City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Wednesday, February 28, 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, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: Harris-Dawson, Raman, Rodriguez (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 Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 24-0179 CD 11 MOTION (PARK - B LUMENFIELD) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of revenue bonds or notes, to finance and/or refinance the acquisition, construction, improvement, renovation, furnishing and equipping of the educational facilities located at 5340 Alla Road in Council District 11. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on February 15, 2024 for the educational facilities located at 5340 Alla Road in Council District 11. 2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Wednesday - February 28, 2024 - PAGE 1  Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Attorney reports that the total cost of the LA DATA VI Program (2024-2027) is $4,359,919, of which $4,249,580 will be reimbursed by the DOJ. The General Fund contribution is $110,339 in related costs (CAP 41) which are already included in the City Attorney adopted budget. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Budget , Finance and Innovation, and Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committees waived consideration of the above matter.) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent: Harris­ Dawson, Raman (2) (10) 24-0104 COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER and CITY ATTORNEY relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Award. (Public Safety 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 Public Safety Committee Report Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent: Harris­ Dawson, Raman (2) (11) 23-1434 CD9 Related to Council file No. 23-1434-S1 Wednesday - February 28, 2024 - PAGE 12  the future. In accordance with the City's Debt Management Policy, the City has an established debt ceiling to guide in evaluating the affordability for future debt. The debt ceiling for non-voted direct debt as a percentage of General Fund revenues is 6.0 percent. The revised 2023-24 Adopted Budget non voter-approved debt ratio is 2.67 percent. The issuance of debt for these purposes will not cause the City to exceed the six percent non-voter approved debt limit. Community Impact Statement: For, if Amended: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Question Whether to Substitute Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Ha rris-Da wson, Herna ndez, Krekoria n, Lee, McOsker, Pa dilla , Pa rk, Price Jr., Ra ma n, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Na ys: (O); Absent: Hutt (1) Adopted Substitute Motion (Krekorian - Park - Price - Blumenfield - McOsker) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Ha rris-Da wson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Pa dilla , Pa rk, Price Jr., Ra ma n, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Ya rosla vsky (14); Na ys: (O); Absent: Hutt (1) (25) 23-1334 CD 4 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT and BUDGET FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the midyear funding transfer to support a community-driven master plan and visioning effort for South Griffith Park; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman - Hernandez): 1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), with support from any other relevant departments, to report to the Council within 30 days, on a midyear funding transfer of $250,000 to support a community-driven master plan and visioning effort for South Griffith Park. 2. A UTHORIZE the CAO, CLA, BOE, and RAP to m a k e any Wednesday - February 28, 2024 - PAGE 34  Services, or designee, to negotiate and execute a lease agreement with VOALA for operation of a Tiny Home Village site located at 850 North Mission Road, Los Angeles, California 90033, in Council District 14 to operate an interim housing site under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated February 7, 2024, attached to Council file No. 20-0841-S42. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no anticipated impact to the General Fund. Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Grant Program Round 2 funds were approved in the 11th Roadmap funding report to fund construction. Operations of the site will be funded using County Roadmap Agreement funds, which the County of Los Angeles provides in compliance with the COVID-19 Homelessness Roadmap. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 26A (de Leon - Blumenfield) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt (1) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (27) 24-0005-S30 CD 10 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1940 South La Salle Avenue (Case No. 828860), Assessor I.D. No. 5074-028-002, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 6, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1940 South La Salle Avenue (Case No. 828860), Assessor I.D. No. 5074-028-002, from the REAP. Wednesday - February 28, 2024 - PAGE 36  Recommendation for Council action: AMEND the Council action of January 31, 2024 (CF No. 23-1047) relative to the naming of the intersection at 51st Street and Holmes Avenue as "Bessie Burke Square", to instruct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) at 52nd Street and Holmes Avenue, adjacent to Holmes Avenue Elementary School. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt (1) (35) 12-1690-519 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - RAMAN - RODRIGUEZ) relative to utilizing Homeless, Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 3 (HHAP- 3) funds for the City's response to provide emergency shelter and motel vouchers to persons experiencing homelessness for the Winter Shelter Program. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE $757,477 of HHAP-3 funds previously allocated for Inclement Weather under HHAP-3, Fund No. 65S/43, Account No. 43YC94, Shelter Program to be used for the City's response to provide emergency shelter and motel vouchers to persons experiencing homelessness for the Winter Shelter Program through March 31, 2024. Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 35A (de Leon - Blumenfield) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., R aman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt (1) (36) 23-0147-51 MOTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ - KREKORIAN) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 13 special observation of the second anniversary of the invasion of Ukraine by the Russian government on Wednesday - February 28, 2024 - PAGE 41  Financial Policies Statement: The CAO states that the recommendation in the report complies with the City's Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Park) to adopt the Revised City Administrative Officer report dated February 22, 2024 - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, P adilla, P ark, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt (1) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (43) 23-0297 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jose Bernardo Becerra Sotres, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV16629. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021 incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on February 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, P adilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Harris­ Dawson, Raman (2) Wednesday - February 28, 2024 - PAGE47 (44) 24-0074 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Maria Torres, et al. v. Jaime Cruz, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV16422. (This matter arises from a vehicle collision involving a Los Angeles Police Department vehicle.