City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, January 20, 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, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Absent: Rodriguez, (1) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (1) 21­0042­S3 EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) PURSUANT TO SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE STATE CEQA GUIDELINES AND ARTICLE II, SECTION 1 OF THE CITY CEQA GUIDELINES; COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT, and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Article 14.6, Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to sunset eviction protections related to the COVID­19 pandemic, and adding Article 11 to Chapter XX of the LAMC to waive specified fees, fines, and penalties, as specified; adding Article 5 to Chapter XVI of the LAMC to prohibit terminations of tenancies without just cause and requiring relocation assistance for no­fault evictions, as specified; amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance provisions on resident manager evictions, tenant notifications, and relocation assistance; and repealing duplicative or expired LAMC provisions relating to evictions; and, recommendations for the expiration of the COVID­19 eviction moratorium, adoption of tenant relocation assistance protections for economic displacement, and a threshold for evictions for non­payment of rent for all residential rental units. (Housing and Homelessness Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity Friday for public comment - Januarywill 20,be provided.) 2023 - PAGE 1  as specified; amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance provisions on resident manager evictions, tenant notifications, and relocation assistance; and repealing duplicative or expired LAMC provisions relating to evictions; and, recommendations for the expiration of the COVID­19 eviction moratorium, adoption of tenant relocation assistance protections for economic displacement, and a threshold for evictions for non­payment of rent for all residential rental units. (Housing and Homelessness 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: Yes Against: North Hills West Neighborhood Council Adopted Amending Motion 1B (Raman – Blumenfield) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Price Jr. (2) Adopted Amending Motion 1C (Park – Blumenfield – et al.) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Price Jr. (2) Adopted Recommendation No. 3 of the Housing and Homelessness Committee Report Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: Lee (1); Absent: Krekorian, Price Jr. (2) Question Whether to Substitute Amending Motion 1A Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Price Jr. (2) Substitute Amending Motion 1A (Yaroslavsky – Harris­Dawson) – Failed of Adoption Ayes: de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (7); Nays: Blumenfield, Lee, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez (5); Absent: Krekorian, Price Jr. (2) Adopted Amending Motion 1D (Soto­Martinez – Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) - S Ayes:SEE ATTACHED Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Raman, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: Krekorian, Price Jr. (2) Adopted Housing and Homelessness Committee Report as Amended by Amending Motion 1B, 1C, and 1D. FridayBlumenfield, de León, - January Ayes: 20, 2023 - Harris­Dawson, PAGE 2 Park, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian,  (7); Nays: Blumenfield, Lee, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez (5); Absent: Krekorian, Price Jr. (2) Adopted Amending Motion 1D (Soto­Martinez – Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield) Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: Krekorian, Price Jr. (2) Adopted Housing and Homelessness Committee Report as Amended by Amending Motion 1B, 1C, and 1D. Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Price Jr. (2) Adopted to Reconsider Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Price Jr. (2) Adopted the Housing and Homelessness Committee report as amended by Motions 1B, 1C, 1D; Ordinance (R22­0413); and Motion (Blumenfield ­ McOsker) and Revised Ordinance (R22­0414) Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Price Jr. (2) (2) 22­1529 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Project Assistant (Class Code 1542) for the Los Angeles Department of Aging pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring 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. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ JANUARY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ JANUARY 25, 2023) Adopted Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:(0); Absent: (0) (3) 22­1530 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Friday Senior Project- January 20, 2023 Coordinator - Code 1538) for the PAGE (Class Bureau3 of Street Lighting from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ JANUARY 25, 2023) Adopted Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (3) 22­1530 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) for the Bureau of Street Lighting from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring 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. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ JANUARY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ JANUARY 25, 2023) Adopted Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (4) 22­1531 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) for the Bureau of Street Lighting from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring 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. