Month: June 2020

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Affordable Childcare Services / Department of Recreation and Parks Facilities / COVID-19 Pandemic Recovery

CF 20-0829  

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (MARTINEZ – WESSON) relative to supporting the childcare industry during and after the COVID-19 recovery and use of some City facilities as child care centers.

Recommendations for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks to report back on using some of their facilities as child care centers as the economy reopens.
INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst to report back on strategies as well as resources, such as CARES Act CRF funding, for supporting the childcare industry during and after the COVID-19 recovery.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment waived consideration of the above matter)

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  • 08/31/2020 Council action final 08/31/2020
  • 08/31/2020 Mayor transmitted Council File to City Clerk.
  • 08/26/2020 City Clerk transmitted file to Mayor. Last day for Mayor to act is September 8, 2020.
  • 08/26/2020 Council adopted item forthwith. Report from Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment 08/19/2020
  • 08/21/2020 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on August 26, 2020.   Report from Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment 08/19/2020
  • 08/19/2020 Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment approved item(s). Report from Chief Legislative Analyst 08/17/2020 , Report from Department of Recreation and Parks 08/12/2020
  • 08/17/2020 Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment scheduled item for committee meeting on August 19, 2020.   Report from Chief Legislative Analyst 08/17/2020 , Report from Department of Recreation and Parks 08/12/2020
  • 08/17/2020 Chief Legislative Analyst document(s) referred to Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment.  Report from Chief Legislative Analyst 08/17/2020
  • 08/17/2020 Document(s) submitted by Chief Legislative Analyst, as follows:  Report from Chief Legislative Analyst 08/17/2020

Chief Legislative Analyst report 20-07-0729, dated August 17, 2020, relative to authorizing to use funds from the Coronavirus Relief Funds to support the Child Care Voucher Program.

  • 08/13/2020 Department of Recreation and Parks document(s) referred to Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment.  Report from Department of Recreation and Parks 08/12/2020
  • 08/12/2020 Document(s) submitted by Department of Recreation and Parks, as follows:  Report from Department of Recreation and Parks 08/12/2020

Department of Recreation and Parks report, dated August 12, 2020, relative to approving the program budget for the Alternative Learning Centers.

  • 07/01/2020 Council action final.
  • 07/01/2020 Council adopted item forthwith   Report from Mayor (June 6, 2020)
  • 06/26/2020 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on July 1, 2020.  Motion (June 24, 2020)
  • 06/24/2020 Motion document(s) referred to Ad Hoc Committee on COVID-19 Recovery and Neighborhood Investment.  Motion (June 24, 2020)
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Budget Motion / Mayors Proposed 2020-21 Budget / City Administrative Officer / Reduced Department Operations / Restore Resolution Authority / Environmental Specialist II / City Planning Associate / Wildlife Pilot Study / Department of City Planning

CF 20-0600-S49    AT CITY COUNCIL 06/30/2020

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 to restore resolution authority for one Environmental Specialist II and one City Planning Associate in the Department of City Planning (DCP) without funding to conduct the Wildlife Pilot Study.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE Motion (Ryu – Koretz) relative to amending the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21 amending the Mayor’s Proposed Budget for FY 2020-21 to instruct the City Administrative Officer, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst to report with recommended deletions of position authority from departments whose operations may be reduced in light of the COVID-19 State of Emergency, in order to restore resolution authority for one Environmental Specialist II and one City Planning Associate in the DCP without funding to conduct the Wildlife Pilot Study.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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  • 06/26/2020 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on June 30, 2020. Report from Budget and Finance Committee (June 22, 2020), Report from City Administrative Officer (June 6, 2020) , Motion (May 27, 2020)
  • 6/22/2020 Budget and Finance Committee noted and filed item(s).    Report from City Administrative Officer (June 6, 2020) , Motion (May 27, 2020)
  • 06/19/2020 Budget and Finance Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 22, 2020.   Report from City Administrative Officer (June 6, 2020) , Motion (May 27, 2020)
  • 06/16/2020 City Administrative Officer document(s) referred to Budget and Finance Committee.   Report from City Administrative Officer (June 6, 2020) , Motion (May 27, 2020)
  • 6/16/2020 Document(s) submitted by City Administrative Officer, as follows:   Report from City Administrative Officer (June 6, 2020)

City Administrative Officer report 00590-00123-0049, dated June 16, 2020, relative to recommended deletion of position authorities from various City departments to restore resolution authority for positions to conduct the Wildlife Pilot Study.

