City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, September 8, 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, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: de Leon, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (1) 22-1200-563 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reappointment of Nurit Katz t o the Board of Water and Power Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's reappointment of Nurit Katz to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, for the term ending June 30, � 2028*, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 4. (Current composition: M = -G 1*; F = 4 3*) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE 1  TIME LIMIT FILE -SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION -SEPTEMBER 27, 2023) *Journal Correction Adopted Corrected Energ� and Environment Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) (2) 23-0326 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the January, March, April, and May2023 Investment Reports. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE Office of Finance reports dated March2, 2023, April27, 2023, June 1, 2023, and July 3, 2023, attached to the Council file, relative to the January, March, April, and May2023 Investment Reports. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) ( 3) 20-0313-S15 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, ANDHIRING, GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS, and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the status of Phases 1 and2 of the Human Resources and ( RP) Project. Payroll H Recommendation for Council action: Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE2  RECEIVE and FILE the April 11, 2023 Information Technology Agency report, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (O); Absent: de Le6n, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) (4) 18-0143 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Personal Services Agreement (Agreement) with T-Mobile USA, Inc. (T­ Mobile) for services in support of the Mobile Worker Program. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency, or designee, to execute the following agreements, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form: a. An Agreement with T-Mobile for a term effective upon the date of execution through May 18, 2027 to provide enhanced product and service purchase terms as well as access to City buildings and leased facilities for signal augmentation at City sites, subject to T­ Mobile's submission of proof of insurance consistent with the requirements of the City's Risk Manager. b. Amendment(s) to the Agreement with T-Mobile for the sole purposes of a) extending the term to co-terminate with the Department of General Services (GSD) Contract No. ARC 40 230000000002 with T-Mobile if the GSD Contract is extended and/or b) updating the City's standard contracting provisions. Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE3  Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the pro p o s e d A g r e e m e n t with T-Mob i l e has no contract compensation, and no funds will be expended as a result of the execution of this Agreement. Therefore, there is no impact to the General Fund associated with approval of the recommendations of the report. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations of the report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies. TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 2, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 29, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (O); Absent: de Le6n, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) (5) 14-0808-S2 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with the Los Angeles Cable Television Access Corporation (LACTAC) to continue operation of the public, educational, and community access cable television channel, LA Channel 36. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency, or designee, to execute the First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement No. 136998 with the LACTAC to extend the term of the Agreement by two additional years through June 30, 2025, with an annual expenditure limit of $505,000 and a new maximum compensation amount of $2,525,000 for the proposed five-year term, subject to the approval of the City Attorney and the Contractor's submission of documentation in accordance with the City's First Source Hiring and Equal Benefits Ordinances. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the 2023-24 Proposed Budget, as amended by the City Council and pending adoption, includes funding for this Agreement within the Public, Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE 4  Educational, and Government Development Fund. There is no impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation of the report is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies as contract expenditures are limited to the appropriation of funds made by the City for this purpose. TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 2, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 29, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de Le6n, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) (6) 22-1548 CD7 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a new license agreement with Tiuvac'a'ai Tribal Conservation Corps for use of office space located in Pacoima City Hall, 13520 Van Nuys Boulevard, Room 100, Pacoima, California 91331. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to execute a new license agreement with the Tiuvac'a'ai Tribal Conservation Corps, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, for office space to be used to provide ecological and climate resiliency youth training services at Pacoima City Hall, 13520 Van Nuys Boulevard, Room 100, Pacoima, California 91331. The term of the lease agreement is for one year with four one-year extension options. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no General Fund impact, as there is no revenue generated from this lease. Tiuvac'a'ai Tribal Conservation Corps is responsible for all improvements, maintenance and repairs to the office space. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGES  TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 2, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 29, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de Le6n, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) (7) 22-1505 CD7 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a new license agreement with Making It Happen Inc. for office space at North Valley City Hall, 7747 Foothill Boulevard, Room 203, Tujunga, California 91042. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to execute a new license agreement between the City and Making It Happen Inc., a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization, for office space to be used to provide food and grocery assistance at North Valley City Hall, 7747 Foothill Boulevard, Room 203, Tujunga, California 91042. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no General Fund impact, as there is no revenue generated from this lease. Making It Happen Inc. is responsible for all improvements, maintenance and repairs to the office space. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 2, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 29, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE6  Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) (8) 23-0791 CD14 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease agreement with Kajima Development Corporation for office space located at 250 East 1st Street for the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department (CHRED). Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute a new lease agreement between the City and Kajima Development Corporation for 5,650 square feet of office space located at 250 East 1st Street for CHRED. The proposed lease term is five years and three months, with one five-year option to extend. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that there is no additional General Fund impact anticipated in the current year, with projected costs of approximately $540,000 to be absorbed within capacity available within the Citywide Leasing Fund, to include furniture, communication, and other associated one-time expenses. The annual leasing costs would need to be funded through the City Budget process. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 (L AST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 19, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) (9) 23-0783 CD15 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to the license agreement with T-Mobile West, LLC/Crown Castle for a revenue share coalition with DISH Network for the operation Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE7  and maintenance of antennas and related equipment, located at 1400 ½ North Gaffey Street, San Pedro, California 90731. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute an amendment to the license agreement between the City and T­ Mobile West, LLC/Crown Castle for a revenue share coalition with DISH Network for the operation and maintenance of antennas and related equipment, located at 1400 ½ North Gaffey Street, San Pedro, California 90731. The proposed license agreement term would be consistent with the existing license agreement term of five years, with one five-year extension option. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that the General fund will receive an additional $400 per month or $4,800 per year in revenue from this amendment, with annual five percent escalations throughout the lease term. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (O); Absent: de Le6n, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) (10) 23-0506 CD4 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a project development plan and potential funding sources to fortify Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Station 76, to protect the station from vehicle strikes. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman - Hutt): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, with the assistance of the Department of General Services, the LAFD, and any other relevant departments, to report with a project development plan and potential funding sources to fortify LAFD Station 76, to protect the station from vehicle strikes, including recommendations for the placement of bollards or other protective installations. Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGES  Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) (11) 23-0831 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a renewal of the ground lease with Venice Community Housing, a non-profit organization, for the City-owned property located at 650 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park - Padilla): DIRECT the Department of General Services (GSD), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and City Attorney, to negotiate a renewal of the ground lease with Venice Community Housing, a non-profit organization, for the City-owned property located at 650 Westminster Avenue, Venice, CA 90291. This lease should be at no cost, and for ten years with two, five-year options to renew. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Continued Item to September 19, 2023 Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hernandez, Hutt, Price Jr. (3) (12) 23-0853 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE 9  technology training available for City employees on the use of various software programs that are essential for City business, including the Google suite of services, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla- Park): DIRECT the Information Technology Agency and Personnel Department to report on: a. Technology training currently available for City employees on the use various software programs that are essential for City business, including the Google suite of services. b. How often this training is updated. c. Strategies to increase participation in training. d. Options to make training more accessible for City employees. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (O); Absent: de Le6n, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) (13) 16-0653-S1 CD 14 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a new lease amendment with 350 South Figueroa Street, LLC, for office space located at 350 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90071 for use by the Los Angeles Police Department's (LAPD) Office of Inspector General (OIG). Recommendation for Council action: Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE 10  AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to negotiate and execute an amendment to the agreement between the City and 350 South Figueroa Street, LLC, for 12,252 square feet of office space located at 350 South Figueroa Street, Suite 1002, for use by the LAPD's OIG (C- 128379). The proposed amendment would include a lease term of three years, retroactive to February 2027, with two one-year options to renew, rate adjustment, and addition of a landlord's early termination clause. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee (MFG) reports that there is no additional General Fund impact. Any potential savings that may be incurred for this lease would be utilized as a first priority to offset potential shortfalls or unanticipated expenses within the overall Citywide Leasing portfolio, with quarterly updates on annual projections provided to the MFG, with subsequent Council approval required for any new authorities or repurposing of funds. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (O); Absent: de Leon, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) (14) 14-1319-52 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS and RESOLUTION relative to a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Confidential Management Representatives Unit (MOU 55) for the contract term of January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2025. (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 - September 8, 2023 - PAGE 11  Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de Le6n, Hernandez, Krekorian (3) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (15) 23-0924 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 74152 located at 712-718 North Hudson Avenue, northerly of Melrose Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 74152, located at 712-718 North Hudson Avenue, northerly of Melrose Avenue, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C-144078) Subdivider: 712-718 North Hudson Ventures, LLC; Surveyor: Florentino Ferrer Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final tract map pursuant to Section 19.02(A) (2) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de Le6n, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Hernandez, Hutt (2) (16) 23-0467-S1 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ - PADILLA) relative to providing additional funding for food resources through a unique partnership with the FamilySource Center Food Program based at Central City Neighborhood Partners in Council District 1. Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE 12  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment for Families Department, or designee, to amend C-143845 with Central City Neighborhood Partners for an additional $200,000 for its Food Program for the term of July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024. 2. TRANSFER $200,000 in the Council District 1 portion of the Neighborhood Service Enhancements line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to a new Account (21W242-CD1) in the Community Investment for Families Fund No. 100/65 entitled Central City Neighborhood Partners Mobile Food Distribution Program. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent: Hernandez, Hutt (2) (17) 23-0010-510 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for setting three wooden crosses on fire at the front lawn of Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church on July 6, 2023. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for setting three wooden crosses on fire at the front lawn of Sylmar Christian Fellowship Church, located at 13901 Polk Street, on July 6, 2023. 2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE 13  - - - Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent: Hernandez, Hutt (2) (18) 12-1690-S13 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ - LEE) relative to reactivating and restoring Council file No. 12-1690-S13 to its most recent legislative status. Recommendation for Council action: REACTIVATE Council file No. 12-1690-S13, which expired per Council policy; and, RESTORE the matter of updating the Winter Shelter Program and Good Neighbor Policy, to its most recent legislative status as of the date of the File's expiration. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent: Hernandez, Hutt (2) (19) 23-0928 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ- YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding to continue homeless service assistance programs implemented by the People Assisting the Homeless (PATH) on behalf of the City through Contract No. C-137938 in Council District (CD) 1. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ALLOCATE $268,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281201 (CD 1 Redevelopment Projects / Services) to PATH to continue homeless service programs in Council District 1. Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE 14  2. DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to PATH, or any other agency, organization, or entity, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, if needed, and to extend the term of Contract No. C-137938 for an additional year up to June 30, 2024 or for an additional two years if there is a service need beyond June 30, 2024; and, AUTHORIZE the Council member of the District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above contract amendment 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 Leon, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent: Hernandez, Hutt (2) (20) 23-0077-51 MOTION (KR EKORIAN - HUTT) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 2 special observation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on October 28 and 29, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the City Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebrations & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No.100/56 to the General Services Fund No.100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries- As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 2 special observation of Breast Cancer Awareness Month on October 28 and 29, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall. Adopted Item Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE15  Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Hernandez, Hutt (2) (21) 21-1035-52 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY- HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with Council District 5 and Council District 7 special recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month at City Hall on September 6, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0705 (CDS Community Services) to the General Services Fund 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries - As Needed), for services in connection with Council District 5 and Council District 7 special recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month at City Hall on September 6, 2023, including the illumination of City Hall. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Hernandez, Hutt (2) [MOTION ADOPTED UPON FINDINGS BY COUNCIL THAT THE NEED TO TAKE ACTION AROSE SUBSEQUENT TO THE POSTING OF THE COUNCIL AGENDA PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54954.2(b)(2) AND COUNCIL RULE 23] 23-0953 CD 11 MOTION (PARK - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to initiating consideration of the property located at 12305 5th Helena Drive, Los Angeles, California 90049, as a City Historic-Cultural Monument (HCM) under the procedures set forth in Section 22.170.10 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code; and, instructing the Department of City Planning to prepare the HCM application for review and consideration by the Cultural Heritage Commission. Adopted Item Findings - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE 16  Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (O); Absent: Hernandez (1) Adopted Motion (Park - Harris-Dawson) Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (O); Absent: Hernandez, Hutt, Price Jr. (3) 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 Leon, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: Hernandez , Hutt, Price Jr. (3) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Friday - September 8, 2023 - PAGE17  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Krekorian Soto-Martinez LA for All Week Padilla Soto-Martinez Chiguacle Sabor Ancestral de Mexico Rodriguez Harris-Dawson Kali Uchis Harris-Dawson Price Ellas Wondimu Krekorian Raman Wait Wait D Tell Me! Rodriguez Krekorian Banned Books Week  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME McOsker All Councilmembers Zina Marie Parisi De Leon All Councilmembers Thomas Aleman ITEM 1  ITEM NO. 14 File No. 14-1319-S2 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Confidential Management Representatives Unit (MOU 55) for the Contract Term of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2025. Recommendation for Council action: CONCUR with the August 15, 2023 Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action to APPROVE MOU 55 for the Confidential Management Representatives Unit for the period of January 1, 2022, represented by the Los Angeles Water and Power Association of Confidential Employees (ACE). Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the estimated average year over year financial impact associated with the proposed contract ranges from approximately $417,170 to $471,335. Assumptions are based on the Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLA) floor of two and one half percent (2.5 percent) and ceiling of five and one half percent (5.5 percent), which are based on Consumer Price Index (CPI), salary adjustments, and other identified miscellaneous new MOU provisions. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Summary: On September 5, 2023, your Committee considered an August 15, 2023 Board report and Resolution 024 021 relative to MOU for MOU 55 for the Contract Term of January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2025. According to the Board, the accompanying Resolution is in accordance with bargaining instructions authorized by the Executive Employee Relations Committee on June 23, 2023. The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power and ACE have reached an agreement on the terms and conditions of the MOU, attached to the Council File, for the period January 1, 2022, through December 31, 2025. The estimated average year over year financial impact associated with the proposed contract ranges from approximately $417,170 to $471,335. After consideration and having provided an opportunity for public comment, the Committee moved to recommend concurring with the Board's August 15, 2023 action to approve the MOU. This matter is now submitted to Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee COUNCILMEMBER VOTE McOSKER: YES PADILLA: YES SOTO-MARTINEZ: YESD ARL 9/5/23 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  SPECIAL ·-- 1 .;_;�.� �. MOTION Section 22.171.10 of the Administrative Code provides that the City Council, the Cultural Heritage Commission, or the Director of Planning may initiate consideration of a proposed site, building or structure as a Historic-Cultural Monument. The Cultural Heritage Commission, after reviewing and investigating any such Council initiated designation, shall approve or disapprove in whole or in part the proposed inclusion and submit a report upon such action to the City Council. In addition, Section 22.171.12 of the Administrative Code provides that there shall be a temporary stay of demolition, substantial alteration or removal of any such proposed location or structuring pending designation. The property located at 12305 5th Helena Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049, built in 1929 is a one­ story Spanish Colonial architectural style house in the Brentwood neighborhood that has retained architectural features which remain intact today, such as but not limited to, the door arches, ceiling beams, windows, and flooring; and the only residence owned by actress Marilyn Monroe. Immediate action is needed to initiate consideration of the property located at 12305 5 th Helena Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049 as a City Historic-Cultural Monument, and thereby provide more time for the Council and the Cultural Heritage Commission to consider the merits of this request before a demolition permit is issued by the Building and Safety Department-information has just been received by the City that the demolition permit was issued on September 7, 2023. Adoption of the Motion to initiate consideration of the property as a City Historic-Cultural Monument will allow more time for study and public hearing(s), and does not deprive the property owner of any rights. As such, the historic-cultural merits of this property need to be assessed. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council determine, as provided in Section 54954.2(b)(2) of the Government Code, and pursuant to Rule 23 of the Rules of the City Council, that pursuant to state law there is a need to take immediate action on this matter AND that the need for action came to the attention of the City subsequent to the posting of the agenda for today's Council meeting. I FURTHER MOVE that the Council initiate consideration of the property located at 12305 5 th Helena Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049, as a City Historic-Cultural Monument under the procedures set forth in Section 22 .170.10 of the Administrative Code, and instruct the Planning Department to prepare the Historic Cultural Monument application for review and consideration by the Cultural Heritage Commission. I FURTHER MOVE that after reviewing the application, the Cultural Heritage Commission submit its report and recommendation to the Council regarding the inclusion of the property located at 12305 5 th Helena Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90049, on the City's list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. C) C) September 8, 2023 rrm SECONDED BY: ___,__________  MOTION The Watts Towers Arts Center is coordinating a street banner program to celebrate over 100 years of museum and arts education in Los Angeles. The banners inform and promote the Centennial Anniversary of the Watts Towers: 1921-Present. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 62.132, approve the Street Banner program being coordinated by the Department of Cultural Affairs Watts Towers Arts Center Campus to celebrate over 100 years of museum and arts education in Los Angeles, as well as to promote the Centennial Anniversary of the Watts Towers, as a City of Los Angeles Non-event Street Banner Program for the period of October 2023 -December 2023. I FURTHER MOVE that the City Council approve the content of the attached street banner designs. Councilmember, 15 th District SECONDED BY:� iJy kat SEP O 8 2023 j1)  PUBUCWORKS MOTION The neighboring properties at 1656 North Silverwood Terrace and 1662 North Silverwood Terrace in the Silver Lake neighborhood are being developed into a residential project. The property owner is seeking a permit in order to install running utilities including