City Council Meeting — Los Angeles, CA
Date: 2023-08-18
Time: 10:00

Please Note That This Agenda Includes a Call​­in Option for Public Comment.
Public Comment Will Thus Be Taken Both In​­Person 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
 Friday, August 18, 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
 Friday
teleconference.  Members of the public who -wish
 August 18, 2023
 to offer public- 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
Agenda. Some Friday
 items on the agenda may be approved - August 18,any
 without 2023 -
 discussion, however, any item mayPAGEbe 2called "special"
by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda
For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities,
visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.


SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL
 BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES


AGENDAS ­ The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings
contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the
Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles,
CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.gov or lacouncilcalendar.com.


Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not
listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a two­thirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an
Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may be called "special"
by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda
have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called "special" if a member of the public has requested to speak
on the item and a public hearing was not previously held.


The City Clerk will announce the items to be considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example, all
items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are listed in one section on the printed agenda. The
Council President will ask if any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or more of these items. If
anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called "special". The remaining items in this section will be voted on by
Council with one roll call vote.


PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ­ An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda items for
which public hearings have not been held will be provided at the time the item is considered or during the Multiple Agenda
Item Comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on items shall be allowed to speak for up to one minute
per item up to a total of three minutes per meeting. The Council has determined that a cumulative total of 20 minutes is a
reasonable minimum amount of time for the Multiple Agenda Item segment of each regular meeting.


The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items. Each speaker shall be limited to
one minute of general public comment each regular meeting for a cumulative total of ten (10) minutes. The Council shall not
discuss or take action relative to any general public comment.


If you wish to provide documents to the full Council for consideration on an item, please present the Sergeant­At­Arms with
35 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record.


COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS ­ Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the
Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original
motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other
Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question
have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum
of three (3) minutes.


A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.


VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS ­ Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.


NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES ­ If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may
require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More
 Friday - August 18, 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

Friday, August 18, 2023

JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 ­ 10:00 AM
Roll Call


Approval of the Minutes


Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations


Multiple Agenda Item Comment


Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council


Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

(1) 23­0738
 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 lead and mold inspections as part of the Systematic Code Enforcement
 Program (SCEP); and related matters.

 Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hutt – et al. –
 Hernandez – Soto­Martínez):


 1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), with the
 Friday assistance of the18,
 - August City Administrative
 2023 - Officer (CAO) and5the Chief
 PAGE
 Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report in 60 days with
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

Friday, August 18, 2023

JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 ­ 10:00 AM
Roll Call


Approval of the Minutes


Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations


Multiple Agenda Item Comment


Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council


Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

(1) 23­0738
 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 lead and mold inspections as part of the Systematic Code Enforcement
 Program (SCEP); and related matters.

 Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hutt – et al. –
 Hernandez – Soto­Martínez):


 1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), with the
 assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief
 Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report in 60 days with
 recommendations to require lead and mold inspections as part of
 SCEP beginning July 1, 2025. The report should include an analysis
 of any personnel or changes needed to the LAHD's Regulatory and
 Code Compliance Bureau to implement the recommendations.


 2. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the LAHD, to report with
 a fee study that would increase the Rent Stabilization Ordinance
 and/or SCEP fee to pay for mold and lead inspections on a regular
 basis.


 3. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report on the feasibility of exempting small
 mom­and­pop landlords from a fee increase who have been good
 stewards of their property and have not been involved with the Rent
 Escrow Account Program.
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 2. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the LAHD, to report with
 a fee study that would increase the Rent Stabilization Ordinance
 and/or SCEP fee to pay for mold and lead inspections on a regular
 basis.


 3. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report on the feasibility of exempting small
 mom­and­pop landlords from a fee increase who have been good
 stewards of their property and have not been involved with the Rent
 Escrow Account Program.


 4. INSTRUCT the LAHD, and relevant departments, to report on mold
 and lead tests that are incorporated in other cities to ensure the
 SCEP is uniformed and standardized with public health measures.


 5. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report on the current process, and any
 deficiencies, in the SCEP inspection process as it relates to mold
 and lead identification.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a
 financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(2) 20­1524­S1
 CD 8 STATUTORY EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
 QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
 SECTION 15269(C), PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE (PRC) SECTION
 21080(B)(4), AND PRC SECTION 21080.27 (AB 1197); HOUSING AND
 HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease extension
 between the City and Special Service for Groups, Inc. dba HOPICS, for the
 “A Bridge Home” (ABH) interim housing site located at 5965, 5971 and
 5975 South Saint Andrews Place in Council District 8.

 Recommendations for Council action:


 1. DETERMINE that the interim housing project involved in this
 approval is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to PRC Section
 21080(b)(4) as a specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an
 emergency as also reflected in CEQA Guideline Section 15269(c);
 PRC Section 21080.27 (AB 1197) applicable to City of Los Angeles
 emergency homeless shelters.


 2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to
 negotiate and execute a lease amendment agreement with HOPICS
 for the extension of the ABH site located at 5965, 5971 and 5975
 South Saint Andrews Place in Council District 8 to continue
 Friday operating  an interim
 - August housing
 18, 2023 - site under the terms and conditions
 PAGE  7
 substantially outlined in the GSD report dated June 29, 2023
 21080(b)(4) as a specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an
 emergency as also reflected in CEQA Guideline Section 15269(c);
 PRC Section 21080.27 (AB 1197) applicable to City of Los Angeles
 emergency homeless shelters.


 2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to
 negotiate and execute a lease amendment agreement with HOPICS
 for the extension of the ABH site located at 5965, 5971 and 5975
 South Saint Andrews Place in Council District 8 to continue
 operating an interim housing site under the terms and conditions
 substantially outlined in the GSD report dated June 29, 2023
 contained in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated
 July 5, 2023, attached to Council file No. 20­1524­S1.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no anticipated
 General Fund impact, as this is a zero cost lease. On June 12, 2023, the
 Mayor concurred with the Council’s approval of the City Administrative
 Officer report, attached to Council file No. 20­1524­S1, regarding the
 Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) Round 3
 grant for $2,196,000 to fund operations of the ABH site through June 30,
 2024. Future operating costs for the ABH site may be funded with HHAP
 monies.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(3) 18­0315
 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 funding to conduct a Phase II of the Citywide Inclusionary Zoning Study.

 Recommendation for Council action; SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
 THE MAYOR:
 AUTHORIZE the Controller to reappropriate the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022­23
 uncommitted amount of $162,805 to FY 2023­24, Department of City
 Planning (DCP), Fund No. 100/68, Account No. 003040, Contractual
 Services, from the Los Angeles Housing Department Housing Impact
 Trust Fund, Fund No. 43/59T, Appropriation Account No. 43W168.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the City
 Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
 financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(4) 21­0775­S5
 CD 9 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
 relative to the status of any colored​­tagged homes, including pending
 permits, applications or other matters related to the 27th Street Firework
 Friday Incident. - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 8
 Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
 financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(4) 21­0775­S5
 CD 9 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
 relative to the status of any colored​­tagged homes, including pending
 permits, applications or other matters related to the 27th Street Firework
 Incident.

 Recommendation for Council action:​
 NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Building and
 Safety report, dated June 5, 2023, relative to the status of any colored​­
 tagged homes, including pending permits, applications or other matters
 related to the 27th Street Firework Incident inasmuch as the report was
 submitted for informational purposes.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.