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ JANUARY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ JANUARY 25, 2023) Adopted Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report FridayBlumenfield, de León, - January Ayes: 20, 2023 - Harris­Dawson, PAGE Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, 4 Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:  Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ JANUARY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ JANUARY 25, 2023) Adopted Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (5) 22­1532 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the exemption of one Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) position for the Los Angeles Department of Aging from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring 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. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ JANUARY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ JANUARY 25, 2023) Adopted Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (6) 22­1533 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the re­exemption of one Assistant Inspector General (Class Code 0603) position for the Los Angeles Police Department from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring 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. Friday - January 20, 2023 - PAGE 5 TIME LIMIT FILE ­ JANUARY 25, 2023  Angeles Police Department from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring 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. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ JANUARY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ JANUARY 25, 2023) Adopted Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (7) 22­1393 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Public Works Trust Fund loan to implement the CleanLA, LA River Rangers, LA Community Composting, and Edible Food Waste Recovery projects. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE a new $15,003,646 loan from the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund No. 834/50), payable by the CA for All Youth Workforce Development Grant Fund (Fund No. 65N/22, RSC or Appr. TBD), to front­fund and implement four projects ­ CleanLA, LA River Rangers, LA Community Composting, and Edible Food Waste Recovery ­ at the Board of Public Works (BPW) funded by the California for All Youth Grant Program. 2. FIND that the loan proceeds will be deposited into the City’s General Fund No. 100/74, which interest earned is retained by said fund and is also the same fund where interest earned in the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834 is transferred to on an interim basis. 3. APPROVE the waiver of interest assessment. 4. AUTHORIZE the BPW, Director of Accounting, to transfer $15,003,646 from available funds within the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund No 83450) to the BPW (Fund No. 100/74), and increase appropriation account authority, as follows: Friday Account - Title January 20, 2023 - PAGE 6 Amount 001010 Salaries, General $840,206  No. 834 is transferred to on an interim basis. 3. APPROVE the waiver of interest assessment. 4. AUTHORIZE the BPW, Director of Accounting, to transfer $15,003,646 from available funds within the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund No 83450) to the BPW (Fund No. 100/74), and increase appropriation account authority, as follows: Account Title Amount 001010 Salaries, General $840,206 003040 Contractual Services 14,163,440 Total: $15,003,646 5. AUTHORIZE the reimbursement of grant funds received from the State of CA Office of the Governor's California Volunteers to be deposited into the California for All Youth Workforce Development Grant Fund (Fund No. 65N22, RSC or Appr. TBD) and transfer said receipt to the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund No. 834/50, BS TBD) on a monthly basis until full repayment is received by no later than September 30, 2024. 6. AUTHORIZE by resolution one Project Coordinator (Class Code: 1537) position to be employed in BPW, to provide project support for the CA For All grant project titled “LA River Rangers”, subject to allocation and exemption approval by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners in accordance with Charter Section 1001(d)(4) based on the position being grant­funded for a term not­to­exceed three years. 7. AUTHORIZE the BPW, Executive Officer, or designee, to make any technical or accounting updates to the recommendations above to effectuate the intent of the Mayor and City Council. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BPW reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring 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.) Adopted Public Works Committee and Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee reports Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: Friday - January 20, 2023 - PAGE 7 (0); Absent: (0)  (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring 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.) Adopted Public Works Committee and Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee reports - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (8) 22­1200­S67 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Elmer Roldan to the Commission for Community and Family Services. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Elmer Roldan to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Roldan resides in Council District 9. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 11; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ FEBRUARY 2, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ FEBRUARY 1, 2023) [Scheduled pursuant to Council Rule 46(b)] Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (9) 22­1480 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ETHICS COMMISSION relative to proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the Office of the City Attorney. Recommendation for Council action: Friday - January 20, 2023 - PAGE 8 APPROVE the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for  Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (9) 22­1480 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ETHICS COMMISSION relative to proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the Office of the City Attorney. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the proposed amendments to the Conflict of Interest Code for the Office of the City Attorney as detailed in the November 22, 2022, City Ethics Commission report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Ethics Commission. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ FEBRUARY 20, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ FEBRUARY 17, 2023) (Rules Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (10) 22­1486 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (O’FARRELL – RODRIGUEZ – ET AL.) relative to the Federation Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the International Olympic Committee (IOC), and other international sports and major event organizers to codify human rights within the bylaws, require and promote the fair treatment of workers, women, LQBTQ+ LGBTQ+* community members and all marginalized people as a condition for participating nations and cities wherever international sporting events are held. *Journal Correction Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to call upon FIFA, the IOC, and other international sports and Friday major event -organizers January 20, to 2023 codify-human rights within the PAGE 9 require bylaws, and promote the fair treatment of workers, women, LQBTQ+  sports and major event organizers to codify human rights within the bylaws, require and promote the fair treatment of workers, women, LQBTQ+ LGBTQ+* community members and all marginalized people as a condition for participating nations and cities wherever international sporting events are held. *Journal Correction Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to call upon FIFA, the IOC, and other international sports and major event organizers to codify human rights within the bylaws, require and promote the fair treatment of workers, women, LQBTQ+ LGBTQ+* community members and all marginalized people as a condition for participating nations and cities wherever international sporting events are held. *Journal Correction Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (11) 23­0002­S2 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) 2023­2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending legislative positions for the 2023 ­ 2024 Federal and State Legislative Program, as submitted by the LADOT and attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Friday - January 20, 2023 - PAGE 10 Adopted Item  Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (12) 23­0002­S3 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and the Los Angeles Harbor Department (POLA) 2023­2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending legislative positions for the 2023 ­ 2024 Federal and State Legislative Program, as submitted by POLA and attached to the Council file, to support legislative proposals that would: a. Streamline the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) clearance process, and allow the use of state­prepared NEPA documents and clearances for National Highway Freight Network projects. b. Utilize unspent Harbor Maintenance Tax revenues in a manner consistent with the framework outlined in the 2020 Water Resources Development Act. 2. APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending legislative positions for the 2023 ­ 2024 Federal and State Legislative Program, as submitted by LAWA and attached to the Council file, to support legislative proposals that would: a. Create funding opportunities for the development of workforce development programs focused on training for zero­emission technologies. b. Provide funding to implement and continue to advance the objectives of the Clean Air Action Plan. Friday - January 20, 2023 - PAGE 11 c. Provide funding for grid and shoreside power infrastructure in  legislative positions for the 2023 ­ 2024 Federal and State Legislative Program, as submitted by LAWA and attached to the Council file, to support legislative proposals that would: a. Create funding opportunities for the development of workforce development programs focused on training for zero­emission technologies. b. Provide funding to implement and continue to advance the objectives of the Clean Air Action Plan. c. Provide funding for grid and shoreside power infrastructure in concordance with the objectives of the Clean Air Action Plan and the Governor’s Executive Order N­79­20. d. Provide funding opportunities to expand the Port Optimizer consistent with stakeholder needs. 3. INSTRUCT the CLA, with assistance of POLA, to monitor the following proposals, and instruct the CLA to report and prepare resolutions, if necessary, when additional details regarding the legislation are available: Legislation that seeks to address supply chain disruption, cost, and inefficiency. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (13) 23­0002­S4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Los Angeles City Tourism Department (CTD) 2023­2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending legislative positions for the 2023 ­ 2024 Federal and State Legislative Program, as submitted by the CTD and attached to the Council file, to support any Friday legislative proposal that - January 20,would 2023 modernize - visa processing PAGE through 12 the following means:  COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Los Angeles City Tourism Department (CTD) 2023­2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending legislative positions for the 2023 ­ 2024 Federal and State Legislative Program, as submitted by the CTD and attached to the Council file, to support any legislative proposal that would modernize visa processing through the following means: 1. Authorize the State Department to test and broadly implement video conferencing technology for visa interviews, to increase processing capacity and reduce wait times at embassies. 2. Provide permanent authorization for the State Department to broadly waive interviews for low risk B1/B2 visa renewals. 