electricity, water, gas, and sewer to the properties. However, this segment of Silverwood Terrace, from Fanning Street to Angelus Ave, was resurfaced by the Bureau of Street Services on February 15, 2023, which commenced the City's one-year moratorium on street cuts for this road segment. The property owners submitted a request to the Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for the installation of electrical utilities in May 2022, and water utilities in June of 2022. They also engaged a private contractor to move gas and sewer installations forward, which were also impacted by the moratorium. LADWP was unable to make the utility connections prior to resurfacing due to staffing shortages caused by the pandemic and an exception to the City's one-year street cut moratorium is therefore necessary to allow LADWP to install utility services at this development. I THEREFORE MOVE that City Council approve an exception to the City's one-year, street cut moratorium on Silverwood Terrace to allow for the installation of electricity access, water meter, gas line, and sewer installations at 1656 North Silverwood Terrace and 1662 North Silverwood Terrace. I FURTHER MOVE that the perrnittee be required to properly repair and resurface the street cut area in accordance with the Bureau of Engineering requirements and standards and, upon completion of the work, the repaired street cut be inspected by the Bureau of Contract Administration to maximize the longevity of the street. PRESENTED BY: HUGO SOTO-MARTINEZ Councilmember, 13th District SECONDED BY: � SEP O 8 2023  HOUSING & HOMELESSNES5 MOTION ·UOGET & FINANCE On March 11, 2022, the Council authorized various actions for t e implementation of the State of California Department of Housing and Community Development Homekey Program, Round 2 (Homekey 2) (C.F. 21-0112). The actions included the authorization of a Reserve Fund loan in the amount of $49,647,103 to fund the acquisition of the nine Homekey projects and other Homekey 2 costs. The Reserve Fund loan is expected to be repaid by Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) reimbursements for two state homeless grants that the City used to fund Project Roomkey in 2020-21. In 2021-22, $14,985,209.25 was drawn down from the approved loan and transferred to the Community Development Trust Fund, also known as the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), to cash flow the CDBG funding needed to acquire two out of nine sites in April 2022. A total of $7,382,332 was repaid in 2021-22 and an additional $6,488,548 repayment from CDBG is anticipated. The balance of $1,114,329.25 will remain as a draw against the 2021-22 Homekey 2 loan. On July 29, 2022, the Council re-authorized a Reserve Fund loan in the amount of $48,532,773.75 for Homekey 2 to enable the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to acquire the seven remaining Homekey 2 projects in 2022-23, inasmuch as the funds from the prior loan authority that were not transferred by fiscal year-end had to be reauthorized in the following fiscal year. The $48.53 million amount took into account the anticipated CDBG repayment, which is still pending. The 2022-23 loan transfers were deposited into the Homekey 2 Reserve Fund Loan account in the HCID General Fund Program Fund on an as- needed basis utilizing reserve fund draw requests approved by the City Administrative Officer (CAO). Subsequent to the Council approvals, the LAHD reconciled the City funding approved by Council to support the Homekey 2 Program and determined that the total Reserve Fund needed for the Program has decreased from $49,647,103 to $44,942,964.08. A total of $30,423,284.67 has been drawn down from the prior loan authorities. Of this amount, the $7,382,332 that was used to cash flow CDBG was repaid in 2021-22 and an additional $6,488,548 repayment from CDBG is anticipated. Once the repayment is received. it results in a balance of $28,390,559.41, which is needed in 2023-24 to fund rehabilitation construction costs for Homekey 2 projects and other Homekey 2 costs. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor: 1. Reauthorize a Reserve Fund loan the amount of $28,390,559.41 for the Homekey 2 Program in 2023-24, for which transfers to the Homekey 2 Reserve Fund Loan account within the HCID General Fund Program Fund will be processed on an as- needed basis upon submission of proper documentation from the LAHD, subject to approval by the CAO. The loan amount reflects the projected balance of the Reserve Fund loan that was authorized in 2021-22 and 2022-23 for the SE? O 8 2�23 Homekey 2 Program, inasmuch as the funds from the original loan that were not transferred by fiscal year- end must be reauthorized in the following fiscal year. This loan will be repaid upon receipt of reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency; 2. Authorize the Controller to reduce appropriations in the amount of $3,589,809.67 in the HCID General Fund Program Fund No. l0A, Account No. 43WC48, Homekey 2 Reserve Fund Loan, to reflect the revised net total Reserve Fund loan transfers amount not to exceed $44,942,964.08; and, 3. Authorize the CAO and/or the General Manager of the LAHD, or designees, to prepare Controller instructions and make technical corrections as necessary to the above transactions to effectuate the intent of this Motion, subject to the approval of the CAO. PRESENTED BY: � u.D}------ SECONDED BY· /4��-M���....