  • 05/27/2020 Motion document(s) referred to Budget and Finance Committee.   Motion (May 27, 2020)
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Karen Mack / City Planning Commission / Commission Appointment

CF 18-1200-S11     AT CITY COUNCIL 06/30/2020 

TIME LIMIT: 7/8/20; LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION:

7/1/20 Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-appointment of Ms. Karen Mack to the Los Angeles City Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2025. Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

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  • 06/25/2020 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s)  Report from Mayor (May 24, 2020)
  • 06/22/2020 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on June 25, 2020.  Report from Mayor (May 24, 2020)
  • 05/26/2020 Mayor document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.  Report from Mayor (May 24, 2020)
  • 05/24/2020 Document(s) submitted by Mayor, as follows:
    Mayor report, dated May 24, 2020, relative to the reappointment of Karen Mack to the City Planning Commission.  Report from Mayor (May 24, 2020)
  • 05/30/2018 Council action (May 30, 3018)
  • 05/29/2018 City Clerk adopted item, subject to reconsideration, pursuant to Council Rule 51.  Report from Planning and Land Use Management (May 15, 2018)
  • 05/23/2018 City Clerk scheduled item for Council on May 29, 2018 .  Report from Planning and Land Use Management (May 15, 2018)
  • 05/15/2018 Planning and Land Use Management Committee approved item(s) . Report from Mayor (April 17, 2018)
  • 05/11/2018 Planning and Land Use Management Committee scheduled item for committee meeting on May 15, 2018. Report from Mayor (April 17, 2018)
  • 04/18/2018 Mayor document(s) referred to Planning and Land Use Management Committee.   Report from Mayor (April 17, 2018)
  • 04/17/2018 Document(s) submitted by Mayor, as follows:  Report from Mayor (April 17, 2018)

Mayor report, dated April 17, 2018, relative to the appointment of Karen Mack to the City Planning Commission for the term ending June 30, 2020. Ms. Mack will fill the vacancy created by John Mack, who has resigned.

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Council Motions (June 24, 2020)

View City Council Motions (June 24, 2020) (Land Use Policy:  Funding for Multi-use path along LA River, Use of Recreation Centers for Childcare, Reduce cost of temporary shelters, Right to Inspect Properties, Support SB 1299, Opposition to SB 1120)

The following Council Motions were introduced during today’s City Council meeting. The listed motions govern ALL SUBJECT MATTERS OF COUNCIL not only land use. Council file numbers have not been assigned at this time and are currently being processed.View City Council.

 

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Motions (June 23, 2020)

View City Council Motions (June 23, 2020) (Land Use Policy:  Nuisance Properties, Metal shredding facilities , Hillside Construction Regulation, Suspend Councilmember 14th from office)

The following Council Motions were introduced during today’s City Council meeting. The listed motions govern ALL SUBJECT MATTERS OF COUNCIL not only land use. Council file numbers have not been assigned at this time and are currently being processed.View City Council.

 

 

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Council and Committee Referral – For Monday, June 22, 2020

 

20-0553 Administrative citation for failure to abate a public nuisance consisting of weeds or others dangerous conditions on real property
To Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee
City Attorney report 20-0200, dated June 19, 2020, relative to a draft Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to authorize the use of an administrative citation for failure to abate a public nuisance consisting of weeds or others dangerous conditions on real property.
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Council and Committee Referrals – Wednesday, June 17, 2020

 

20-0782 Public convenience or necessity process and to allow Business Premises relocations.
To Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Department of Cannabis Regulation report, dated June 16, 2020, relative to a proposed Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to clarify the public convenience or necessity process and to allow Business Premises relocations.

 

20-0600-S26
CD 6, 7		 Transit Oriented District Specific Plan for the San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project
To Budget and Finance Committee
City Administrative Officer report 0590-00123-0026, dated June 17, 2020, relative to adding nine months funding and resolution authority various positions, and expenses, in the Department of City Planning, to develop a Transit Oriented District Specific Plan for the San Fernando Valley Transit Corridor Project.
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Motions (June 17, 2020)

View City Council Motions (June 17, 2020) (Land Use Policy:  Organic Recycling )

The following Council Motions were introduced during today’s City Council meeting. The listed motions govern ALL SUBJECT MATTERS OF COUNCIL not only land use. Council file numbers have not been assigned at this time and are currently being processed.View City Council.

