City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday, December 3, 2024 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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: De Leon, Hutt, Krekorian, Rodriguez, (4) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing -PUBLIC HEARIN G CLOSED (1) 24-0900-S45 CO2 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Vineland Avenue and Weddington Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on October 8, 2024. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on December 4, 2024 at 10 a.m. and will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom M e e t i n g I D : 161 076 18 08 , P a s s c o d e : p r op 218 . P u b l i c announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the Final Ordinance will take place at Council on January 14, 2025.) Adopted Item Tuesday - December 3, 2024 - PAGE 1  4. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter. 5. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non -motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code. 6. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code. 7. ADOPT said revised City Engineer's report with the conditions contained therein. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,989 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to Section 7.44 of the LAAC will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Continued from Council meeting of November 19, 2024) Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 10A (De Leon - Krekorian) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Ha rris-Da wson, Herna ndez, Krekoria n, Lee, McOsker, Pa dilla , Pa rk, Price Jr., Ra ma n, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Na ys: (0); Absent: Hutt (1) (11) 24-1459 CDs 1, 4, 13 MOTION (SOTO-MARTiNEZ, RAMAN - HERNANDEZ) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $46,300,000 for the acquisition, construction, improvement, rehabilitation, equipping and Tuesday - December 3, 2024 - PAGE7  make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections I clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Adopted item as Amended byMotion 26A (De Leon - Blumenfield) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (O); Absent: Hutt, Park, Raman ( 3) (27) 24-1444 CD14 MOTION (DE LEON - PADILLA) relative to funding for costs associated with the annual Winter Wonderland event at Pershing Square in Council District 14 (CD 14). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $183,315.50 from General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0714 (CD-14 Community Services), to the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) Fund No. 58Q-89-89N861, Pershing Square Operation Account, for costs incurred by the RAP for the Winter Wonderland event. 2. AUTHORIZE the RAP to make any technical corrections in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Hutt (1) (28) 18-00 44-S3 CD14 MOTION (DE LEON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for repairs to the A Bridge Home (ABH) site known as El Puente, located at 711 Alameda Street in the El Pueblo Historical Monument (El Pueblo) area of Council District 14 (CD 14). Tuesday - December 3, 2024 - PAGE 28  The City Council may recess to C losed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled, Bonseph Helinet, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles County Superior Court Case No. 24STCP01754. (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Communication from the City Attorney Forthwith Ayes: Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Price, Raman, Yaroslavsky (8); Nays: Blumenfield, De Leon, Padilla, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez (5); Absent: Hutt, Park (2) Adopted Communication from the Board of Airport Commissioners Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: Padilla, Soto-Martinez (2); Absent: Hutt, Park (2) (45) 23-0131 COMMUNICATION FROM THE L.A. FOR KIDS STEERING COMMITTEE (LAFKSC) relative to authorizing the reopening of the 11th Funding Cycle Request for Proposals (11th Cycle RFP) in order to extend the deadline for proposals in the Acquisition of Parks/Natural Lands competitive category. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to reopen the 11th Cycle RFP, in order to extend the deadline to December 16, 2024, to provide proposers an opportunity to submit responsive proposals in the Acquisition of Parks/Natural Lands competitive category from the previously advertised $743,734 to a revised amount of $2,611,968. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAFKSC staff, with assistance from the City Attorney, to make technical modifications to the revised 11th Cycle RFP in order to carry out the intent of the LAFKSC report dated November 15, 2024, attached to the Council file. Tuesday - December 3, 2024 - PAGE 42  2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE Resolution No. 24-10472 authorizing the proposed S eventh Amen d ment to L ease No. 915 an d consent to an assignment for security purposes to a leasehold mortgagee for L ease No. 915 between t h e C ity o f L o s Angeles Harbor Department and SPPM. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOHC reports that the proposed Consent to transfer to Oceanview as a leasehold mortgagee is not anticipated to have a financial impact on the Harbor Department. There is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 26, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 13, 2024) (Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (O); Absent: Hutt, Park, Raman (3) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Tuesday - December 3, 2024 - PAGE47  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Price Harris-Dawson St. John’s Community Health Krekorian Raman Joel Grover  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Hernandez All Councilmembers Klariobaldo Zavala Krekorian All Councilmembers John Robinson