3. Authorization for multiple federal agencies to collect biometrics for visa applicants, which will eliminate the need for in­person appointments at U.S. embassies and consulates. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (14) 23­0002­S5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) 2023­2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS to SPONSOR and/or SUPPORT legislation in the 2023 ­ 2024 State and Federal Legislative Program, as recommended by the DCA and attached to the Council file. Friday - January 20, 2023 - PAGE 13 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City  and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) 2023­2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS to SPONSOR and/or SUPPORT legislation in the 2023 ­ 2024 State and Federal Legislative Program, as recommended by the DCA and attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (15) 23­0002­S14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) 2023­2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the Council file, to include in the City’s 2023­2024 State Legislative Program SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP of legislation or administrative action to facilitate access to eviction data. 2. APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2023­2024 State Legislative Program SUPPORT and/or SPONSORSHIP of legislation or administrative action that would make available at minimum 400 additional Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Project­based Vouchers a year for people experiencing homelessness. 3. INSTRUCT the CLA, with assistance of the LAHD, to monitor a proposal under which HUD would allow jurisdictions with a population of over 2 million to form a Continuum of Care and instruct the CLA to report and prepare a Resolution, if necessary, when additional information is available. Friday - January 20, 2023 - PAGE 14  SPONSORSHIP of legislation or administrative action that would make available at minimum 400 additional Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Project­based Vouchers a year for people experiencing homelessness. 3. INSTRUCT the CLA, with assistance of the LAHD, to monitor a proposal under which HUD would allow jurisdictions with a population of over 2 million to form a Continuum of Care and instruct the CLA to report and prepare a Resolution, if necessary, when additional information is available. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Raman – Price) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (16) 23­0002­S15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD) 2023­2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS, recommending legislative positions for the 2023­24 Federal and State Legislative Program, as submitted by the CIFD and attached to the Council file, to SUPPORT or SPONSOR legislation to: 1. Increase protections for survivors of domestic violence. 2. Increase funding for the City's children's savings account program. 3. Increase access to child care and spaces for children. 4. Increase flexibility for Community Development Block Grant spending. 5. Expand eligibility for State benefits. Friday - January 20, 2023 - PAGE 15  2. Increase funding for the City's children's savings account program. 3. Increase access to child care and spaces for children. 4. Increase flexibility for Community Development Block Grant spending. 5. Expand eligibility for State benefits. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (17) 23­0002­S20 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTIONS relative to the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) 2023­2024 proposed legislative program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS, attached to the Council file, to SPONSOR and/or SUPPORT legislation in the 2023­2024 Federal and State Legislative Programs, as recommended by the BOS to reuse and recycle local water, remove per­ and polyfluoroalkyl substances from wastewater systems, and the reduction of single­use plastics. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item FridayBlumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Ayes: - January 20, 2023 - Hernandez, PAGELee, Hutt, Krekorian, 16 McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays:  Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (18) 22­0983­S1 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD­ LEE) relative to funding for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Valley Traffic Division for supplemental safety measures in Council District 3. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $100,000 from the Council District 3 portion of the "Neighborhood Service Enhancements" line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001092 (Sworn Overtime), for supplemental traffic safety measures in Council District 3. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections, clarifications, or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto­Mart​ínez (2); Absent: (0) (19) 23­0045 MOTION (SOTO­MARTÍNEZ ­ HARRIS­DAWSON) relative to funding for the Los Angeles Department of Aging (DOA) Senior Emergency Meals Program for Older Adults. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL Friday OF THE MAYOR: - January 20, 2023 - PAGE 17  Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez, Soto­Mart​ínez (2); Absent: (0) (19) 23­0045 MOTION (SOTO­MARTÍNEZ ­ HARRIS­DAWSON) relative to funding for the Los Angeles Department of Aging (DOA) Senior Emergency Meals Program for Older Adults. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the DOA to transfer identified savings into the Contractual Services account; to augment the funding and extend the contract term with its current provider (Everytable); and, per Council instruction, authorize the Department to submit an interim budget request for additional funding to continue the program beyond its current closing date of January 15, 2023. 