- N� Councilmember, 4th District  BUDGET & FINANCE MOTION Temescal Canyon Road is a north/south thoroughfare in the Pacific Palisades community that is experiencing structural instability along its southbound lanes between Pacific Coast Highway and West Bowdoin Street due to water seepage from the heavy winter rains. To address the issues and fortify the roadway against future water damage, the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) has prepared a mitigation plan that was initially estimated at $800,000 in costs to implement. On August 25, 2023, the Council adopted Motion (Park- Blumenfield) instructing the City Administrative Officer to identify $800,000 to implement BOE's mitigation plan for Temescal Canyon Road to repair the water seepage and roadway damage (C.F. 23-0839). Since the Council's action, BOE has received bids for the project and is now seeking $395.912 in funding in lieu of the original $800,000 estimate. BOE has advised utilizing Proposition C funds programmed in the FY23-24 Adopted Budget for Erosion Control for Hillside Damage to support repair work on Temescal Canyon Road. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council, subject to approval of the Mayor, establish a new capital project entitled "Temescal Canyon Road Repair Project" and transfer/appropriate $395,912 within the Proposition C Anti-Gridlock Transit Improvement Fund No. 540-94 from Erosion Control for Hillside Damage Account No. 94YC18 to a new account entitled "Temescal Canyon Road Repair Project" for water erosion repair work on Temescal Canyon Road. I FURTHER MOVE that the City Administrative Officer be authorized to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers. ?� ::a PRESENTED BY: � {C) TRACI PARK Councilmember, 11th District �� � SEP O 8 2023 majs  MOTION PUBLIC SAFETY All Angelenos want and deserve a city that is safe, welcoming and inclusive. The Police Department (LAPD) and Fire Department (LAFD) have always been tasked with leading public safety efforts and will always be important partners in keeping our City safe and ready to respond to emergencies. Over recent fiscal years, the City has implemented various unarmed crisis response programs to address evolving public safety needs that may not require the involvement of armed law enforcement officers. In April 2023, the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) reported on all existing unarmed crisis response programs implemented by the City (CF 20-0769-SS), including information on each program's budget, scope, model of service, target population, and metrics. On June 30, 2023, Council authorized the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to negotiate, execute and administer service agreements with Alcott Center for Mental Health Services, Exodus Recovery, Inc., and Penny Lane Centers (CF 20-0769-S6) to provide unarmed crisis response services within designated pilot program geographic areas, for a term of one-year. Public safety call types that each service provider plans to address include several of the following: welfare checks, behavioral distress, mental health, substance abuse, suicide threats, public intoxication, and conflict resolution. In addition to unarmed crisis response programs, the Mayor's Office administers the Gang Reduction and Youth Development (GRYD) Program in various parts of the City. The GRYD Program works to improve the overall health and well-being of youth, young adults, families, and communities, as well as to provide positive alternatives to promote prosocial behavior. The above programs are currently limited to certain areas of the City but should be expanded to cover all areas of the City to become part of the permanent public safety infrastructure. These programs are a worthwhile long-term investment, and it is time for the City to take the next steps to create a permanent holistic citywide alternative public safety model. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA}, with assistance from the City Administrative Officer (CAO}, the Mayor's Office, Fire Department, Police Department and any other relevant department, be instructed to prepare and present a plan to consolidate all unarmed crisis response programs, including the Crisis and Incident Response through Community-Led Engagement Program, as well as the Gang Reduction and Youth Development Program within a new or existing department under transparent oversight of the Council and Mayor. I FURTHER MOVE that the CLA and CAO be instructed to prepare and present a budget for expanding unarmed crisis response programs to cover all areas of the City and include possible mechanisms to fund these expanded programs. ..... Councilwoman, 7th District o3 SECONDED BY:�  RESOLUTION WHEREAS, any official position of the City of Los Angeles with respect to legislation, rules, regulations or policies, proposed to or pending before a local, state or federal governmental body or agency, must have first been adopted in the form of a Resolution by the City Council with the concurrence of the Mayor; and WHEREAS, on March 7, 2017, over 69% of Los Angeles County voters approved Measure H. a 0.25% sales tax to create the first revenue stream dedicated to addressing and preventing homelessness; and WHEREAS, Measure H has raised $355 million annually since 2017 and is set to expire in 2027, unless renewed; and WHEREAS, SB 679 (Kamlager) Chapter 661, Statutes of 2022, created the Los Angeles County Affordable Housing Solutions Agency (LACAHSA), with the purpose of providing enhanced funding and technical assistance at a regional level for renter protections, affordable housing preservation, and new affordable housing production; and WHEREAS, LACAHSA cannot perfonn or undertake any functions related to