 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(5) 23­0300­S2
 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the bi­
 weekly update on why competitive proposals or bidding were not
 reasonably practicable.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 NOTE and FILE the June 8, 2023, May 31, 2023, May 16, 2023, and April
 5, 2023 communications from the Board of Water and Power
 Commissioners, attached to the Council file, relative to the bi­weekly
 update on why competitive proposals or bidding were not reasonably
 practicable.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(6) 23­0239­S1
 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to the process and plans needed to establish a citywide
 Skatepark Advisory Group looking at the San Pedro Skatepark
 Association’s successful collaboration related to building and maintaining
 skateparks in Council District 15.

 Friday - August
 Recommendation for18, 2023 -action, pursuant to Motion
 Council PAGE 9
 (McOsker ­
 Hernandez ­ Soto­Martinez):
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(6) 23­0239­S1
 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to the process and plans needed to establish a citywide
 Skatepark Advisory Group looking at the San Pedro Skatepark
 Association’s successful collaboration related to building and maintaining
 skateparks in Council District 15.

 Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker ­
 Hernandez ­ Soto­Martinez):
 INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks to report to the
 Neighborhoods and Community Empowerment Committee on the
 process and plan needed to establish a citywide “Skatepark Advisory
 Group”. This report should look to the San Pedro Skatepark Association’s
 successful collaboration related to building and maintaining skateparks in
 Council District 15.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
 Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(7) 23­0632
 CD 15 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to the cost of repurposing the aviary sanctuary at the
 Harbor Animal Care Center located in San Pedro, and any additional
 modifications to expand capacity to serve the facility’s functional needs.

 Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker ­
 Blumenfield ­ Hernandez):
 INSTRUCT the Department of Animal Services in consultation with the
 Department of General Services, and the City Administrative Officer
 (CAO) to report in 90 days with an estimate on the cost of repurposing the
 aviary sanctuary at the Harbor Animal Care Center, and any additional
 modifications to expand capacity to serve the facility’s functional needs.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
 Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(8) 23­0653
 CD 4 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to the project development plan with potential funding
 Friday sources, for the construction
 - August and- maintenance of a trail
 18, 2023 extension
 PAGE 10 for the
 Wonder View Trail from the current southwestern terminus of the trail to a
 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
 Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(8) 23­0653
 CD 4 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to the project development plan with potential funding
 sources, for the construction and maintenance of a trail extension for the
 Wonder View Trail from the current southwestern terminus of the trail to a
 new trailhead on Lake Hollywood Drive, and related matters.

 Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman ­
 Yaroslavsky):
 INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, with assistance from the
 Department of Recreation and Parks, and the Los Angeles Department of
 Water and Power to report within 120 days, on a project development plan
 with potential funding sources, for the construction and maintenance of a
 trail extension for the Wonder View Trail from the current southwestern
 terminus of the trail to a new trailhead on Lake Hollywood Drive. The new
 trailhead should also be part of the project along with any new fencing,
 landscaping, or other attendant improvements.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
 Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(9) 22­1545­S5
 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
 Homelessness Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending
 July 14, 2023.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated July 28, 2023,
 attached to Council file No. 22­1545­S5, relative to the Homelessness
 Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending July 14, 2023.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(10) 17­0090­S21
 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
 Third Quarter Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Report for Fiscal Year 2022­
 Friday 23, January 1,-2023
 August
 to 18, 2023
 March 31,-2023. PAGE 11
 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(10) 17­0090­S21
 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
 Third Quarter Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Report for Fiscal Year 2022­
 23, January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 NOTE and FILE the Prop HHH Administrative Oversight Committee report
 dated July 26, 2023, attached to Council file No. 17­0090­S21, relative to
 the Third Quarter Prop HHH Report for Fiscal Year 2022­23, January 1,
 2023 to March 31, 2023.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(11) 23­0792
 CD 1 STATUTORY EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
 QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
 SECTION 15269(C), PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE (PRC) SECTION
 21080(B)(4), AND PRC SECTION 21080.27 (AB 1197);
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE
 relative to funding allocation, site acquisition, minor renovations, lease or
 similar agreement, and operation as temporary shelter of the property
 located at 1256 West 7th Street, and California Environmental Quality Act
 (CEQA) exemption; and purchase and sale agreement and related
 agreements in connection with the purchase of property located at 1256
 West 7th Street, commonly known as the Mayfair Hotel, for use as interim
 housing; and related matters
 (Housing and Homelssness, Government Operations, and Budget,
 Finance and Innovation Committee reports to be submitted in
 Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity
 for public comment will be provided.)
 (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to
 Government Code Section 54956.8, ADJOURN TO CLOSED
 SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS.
 Property Location: Real Property located at 1256 West 7th Street,
 Los Angeles, CA (APN: 5143­012­029). Agency
 Negotiator/Presenters: Amy Benson, Director, Real Estate Division,
 General Services Department; Melody McCormick, Assistant
 General Manager, General Services Department, Kenneth Stanberry,
 Friday Assistant - August 18,
 Director, 2023 -
 General PAGE 12
 Services Department, Jenna Hornstock,
 Deputy Mayor of Housing, Office of the Mayor, Onno Zwaneveld,
 (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to
 Government Code Section 54956.8, ADJOURN TO CLOSED
 SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS.
 Property Location: Real Property located at 1256 West 7th Street,
 Los Angeles, CA (APN: 5143­012­029). Agency
 Negotiator/Presenters: Amy Benson, Director, Real Estate Division,
 General Services Department; Melody McCormick, Assistant
 General Manager, General Services Department, Kenneth Stanberry,
 Assistant Director, General Services Department, Jenna Hornstock,
 Deputy Mayor of Housing, Office of the Mayor, Onno Zwaneveld,
 Executive Vice President, CBRE, Inc. Negotiating Parties: City of
 Los Angeles, Department of General Services, and Mayfair Lofts,
 LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. Under Negotiation:
 Price and terms of payment of purchase and sale agreement.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




(12) 23­0824
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative
 to authorizing the preparation and submission of the grant application for
 the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost­
 Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program Grant.
 (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee report to be submitted in
 Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity
 for public comment will be provided.)
 (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted



Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration)

(13) 23­1200­S130
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CONTROLLER relative to the appointment
 of Jamie York to the City Ethics Commission.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 RESOLVE that the Controller's appointment of Jamie York to the City
 Ethics Commission, for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED
 and CONFIRMED. Jamie York will fill the vacancy created by the
 departure of Shedrick (Rick) Davis upon expiration of his term on June 30,
 2023. (Current Composition: F=3; M=1; Vacant=1)
 Financial Disclosure Statement: Completed
 Background Check: Pending
 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 13
 of Jamie York to the City Ethics Commission.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 RESOLVE that the Controller's appointment of Jamie York to the City
 Ethics Commission, for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED
 and CONFIRMED. Jamie York will fill the vacancy created by the
 departure of Shedrick (Rick) Davis upon expiration of his term on June 30,
 2023. (Current Composition: F=3; M=1; Vacant=1)
 Financial Disclosure Statement: Completed
 Background Check: Pending


 Community Impact Statement: Yes
 For:
 Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council
 Reseda Neighborhood Council
 North Westwood Neighborhood Council
 Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council
 Sunland­Tujunga Neighborhood Council


 TIME LIMIT FILE ­ AUGUST 21, 2023


 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ AUGUST 18, 2023)


 (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
 waived consideration of the above matter)


(14) 22­0010­S2
 MOTION (HARRIS­DAWSON ­ PRICE) relative to reinstating the reward
 offer in the unsolved murder of Tioni Theus for an additional six months.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
 THE MAYOR:

 1. REAFFIRM Council’s findings and REINSTATE the reward offer
 relative to the unsolved murder of Tioni Theus (Council action of
 February 1, 2022, Council file No. 22­0010­S2) for an additional
 period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the
 Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be
 the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City
 reward in this instance.