 

 

 

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Council and Committee Referrals – Tuesday, June 16, 2020

 

20-0770 Repair the damage, or to demolish and/or rebuild a building, structure, or portion thereof destroyed as a result of the Civil Unrest of 2020
To Ad Hoc Committee on Police Reform
Motion (Koretz – Ryu – O’Farrell) relative to the instructing the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to prepare and present an ordinance to expedite all Plan Check permits and waive all fees required by the Los Angeles Municipal Code to repair the damage, or to demolish and/or rebuild a building, structure, or portion thereof destroyed as a result of the Civil Unrest of 2020.

 

20-0600-S49 Restore resolution authority for positions to conduct the Wildlife Pilot Study.
To Budget and Finance Committee
City Administrative Officer report 00590-00123-0049, dated June 16, 2020, relative to recommended deletion of position authorities from various City departments to restore resolution authority for positions to conduct the Wildlife Pilot Study.

 

20-0600-S13 Funding for one Environmental Specialist II and one City Planning Associate
To Budget and Finance Committee
City Administrative Officer report 0590-00123-0013, dated June 16, relative to adding resolution authority without funding for one Environmental Specialist II and one City Planning Associate, in the Department of City Planning.
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Motions (June 16, 2020)

View City Council Motions (June 16, 2020) (Land Use Policy:  None)

The following Council Motions were introduced during today’s City Council meeting. The listed motions govern ALL SUBJECT MATTERS OF COUNCIL not only land use. Council file numbers have not been assigned at this time and are currently being processed.View City Council.

 

 

 

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LADOT Transportation Assessment Guidelines Addendum – Hillside Developments

Read the memo:  June 16, 2020

To better address safety, access, and circulation concerns related to construction activities of new developments on narrow streets within hillside neighborhoods, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) releases this addendum to the LADOT Transportation Assessment Guidelines (TAG). This addendum provides guidance when considering traffic management measures for hillside development projects in narrow roadways of less than 24‐feet in width.

While most hillside developments screen out of a Vehicle Miles Traveled analysis according to the TAG, these projects may still require CEQA analysis to address potential geometric design hazards or emergency access concerns or may require a safety and access assessment outside of the CEQA process to consider how the construction activities impact local circulation, emergency access, deliveries, and street parking.

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Motions (June 10, 2020)

View City Council Motions (June 10, 2020) (Land Use Policy:  None)

The following Council Motions were introduced during today’s City Council meeting. The listed motions govern ALL SUBJECT MATTERS OF COUNCIL not only land use. Council file numbers have not been assigned at this time and are currently being processed.View City Council.

 

 

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Council and Committee Referrals – 06/09/20

 

20-0720 Landmark Trees Program to designate and protect trees identified as Landmark trees.
To Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee
Motion (Blumenfield – Wesson) relative to instructing the Office of City Forest Management, with the assistance of the Bureau of Street Services Urban Forestry Division and any other relevant departments or bureaus, to report with recommendations to develop a Landmark Trees Program to designate and protect trees identified as Landmark trees.

 

19-0623 Potential vacancy tax and empty homes penalty
To Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
Chief Legislative Analyst report 19-12-1124, dated June 8, 2020, relative to recommendations for a potential vacancy tax and empty homes penalty.
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Motions (June 9, 2020)

View City Council Motions (June 9, 2020) (Land Use Policy:  Heritage Trees)

The following Council Motions were introduced during today’s City Council meeting. The listed motions govern ALL SUBJECT MATTERS OF COUNCIL not only land use. Council file numbers have not been assigned at this time and are currently being processed.View City Council.

 

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Motions (June 3, 2020)

View City Council Motions (June 3, 2020) (Land Use Policy:  None)

The following Council Motions were introduced during today’s City Council meeting. The listed motions govern ALL SUBJECT MATTERS OF COUNCIL not only land use. Council file numbers have not been assigned at this time and are currently being processed.View City Council.