services for people experiencing homelessness, unless explicitly authorized or directly related to other supports and services its enabling legislation explicitly authorizes; and WHEREAS, according to the 2023 Greater Los Angeles Homeless Count, there are over 46,000 people experiencing homelessness in the City of Los Angeles and over 75,000 people experiencing homelessness in the County of Los Angeles; and WHEREAS, currently pending before the Legislature is AB 1679 (Santiago), which authorizes the County of Los Angeles to impose a 0.5% sales tax that is exempted from the State-mandated 2% cap if the county adopts an ordinance proposing the tax by any voting approval requirement and it replaces the tax currently imposed by Measure H in Los Angeles County; and WHEREAS, also pending before the Legislature is AB 1607 (W. Carrillo), which authorizes LACAHSA to pass a tax measw-e and transfer revenue to Los Angeles County for homelessness services; and WHEREAS, these bills ensure maximum flexibility and viability for potential ballot measures to repeal and replace Measure H and fund LACAHSA. Councilmember, 4th District -·.......  I kADE, TRAVEL AND TOUKi�.· MOTION The Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zone program provides economic development incentives within specific geographies of the City that aim to both promote and expand business in Los Angeles. ausinesses located in these zones are eligible to obtain a variety of incentives including case management of the City development permit process, permit fee reductions, business consulting, and facade improvements, among others. Pursuant to the JEDI Zone policy, zones must meet primary or secondary eligibility criteria, be reviewed by the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), and receive approval from the City Council and Mayor. Once the request to form a JEDI Zone is received, EWDD will conduct a baseline assessment of the area based on the qualifying criteria. Requests will be processed in the order received. If a proposed JEDI Zone is found to be eligible, EWDD will analyze the area under the secondary needs criteria to assign priority areas within the proposed zone. Highest priority within an eligible zone will be assigned to areas meeting more of the secondary needs criteria in comparison to other areas within the same zone. After completing the baseline and secondary needs assessments, EWDD will submit a transmittal to the City' Council with findings and recommendations concerning the creation of the zone. Established zones will expire after five years unless extended for an additional five years. The maximum duration of a JEDI Zone will be 10 years The 15th District is engaged in numerous catalytic projects, including the Jordan Downs Redevelopment, LA Waterfront Redevelopment, and AltaSea developments. The neighborhood of San Pedro is in an Opportunity Zone, as well as a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Focus Area, primary criteria for establishment of a JEDI Zone. The JEDI Zone program presents an opportunity to leverage long term investments in the Opportunity Zones and existing development projects with incentives to support businesses in this area. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Economic and Workforce Development Department be directed to evaluate Pacific Avenue, from 1st Street to 14th Street, in San Pedro as a Jobs and Economic Development Incentive Zone and report to Council with findings and recommendations on creation of the zone. PRESENTED� -+-"-_._______ ] IM MCOSKER J___,__�-lrb'- Councilmember, 15th District SECONDEDBY: c);p..,(��l!V 0 arw &t.t' 0 8 2023  CIVIL RIGHTS, EQlJffY. AGING & DISABILITY MOTION On May 10, 2019, as part of its consideration of the 45 th Program Year (2019-20) Consolidated Plan, the Council approved an allocation of $350,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds to the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) for the Richardson Family Park Playground project (C.F. 18-0968). The project involves concrete paving, new picnic tables and benches, drainage, and playground equipment, among other elements. RAP recently secured a construction bid and will need to close a funding gap to · complete construction of the project. To allow these efforts to proceed as soon as possible, the Council should approve the reprogramming of CDBG funds from the Mount Carmel Recreation Center and Park project (Program Year 47) and the RCDC Shower Trailer program (Program Year 48) to support the completion of the Richardson Family Park Playground project. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council authorize the Community Investment for Families Department to: 1. Reprogram $318,020 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds included in the Program Year 47 (2021-22) Consolidated Plan from the Mount Carmel Recreation Center and Park Improvements line item to the Richardson Family Park Playground project line item. 2. Reprogram $391,903 in CDBG funds included in the Program Year 48 (2022-23) Consolidated Plan from the RCDC Shower Trailer program line item to the Richardson Family Park Playground project line item. 3. Effectuate an amendment to the Consolidated Plan, if necessary. 4. Prepare additional technical corrections and/or Controller instructions that may be ---- necessary to effectuate the intent of this Motion, subject to the approval of the Chief Legislative Analyst, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. PRESENTED BY: ARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District SECONDED BY: cpe SEP O 8 2023