 2. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the Our
 Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel and LA Watts Times in addition to the
 regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to
 ensure adequate community notice.

 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 14
 period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the
 Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be
 the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City
 reward in this instance.


 2. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the Our
 Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel and LA Watts Times in addition to the
 regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to
 ensure adequate community notice.



 (15) 20­0098
 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ ­ RAMAN) relative to modernizing and updating the
 annual weed and brush abatement process.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 REACTIVATE and RESTORE the matter of modernizing and updating the
 annual weed and brush abatement process, as recorded under Council
 file No. 20­0098, which expired per Council policy, to its most recent
 legislative status as of the date of the File's expiration.




Items Called Special


Motions for Posting and Referral


Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings


Adjourning Motions


Council Adjournment


EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES ­ If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City
Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on
a matter will become a part of the administrative record.

CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 ­ If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of
Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which
the Council's action becomes final.

Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System,
at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 00­0000).




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 15
Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of
Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which
the Council's action becomes final.

Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System,
at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 00­0000).




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 16

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
 Friday, August 18, 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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla, Park,
Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: McOsker, Price, Jr., Raman, 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 for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

(1) 23-0738


 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 lead and mold inspections as part of the Systematic Code Enforcement
 Program (SCEP); and related matters.

 Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hutt – et al. –
 Hernandez – Soto-Martínez):




 1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), with the

 assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Chief
 L e g i s l a t i v e A n a l y s t ( C L A ) , to re p o rt in 60 da ys wit h
 recommendations to require lead and mold inspections as part of
 SCEP beginning July 1, 2025. The report should include an
 analysis of any personnel or changes needed to the LAHD's
 Regulatory and Code Compliance Bureau to implement the
 recommendations.




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 1
 2. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the LAHD, to report with
 a fee study that would increase the Rent Stabilization Ordinance
 and/or SCEP fee to pay for mold and lead inspections on a regular
 basis.


 3. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report on the feasibility of exempting small
 mom-and-pop landlords from a fee increase who have been good
 stewards of their property and have not been involved with the Rent
 Escrow Account Program.


 4. INSTRUCT the LAHD, and relevant departments, to report on mold
 and lead tests that are incorporated in other cities to ensure the
 SCEP is uniformed and standardized with public health measures.


 5. INSTRUCT the LAHD to report on the current process, and any
 deficiencies, in the SCEP inspection process as it relates to mold
 and lead identification.



 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a
 financial analysis of this report.


 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Housing and Homelessness Committee report as Amended by Motion (Hutt
 – Harris-Dawson) - SEE ATTACHED
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
 Park, Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Price
 Jr., Raman (3)



(2) 20-1524-S1
 CD 8 STATUTORY EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
 QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
 SECTION 15269(C), PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE (PRC) SECTION
 21080(B)(4), AND PRC SECTION 21080.27 (AB 1197); HOUSING AND
 HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease extension
 between the City and Special Service for Groups, Inc. dba HOPICS, for the
 “A Bridge Home” (ABH) interim housing site located at 5965, 5971 and




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 2
 5975 South Saint Andrews Place in Council District 8.

 Recommendations for Council action:


 1. DETERMINE that the interim housing project involved in this
 approval is statutorily exempt from CEQA pursuant to PRC Section
 21080(b)(4) as a specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an
 emergency as also reflected in CEQA Guideline Section 15269(c);
 PRC Section 21080.27 (AB 1197) applicable to City of Los Angeles
 emergency homeless shelters.


 2. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to
 negotiate and execute a lease amendment agreement with HOPICS
 for the extension of the ABH site located at 5965, 5971 and 5975
 South Saint Andrews Place in Council District 8 to continue
 operating an interim housing site under the terms and conditions
 substantially outlined in the GSD report dated June 29, 2023
 contained in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated
 July 5, 2023, attached to Council file No. 20-1524-S1.



 Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no anticipated
 General Fund impact, as this is a zero cost lease. On June 12, 2023, the
 Mayor concurred with the Council’s approval of the City Administrative
 Officer report, attached to Council file No. 20-1524-S1, regarding the
 Homeless Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program (HHAP) Round 3
 grant for $2,196,000 to fund operations of the ABH site through June 30,
 2024. Future operating costs for the ABH site may be funded with HHAP
 monies.


 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla,
 Park, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Price Jr., Raman,
 Rodriguez (4)

(3) 18-0315
 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 funding to conduct a Phase II of the Citywide Inclusionary Zoning Study.




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 3
 Recommendation for Council action; SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
 THE MAYOR:
 AUTHORIZE the Controller to reappropriate the Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23
 uncommitted amount of $162,805 to FY 2023-24, Department of City
 Planning (DCP), Fund No. 100/68, Account No. 003040, Contractual
 Services, from the Los Angeles Housing Department Housing Impact
 Trust Fund, Fund No. 43/59T, Appropriation Account No. 43W168.



 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. 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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla,
 Park, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Price Jr., Raman,
 Rodriguez (4)

(4) 21-0775-S5
 CD 9 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
 relative to the status of any colored-tagged homes, including pending
 permits, applications or other matters related to the 27th Street Firework
 Incident.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety
 report, dated June 5, 2023, relative to the status of any colored- tagged
 homes, including pending permits, applications or other matters related
 to the 27th Street Firework Incident inasmuch as the report was
 submitted for informational purposes.



 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.


 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 4
 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla,
 Park, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Price Jr., Raman,
 Rodriguez (4)

(5) 23-0300-S2
 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the bi-
 weekly update on why competitive proposals or bidding were not
 reasonably practicable.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 NOTE and FILE the June 8, 2023, May 31, 2023, May 16, 2023, and April
 5, 2023 communications from the Board of Water and Power
 Commissioners, attached to the Council file, relative to the bi-weekly
 update on why competitive proposals or bidding were not reasonably
 practicable.



 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable


 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla,
 Park, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Price Jr., Raman,
 Rodriguez (4)

(6) 23-0239-S1
 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to the process and plans needed to establish a citywide
 Skatepark Advisory Group looking at the San Pedro Skatepark
 Association’s successful collaboration related to building and maintaining
 skateparks in Council District 15.

 Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker -
 Hernandez - Soto-Martinez):
 INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks to report to the
 Neighborhoods and Community Empowerment Committee on the
 process and plan needed to establish a citywide “Skatepark Advisory




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 5
 Group”. This report should look to the San Pedro Skatepark Association’s
 successful collaboration related to building and maintaining skateparks in
 Council District 15.



 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
 Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.