 

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Motions (June 2, 2020)

View City Council Motions (June 2, 2020) (Land Use Policy:  None)

The following Council Motions were introduced during today’s City Council meeting. The listed motions govern ALL SUBJECT MATTERS OF COUNCIL not only land use. Council file numbers have not been assigned at this time and are currently being processed.View City Council.

 

 

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L.A. Al Fresco

Source: Department of Building and Safety 

L.A. Al Fresco aims to help local businesses reopen safely, and allow customers and employees to maintain physical distancing, by temporarily relaxing the rules that regulate outdoor dining.

On May 29, Mayor Garcetti launched the first phase of L.A. Al Fresco to support outdoor dining opportunities for restaurants hit hard by the COVID-19 crisis, in coordination with the L.A. County Department of Public Health allowing dine-in service at restaurants. Through L.A. Al Fresco Phase 1, the City is offering streamlined, immediate approval for eligible businesses to provide outdoor seating in the following areas:

  • Sidewalks
  • Private Parking Lots

Through Phase 2, launched on June 26, the City is offering streamlined approval for outdoor dining in the following areas:

  • Street Parking Spaces (Parklets)
  • Lane Closures
  • Street Closures

In this new stage of this effort, 55% of program resources will be directed to BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, people of color) businesses or located in areas that have experienced disproportionate job loss due to COVID-19.

To determine which Al Fresco option is best for your business or group, and for instructions on how to apply, please see our LA Al Fresco Manual in English, Spanish, Korean, Japanese.

Watch this webinar to learn more about LA Al Fresco.

FAQ

What is L.A. Al Fresco?

L.A. Al Fresco is a temporary program that streamlines requirements and approvals across multiple City departments for outdoor dining on sidewalks, parking lots, and streets. The program aims to help local businesses reopen while allowing customers and employees to maintain the physical distance recommended by public health officials by temporarily relaxing the rules that regulate outdoor dining.

Who can apply?

The program will be available to all restaurants and permitted sidewalk food vendors and food trucks in the City of Los Angeles.

What options are available?

L.A. Al Fresco options currently include different types of public and private space that may be used for outdoor dining during the COVID-19 emergency:

  • Private parking lots and other outdoor spaces on restaurant property
  • Sidewalks
  • Street Parking Spaces (Parklets)
  • Lane Closures
  • Street Closures

How soon after applying will I be able to use the space?

Eligible applicants will immediately receive approval for sidewalks and private property. LADOT will review applications for lane closures and street closures and respond to the applicant as soon as possible. Due to overwhelming demand, we have exhausted our initial allocation of resources for curbside dining areas (parklets). We are actively working to find other options to serve your needs.

How long will the program last?

Permits issued between May 29 and August 20 had an expiration date of September 1, 2020. As of August 21, the Mayor extended the L.A. Al Fresco program until December 31, 2020. Additional extensions will be granted throughout the duration of the Mayor’s Safer L.A. Order at no cost and with no limit on renewals. You can learn more about the stages of our response and recovery at Coronavirus.LACity.org/SaferLA.

How do I acquire a permit with the new program expiration date?

If you already have an L.A. Al Fresco Permit, you do not need to re-apply for a permit. You can access your new extended permit by logging into the L.A. Al Fresco Portal, opening your existing application, and clicking “Download Your Document.” You must print and post the permit with the new expiration date. If you are unable to access your existing permit, you can re-apply for a new permit, which will automatically include the expiration date of December 31, 2020.

What are the requirements/responsibilities for the restaurants?

Businesses will need to provide their own tables and chairs. For parklet and lane or street closures, the City will provide free traffic control equipment (barricades, planters, bollards) and shade umbrellas where needed, prioritizing impacted/BIPOC communities. Parklet, lane, and street closure applicants may also have access to pro bono architecture and landscape design services. Additional information on the specific requirements and responsibilities of restaurants is available in the application for the temporary allowance. Moreover, restaurants will be required to post their temporary allowance certificates for viewing by the general public.

Will restaurants be able to serve alcohol?

Yes, restaurants with existing alcohol permits will be allowed to serve alcohol within the approved area, subject to approval from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) and compliance with a list of standard conditions from the Department of City Planning.

How can I report a business that is not complying with safety standards?

If you see a business operating in violation of the L.A. Al Fresco rules and without proper physical distancing, please call 311.