Budget and Finance Commitee

JOURNAL – BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE Monday, April 11, 2022 ROOM 1010, CITY HALL - 2:00 PM 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER PAUL KREKORIAN, CHAIR COUNCILMEMBER BOB BLUMENFIELD COUNCILMEMBER KEVIN DE LEÓN COUNCILMEMBER MONICA RODRIGUEZ COUNCILMEMBER CURREN D. PRICE, JR. (Andrew Suh - Legislative Assistant - (213) 978-1072 or andrew.suh@lacity.org) Pursuant to Assembly Bill 361, and due to concerns over COVID-19, this Los Angeles City Council committee meeting will take all public comment by teleconference. The audio for this meeting is broadcast live on the internet at https://clerk.lacity.org/calendar. The live audio can also be heard at: (213) 621-CITY (Metro), (818) 904-9450 (Valley), (310) 471-CITY (Westside) and (310) 547-CITY (San Pedro Area). Members of the public who would like to offer public comment on the items listed on the agenda should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 655 3266 and then press #. Press # again when prompted for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak. 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) 978-1133. For Telecommunication Relay Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information located at the end of this agenda. Submit written comment at LACouncilComment.com Click here for agenda packets Note: For information regarding the Committee and its operations, please contact the Committee Legislative Assistant at the phone number and/or email address listed above. The Legislative Assistant may answer questions and provide materials and notice of matters scheduled before the City Council. 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MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM(S) (1) 22-0218 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Perry Lawrence and Kathy Lawrence v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 18STCV07864. (This matter arises out of a multi-vehicle versus pedestrian traffic accident resulting from a dangerous condition of public property located on Foothill Boulevard at its intersection with Saluda Avenue in the City of Los Angeles.) (2) 22-0220 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Steven Ray Hill, ll v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV12893. (This matter arises from a vehicle accident that occurred on July 30, 2019 at 4454 Pico Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.) (3) 22-0222 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Hugo Martinez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV08862. (This matter arises from an incident that occurred on September 23, 2018, involving the Los Angeles Fire Department.) (4) 22-0223 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Viancy J. Amaya Munoz v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC708584. (This matter arises from an employment-related matter.) (5) 22-0286 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Joan Morris v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV46012. (This matter arises from an automobile accident that ocurred on January 31, 2019 on Schrader Boulevard near its intersection with Sunset Bouelvard, in Los Angeles, California.) (6) 22-0285 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Gregory Randall v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC716749. (This matter arises from a complaint of failure to reasonably accommodate, failure to engage in the interactive process and failure to prevent harassment, discrimination and retaliation in violation of the California Fair Employment & Housing Act (FEHA) against the City.) (7) 22-0327  The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled William Cooper v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23455. (This matter arises from an incident involving alleged violations of the Fair Employment and Housing Act.) (8) 22-0328 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Wayne William Wright v. Charles Beck, et al., United District Court Case No. 2:15-cv-05805-DSF (ASx). (This case concerns the alleged wrongful destruction of property that was seized pursuant to warrants issued in 2004 and destroyed by the Los Angeles Police Department in 2014.) (9) 22-0361 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Christopher Jackson v. Officer Forman, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:19-cv-02443 DMG (AGRx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on May 27, 2018, in Los Angeles, California.) (10) 22-0359 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled David Bond v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case Nos. 21-CV-01327 RGK (JEMx) and 22-CV-00098 RGK (JEMx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on May 29, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.) (11) 21-1335 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Ken Babalyan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC666678. (This matter involves a dangerous condition of public property arising out of a multi-vehicle traffic accident which occured on Sunset Boulevard at its intersection with Chautauqua Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.) (12) 13-0600-S133 City Attorney report and Ordinance relative to repealing Los Angeles Administrative Code sections and uncodified ordinances to close dormant city funds with zero balances. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED City Attorney report and Ordinance dated March 18, 2022 – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon (13) 21-0874-S1 City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports relative to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Account – General City Purposes Fund Status Reports for February 1, 2022 through March 31, 2022. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted  NOTED and FILED City Administrative Officer reports dated February 18, 2022, March 8, 2022, March 17, 2022, and April 1, 2022 – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon (14) 21-1028-S3 CAO report relative to the Fourth Construction Projects Report (CPR) for Fiscal Year 2021-22. (This item was also heard by the Information, Technology, and General Services Committee on April 7, 2022) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Debt Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated March 30, 2022 – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon (15) 21-0520 CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst joint report relative to the California Comeback Plan. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted NOTED and FILED joint City Administrative Officer and Chief Legislative Analyst report dated March 17, 2022 – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon (16) 22-0201 Zoo Department report relative to the appropriation of funds from the Fiscal Year 2021-22 Unappropriated Balance for the Zoo WiFi and Data Network Expansion Project. (This item was heard by the Arts, Parks, Health, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee on March 22, 2022) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes  Community Impact Statement: None submitted CONCURRED with the March 22, 2022 action of the Arts, Parks, Health, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon (17) 21-0600-S46 Bureau of Street Lighting report relative to a connectivity and digital inclusion update and proposal for Universal Broadband Services in disadvantaged communities. (This item was heard by the Public Works Committee on March 9, 2022 and the Information, Technology, and General Services Committee on April 7, 2022) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted CONCURRED with the April 7, 2022 action of the Information, Technology, and General Services Committee, AS AMENDED – (5) Yes; Amendment attached to the Council file (18) 22-0307 Department of Animal Services report relative to transferring funds and authorizing two positions for the Citywide Community Cat Program. (This item was heard by the Personnel, Audits, and Animal Welfare Committee on April 6, 2022) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted. CONCURRED with the April 6, 2022 action of the Personnel, Audits, and Personnel Welfare Committee – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon (19) 22-0291 Motion (Rodriguez – Bonin, et al.) relative to the feasibility of establishing a one million dollar single payment fund for stipends available to participants  of the Youth Development Department’s student financial literacy program; and related matters. Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Motion (Rodriguez – Bonin, et al.) – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon (20) 22-0393 CAO and City Attorney reports and Ordinance relative to an extension of letter of credit facilities supporting the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) Lease Revenue Commercial Paper Note Program, and a replacement letter of credit (Los Angeles Convention Center). Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated April 5, 2022 and City Attorney report and Ordinance both dated April 7, 2022 – (4) Yes; Absent: De Leon (21) 22-0031 CONTINUED from January 24, 2022: Motion (De Leon – Blumenfield) relative to the below market sale of four Combo Hydrojetter/Catch Basic Cleaner vehicles and two dump trucks to the City of Ensenada, Mexico. Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Motion (De Leon – Blumenfield), AS AMENDED– (5) Yes; Amendment attached to the Council file If you challenge this Committee's action(s) 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. 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., 00-0000). 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 peer- to-peer and third-party 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 TIY-Based TRS; Speech-to-Speech Relay Service; Shared Non-English 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/telecommunications-relay-service-trs. 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, hard-of-hearing, or has a speech disability. For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities, visit theFCC's Disability Rights Office website.