 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee report as Amended
 by Motion (Padilla – Hernandez) - SEE ATTACHED
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
 McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:
 (0); Absent: Raman (1)



(7) 23-0632
 CD 15 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to the cost of repurposing the aviary sanctuary at the
 Harbor Animal Care Center located in San Pedro, and any additional
 modifications to expand capacity to serve the facility’s functional needs.

 Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker -
 Blumenfield - Hernandez):
 INSTRUCT the Department of Animal Services in consultation with the
 Department of General Services, and the City Administrative Officer
 (CAO) to report in 90 days with an estimate on the cost of repurposing the
 aviary sanctuary at the Harbor Animal Care Center, and any additional
 modifications to expand capacity to serve the facility’s functional needs.



 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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla,
 Park, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Price Jr., Raman,




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 6
 Rodriguez (4)

(8) 23-0653
 CD 4 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to the project development plan with potential funding
 sources, for the construction and maintenance of a trail extension for the
 Wonder View Trail from the current southwestern terminus of the trail to a
 new trailhead on Lake Hollywood Drive, and related matters.

 Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman -
 Yaroslavsky):
 INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, with assistance from the
 Department of Recreation and Parks, and the Los Angeles Department of
 Water and Power to report within 120 days, on a project development plan
 with potential funding sources, for the construction and maintenance of a
 trail extension for the Wonder View Trail from the current southwestern
 terminus of the trail to a new trailhead on Lake Hollywood Drive. The new
 trailhead should also be part of the project along with any new fencing,
 landscaping, or other attendant improvements.



 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
 Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.


 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla,
 Park, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Price Jr., Raman,
 Rodriguez (4)

(9) 22-1545-S5
 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
 Homelessness Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending
 July 14, 2023.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated July 28, 2023,
 attached to Council file No. 22-1545-S5, relative to the Homelessness
 Emergency Account fund status report for the week ending July 14, 2023.




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 7
 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla,
 Park, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Price Jr., Raman,
 Rodriguez (4)

(10) 17-0090-S21
 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
 Third Quarter Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Report for Fiscal Year 2022-
 23, January 1, 2023 to March 31, 2023.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 NOTE and FILE the Prop HHH Administrative Oversight Committee report
 dated July 26, 2023, attached to Council file No. 17-0090-S21, relative to
 the Third Quarter Prop HHH Report for Fiscal Year 2022-23, January 1,
 2023 to March 31, 2023.



 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable


 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla,
 Park, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Price Jr., Raman,
 Rodriguez (4)

(11) 23-0792
 CD 1 STATUTORY EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL
 QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES
 SECTION 15269(C), PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE (PRC) SECTION
 2 1 0 8 0 ( B ) ( 4 ) , A N D P RC S E C T I O N 2 1 0 8 0 . 2 7 (A B 1 1 9 7 ) ;
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE
 relative to funding allocation, site acquisition, minor renovations, lease or




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 8
 similar agreement, and operation as temporary shelter of the property
 located at 1256 West 7th Street, and California Environmental Quality Act
 (CEQA) exemption; and purchase and sale agreement and related
 agreements in connection with the purchase of property located at 1256
 West 7th Street, commonly known as the Mayfair Hotel, for use as interim
 housing; and related matters
 (Housing and Homelssness, Government Operations, and Budget,
 Finance and Innovation Committee reports to be submitted in
 Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity
 for public comment will be provided.)
 (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)
 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to
 Government Code Section 54956.8, ADJOURN TO CLOSED
 SESSION: CONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS.
 Property Location: Real Property located at 1256 West 7th Street,
 Los Angeles, CA (APN: 5143-012-029). Agency
 Negotiator/Presenters: Amy Benson, Director, Real Estate Division,
 General Services Department; Melody McCormick, Assistant
 General Manager, General Services Department, Kenneth Stanberry,
 Assistant Director, General Services Department, Jenna Hornstock,
 Deputy Mayor of Housing, Office of the Mayor, Onno Zwaneveld,
 Executive Vice President, CBRE, Inc. Negotiating Parties: City of
 Los Angeles, Department of General Services, and Mayfair Lofts,
 LLC, a California Limited Liability Company. Under Negotiation:
 Price and terms of payment of purchase and sale agreement.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted




Adopted Amending Motion 11A (Hernandez – Blumenfield) - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:
(0); Absent: Raman (1)
Adopted Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee Report and Joint Housing and
Homelessness and Government Operations Committees’ Report as Amended by
Motion 11A (Hernandez – Blumenfield)
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla,
Park, Price Jr., Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: McOsker, Rodriguez (2);
Absent: Raman (1)




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 9
 Absent: Raman (1)

 Adopted Item Urgent Forthwith
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
 McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: Rodriguez
 (1); Absent: Raman (1)

(12) 23-0824
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative
 to authorizing the preparation and submission of the grant application for
 the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-
 Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program Grant.
 (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee report to be submitted in
 Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity
 for public comment will be provided.)
 (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Padilla,
 Park, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: McOsker, Price Jr., Raman,
 Rodriguez (4)



Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)

(13) 23-1200-S130
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CONTROLLER relative to the appointment
 of Jamie York to the City Ethics Commission.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 RESOLVE that the Controller's appointment of Jamie York to the City
 Ethics Commission, for the term ending June 30, 2028, is APPROVED
 and CONFIRMED. Jamie York will fill the vacancy created by the
 departure of Shedrick (Rick) Davis upon expiration of his term on June 30,
 2023. (Current Composition: F=3; M=1; Vacant=1)
 Financial Disclosure Statement: Completed




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 10
 Background Check: Pending



 Community Impact Statement: Yes
 For:
 Coastal San Pedro Neighborhood Council
 Reseda Neighborhood Council
 North Westwood Neighborhood Council
 Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council
 Sunland-Tujunga Neighborhood Council



 TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 21, 2023


 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 18, 2023)


 (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
 waived consideration of the above matter)

 Adopted Communication from the Controller as Amended by Motion (Rodriguez –
 Harris-Dawson) to Disapprove - SEE ATTACHED
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
 McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:
 (0); Absent: Raman (1)



(14) 22-0010-S2
 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PRICE) relative to reinstating the reward
 offer in the unsolved murder of Tioni Theus for an additional six months.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF
 THE MAYOR:

 1. REAFFIRM Council’s findings and REINSTATE the reward offer
 relative to the unsolved murder of Tioni Theus (Council action of
 February 1, 2022, Council file No. 22-0010-S2) for an additional
 period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the
 Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be
 the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City
 reward in this instance.




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 11
 2. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the Our
 Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel and LA Watts Times in addition to the
 regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to
 ensure adequate community notice.


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
 McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:
 (0); Absent: Raman (1)

(15) 20-0098
 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - RAMAN) relative to modernizing and updating the
 annual weed and brush abatement process.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 REACTIVATE and RESTORE the matter of modernizing and updating the
 annual weed and brush abatement process, as recorded under Council
 file No. 20-0098, which expired per Council policy, to its most recent
 legislative status as of the date of the File's expiration.