2. INSTRUCT the DOA to work with the Office of the City Administrative Officer to continue reviewing its budget to identify additional savings that could be added to the Department's contractual services account to further support the Senior Meals Program. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: a. Transfer Fiscal Year (FY) 21­22 General City Purpose (GCP) fund savings of $480,000 to FY 22­23 Senior Emergency Meals Program (SMP). Establish a new account and appropriate $480,000 within the Area Plan for the Aging Title III Fund Number 395 as follows: From: Account No. Account Title Amount 395/02/02VQ02 Congregate Meals For $480,000 Seniors To: Account No. Account Title Amount 395/02/02WQ12 Congregate Meals For $480,000 Seniors Friday - January 20, 2023 - PAGE 18  Account No. Account Title Amount 395/02/02VQ02 Congregate Meals For $480,000 Seniors To: Account No. Account Title Amount 395/02/02WQ12 Congregate Meals For $480,000 Seniors b. Make technical adjustments in the event that there are errors to these instructions, and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Soto­Martinez – McOsker) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (20) 23­0048 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (RAMAN – SOTO­MARTINEZ) relative to Homeless Count Week 2023. Recommendations for Council action: 1. RESOLVE to declare the week beginning January 23, 2023, as Homeless Count Week 2023. 2. DIRECT all City departments and agencies to support the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) in conducting the 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count by encouraging staff to volunteer and responding completely and in a timely manner to LAHSA's requests for assistance in this effort. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Friday - January 20, 2023 - PAGE 19  Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (21) 19­0935 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the re­exemption of one Airport Police Chief (Class Code 3232) position for the Los Angeles World Airports from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ JANUARY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ JANUARY 25, 2023) [Scheduled pursuant to Charter Section 1001 (b)] Adopted Item to Continue to January 24, 2023 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (22) 19­0639­S1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the re­exemption of one Convention Center Building Superintendant (Class Code 3330) position for the Los Angeles City Tourism Department from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ JANUARY 25, 2023 Friday (LAST-DAY January FOR20, 2023 - ACTION ­ JANUARY COUNCIL PAGE 20 25, 2023)  Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ JANUARY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ JANUARY 25, 2023) (Scheduled pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b)) Adopted Item to Continue to January 24, 2023 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (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 ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Absent: Price Jr. (1) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Friday - January 20, 2023 - PAGE 21  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Blumenfield Yaroslavsky The Troubies Rodriguez McOsker Deputy Chief Graham Everett Yaroslavsky Blumenfield Levy Family Early Childhood Center  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Park All Councilmembers David Joseph Morena  File No. 21-0042-S3 EXEMPTION from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guideline Section 15061(b)(3) and Article II, Section 1 of the City CEQA Guidelines; HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Article 14.6, Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to sunset eviction protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and adding Article 11 to Chapter XX of the LAMC to waive fees, fines, and penalties, as specified; and adding Article 5 to Chapter XVI of the LAMC to prohibit terminations of tenancies without just cause and requiring relocation assistance for no-fault evictions, as specified; amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance provisions on resident manager evictions, tenant notifications, and relocation assistance; and, repealing duplicative or expired LAMC provisions relating to evictions; and recommendations for the expiration of the COVID-19 eviction moratorium, adoption of tenant relocation assistance protections for economic displacement, and a threshold for evictions for non-payment of rent for all residential rental units; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1.a FIND that the adoption of the Ordinance attached to the City Attorney report (R22-0413) dated November 18, 2022, attached to Council file No. 21-0042-S3, is exempt from the CEQA through Section 15061(b)(3) of the State CEQA Guidelines and Article II, Section 1 of the City CEQA Guidelines. 1.b PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE attached to the City Attorney report (R22-0413) dated November 18, 2022, relative to amending Article 14.6 of Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to sunset eviction protections related to the COVID-19 Pandemic and adding Article 11 to Chapter XX of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to waive fees, fines, and penalties, as specified. (Yes – Raman, Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Rodriguez, Lee) 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to PREPARE and PRESENT a revised draft ordinance attached to the City Attorney report (R22-0414) dated November 18, 2022, attached to Council file No. 21- 0042-S3, relative to adding Article 5 to Chapter XVI of the LAMC to prohibit terminations of tenancies without just cause and requiring relocation assistance for no-fault evictions, as specified; amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance provisions on resident manager evictions, tenant notifications, and relocation