Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee

Please Note Public Comment Will Be Taken In­Person Only. JOURNAL – BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 ­ 2:30 PM JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER BOB BLUMENFIELD, CHAIR COUNCILMEMBER MARQUEECE HARRIS­ DAWSON, VICE CHAIR COUNCILMEMBER KATY YAROSLAVSKY COUNCILMEMBER TIM MCOSKER COUNCILMEMBER MONICA RODRIGUEZ (Andrew Suh ­ Legislative Assistant ­ (213) 978­1072 or andrew.suh@lacity.org) Submit written comment at LACouncilComment.com The audio for Committee meetings is broadcast live on the internet at https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar. The live audio can also be accessed at: (213) 621­CITY (Metro), (818) 904­9450 (Valley), (310) 471­CITY (Westside) and (310) 547­CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public are encouraged to use one of the other channels. The Committee will take public comment from members of the public in­person only; there will be no public comment by teleconference. Additional information regarding Committee procedures provided at the end of this agenda. MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT ITEM(S) (1) 23­1006 City Administrative Officer and City Attorney reports, draft ordinances, and authorizing resolution relative to the issuance and sale of up to $210 million of Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2023­A (Capital Equipment and Real Property), execution of related documents in connection therewith and an omnibus lease amendment relative to existing MICLA equipment leases, and approving the lease and leaseback of certain real properties and creating a special fund in connection therewith. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes (1) 23­1006 City Administrative Officer and City Attorney reports, draft ordinances, and authorizing resolution relative to the issuance and sale of up to $210 million of Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2023­A (Capital Equipment and Real Property), execution of related documents in connection therewith and an omnibus lease amendment relative to existing MICLA equipment leases, and approving the lease and leaseback of certain real properties and creating a special fund in connection therewith. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Debt Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED City Administrative Officer and City Attorney reports, Resolution, and two Draft Ordinances dated September 15, 2023 – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez (2) 23­0971 City Administrative Officer report relative to authorizing the Office of Finance to execute a professional services agreement with Madden Corp. dba ProLegal, for legal processing services. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ NOVEMBER 7, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ NOVEMBER 7, 2023) APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated August 2, 2023 – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez (3) 23­0600­S39 Department of Aging and City Administrative Officer reports relative to a Fiscal Year 2023­24 Budget response regarding a Mini­Multipurpose Senior Center for the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted (3) 23­0600­S39 Department of Aging and City Administrative Officer reports relative to a Fiscal Year 2023­24 Budget response regarding a Mini­Multipurpose Senior Center for the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated August 23, 2023 – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez (4) 23­0522 City Administrative Officer and Board of Public Works reports relative to one Resolution Authority for one Senior Management Analyst II position (Class Code 9171­2) for the Board of Public Works to act as lead Grants Officer managing its grants management unit. (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee approved this matter) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted CONCUR with the September 19, 2023 actions of the Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez (5) 22­1106 City Administrative Officer report and Communication from the Mayor relative to accepting the Fiscal Year 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant award. (Public Safety Committee approved this matter) Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Financial Policies Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted CONCUR with the December 7, 2022 actions of the Public Safety Committee – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez (6) 23­0859 Collections Board of Review report relative to delinquent accounts receivables submitted by the Los Angeles Housing Department for the quarter ending June 30, 2023. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes  Community Impact Statement: None submitted CONCUR with the December 7, 2022 actions of the Public Safety Committee – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez (6) 23­0859 Collections Board of Review report relative to delinquent accounts receivables submitted by the Los Angeles Housing Department for the quarter ending June 30, 2023. Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Collections Board of Review report dated August 9, 2023 – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez (7) 23­0986 CD 10 Motion (Hutt – Lee) relative to the acquisition and installation of pneumatic bollards near the plaza of the Vision Theater in Council District 10. Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Motion (Hutt – Lee) – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez (8) 22­1485 Motion (Price – Krekorian) relative to instructing the General Services Department (GSD) to waive rent payments of GSD administered lease contracts due by for­profit, small business commercial tenants leasing property owned by the City of Los Angeles for properties leased between April 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021; reducing eligible rent payments for aforementioned properties; and further activating the LA Mall and supporting its small businesses, including short­term solutions for making LA Mall a more inviting location for events and the public. (Government Operations Committee approved this matter) Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council CONCUR with the September 12, 2023 actions of the Government Operations Committee – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez (9) 23­0933 Motion (Hutt – Blumenfield) relative to allegations of unclaimed City funds as reflected in the Los Angeles County Auditor­Controller’s Office Lost or Missing Check database. Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Motion (Hutt – Blumenfield), AS AMENDED – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez; Amendment provided in the report attached to the Council file.  CONCUR with the September 12, 2023 actions of the Government Operations Committee – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez (9) 23­0933 Motion (Hutt – Blumenfield) relative to allegations of unclaimed City funds as reflected in the Los Angeles County Auditor­Controller’s Office Lost or Missing Check database. Community Impact Statement: None submitted APPROVED Motion (Hutt – Blumenfield), AS AMENDED – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez; Amendment provided in the report attached to the Council file. (10) 23­0919 Motion (Hutt ­ Blumenfield ­ Yaroslavsky – Padilla) relative to best practices that will provide a 5­year Capital Infrastructure Plan for all public right­of­ way projects as part of the Fiscal Year 2024­25 Budget proposal and going forward. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Referred to the Transportation and Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committees) CONTINUED to a date to be determined. (11) 23­1000 City Attorney report relative to the retention of Keller Rohrback, LLP on a contingency fee basis in connection with In Re: Aqueous Film­Forming Foam Products Liability Litigation Case No. 2:18­mn­2873­RMG. The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to confer with its legal counsel. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted (The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to confer with its legal counsel for the above entitled matter.) APPROVED City Attorney report dated September 4, 2023 – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez (12) 23­0970 City Attorney report relative to a request for appropriations for outside counsel. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted  APPROVED City Attorney report dated September 4, 2023 – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez (12) 23­0970 City Attorney report relative to a request for appropriations for outside counsel. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ NOVEMBER 7, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ NOVEMBER 7, 2023) (The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to confer with its legal counsel for the above referenced matter.) APPROVED City Attorney report dated September 8, 2023, AS AMENDED – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez; Amendment noted in the report attached to the Council file. (13) 17­0713 City Attorney report relative to a request for additional funding for outside counsel Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP, for assistance with United States of America ex rel. Mei Ling and Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley v, City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. CV­11­00974 PSG (JCx). 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 mentioned above. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted (The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to confer with its legal counsel for the above referenced matter.) APPROVED City Attorney report dated September 7, 2023, AS AMENDED – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez; Amendment noted in the report attached to the Council file. (14) 17­0713­S1 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 United States of America ex rel. Mei Ling and Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. CV­ 1100974 PSG (JCx).  counsel for the above referenced matter.) APPROVED City Attorney report dated September 7, 2023, AS AMENDED – (4) Yes; Absent: Rodriguez; Amendment noted in the report attached to the Council file. (14) 17­0713­S1 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 United States of America ex rel. Mei Ling and Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. CV­ 1100974 PSG (JCx). Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (15) 23­0498 City Attorney report relative to the retention of outside counsel to assist in the matter of compliance with writ of mandate in United Neighborhoods for Los Angeles v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCP02401. The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), and (e)(1) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the above­entitled case. Fiscal Impact Statement: No Community Impact Statement: None submitted CONTINUED to a date to be determined. (16) 23­0995 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 Brooke Fortson v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV21­00384­CJC. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 30, 2020.) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (17) 23­0999 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 Eric C. Ingstad, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. 22­CV­04772 JFW (MRWx). (This matter arises from a claims under the FLSA brought by six Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters.) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (18) 23­1003 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  Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Eric C. Ingstad, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. 22­CV­04772 JFW (MRWx). (This matter arises from a claims under the FLSA brought by six Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters.) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (18) 23­1003 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 Richard Vidor v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV24181. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident which occurred on January 22, 2021 at the Shadow Ranch Park.) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (19) 23­1002 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 Greer v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV12039. (This matter arises from a July 19, 2020, incident involving an alleged dangerous condition at or near North Highland Avenue and Waring Avenue in the City of Los Angeles.) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (20) 23­0907 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 Community Power Collective, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCP04289. (This lawsuit concerns allegations that certain restrictions contained in Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 42.13 (Sidewalk and Park Vending Program), are unlawful under California Government Code Section 51036, et seq.) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (21) 23­0996 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 Elsa Navarro v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV01290. (This matter arises from a fall that occurred on February 28, 2018, near a bus stop located at the intersection of Lorena Street and Whittier Boulevard, in Los Angeles.) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (22) 23­1005 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 Peggy A. Romeo v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles  case entitled Elsa Navarro v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV01290. (This matter arises from a fall that occurred on February 28, 2018, near a bus stop located at the intersection of Lorena Street and Whittier Boulevard, in Los Angeles.) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (22) 23­1005 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 Peggy A. Romeo v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV02896. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 11, 2021, at 23901 Hartland Street.) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (23) 23­1001 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 Bertila Pereda v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV10422. (This matter arises from a fall incident that occurred on April 15, 2019, at 10317 Amestoy Avenue in Los Angeles, California.) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (24) 23­1004 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 Victor Alvarado Medina v. Antonio DeSantos, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV13016. (This matter arises from a traffic accident on July 14, 2020, at or near the intersection of Temple and Hope Street in Los Angeles, California.) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (25) 23­0998 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 Ariel Gonzales Gutierrez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV46860. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident at 7275 Franklin Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (26) 23­0997 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 Peyman David Emmanuel v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV16345. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on the street close to the intersection of Le Conte  case entitled Ariel Gonzales Gutierrez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV46860. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident at 7275 Franklin Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. (26) 23­0997 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 Peyman David Emmanuel v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV16345. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on the street close to the intersection of Le Conte Avenue and Broxton Avenue in West Los Angeles..) Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023. 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EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES A member of the public seeking to challenge a City action in court may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk prior to the public hearing in time reasonably to be considered by the Committee members. 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. TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) COMMUNICATIONS Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with a speech disability, may be able to avail themselves of 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. 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