City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday, February 6, 2024 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, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: de León, Padilla, Park, (3) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing ­ PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 21­0065 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Sections 13.25, 13.25.1, and 13.26 of Article 7, Chapter 1, Division 13 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to increase the utility or pipeline franchise application deposit from $6,000 to $10,000. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 12, 2023, amending Sections 13.25, 13.25.1, and 13.26 of Article 7, Chapter 1, Division 13 of the LAAC to increase the utility or pipeline franchise application deposit from $6,000 to $10,000. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Tuesday - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 1 (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee  1, Division 13 of the LAAC to increase the utility or pipeline franchise application deposit from $6,000 to $10,000. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has 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, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (2) 13­0765­S1 CD 12 HEARING OF PROTESTS AND ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Chatsworth Business Improvement District (BID) special assessment for the BID’s 22nd Fiscal Year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2024 through December 31, 2024. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the Chatsworth BID’s 2024 Fiscal Year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 30, 2024, levying the special assessment for the Chatsworth BID’s 2024 Fiscal Year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist. 3. APPROVE the Chatsworth Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the Chatsworth BID’s 2024 Fiscal Year. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the CHATSWORTH B.I.D., Inc., the nonprofit service provider for administration of the Chatsworth BID. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there are no assessments to be paid for City­owned properties located within the boundaries of the Chatsworth BID. Therefore, there is no impact on the Tuesday General Fund.- February 6, 2024 - PAGE 2  4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the CHATSWORTH B.I.D., Inc., the nonprofit service provider for administration of the Chatsworth BID. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that there are no assessments to be paid for City­owned properties located within the boundaries of the Chatsworth BID. Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 188106 on January 17, 2024) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (3) 21­1155 CD 14 HEARING TESTIMONY AND COMMENTS relative to the proposed levy of assessment of the Little Tokyo Business Improvement District (BID), pursuant to the provisions of Section 54954.6 of the Government Code and Section 36500 et seq. of the Streets and Highways Code. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Final Hearing scheduled for March 5, 2024 pursuant to adoption of Ordinance of Intention No.188107 by the City Council on January 17, 2024) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (4) 24­0041 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an update on the use of micro­trenching and other trenchless utility installations across the City. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee – Padilla): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to report to the Council with an update on the use of micro­trenching and other trenchless utility Tuesday - February installations across 6, 2024 the City, and-to include recommendations PAGEif3any code Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (4) 24­0041 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an update on the use of micro­trenching and other trenchless utility installations across the City. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee – Padilla): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering to report to the Council with an update on the use of micro­trenching and other trenchless utility installations across the City, and to include recommendations if any code or policy changes are needed for the implementation and development of new utility installation standards. 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, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (5) 24­0040 CD 13 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection of De Longpre Avenue and North Saint Andrew Place, as “Paul Revere Williams Square." Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto­Martinez ­ Hutt): 1. DESIGNATE the intersection of De Longpre Avenue and North Saint Andrew Place, as “Paul Revere Williams Square". 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect a permanent ceremonial sign to this effect at this location. 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, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de Tuesday León, Padilla (2) - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 4  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, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (6) 22­1019 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to street racing and intersection takeovers. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), to initiate a pilot program work plan within Fiscal Year 2023­24 Departmental budgeted funds, for both agencies to address Citywide street racing and takeovers at the Top Five intersections in each LAPD Bureau, as detailed in the June 6, 2023 Board of Police Commissioners report, attached to the Council file. 2. INSTRUCT the LADOT and LAPD to report to Council in six months and provide an analysis and evaluation of the pilot program to measure its effectiveness and any issues experienced in addressing street racing and takeovers within the scope of the pilot program, to include a determination of whether to continue the program through a multi­year work plan. 3. NOTE and FILE the June 14, 2023 Board of Police Commissioners report, attached to the Council file. 4. DIRECT the LAPD to report to Council on the 50 locations throughout the City that have continuous issues with street takeovers and racing. 5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report on needed funding to install solutions for an additional 50 locations to include the possible use of cameras. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the January 19, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will have no additional impact on the General Fund. A proposed street racing and takeover pilot program Tuesday work plan initiated by the6,LADOT - February 2024 - and LAPD would be implemented PAGE 5 within budgeted funds for Fiscal Year 2023­24. Subsequent year costs for the  5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report on needed funding to install solutions for an additional 50 locations to include the possible use of cameras. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the January 19, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will have no additional impact on the General Fund. A proposed street racing and takeover pilot program work plan initiated by the LADOT and LAPD would be implemented within budgeted funds for Fiscal Year 2023­24. Subsequent year costs for the engineering and enforcement components associated with this initiative will be subject to funding made available through the annual budget process. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the January 19, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the proposed work plan expenditures will be limited and subject to the availability of approved budgeted funds. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council North Hills West Neighborhood Council Rampart Village Neighborhood Council Westside Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: Hernandez (1); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (7) 23­1397 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) to use Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) funds for resident services programs at various HACLA public housing developments for Calendar Years 2024 through 2026. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the HACLA to use PILOT funds for resident services programs for Calendar Years 2024 through 2026, including jobs for youth, recreation and education programs, computer learning center services, and security camera maintenance at various public housing developments, as detailed in the December 5, 2023 HCLA report, attached to Council file No. 23­1397. Tuesday - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 6  through 2026. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the HACLA to use PILOT funds for resident services programs for Calendar Years 2024 through 2026, including jobs for youth, recreation and education programs, computer learning center services, and security camera maintenance at various public housing developments, as detailed in the December 5, 2023 HCLA report, attached to Council file No. 23­1397. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by HACLA. 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, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (8) 23­1443 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing a Citywide process to apply for Encampment Resolution Funding (ERF) from the State of California (State). Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez ­ Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Administrative Officer (CAO) to establish a Citywide process to apply for ERF from the State, and to report to Council on the proposed grant narrative, statement of work, and commitments to the State thereunder prior to submission of any ERF application. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (9) 23­1444 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to jail in­reach programs in connection with people experiencing homelessness Tuesday (PEH); and - February related 6, 2024 - matters. PAGE 7  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (9) 23­1444 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to jail in­reach programs in connection with people experiencing homelessness (PEH); and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez – Yaroslavsky): 1. REQUEST the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), with requested input from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, the Los Angeles County Public Defender’s Office, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, the Gender Responsive Advisory Committee, the Los Angeles County Justice, Care, and Opportunities Department; the Los Angeles County Office of Diversion and Reentry, the TransLatin@ Coalition, HOPICS­SSG, A New Way of Life, and the Los Angeles Regional Reentry Partnership, to report to Council within 120 days on: a. The status of jail in­reach programs. b. The level of engagement and service connection with PEH as they move through the justice and carceral systems. c. The degree of coordination between law enforcement and homeless services when PEH exit carceral settings. d. Recommendations for how to increase coordination. e. The rate of warm hand­offs. 2. REQUEST the LAPD to report to Council within 120 days on annual data since 2018 concerning: a. The number of PEH held within the LAPD’s custody. b. The number of arrests of PEH, with a breakdown by type of crime, average length of time held by type of crime, and average amount of fees associated with the crime. Tuesday c. - TheFebruary 6, 2024 number of crimes- committed against PEH. PAGE 8  2. REQUEST the LAPD to report to Council within 120 days on annual data since 2018 concerning: a. The number of PEH held within the LAPD’s custody. b. The number of arrests of PEH, with a breakdown by type of crime, average length of time held by type of crime, and average amount of fees associated with the crime. c. The number of crimes committed against PEH. d. Starting in 2024, for this data to be published annually. 3. REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council within 120 days on annual statistics since 2018 on the number of PEH served and what metrics are used in serving PEH for each of the following programs: Homeless Engagement and Response Team, Clean Slate, LA DOOR, and Project Lead, an analysis of whether there are any significant PEH subpopulations that are not currently being served by programs administered by the Office of the City Attorney, and recommendations on the coordination necessary with law enforcement entities to engage and divert PEH towards community based solutions and programs earlier on or before their systems involvement. 4. DIRECT the Los Angeles Housing Department, with requested input from the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, to report to Council within 120 days on the criminal background requirements, if any, tied to the major federal, state, and regional funding sources for affordable and supportive housing development. 5. REQUEST the LAHSA to report to Council within 120 days on the role criminal background checks play in the supportive housing tenant matching and lease up process, and to provide recommendations on improving integration of record clearing/expungement programs earlier in the process. 