assistance; and, repealing duplicative or expired LAMC provisions relating to evictions, to incorporate the following amendments: a. Amend draft ordinance Section 165.06.A.6 to include the following, “including natural person who hold properties in a trust or LLC” b. Amend draft ordinance Section 165.04 of Article 5, Chapter XVI so that just cause protections come into effect when a lease expires, or after 12 months whichever comes first. (Yes – Blumenfield, Rodriguez, Lee; No – Raman, Harris-Dawson) 3. APPROVE the recommendations contained in the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) report dated November 2, 2022, attached to Council file No. 21-0042-S3. (Yes – Raman, Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Rodriguez; No – Lee) 4. INSTRUCT the LAHD with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, City Attorney and other relevant departments to report: a. On an amended formula for determining qualification for the relocation assistance exemption outlined in Recommendation I(3) contained in the LAHD report dated  November 2, 2022, attached to Council file No. 21-0042-S3, in order to capture mom and pop “natural person” landlords of small multifamily rentals. b. To explore creating a household income cap to qualify for relocation assistance. (Yes – Raman, Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Rodriguez, Lee) Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund through the recommended actions. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: North Hills West Neighborhood Council (URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING) SUMMARY At the meeting held on January 18, 2023, your Housing and Homelessness Committee considered City Attorney reports, Ordinances and a LAHD report relative to amending Article 14.6, Chapter IV of the LAMC to sunset eviction protections related to the COVID-19 pandemic, and adding Article 11 to Chapter XX of the LAMC to waive fees, fines, and penalties, as specified; and adding Article 5 to Chapter XVI of the LAMC to prohibit terminations of tenancies without just cause and requiring relocation assistance for no-fault evictions, as specified; amending the Rent Stabilization Ordinance provisions on resident manager evictions, tenant notifications, and relocation assistance; and, repealing duplicative or expired LAMC provisions relating to evictions; and recommendations for the expiration of the COVID-19 eviction moratorium, adoption of tenant relocation assistance protections for economic displacement, and a threshold for evictions for non-payment of rent for all residential rental units; and related matters. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended to move forward the recommendations contained in the City Attorney report (R22-0413), requested the City Attorney to amend the draft ordinance attached to the City Attorney report (R22-0414), approved the recommendations contained in the LAHD report and added an instruction to LAHD, as detailed above, as amended. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE LV 1/18/23 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  File No. 22-1529 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Project Assistant (Class Code 1542) for the Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE exemption of one Project Assistant (Class Code 1542) position for the Los Angeles Department of Aging from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE – JANAURY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JANUARY 25, 2023) Summary: On January 17, 2023, your Committee considered a December 7, 2022 Communication from the Mayor relative to the exemption of one Project Assistant (Class Code 1542) position for the LADOA from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). According to the Mayor, Charter Section 1001(b) allows up to 150 persons to be exempt, of which 130 are approved, and an additional 17 are pending approval. Approval of this request will increase the count. As of the date of this letter, this request will be in the 148th position of the 150 exemptions. There are an additional 50 exempt positions added by the City Council pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b)(4), of which 8 are filled. The Project Assistant will maintain the Senior Community Service Employment Program database system by creating and reviewing data reports with staff, locating and correcting data entry errors, entering new data, and reviewing and revising division policy and procedures. The Project Assistant advises staff on questions from enrollees regarding salaries, benefits, civil service rules, and other personnel related matters. The Project Assistant will also prepare and implement periodic formal training for host agencies and trainees, incorporating new program changes, and monitors caseload of enrollees and prepares enrollment as well as re-certification documents. The Project Assistant serves as training coordinator for enrollees and host agencies and special projects as assigned. After consideration and having provided an opportunity for public comment, the Committee moved to recommend approval of the exemption. This matter is now submitted to Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee COUNCILMEMBER VOTE McOSKER: YES PRICE: ABSENT SOTO-MARTINEZ: YES ARL 1/17/23 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  File No. 22-1530 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) for the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position for the BSL from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE – JANAURY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JANUARY 25, 2023) Summary: On January 17, 2023, your Committee considered a December 7, 2022 Communication from the Mayor relative to the exemption of one Senior Project Coordinator (Class Code 1538) position for the BSL from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). According to the Mayor, Charter Section 1001(b) allows up to 150 persons to be