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
 McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:
 (0); Absent: Raman (1)



Items Called Special


Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED


Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings


Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED


Council Adjournment




 Friday - August 18, 2023 - PAGE 12
 COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS


MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
De Leon Blumenfield XELAS
 ADJOURNING MOTIONS


 MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Blumenfield All Councilmembers Gene Gaines
 I MOVE that $5,522 be transferred/appropriated from the Council District
15 portion of the Council Fund No. 100-28, Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General) to
the Recreation & Parks No. 302-88, Account 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) for services in
connection with part-time help that assisted Council District 15, from June 6, 2023
through August 11, 2023, with workforce and economic development and community
engagement.

 I FURTHER MOVE that the City Clerk be authorized to make any technical
corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in order
to effectuate the intent of this Motion.




 SECONDED BY:




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 N\Ptfv
 AUG 18 2023
 BUDGET & FINANCE

 MOTION
 Over the last several years, the Fire Department (LAFD) participated in three programs operated by the State of California
 that enabled the City to receive additional revenues to reimburse the City for a portion of the costs associated with
 emergency medical transports provided to Medi-Cal patients. These programs consisted of the Ground Emergency
 Medical Transport {GEMT) Program, which provided the City with revenue based on cost reporting related to Medi-Cal
 "Fee- for-Service" patients; the Intergovernmental Transfer (!GT) Program, which enabled the City to receive additional
 Federal funds for services provided to Medi-Cal "Managed Care" patients, and the Quality Assurance Fee (QAF), which
 enabled the City to secure supplemental Federal funds for all Medi-Cal patients. Both the IGT and QAF programs required
 the LAFD to make quarterly payments to the State Government, which were offset by the increased revenue realized as a
 result of the City's participation in these programs.

 Effective January 1, 2023, these three programs were consolidated into a single new program, the Public Provider Ground
 Emergency Transport (PP-GEMT) Intergovernmental Transfer (IGT) program. This program, like its predecessors, require
 the City to make quarterly payments to the State Department of Healthcare Services to participate. These payments are
 offset by increased revenues, and will have a positive impact on the General Fund. However, these payments are much
 larger than previous payments. For calendar year 2023, the estimated payment is $28.9 million which includes a 10%
 admin fee of $2.6 million. This requires three payments in 2023: June 15, September 15 and December 15.

 Participation in these programs is a benefit to the City, and the Department estimatesthat the City will net approximately
 $18 million as a result of the PP-GEMT IGT program, an increase of over $4 million over receipts under the older
 programs.

In the Fiscal Year 2023-24 Adopted Budget, $6.7 million was included in the Unappropriated Balance to be used for the
September 15, 2023 payment. The Department will be require to transfer the additional amount of $12,684,971.34
internally to make the second and third installment payments.

I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council:
 1. Authorize a transfer from the Unappropriated Balance in the amount of $6,700,000 to Fire Department
 Fund 100/38, Contractual Services Account 003040 to cover a portion of the September 15, 2023
 PP-GEMT IGT payment;
 2. Authorize the Controller to transfer $12,684,971.34 within the Fire Department Fund 100/38, Salaries
 Sworn, Account 001012 to the Contractual Services Account 003040;
 3. Direct the Fire Department to Electronically transfer $8,811,350.61 from Fire Department Fund 100/38,
 Contractual Services, Account 003040 to the State Department of Health Care Services by no later than
 September 15, 2023 for the Department's payment for participation in the PP-GEMT IGT Program;
 4. Authorize the Fire Department to make payments for the PP-GEMT ITG Program in accordance with
 deadlines established by the State Department of Health Care Services, upon receipt of invoices, and
 report on the status of the program in subsequent FSRs;
 5. Direct the City Administrative Officer to report in future Financial Status Reports on any necessary
 transfers and transactions needed to ensure fire services are not impacted; and
 6. Authorize the Fire Department, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, to prepare
 Controller instructions for any technical adjustments to comply with the intent of this Motion, and authorize
 the Controller to implement the instructions.

 SECONDED BY:

 ?
Councilwoman, 7th District C)


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 NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
 ENRICHMENT




 MOTION

 Reynier Park in Council District 10 is in need of many capital improvements
 including· cameras and lighting, removing and replacing pergolas, replacing drinking
 fountains with sport bottle fills, replacing the playground equipment, installing new
 benches, relocating existing benches, and installing exercise equipment.

 This effort is of vital benefit to the community which is served by Reynier Park and
 there are Council District 10 Quimby Funds which could be designated for this purpose.

 I THEREFORE MOVE that the Department of Recreation and Parks be directed
 to report with a comprehensive and detailed work plan and schedule for making capital
 improvements at Reynier Park in Council District 10 to be funded by $700,000 in CD-10
 Quimby Funds.




 PRESENTED BY
 HEATHER HUTT
 Councilwoman, 10th District




 ak AUG 18 2023


PK
 PLANNING & LAND USE MANAGEMENT

 MOTION PUBLIC WORKS

Hillside communities in Los Angeles are met with unique challenges as they are vulnerable to
natural disasters _like wildfires, earthquakes, and mudslides from extremely heavy rains like the
ones the City experienced this past winter. In Council District 4, a property owner at 3585
Multiview Drive in Studio City has failed to properly secure and stabilize the hillside on the
property after multiple orders to comply from the Department of Building and Safety.

After the extraordinarily intense rainy season of 2023, and in anticipation of more unprecedented
wet weather patterns, a proactive and timely approach is essential to ensure hillside stabilization
requirements are met and to maximize public safety. City action may be the only pathway left
available in the case of 3585 Multiview Drive to ensure corrections to the slope failure on the
property are made expeditiously before the Los Angeles rainy season returns.

I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council instruct the Bureau of Engineering and the
Department of Building and Safety, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer, to
report on the feasibility of and cost estimate for the City to complete the pennanent hillside
stabilization for the property located on 3585 Multiview Drive, including potential funding
sources to complete the work, and recommendations on options for reimbursement.




PRESENTED BY:
 mi(oo.RAMAN
 Councilmember, 4th District




SECONDED BY: .._ = ,:



 M
 AUG 182023
 PUBLIC SAFETY

 MOTION

 Every year , the period around the 4th of July is the busiest call volume for the Fire
Department. The loud and persistent sounds caused by unpermitted firework demonstrations
across the City bring stress and anxiety to animals, both large and small, as well as to some military
veterans.

 In 2021, while speaking with the Mission Division Quality of Life Community-Police
Advisory Board, we had the idea of holding a City of Los Angeles Anonymous Fireworks Buyback
Program (Program). In 2021, we held the first buyback event, and it was a success. A quarter of a
ton of illegal fireworks were collected in exchange for gift cards, and Dodger tickets.

 For the last 3 years, the Program has collaborated with the Police Department's Valley
Bureau, Bomb Squad and Mission Division. The Program's buyback events have helped remove
nearly a half ton of fireworks and given people a safe way to dispose of them.

 Expanding the Council District 7 Fireworks Buyback Program citywide would help reduce
the stress felt by military veterans and animals, as well as reduce the fire risk and calls for service
to the Fire Department. In addition to expanding the Program citywide, the City should offer
buyback events on other holidays that experience widespread use of fireworks, such as New Year's
Eve.

 I THEREFORE MOVE that the Police Department (LAPD), with the assistance of the Fire
Department, City Administrative Officer, and the Chief Legislative Analyst report to Council on
resources required and potential funding sources for operating the Fireworks Buyback Program in
every LAPD Bureau for the 4th of July holiday, as well as with a plan to expand the Program to
include more locations and other firework heavy holidays.