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, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (10) Tuesday 23­1261 - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 9 CD 10 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (10) 23­1261 CD 10 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to issuing a Request for Proposals (RFP) to develop affordable housing at the City­owned property located at 682 South Vermont Avenue in Council District 10, Assessor’s Parcel No. (APN) 507­701­0902, otherwise known as Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Lot No. 691. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt ­ Hernandez): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and any other relevant departments, to issue an RFP to develop affordable housing at the City­owned property located at 682 South Vermont Avenue in Council District 10, APN 507­ 701­0902, otherwise known as LADOT Lot No. 691. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 10A (Hutt – Lee)- SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (11) 17­1098­S1 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s succession planning. Recommendations for Council action pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – McOsker – Hernandez): 1. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Information Technology Agency, to further develop the recommendations within the Report attached to Council File No. 17­1098 and report with tools and trainings to enable City departments to: a. Formalize knowledge transfer processes and standard Tuesday - February operating 6, 2024 - procedures. PAGE 10  McOsker – Hernandez): 1. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Information Technology Agency, to further develop the recommendations within the Report attached to Council File No. 17­1098 and report with tools and trainings to enable City departments to: a. Formalize knowledge transfer processes and standard operating procedures. b. Conduct needs analysis for process improvements. c. Facilitate intra and inter­departmental meetings utilizing “design­thinking” and other solutions­based methodologies. d. A d a p t t o o p e r a t i o n a l c h a n g e s a n d t e c h n o l o g i c a l advancements. e. Support the workforce development of youth into City service, and programs such as Targeted Local Hire and Bridge to Jobs. f. Provide cross­training, mentorship, and job rotation opportunities. g. Administer feedback surveys after trainings and exit surveys from employees. h. Document/digitize essential information. i. Reduce workflow and improve productivity. 2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report to the Council on additional recommendations to advance the implementation of the City’s succession planning for the Future of Work and Council fIle No. 23­1020. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Tuesday Ayes: - February Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, 6, 2024 -Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,PAGE Hernandez, 11 Park, McOsker, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de  Work and Council fIle No. 23­1020. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (12) 21­0624 CD 11 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the sale of City­owned property located at 17600 West Tramonto Drive, Los Angeles, California 90272 in Council District 11. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. DETERMINE that the property located at 17600 West Tramonto Drive, Los Angeles, California 90272, in Council District 11, is no longer required for City use and that the public interest is best served by the direct sale of the property. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated December 20, 2022, authorizing and providing for the sale of certain City­owned real property that is no longer required for the use by the City, without notice of sale or advertisement for bids, to Springhouse Hamilton Park, LLC, a California Limited Liability Company, or its nominees or lawful successors in interest, for the sum of $370,000. 3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare the purchase and sale agreement based on the terms specified in the Ordinance for the sale of the property. 4. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to complete the transactions outlined in the Ordinance, process the necessary documentation to execute the sale, and deposit the proceeds into the appropriate accounts, as directed by the Los Angeles Administrative Code and as approved to form and legality by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that the sale of City­owned property located at 17600 West Tramonto Drive in Council District 11 to Springhouse Hamilton Park, LLC for a total Tuesday - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 12 purchase price of $370,000 will have a positive impact on the Council  the transactions outlined in the Ordinance, process the necessary documentation to execute the sale, and deposit the proceeds into the appropriate accounts, as directed by the Los Angeles Administrative Code and as approved to form and legality by the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Municipal Facilities Committee reports that the sale of City­owned property located at 17600 West Tramonto Drive in Council District 11 to Springhouse Hamilton Park, LLC for a total purchase price of $370,000 will have a positive impact on the Council District 11 Real Property Trust Fund and the General Fund, with fifty percent of the sales proceeds going into each Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (13) 20­0130 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Second Amendment to Agreement No. 17­3463 between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and T.Y. Lin International for the engineering, architectural, and landscaping design services for the Avalon Pedestrian Bridge and Promenade Gateway Project. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Sections 2(f) and 2(i) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the POLA Resolution No. 23­10249 which authorizes the proposed Second Amendment to Agreement No. 17­3463 between the Port and T.Y. Lin International by adding $1,700,000 in compensation for a total not­to­exceed contract amount of $3,889,375 and extending the term by four years and ten months to a total term of eleven years and ten months through December 31, 2028, for the Avalon Pedestrian Bridget and Promenade Gateway Project. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding in the amount of not­to­exceed $1,700,000 for the proposed Amendment is expected to be utilized over six years. Fiscal Year (FY) Tuesday - February 2023­24 funding in the 6, 2024 -of $220,000 is available amount PAGE in 13 the Harbor  compensation for a total not­to­exceed contract amount of $3,889,375 and extending the term by four years and ten months to a total term of eleven years and ten months through December 31, 2028, for the Avalon Pedestrian Bridget and Promenade Gateway Project. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that funding in the amount of not­to­exceed $1,700,000 for the proposed Amendment is expected to be utilized over six years. Fiscal Year (FY) 2023­24 funding in the amount of $220,000 is available in the Harbor Department's Architectural/Engineering Design Account (No. 54220). Funding for future FYs will be contingent upon approval of funds by the Board as part of the annual budget adoption process. If any subsequent FY funds for work reviewed by the Agreement are not appropriated by the Board, the Agreement shall be terminated. However, such terminations shall not relieve the parties of liability for any obligations previously incurred. The CAO reports that there is no impact on the City’s General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MARCH 11, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MARCH 8, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (14) 23­1167 Related to Council file No. 23­0907 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to remove the designation of permanent locations where Sidewalk Vending is prohibited. (Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents) Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Tuesday - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 14 Adopted Civil Rights, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee Report and  Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents) Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Civil Rights, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee Report and Ordinance - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (15) 13­1493­S15 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY; NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT, and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to an updated sidewalk and park vending fee study. Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present the necessary ordinances to establish a $27.51 annual Permit Fee for the Sidewalk and Park Vending Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendations stated in the CAO report dated July 25, 2023, attached to the Council file, will recover the administrative costs of issuing Sidewalk and Park Vending Permits. Should the City continue to issue 944 annual permits at $27.51 per permit, the resulting revenue will be $25,969.44. However, the General Fund will be required to pay for the costs of enforcement for sidewalk and park vending. In Fiscal Year 2023­24, enforcement and outreach costs are estimated to be $3.8 million. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations found in said CAO report are not in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as the proposed fees do not recover the City costs required to provide the associated services and enforcement activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Tuesday - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 15 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,  Policies as the proposed fees do not recover the City costs required to provide the associated services and enforcement activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (16) 23­1090 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to request made by the Black Planners of Los Angeles to register as a Qualified Minority Organization, pursuant to the Employee Relations Resolution No.1. (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.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Report - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (17) 23­0005­S178 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 5110 East Irvington Place (Case No. 697159), Assessor I.D. No. 5469­002­025, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 17, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 5110 East Irvington Place (Case No. 697159), Assessor I.D. No. 5469­002­025, from the REAP. Tuesday - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 16 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City  to removing the property at 5110 East Irvington Place (Case No. 697159), Assessor I.D. No. 5469­002­025, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated October 17, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 5110 East Irvington Place (Case No. 697159), Assessor I.D. No. 5469­002­025, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Continued from Council meeting of November 28, 2023) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (18) 24­0007­S3 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Eugene Levy on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Eugene Levy at 7080 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (19) 14­1174­S101 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to amending the Council action of March 26, 2019 regarding funding for the Reseda River Loop Greenway Project and amending the Council action of February 9, 2022 regarding funding for the Canoga Park Arts Lab Project in Council Tuesday District (CD) 3. - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 17  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (19) 14­1174­S101 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to amending the Council action of March 26, 2019 regarding funding for the Reseda River Loop Greenway Project and amending the Council action of February 9, 2022 regarding funding for the Canoga Park Arts Lab Project in Council District (CD) 3. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AMEND the Council action of March 26, 2019, relative to approving the use of $4,650,000 in taxable and tax­exempt CRA/LA Excess Non­Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) available to CD 3 from the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project (Project Area) toward the Reseda River Loop Greenway Project (Reseda River Loop Project) (Council file No. 14­1174­S48), to reduce the approved budget to $4,066,594 and revert $533,406 to its original source. 2. AMEND the Council action of February 9, 2022, relative to approving the use of $526,519.59 in taxable and tax­exempt EBP available to CD 3 from the Project Area toward the Canoga Park Arts Lab Project (Council file No. 14­1174­S22), to increase its approved amount by $533,406 for a new approved amount of $1,059,925.19. 3. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department, as the administrator of the CRA/LA EBP Program, to take all actions necessary to document and effectuate the changes in the budgets noted above, and to prepare Controller instructions to transfer funds related to this matter, make any technical corrections necessary consistent with Council action; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (20) 24­0010­S1 MOTION (HARRIS­DAWSON ­ PRICE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Phillip Johnson on November 11, 2022. Tuesday - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 18 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (20) 24­0010­S1 MOTION (HARRIS­DAWSON ­ PRICE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Phillip Johnson on November 11, 2022. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PROVIDE an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the death of Phillip Johnson on November 11, 2022. 2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of 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. 4. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the “Our Weekly”, “Los Angeles Sentinel” and “LA Watts Times”, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to ensure adequate community notice. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (21) 24­0101 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY ­ PARK) relative to installing street banners to promote participation in local government and to assist the City of Los Angeles in working together to preserve the City’s hillside and build a better community. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by the Bel Air ­ Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council, as Tuesday a City of Los Angeles - February Non­Event 6, 2024 - Street Banner Program PAGE 19 for the period of February 2024 to February 2025.  promote participation in local government and to assist the City of Los Angeles in working together to preserve the City’s hillside and build a better community. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by the Bel Air ­ Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council, as a City of Los Angeles Non­Event Street Banner Program for the period of February 2024 to February 2025. 2. APPROVE the content of the attached street banner design, attached to the Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (22) 24­0102 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON ­ PARK) relative to compiling petitions to establish the Little Tokyo Business Improvement (BID) that will serve the community by providing such services as corridor clean up, graffiti removal, landscaping, and beautification. Recommendations for Council action: 1. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, or designee, to sign the petition for the City­owned parcels included in the Little Tokyo BID. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any changes or adjustments to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (23) 20­0348 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to approving the Fifth Sixth* Amendment to Contract No. DA­5190 between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Nossaman, LLP, for Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) related legal services for property acquisitions. Recommendations for Council action: Tuesday - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 20  Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (23) 20­0348 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORT COMMISSIONERS relative to approving the Fifth Sixth* Amendment to Contract No. DA­5190 between Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Nossaman, LLP, for Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) related legal services for property acquisitions. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the Sixth Amendment to Contract No. DA­5190 with Nossaman LLP, to extend the term through May 3, 2024, covering LAMP­related legal services for LAWA relating to property acquisitions. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on April 11, 2023, by Resolution No. 27706, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, LAWA to execute the Sixth Amendment to Contract No. DA­5190 with Nossaman LLP. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Sixth Amendment to extend the term of Contract DA­5190 with Nossaman, LLP by one year, to provide LAWA with LAMP­ related legal services for property acquisitions, in addition to other legal matters will have no impact on the City's General Fund. There are no funding appropriations required for this action, as expenses associated with the proposed Sixth Amendment will be recovered through landing fees, terminal rates and charges, and non­aeronautical revenues. The total contract authority is set at an amount not­to­exceed $9,320,000. The actions of the proposed Agreement comply with LAWA's adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ FEBRUARY 12, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ FEBRUARY 9, 2024) (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter) *Journal Correction Tuesday - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 21  TIME LIMIT FILE ­ FEBRUARY 12, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ FEBRUARY 9, 2024) (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter) *Journal Correction Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Price Jr. (1) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (24) 23­1450 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Kelly Kaneko v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV34501. (This matter arises from an incident at a City of Los Angeles animal shelter which occurred on October 31, 2019.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – McOsker) in Open Session- SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (25) 23­1447 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Joseph Tetelman v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV04003. (This matter arises from a skateboarding accident that occurred on October 23, 2020, on North Gardner Street in the City of West Hollywood involving infrastructure owned by the City of Los Angeles.) Tuesday - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 22 (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter (25) 23­1447 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Joseph Tetelman v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV04003. (This matter arises from a skateboarding accident that occurred on October 23, 2020, on North Gardner Street in the City of West Hollywood involving infrastructure owned by the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (26) 23­1382 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Kristin Hirai, et al. v. Skating Edge Ice Arena, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV30280. (This matter arises from automobile verses motorcycle accident that occurred on November 14, 2018, at the intersection of Western Avenue and 238th Street.