AGENDA ITEM
TO:
HONORABLE CHAIR
AND MEMBERS OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM:
COLLEEN T. DOAN
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
SUBJECT:
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CITY COUNCIL FOLLOW UP
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Summary:
A brief summary of the City Council’s actions from the last City Council meeting(s).
recommendation
Recommendation:
Receive and file.
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Background and Analysis:
1) At the October 22, 2024, City Council meeting:
• City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into an agreement with Catalyst Environmental for the Project Approval and Environmental Documents phase of the East Burnett Street Historical District Pedestrian and Bike Enhancement Project. This project includes the installation of sidewalks between Gaviota Avenue and Cherry Avenue, a Class 2 Bike Lane between Walnut Avenue and Dawson Avenue, and various roadway amenities and improvements.
• City Council authorized the City Manager to execute the First Amendment to the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the Los Angeles Gateway Region Integrated Regional Water Management Joint Powers Authority (GWMA) for administration and cost sharing to implement the coordinated compliance, monitoring, and reporting plan (CCRMP) for the Dominguez Channel and Los Angeles and Long Beach Harbors Waters Toxic Pollutants Total Maximum Daily Loads. The proposed amendment would extend the term of the MOU through December 31, 2029, and allow the City to continue coordinating with other responsible agencies on regional watershed objectives.
2) At the November 12, 2024, City Council meeting:
• Police Chief Wayne Bylerly introduced and swore in Zachary Williams, a new Police Officer for the City.
• City Council adopted a resolution adopting IS/MND SHC 2024100062 and introduced Zoning Ordinance Amendment 24-01 for the Courtyard Specific Plan (SP-21).
• City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with PlaceWorks to provide professional services for the preparation of an economic and land use analysis associated with the Opportunity Study Area Project.
• City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Public Works Contract with Estate Design and Construction, Incorporated, for the construction of the City Hall Interior Renovation Project (Project No. 90.19004), for a term of 150 calendar days.
• City Council authorized the City Manager to enter into a Professional Consultant Services Agreement with SVA Architects, Incorporated, to provide architectural and engineering design for the Signal Hill Amphitheater Project (Project No. 90.24013), for a term of eight months.