 SECONDED BY: _- - - - - - - - - -




 AUG 182023
 PUBLIC SAFETY
 MOTION

In the past few weeks, the deadliest domestic wildfires in more than a century have devastated
Maui, Hawaii. As of August 18, 2023, at least 111 people have died, and another 1,000 people
remain unaccounted for. Thousands of buildings, mostly homes, have been destroyed. Insured
property losses have climbed to over three billion dollars.

Due to the planet's warming, the risk of such wildfires will grow higher, including in Los Angeles. In
California, nine of the 20 largest wildfires ever recorded have occurred in the last three years,
costing tens of billions of dollars in damages and hundreds of lives. Despite this past year's
extensive rain, just last month, three brush fires burned hundreds of acres in Southern California,
including in north Los Angeles County.

Although the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), the Emergency Management Department (EMD)
and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) have done much to prepare for such a scenario, the
City should consider what more can be done, especially in the City's hillside areas with very little
ingress and egress.

In addition, the public needs to understand how Los Angeles residents can help prevent such fires,
and how best to protect themselves in the event of such fires. Further outreach efforts must be
made so the public can quickly respond to potential emergency situations.

I THEREFORE MOVE that LAFD, EMD and LAPD be instructed to report to the Council on the
following matters:

 1. What measures the City has taken to reduce the risk of rapidly spreading wildfires;
 2. What measures are in place to ensure a rapid response that will reduce the impact of such a
 fire if it does occur;
 3. What additional resources and actions are needed to better prepare the City for such an
 occurrence;
 4. What members of the public need to know to promote their own safety in such an event;
 5. Recommendations on better informing the public on these issues and improving the public's
 safety against the risks of wildfire.




 PRESENTED BY,
 PAUL KREKORIAN
 Councilmember, 2nd District


 (V'tiV
 ft.U6 182023
 RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATlor ,
 RESOLUTION

 WHEREAS, any official position of the City of Los Angeles with respect to legislation,
rules, regulations, or policies proposed to or pending before a local, state, or federal government
body or agency must have first been adopted in the form of a Resolution by the City Council; and

 WHEREAS, according to the California Air Resources Board (CARB), residential and
commercial buildings are responsible for roughly 25 percent of California's greenhouse gas
(GHG) emissions when accounting for electricity demand, fossil fuels consumed onsite, and
refrigerants; and

 WHEREAS, of that 25 percent, roughly 10 percent of emissions are attributable to fossil
fuel combustion, including natural gas, with residential building accounting for slightly more of
those emissions than commercial buildings; and

 WHEREAS, California's agencies are taking steps toward achieving carbon neutrality by
2045 and meeting the state's ambitious 2030 GHG emissions reduction target, including with
actions specific to reducing emissions from the building sector; and

 WHEREAS, currently pending before in the State Senate, is AB 593 (Haney), which would
require the California Energy Commission (CEC) to identify an emission reduction strategy, with
specified milestones, for the building sector to support achieving the emission reduction goals
established by the California Climate Crisis Act; and

 WHEREAS, AB 593 would also require the CEC to implement the emission reduction
strategy as a part of the Equitable Building Decarbonization Program; and

 WHEREAS, AB 593 would further require the CEC to take specified actions related to
identifying and applying for state and federal financial or investment solutions, for purposes of
implementing the emissions reduction strategy;

 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that by the adoption of this Resolution, the City
of Los Angeles hereby includes in its 2023-2024 State Legislative Program support for AB 593
(Haney) which would require the California Energy Commission, on or before June 1, 2024, to
identify an emission reduction strategy, with milestones, for the building sector to support
achieving the net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2045 and require the California Energy
Commission to implement the strategy by July 1, 2025.



 PRESENTED BY: u
 HEATHER HUTT
 Councilwoman, 10th District



 Jf;f;8 21J23
cf
 111 lr:SI [I CCTIG\' . IIHERGO\IERNMENTi1L REL/\TIONS
 RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, since 1988, the federal Office of Management and Budget (0MB)
established federal grant rules, now known as the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR Part 200),
which have severely limited state and local governments from implementing substantive
procurement standards that promote good jobs and equity; and



WHEREAS, state and local governments are prohibited from using local hire (hiring
people from a specific geographic region) in most federally funded procurements; and



WHEREAS, the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act allows for loc_al hire to be used
only in transportation construction projects; and



WHEREAS, the Uniform Guidance has impeded the implementation of policies
including targeted hire provisions and project labor agreements and this language has
hindered state and local governments from putting local or disadvantaged residents to
work rebuilding infrastructure in their own communities; and



WHEREAS, no empirical evidence has been cited that shows local hire has an adverse
impact on bid competition or cost; and



WHEREAS, the U.S. Congress itself has never prohibited local hire or targeted hire;
and



WHEREAS, the 2015 Obama-Biden Administration's Local Labor Hiring Pilot Program,
introduced by Mayor Bass when she was a Member of the House of Representatives,
allowed federal grant recipients to use local hire programs to successfully increase
social, economic, and racial equity in their communities; and



WHEREAS, local hire programs address the fundamental goal of having residents
participate in infrastructure investments in their own towns and cities; and



WHEREAS, targeted hire programs can also increase opportunities for workers of color,
women, veterans, returning community members, and others historically excluded from
 MK1h-
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meaningful employment; and


WHEREAS, the City of Los Angeles has used non-federal funding for local and targeted
hire programs that have successfully connected city residents and those facing barriers
to employment with quality career paths; and



WHEREAS, the California Legislature is considering a similar Resolution (SJR5) that
supports updating the Uniform Guidance to explicitly allow local and targeted hire on
federally-funded projects;



NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, with the concurrence of the Mayor, that by the
adoption of this Resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby stands in support of
updating the Uniform Guidance to explicitly allow states and localities to implement
substantive procurement standards that advance high-quality jobs and equitable hiring,
including lifting the local hire prohibition on all federally funded projects, and to empower
state and local officials to create equitable infrastructure jobs that can strengthen our
cities, counties, and state.




 PRESENTED BY: -8,J
 PAUL KREKORIAN
 Councilmember, 2nd District




 AUG 18 2023
 ITEM NO. 11
 File No. 23-0792

STATUTORY EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15269(C), PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE (PRC)
SECTION 21080(B)(4), AND PRC SECTION 21080.27 (AB 1197); BUDGET, FINANCE AND
INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding allocation, site acquisition, minor renovations,
lease or similar agreement, and operation as temporary shelter of the property located at 1256 West 7th
Street, commonly known as the Mayfair Hotel, in Council District 1 for use as interim housing; and
related matters.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 1. CONCUR with the August 16, 2023, actions of the Joint Housing and Homelessness and
 Government Operations Committee meeting.

 2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer, General Services Department, Bureau of Engineering,
 and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report back regularly on the expenditures and progress of
 rehabilitation of the Mayfair.

 3. REQUEST the Mayor’s Office and Weingart to report regularly on the operations of Mayfair, to set
 metrics and track the occupancy of units, and the service costs covered by the City, County, and
 other funding sources.

