes Street (Case No. 774986) Assessor I.D.
No. 2131025009, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 19411 West Haynes Street (Case No. 774986)
Assessor I.D. No. 2131025009, from the REAP.
Wednesday - December 6, 2023 - PAGE 18
CD 3 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 19411 West Haynes Street (Case No. 774986) Assessor I.D.
No. 2131025009, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 19411 West Haynes Street (Case No. 774986)
Assessor I.D. No. 2131025009, 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.
(17) 230005S194
CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 1226 West Gage Avenue (Case No. 737428) Assessor I.D. No.
6003033007, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 1226 West Gage Avenue (Case No. 737428)
Assessor I.D. No. 6003033007, 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.
(18) 230005S195
CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 1217 West 60th Place (Case No. 672262) Assessor I.D. No.
6003016019, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 1217 West 60th Place (Case No. 672262)
Assessor I.D. No. 6003016019, from the REAP.
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CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 1217 West 60th Place (Case No. 672262) Assessor I.D. No.
6003016019, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 1217 West 60th Place (Case No. 672262)
Assessor I.D. No. 6003016019, 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.
(19) 230005S196
CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 1515 South Pacific Avenue (Case No. 622504) Assessor I.D.
No. 4226008021, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 1515 South Pacific Avenue (Case No. 622504)
Assessor I.D. No. 4226008021, 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.
(20) 230005S197
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 5667 West La Mirada Avenue (Case No. 844616) Assessor
I.D. No. 5536002025, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 5667 West La Mirada Avenue (Case No.
844616) Assessor I.D. No. 5536002025, from the REAP.
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CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
property at 5667 West La Mirada Avenue (Case No. 844616) Assessor
I.D. No. 5536002025, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated November 27, 2023,
attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
removing the property at 5667 West La Mirada Avenue (Case No.
844616) Assessor I.D. No. 5536002025, 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.
(21) 111220S11
RESOLUTION (KREKORIAN BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the
Los Angeles Development Fund (LADF), a nonprofit Community
Development Entity, to apply for and manage an allocation of New Markets
Tax Credit (NMTC) on behalf of the City.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
RESOLVE that the City of Los Angeles hereby:
1. Certifies its support of the LADF’s 2023 application for a NMTC
allocation.
2. Certifies that it is the Controlling Entity of the LADF.
3. Authorizes the City Clerk to sign the application on behalf of the
Controlling Entity.
(22) 150271S1
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO)
relative to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Council for
Watershed Health for the monitoring and management of the Los Angeles
River Watershed Monitoring Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works (Board), or two
members, to execute a new MOU with the Council for Watershed Health,
Wednesday which has previously
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6, 2023 - by the Board, for monitoring
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management of the Los Angeles River Watershed Monitoring Program.
COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO)
relative to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Council for
Watershed Health for the monitoring and management of the Los Angeles
River Watershed Monitoring Program.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Public Works (Board), or two
members, to execute a new MOU with the Council for Watershed Health,
which has previously been approved by the Board, for monitoring and
management of the Los Angeles River Watershed Monitoring Program.
The term of the MOU is five years, with one fiveyear renewal option, to be
exercised at the City’s sole discretion, and a total maximum contract
amount of $4,395,469.03, subject to approval by the City Attorney and
compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the
recommendations would authorize the Board to execute a MOU with the
Council for Watershed Health for a maximum of $1,934,142.25 over a
fiveyear agreement term and a maximum of $4,395,469.03 over an
extended 10year agreement term. The 202324 estimated cost of the
agreement is $345,325.66. Sufficient funding for the MOU in 202324 is
provided by the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund. Future
funding is subject to Mayor and Council approval through the annual
budget process. The contract includes liability limitation provisions which
limit the City's obligation to make payments to funds which have been
appropriated for this purpose. There is no impact to the General Fund.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports the approval of the
recommendation in the report complies with the City's Financial Policies
in that expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the
funding sources.
Community Impact Statement:
None submitted.
(Energy and Environment Committee waived consideration of the
above matter)
(23) 231331
CD 14 MOTION (DE LEÓN BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the purposes
of granting Neighborhood Purpose Grants for five nonprofitled projects in
the Hermon community in Council District 14.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $14,533 from AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No.
281214 (CD14 Redevelopment Projects Services) to Fund No.
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59B/14, Account No. 141236 (Fiscal Year 202324 Hermon
(23) 231331
CD 14 MOTION (DE LEÓN BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the purposes
of granting Neighborhood Purpose Grants for five nonprofitled projects in
the Hermon community in Council District 14.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER $14,533 from AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No.
281214 (CD14 Redevelopment Projects Services) to Fund No.
59B/14, Account No. 141236 (Fiscal Year 202324 Hermon
Neighborhood Council) for the purposes of granting Neighborhood
Purpose Grants for five nonprofitled projects in the Hermon
community.
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to
make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund
transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to
effectuate the intent of this Motion.
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
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