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – McOsker) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (27) 24­0028 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Josefina Juarez v. Jason Reilly, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 21STCV16236 (consolidated with) Tara Vartanian, D.O., et al. v. Jason Reiley, et al., LASC No. 21STCV08517. (This matter arises from an automobile collision that occurred on September 10, 2020, at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Franklin Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) Tuesday - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 23  et al. v. Jason Reiley, et al., LASC No. 21STCV08517. (This matter arises from an automobile collision that occurred on September 10, 2020, at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Franklin Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (28) 23­1449 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Stacey Vince v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV40092. (This matter arises from allegations of discrimination and harassment against the Los Angeles Police Department.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – McOsker) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (29) 23­1448 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Zeeshan H. Khan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV21­03289 CAS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on August 21, 2020.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (30) 24­0029 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Nicholas Stern v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:21­CV­03760­CBM­AS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that Tuesday - February occurred on May 6, 2024 - 30, 2020.) PAGE 24  Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (30) 24­0029 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Nicholas Stern v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:21­CV­03760­CBM­AS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 30, 2020.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (31) 24­0026 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Gina Rasmussen v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV18924. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident which occurred on September 6, 2021, on an access ramp near 10 Washington Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on January 24, 2024) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – McOsker) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Padilla (2) (32) 23­0907 Related to Council file No. 23­1167 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Community Power Collective, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCP04289. [This lawsuit concerns allegations that certain restrictions contained in Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 42.13 (Sidewalk and Park Vending Program), are unlawful under California Government Code Section 51036, et seq.] Council discussed the matter in Closed Session and instructed legal counsel with respect to subject litigation. Tuesday - February 6, 2024 - PAGE 25 Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Rodriguez All Councilmembers Pamela Goldfinger Park All Councilmembers Carl Weathers  ~'1!(, ::~ ~1 .: ,l ':-.,__,:,# i! MOTION The Neighborhood Purpose Grants (NPG) process provides Neighborhood Councils with the ability to assist local public schools and 501 (c)3 nonprofits fund projects and activities that benefit the community. In March 2022, the Historic Highland Park Neighborhood Council (HHPNC) awarded a $5,000 NPG to the nonprofit Biocitizen L.A. However, on October 2022, Biocitizen L.A. informed the HHPNC that they were ceasing operations indefinitely and thus would not be able to utilize the grant funds awarded to the organization. Subsequently, in January 2023, the City Clerk confirmed having received the returned funds. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council authorize the transfer/appropriation of $5,000 within Neighborhood Council Fund No. 59B-14 from Revenue Code 5188 (Miscellaneous Revenue) to Account No. 141238 (Historic Highland Park) for the Neighborhood Purpose Grant funds returned by Biocitizen L.A. to the Historic Highland Park NC. I FURTHER MOVE that the City Clerk be authorized to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. SECONDED BY· ~~4'/&~~~~1-.}_~ ~:::· :t> -= C, z xr FEB o r. ....-.\  #53 MOTION The West Hills Neighborhood Council is hosting a "Senior Valentine's Day Dance" on February 14, 2024. The event is a free event and will attract many residents from West Hills and throughout the surrounding area. The event will be held at the Bob Hope Center at Chaminade High School. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council accept on behalf of the West Hills Neighborhood Council the donated event space from Chaminade High School for the Senior Valentine's Day Dance on February 14, 2024 .. PRESENTED BY :J-::0::--: :H-:::;:~~~~==--------i~a.::m 0 Cou cilmember, 12,h District FEBO 6 2024  HOUSING &HOMELESSNESS MOTION Due to recent programs such as Transit Oriented Communities and Density Bonus, newly covenanted affordable housing units are being delivered across the city in larger mixed-income buildings. While there are legal and programmatic requirements in terms of rental rates and the length of the affordability covenants, the process of informing potential tenants of unit availability and tenant selection remain opaque. There is a clear need for the City to contemplate how these units can support easing the twin crises of homelessness and economic insecurity. Whether facilitating partnerships between developers and service providers to identify low-acuity People Experiencing Homelessness ("PEH") who meet the Area Median Income (AMI) levels with little or no rental subsidy, or actively engaging local workers - particularly those who are employed by the City - to ensure those who work in Los Angeles can find an affordable home here, there are potential avenues by which the City can increase the positive impacts of these new units. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council direct the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), with assistance from the Department of City Planning (DCP), report back in 90 days on the procedures governing the marketing and tenant selection for newly constructed covenanted affordable housing units in unsubsidized, mixed income projects created through Transit Oriented Communities (TOC), Density Bonus and similar programs, the extent of city oversight of these processes, and what if any changes will be necessitated by the roll out of the Comprehensive Online Affordable Housing Search System as directed by Council File 23-0426 (Raman - Harris-Dawson); I FURTHER MOVE that the City Council direct the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with assistance from LAHD, DCP, the City Attorney's Office, and the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), and with requested input from the Service Planning Area (SPA) lead service homeless agencies, report baGk in 90 days on the feasibility of prioritizing newly constructed covenanted affordable housing units in unsubsidized, mixed income projects for low-acuity PEH via partnerships with service providers or LAHSA, early marketing, master leasing arrangements, or other potential programs; I FURTHER MOVE that the City Council additionally direct the CAO, with assistance fro ~ ~ .. LAHD, DCP, and the City Attorney's Office, report back in 90 days on the feasibility o~ prioritizing newly constructed covenanted affordable housing units in unsubsidized, mixed:l:J income projects for workers whose employment is either with the City of Los Angeles or is~ ---· located within the city boundaries, including, but not limited to, unionized service workers. W JI "'))IL ll C, JJl9-- ~ Ill l Co ~ T---=--=--- ~-"'-- Councilmember. 4th District PK  ITEM NO. 24 2/6/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Kelly Kaneko v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV34501. (This matter arises from an incident at a City of Los Angeles animal shelter which occurred on October 31, 2019.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $6,872,595.53 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, as follows: Greene, Broillet & Wheeler, LLP and Kelly Kaneko in the amount of $6,872,595.53 with interest thereon at the legal rate from June 3, 2023, until paid. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 24, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ TIM McOSKER Councilmember, 15th District LV 1.24.24 CF 23-1450  ITEM NO. 25 2/6/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Joseph Tetelman v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV04003. (This matter arises from a skateboarding accident that occurred on October 23, 2020, on North Gardner Street in the City of West Hollywood involving infrastructure owned by the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $712,500 in settlement of the above-entitled matter, subject to reimbursement from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009794, Public Works, Sanitation Liability Payouts, as follows: Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. and Joseph Tetelman in the amount of $712,500. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 24, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District LV 1.24.24 CF 23-1447  ITEM NO. 26 2/6/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Kristin Hirai, et al. v. Skating Edge Ice Arena, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV30280. (This matter arises from automobile verses motorcycle accident that occurred on November 14, 2018, at the intersection of Western Avenue and 238th Street.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $1,000,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, as follows: Taylor & Ring, LLP, and Kristin Hirai, Takeo Hirai, Brigitta Hirai, The Estate of Isao Hirai in the amount of $1,000,000. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 24, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ TIM McOSKER Councilmember, 15th District LV 1.24.24 CF 23-1382  ITEM NO. 27 2/6/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Josefina Juarez v. Jason Reilly, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 21STCV16236 (consolidated with) Tara Vartanian, D.O., et al. v. Jason Reiley, et al., LASC No. 21STCV08517. (This matter arises from an automobile collision that occurred on September 10, 2020, at the intersection of Vermont Avenue and Franklin Avenue, in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $150,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $150,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009790, Fire Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009790, Fire Liability Payouts, as follows: Law Offices of McMahon & Allgreen and Josefina Juarez in the amount of $150,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 24, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District LV 1.24.24 CF 24-0028  ITEM NO. 28 2/6/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Stacey Vince v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV40092. (This matter arises from allegations of discrimination and harassment against the Los Angeles Police Department.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $6,489,689.72 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $6,489,689.72 plus accrued interest from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP and Stacey Vince in the amount of $6,489,689.72 plus accrued interest. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 24, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ TIM McOSKER Councilmember, 15th District LV 1.24.24 CF 23-1449  ITEM NO. 29 2/6/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Zeeshan H. Khan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV21-03289 CAS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on August 21, 2020.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $200,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $200,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: John C. Burton Client Trust Account in the amount of $200,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 24, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District LV 1.24.24 CF 23-1448  ITEM NO. 30 2/6/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Nicholas Stern v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:21-CV-03760-CBM-AS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 30, 2020.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $150,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $150,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: V. James DeSimone, APLC and Nicholas Stern in the amount of $150,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 24, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District LV 1.24.24 CF 24-0029  ITEM NO. 31 2/6/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Gina Rasmussen v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV18924. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident which occurred on September 6, 2021, on an access ramp near 10 Washington Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $250,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $250,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Law Offices of Gene J. Goldsman and Gina Rasmussen in the amount of $250,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 24, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ TIM McOSKER Councilmember, 15th District LV 1.24.24 CF 24-0026