 4. INSTRUCT the CLA to report back with recommendations on the utilization of the Mayfair as an
 interim site for the long-term versus other housing models.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) reports that there is a fiscal impact
of $15,000,000 from the General Fund from the Unappropriated Balance and $1,266,100 from the
Homelessness Emergency Account. Additionally, special funds from the Community Development Block
Grant, Proposition HHH, and the Municipal Housing Finance Fund are provided to support the
recommendations in this report. There is a potential future impact on the General Fund in the amount of
$5,067,000 relative to the annual operations of the Mayfair Hotel. Operations funding for 2023-24 will be
supported by Special Fund/grant monies (Encampment Resolution Funds), and/or other contributions
from Homelessness Emergency Account.

Financial Policies Statement: The MFC reports that the above recommendations comply with the City’s
Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

SUMMARY
At the special meeting held on August 17, 2023, the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee
considered a MFC report relative to funding allocation, site acquisition, minor renovations, lease or
similar agreement, and operation as temporary shelter of the property located at 1256 West 7th Street,
commonly known as the Mayfair Hotel, in Council District 1 for use as interim housing; and related
matters.

After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee took an initial vote on the amendments
proposed by the Joint Housing and Homelessness and Government Operations Committee and by the
Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee, which was a unanimous 4-0 vote with Rodriguez absent.
The Committee then recommended to concur with the Joint Housing and Homelessness and
Government Operations Committee, as amended, to include additional reporting back instructions, as
detailed above, and with the voting block below. This matter is now submitted to the Council for
consideration.

Respectfully Submitted,

BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE


MEMBER VOTE
BLUMENFIELD YES
HARRIS-DAWSON YES
YAROSLAVSKY YES
McOSKER NO
RODRIGUEZ: ABSENT



AS 8.17.23


 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-
 File No. 23-0792

STATUTORY EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA)
PURSUANT TO STATE CEQA GUIDELINES SECTION 15269(C), PUBLIC RESOURCES CODE (PRC)
SECTION 21080(B)(4), AND PRC SECTION 21080.27 (AB 1197); HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS
AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEES REPORT relative to funding allocation, site
acquisition, minor renovations, lease or similar agreement, and operation as temporary shelter of the
property located at 1256 West 7th Street, commonly known as the Mayfair Hotel, in Council District 1 for
use as interim housing; and related matters.

Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

 1. APPROVE recommendation Nos. 1 through 5, 7 through 12, 14, 17 and 18, contained in the
 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated July 31, 2023, attached to the Council file.

 2. DETERMINE that the Interim Housing Project located at 1256 West 7th Street in Council District
 1, which allows for funding allocation, site acquisition, minor renovations, lease or similar
 agreement, and operation of the property as temporary shelter, is statutorily exempt from CEQA
 pursuant to PRC, Section 21080(b)(4), as a specific action necessary to prevent or mitigate an
 emergency, and as reflected in State CEQA Guidelines, Section 15269(c); and PRC, Section
 21080.27 (AB 1197), applicable to City of Los Angeles emergency homeless shelters, as noted in
 the Notice of Exemption by the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) contained in the MFC report dated
 July 31, 2023, attached to Council file No. 23-0792.

 3. AMEND and APPROVE recommendation Nos. 6, 13, 15 and 16, contained in the MFC report
 dated July 31, 2023, attached to the Council file, respectively, as follows:

 6. AUTHORIZE AND APPROPRIATE up to $18,000,000 from the GOB Series 2022-A
 Proposition HHH Fund No. 17G/43 to a new account entitled “Mayfair Hotel” for the
 acquisition and rehabilitation of the Mayfair Hotel in Council District 1.

 13. NOTE $1,000,000 from General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000959,
 Homelessness Emergency Account, to the General Services Department Fund No.
 100/40, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services has been transferred for the Escrow
 Holder for the earnest money deposit and release upon the delivery of the Purchase and
 Sale Agreement to escrow, subject to the approval of the Mayor.

 15. AUTHORIZE AND TRANSFER up to $27,687,000 from General City Purposes Fund No.
 100/56, Account No. 000959, Homelessness Emergency Account to Community
 Development Trust Fund (Community Development Block Grant) Fund No. 424/21,
 21YB37, Mayfair Hotel Transitional Housing Acquisition as a cash flow loan to be used
 towards the acquisition costs for the Mayfair Hotel; and, AUTHORIZE the repayment of
 the cash flow loan to the originating account using monies within the Community
 Development Block Grant Fund (No. 424/21) authorized for this purpose, subject to final
 adoption of the Program Year 49 Consolidated Plan and receipt of grant funds.

 16. AUTHORIZE the General Managers, Community Investment for Families Department,
 General Services Department, or designee, to disburse all committed funding for the
 Mayfair Hotel Acquisition, including utilizing the method of a wire transfer to an escrow
 company, in amounts not to exceed the funding sources in the table below:

 Funding Source Department Amount
 Community Development Block Community Investment for Families
 $27,687,000
 Grant Department
 General City Purposes General Services Department 31,192,270
 Total: $58,879,270
4. ADD and APPROVE the following recommendations to the MFC report dated July 31, 2023,
 attached to the Council file, respectively, as follows:

 19. TRANSFER $15,192,270 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No.
 000959, Homelessness Emergency Account to the General Services Department Fund
 No. 100/40, in the new account entitled “Permanent Interim Housing Acquisitions” to front
 fund the Mayfair acquisition cost, subject to the approval of the Mayor.

 20. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing Department to transfer $15,192,270 to the General
 City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000959, Homelessness Emergency Account
 to repay the front funding of the Mayfair acquisition costs from the following funds and
 accounts:

 a. Proposition HHH Fund No.17G/43, in the new established account entitled
 “Mayfair Hotel” ($5,192,270).

 b. Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815/43, Account No. 43Y012, Acquisition for
 Interim and Permanent Housing ($10,000,000).

 21. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify $400,000 to fund clean team
 services in the area surrounding the Mayfair Hotel to enhance street and sidewalk
 cleaning, bus shelter maintenance, and regular public trash pickup.

 22. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to include language in
 the service provider contract for the formation of a Community Advisory Board consisting
 of community members, service providers, the Council offices and other elected official
 representatives, including the Mayor’s Office.

 23. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Lighting to create a Street Lighting Improvement Plan for
 the area within a 1,000 foot radius of the Mayfair Hotel and to report on the estimated cost
 to implement it, with the report due prior to the facility being opened.

 24. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department to identify and report
 on funding or existing programs to assist small businesses near the Mayfair Hotel with
 grants and/or low interest loans for maintenance and repair.

 25. INSTRUCT the CAO, LAHSA, and other agencies to report to Council prior to the
 occupation of the site. The report should include:

 a. A comprehensive operations plan for the site.

 b. An exterior maintenance plan.

 c. An action plan for clients that are exited from the site so as to mitigate the impact
 to the surrounding community.

 26. REQUEST the Mayor's Office, in collaboration with Council District 1, to identify
 encampments in the surrounding community and conduct Inside Safe Operations to serve
 unhoused community members in the Westlake adjacent area within 30 days.

 27. REQUEST the Mayor's Office to provide quarterly reporting to the Community Advisory
 Board and Council on the outcomes for clients residing at the Mayfair Hotel.

5. REQUEST that service providers contracted at any City interim-housing facility, and depending
 on the service provider contracted to provide the services, be contractually obligated to provide
 regular reports on their exit numbers to evaluate the efficacy of the efforts of the service provider
 at City interim-housing facilities.