exempt, of which 130 are approved, and an additional 13 are pending approval. Approval of this request will increase the count. As of December 7, 2022, this request will be in the 144th position of the 150 exemptions. There are an additional 50 exempt positions added by the City Council pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b)(4), of which 8 are filled. The Senior Project Coordinator will be responsible for establishing a Copper Wire and Power Theft (CWPT) outreach/educational campaign and strategy; developing materials such as reports and presentations; research proven strategies and similar programs at the regional, state, and federal levels to inform the successful administration and implementation of BSL’s CWPT program. This position will serve as BSL’s liaison for CWPT which includes attending and presenting at meetings with executive management, Board of Commissioners, City Council and Committees, and other elected officials and will supervise and oversee a subordinate Project Coordinator position. After consideration and having provided an opportunity for public comment, the Committee moved to recommend approval of the exemption. This matter is now submitted to Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee COUNCILMEMBER VOTE McOSKER: YES PRICE: ABSENT SOTO-MARTINEZ: YES ARL 1/17/23 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  File No. 22-1531 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) for the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) position for the BSL from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE – JANAURY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JANUARY 25, 2023) Summary: On January 17, 2023, your Committee considered a December 7, 2022 Communication from the Mayor relative to the exemption of one Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) position for the BSL from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). According to the Mayor, Charter Section 1001(b) allows up to 150 persons to be exempt, of which 130 are approved, and an additional 12 are pending approval. Approval of this request will increase the count. As of December 7, 2022, this request will be in the 147th position of the 150 exemptions. There are an additional 50 exempt positions added by the City Council pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b)(4), of which 8 are filled. The Project Coordinator will assist in developing, administering, and maintaining Copper Wire and Power Theft (CWPT) mitigation efforts; collect data and prepare reports and presentations on strategic planning, expenditures, cost projections, and other items as needed. The Project Coordinator will coordinate and facilitate meetings with BSL staff, external vendors, and other City Departments; implement internal policies and procedures; develop quantitative and qualitative tools to track and report on the performance of BSL’s mitigation efforts and provide regular and timely progress reports to management; and assist the Senior Project Coordinator in CWPT outreach/educational campaign. After consideration and having provided an opportunity for public comment, the Committee moved to recommend approval of the exemption. This matter is now submitted to Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee COUNCILMEMBER VOTE McOSKER: YES PRICE: ABSENT SOTO-MARTINEZ: YES ARL 1/17/23 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  File No. 22-1532 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) position for the Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the exemption of one Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) position for the LADOA from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE – JANAURY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JANUARY 25, 2023) Summary: On January 17, 2023, your Committee considered a December 7, 2022 Communication from the Mayor relative to the exemption of one Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) position for the LADOA from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). According to the Mayor, Charter Section 1001(b) allows up to 150 persons to be exempt, of which 130 are approved, and an additional 16 are pending approval. Approval of this request will increase the count. As of December 7, 2022, this request will be in the 147th position of the 150 exemptions. There are an additional 50 exempt positions added by the City Council pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b)(4), of which 8 are filled. The Project Coordinator will serve as the Older Americans Act (OAA) Title III Direct Services position for the City’s Family Caregiver Program and will support the Direct Services Division in responding to the backlog of requests for services, counseling, and advocacy available for older adults and/or their caregivers. The Project Coordinator will also perform oversight of contractors and prepare reports with recommendations to management on a wider variety of community-related administrative, fiscal, budgetary, personnel, and nutritional issues. After consideration and having provided an opportunity for public comment, the Committee moved to recommend approval of the exemption. This matter is now submitted to Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee COUNCILMEMBER VOTE McOSKER: YES PRICE: ABSENT SOTO-MARTINEZ: YES ARL 1/17/23 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  File No. 22-1533 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the re- exemption of one Assistant Inspector General (Class Code 0603) position for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the re-exemption of one Assistant Inspector General (Class Code 0603) position for the LAPD from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). 2. INSTRUCT the LAPD to report in regard to progress made in filling the position as described in the December 7, 2022 Communication from the Mayor, attached to the Council File. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Mayor. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE – JANAURY 25, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JANUARY 25, 2023) Summary: On January 17, 2023, your Committee considered a December 7, 2022 Communication from the Mayor relative to the re-exemption of one Assistant Inspector General (Class Code 0603) position for the LAPD from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b). According to the Mayor, the Assistant Inspector General position was previously approved for exemption under 1001(b) by the City Council and was subsequently filled. The position was vacated on September 19, 2022 due to the unfortunate passing of the highly valued incumbent, and deleted from the count. Charter Section 1001(b)(1) requires that, “When the position is vacated, the exemption shall terminate unless re-authorized in accordance with this subsection.” Charter Section 1001(b) allows up to 150 persons to be exempt, of which 130 are approved, and an additional 14 are pending approval. Approval of this request will increase the count. As of the date of this letter, this request will be in the 145th position of the 150 exemptions. There are an additional 50 exempt positions added by the City Council pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b)(4), of which 8 are filled. The Assistant Inspector General oversees, directs, and supervises the professional, clerical, and sworn staff assigned to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG) in the performance of reviewing and evaluating accountability processes within the LAPD; which may include analysis of use of force investigations, complaint investigations, audits of the LAPD, audits of Internal Affairs investigative file, and other projects and audits as directed by the Inspector General; and liaises with the LAPD’s Risk Management Group, with its Office of Constitutional Policing and Policy, and with the Office of the City Attorney. After consideration and having provided an opportunity for public comment, the Committee moved to recommend approval of the exemption. Also, the Committee moved to recommend instructing the LAPD to report in regard to filling the position. This matter is now submitted to Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee COUNCILMEMBER VOTE McOSKER: YES PRICE: ABSENT SOTO-MARTINEZ: YES ARL 1/17/23 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  File No. 22-1393 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Public Works Trust Fund loan to implement the CleanLA, LA River Rangers, LA Community Composting, and Edible Food Waste Recovery projects. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE a new $15,003,646 loan from the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund No. 834/50), payable by the CA for All Youth Workforce Development Grant Fund (Fund No. 65N/22, RSC or Appr. TBD), to front-fund and implement four projects - CleanLA, LA River Rangers, LA Community Composting, and Edible Food Waste Recovery - at the Board of Public Works (BPW) funded by the California for All Youth Grant Program. 2. FIND that the loan proceeds will be deposited into the City’s General Fund No. 100/74, which interest earned is retained by said fund and is also the same fund where interest earned in the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834 is transferred to on an interim basis. 3. APPROVE the waiver of interest assessment. 4. AUTHORIZE the BPW, Director of Accounting, to transfer $15,003,646 from available funds within the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund No 83450) to the BPW (Fund No. 100/74), and increase appropriation account authority, as follows: Account Title Amount 001010 Salaries, General $840,206 003040 Contractual Services 14,163,440 Total: $15,003,646 5. AUTHORIZE the reimbursement of grant funds received from the State of CA Office of the Governor's California Volunteers to be deposited into the California for All Youth Workforce Development Grant Fund (Fund No. 65N22, RSC or Appr. TBD) and transfer said receipt to the Public Works Trust Fund (Fund No. 834/50, BS TBD) on a monthly basis until full repayment is received by no later than September 30, 2024. 6. AUTHORIZE by resolution one Project Coordinator (Class Code: 1537) position to be employed in BPW, to provide project support for the CA For All grant project titled “LA River Rangers”, subject to allocation and exemption approval by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners in accordance with Charter Section 1001(d)(4) based on the position being grant-funded for a term not-to-exceed three years.  7. AUTHORIZE the BPW, Executive Officer, or designee, to make any technical or accounting updates to the recommendations above to effectuate the intent of the Mayor and City Council. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BPW reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Summary: On January 17, 2023, your Committee considered a November 4, 2022 Communication from the BPW relative to a Public Works Trust Fund loan to implement the CleanLA, LA River Rangers, LA Community Composting, and Edible Food Waste Recovery projects. After consideration and having provided an opportunity for public comment, the Committee moved to recommend approval of the BPW’s recommendations contained in the BPW report. This matter is now submitted to Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee COUNCILMEMBER VOTE McOSKER: YES PRICE: ABSENT SOTO-MARTINEZ: YES ARL 1/17/23 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  No. 15 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council AMEND the communication from the Chief Legislative Analyst and Resolutions relative to the Los Angeles Housing Department 2023-24 proposed legislative program to DELETE Recommendation No. 3. PRESENTED BY___________________________ NITHYA RAMAN Councilmember, 4th District SECONDED BY___________________________ CURREN D. PRICE, JR. Councilmember, 9th District January 20, 2023 CF 23-0002-S14