6. INSTRUCT the CAO; and, REQUEST the Mayor's Office to include in the contract with the
 Mayfair Hotel operator to establish a "Good Neighbor" policy that includes:

 a. Definition of "security" that sets a minimum level of staffing, hours of operations, and
 level of service that addresses conflict resolution and the monitoring of the site and
 surrounding neighborhood.

 b. Obligation to inform clients of existing City laws and other policies and procedures that
 apply to conduct inside and outside an interim-housing facility.

 c. Regular communication between the service provider and with the City, including
 Council Offices, and surrounding community to discuss shelter operations and
 address any concerns that arise.

 d. "Good Neighbor" policies and ability to implement "Community Agreements."

 e. Measures to provide for the addition of enhanced safety features such as lighting,
 security cameras, ingress/egress protocols, if issues arise at these sites.

 f. Requirement to notify the City when changes to security service contracts and/or
 personnel is made.

 g. Regular cleaning of the area immediately surrounding the facility to minimize litter or
 hazards.

 h. Contact information of facility operator posted onsite to address community
 concerns/complaints.

 i. Requirement to notify the appropriate Council office when an individual exits to a non-
 permanent housing site, to coordinate with the individual appropriately.

 j. A community hotline for individuals to report incidents and complaints.

7. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services and BOE to report, after the City takes
 possession of the Mayfair Hotel, the full costs of operating and maintaining the facility, including:

 a. Cost and length of time to build out facilities needed to provide services to Mayfair
 residents, including kitchen and dining areas; laundry facilities; and areas for social
 services.

 b. All work required to bring the Mayfair Hotel into full compliance with current Americans
 with Disabilities Act standards, including elevators, common areas such as the
 ballroom, common bathrooms and kitchens, and individual rooms.

 c. Cost of external improvements, such as lighting, cameras and security to help ensure
 the Mayfair is a good neighbor to nearby residents and businesses.

 d. Annual cost of ensuring that the Mayfair Hotel building is kept in a state of good repair,
 including amortization of projected costs for major systems including roof, plumbing,
 electrical and HVAC.
 e. Need for and cost of providing parking for resident or staff vehicles, bicycles or other
 devices.

 f. Time and cost of any needed seismic work, including rooms and other facilities that
 must be vacated during work.

 8. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Housing Department and
 Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, to report regarding the following:

 a. Liability that the City may face as the owner of housing, including any options for
 mitigating that risk or transferring risk to service providers.

 b. Applicability of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance or other tenant protections to
 residents.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is a fiscal impact of $15,000,000 from the General
Fund from the Unappropriated Balance and $1,266,100 from the Homelessness Emergency Account.
Additionally, special funds from the Community Development Block Grant, Proposition HHH, and the
Municipal Housing Finance Fund are provided to support the recommendations in this report. There is a
potential future impact on the General Fund in the amount of $5,067,000 relative to the annual
operations of the Mayfair Hotel. Operations funding for 2023-24 will be supported by Special Fund/grant
monies (Encampment Resolution Funds), and/or other contributions from Homelessness Emergency
Account.

Financial Policies Statement: The MFC reports that the above recommendations comply with the City’s
Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

SUMMARY

At the joint meeting held on August 16, 2023, your Housing and Homelessness and Government
Operations Committees considered a MFC report relative to funding allocation, site acquisition, minor
renovations, lease or similar agreement, and operation as temporary shelter of the property located at
1256 West 7th Street, commonly known as the Mayfair Hotel, in Council District 1 for use as interim
housing; and related matters.

After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committees recommended to move forward the
recommendations contained in the MFC report and approved technical amendments to the MFC report
introduced by the Department of General Services. Additionally, Motions were introduced to amend the
MFC report further; Motion Councilmember (CM) Rodriguez seconded by CM Blumenfield; Motion
Blumenfield seconded and further amended by CMs Raman and Rodriguez; Motion CM Hernandez
seconded by CMs Padilla and Hutt; and an additional Motion by CM Blumenfield seconded by CM
Raman, as detailed above, as amended. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration.

Respectfully Submitted,

HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE


MEMBER VOTE
RAMAN: YES
BLUMENFIELD: YES
HARRIS-DAWSON: ABSENT
RODRIGUEZ: NO
LEE: YES
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE



MEMBER VOTE
PADILLA: YES
HERNANDEZ: YES
HUTT: YES



LV 8.17.23


 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-
 Item No. 12
 File No. 23-0824

TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the preparation and submission of
the grant application for the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-
saving Transportation (PROTECT) Program grant.

Recommendations for Council action:

 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), or designee, to prepare
 and submit a grant application for the proposal outlined in Attachment No. 1, attached to the City
 Administrative Officer report dated August 7, 2023, attached to the Council file.

 2. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LAWA, or designee, to report back if the City is awarded the
 grant, to request authority to accept the grant award, and to identify front funding.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the approval of the report
recommendations will not result in a General Fund impact.

Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in this report complies with the
City’s Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted


SUMMARY
At its regular meeting held on August 15, 2023, the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee considered a
CAO report relative to the preparation and submission of the grant application for the PROTECT
Program grant.

After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee moved to approve the CAO
recommendations as amended, to include a technical amendment to authorize the General Manager to
submit the grant application after its preparation. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its
consideration.

Respectfully Submitted,



TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE

MEMBER VOTE
PARK YES
McOSKER YES
SOTO-MARTINEZ YES

AS 8/15/23


 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-
 No. 1
 AMENDING MOTION



 I HEREBY MOVE that Council AMEND the Housing and Homelessness Committee
report, relative to lead and mold inspections as part of the Systematic Code Enforcement
(SCEP), to replace Recommendation No. 1 with the following:


 1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), with the assistance of the
 City Administrative Officer and the Chief Legislative Analyst, to report in 60 days with
 recommendations to require lead and mold inspections as part of SCEP beginning
 July 1, 2025. The report should include feedback from stakeholders including
 property owners and tenants, and an analysis of any personnel or changes needed
 to the LAHD's Regulatory and Code Compliance Bureau to implement the
 recommendations.



 PRESENTED BY
 HEATHER HUTT
 Councilmember, 10th District


 SECONDED BY
 MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON
 Councilmember, 8th District


August 18, 2023

CF 23-0738
 No. 6
 AMENDING MOTION



 I HEREBY MOVE that Council AMEND the Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment
Committee report, relative to the process and plans needed to establish a citywide Skatepark
Advisory Group, to add the following recommendation:


 INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks to ensure that the citywide Skatepark
 Advisory Group shall be comprised of a minimum of one member from each Council district
 and selection of members shall be in consultation with the Council offices.



 PRESENTED BY
 IMELDA PADILLA
 Councilmember, 6th District


 SECONDED BY
 EUNISSES HERNANDEZ
 Councilmember, 1st District


August 18, 2023

CF 23-0239-S1
 No. 13
 AMENDING MOTION



 I HEREBY MOVE that Council AMEND the communication from the Controller, relative
to the appointment of Jaime York to the City Ethics Commission, to:


 DISAPPROVE the matter.



 PRESENTED BY
 MONICA RODRIGUEZ
 Councilmember, 7th District


 SECONDED BY
 MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON
 Councilmember, 8th District


August 18, 2023

CF 23-1200-S130