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on February 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Harris­ Dawson, Raman (2) (45) 24-0073 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Charlette Clayton, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV42943. (This matter arises from a traffic collision that occurred on June 8, 2019, near the intersection of Wilmington Avenue and Century Boulevard.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on February 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Harris­ Dawson, Raman (2) (46) 24-0060 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Ruth Fried v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV01989. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on June 13, 2021, on an uplifted sidewalk on Palms Boulevard, near Sawtelle Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on February 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Wednesday - February 28, 2024 - PAGE48  Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Harris­ Dawson, Raman (2) (47) 24-0072 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Susan Roth. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV39918. (This matter arises from a July 3, 2021 incident wherein Plaintiff tripped and fell on Nebraska Avenue between Pontius Avenue and Cotner Avenue.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on February 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, P adilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Harris­ Dawson, Raman (2) (48) 24-0063 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jeramy Sims v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV 07835. (This matter arises from a bicycle fall on March 2, 2020, wherein Plaintiff fell as a result of a pothole at the intersection of Hoover Street and 84th Street.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on February 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, P adilla, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Harris­ Dawson, Raman (2) (49) 21-1188-S& The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (d)(4) (one potential case), to confer with its legal counsel relative to a settlement related to the July 11, 2021 flooding incident at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant. Wednesday - February 28, 2024 - PAGE49  Council discussed matter in Closed Session and instructed legal counsel with respect to subject litigation; and, adopted the recommendations contained in Confidential City Attorney Report No. R24-0037 in Open Session . Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent: Hutt, Rodriguez (2) Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, de Le6n, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Marinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Absent: Hutt, Rodriguez (2) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Regular meeting recessed at 1:34 p.m. Special meeting convened at 1:34 p.m. Special meeting adjourned at 1:52 p.m. Regular meeting convened at 1:52 p.m. Wednesday - February 28, 2024 - PAGE 50  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Price Hernandez Belinda V. Jackson Rodriguez Blumenfield Detective Brian Whetsel Rodriguez Hutt Detective Sandra Kipp Raman – Lee Yaroslavsky International Dark Sky Week Raman Soto-Martínez Afghan-American Heritage Month  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME de León – Hernandez All Councilmembers Robert “Bob” Ramirez  ITEM 10 File No. 24-0104 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) Grant Award. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to: a. Accept the accompanying grant award between the City of Los Angeles and the OTS. b. Retroactively accept and execute said grant agreement between the OTS and the City Attorney; subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. c. Accept the grant award in the amount of $1,069,900 for funding the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program for the period of October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2024. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: a. Establish a receivable within Fund No. 368/12 in the amount of $1,069,900 from the OTS. b. Establish Account No. 12Y231, Impaired Driving Prosecution in the amount of $1,069,900. c. Transfer $491,494 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12Y231, Impaired Driving Prosecution, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 1010 - Salaries General, for FY 2023-24 salary expenses. d. Upon receipt of grant reimbursements and approval of grant expenses, transfer up to $396,575 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12Y231, Impaired Driving Prosecution, to Fund No. 100/12, Revenue Source Code 5346 - Related Cost Reimbursement – Grants, to reimburse fringe benefits and related costs during the grant period. 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the agenda for the first regular Council meeting on July 1, 2024, or shortly thereafter, the following action relative to the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program: a. Authorize the Controller to transfer $163,831 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12Y231 - Impaired Driving Prosecution, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 1010 - Salaries General for FY 2023-24 salary expenses of the five resolution authorities.  ITEM 10 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. 5. NOTE and FILE the December 26, 2023 City Attorney report. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the total cost of the Impaired Driving Prosecution is $1,069,928 of which $1,069,900 will be reimbursed by the OTS. No additional General Fund appropriation is requested at this time. The balance of funds in the amount of $28 not supported by grant are included in the City Attorney’s 2023-24 Adopted Budget. There is no match requirement, and there is no impact on the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the Grant complies with City financial policies, as detailed in the February 13, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council File. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Summary: On February 27, 2024, your Committee considered December 26, 2023 City Attorney and February 13, 2024 CAO reports relative to the FY 2023-24 OTS Grant Award. According to the CAO, the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program within the Office of the City Attorney is dedicated to the prosecution of those driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs within the City. The grant award of $1,069,900 will support the following program costs: $655,325 for salaries, $306,575 for related costs, $8,000 for travel expenses, and $10,000 for contractual services. The total program cost is $1,069,928 of which the $1,069,900 will be provided by the grant. Funding for the remaining program cost of $28 for related costs is included in the City Attorney 2023-24 Adopted Budget. The City Attorney is requesting approval to accept the FY 2023-24 OTS grant award of $1,069,900 to support the Alcohol and Drug Impaired Driving Vertical Prosecution Program. Grant funding is awarded by the OTS, which serves as the pass-through agency for the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The grant performance period is from October 1, 2023 through September 30, 2024. There is no match requirement. This is the tenth year the City Attorney's Office has been awarded this grant. This Program is dedicated to the prosecution of individuals who drive impaired by alcohol or drugs. The City Attorney’s prosecution team will oversee cases vertically, meaning prosecutors will handle cases throughout each step of the criminal justice process. Prosecution team members will work to increase the capabilities of the team and the office by obtaining and delivering specialized training. Team members will share information with peers and law enforcement personnel throughout the county and across the state. The Los Angeles City Attorney’s office will accomplish these objectives as a means to  ITEM 10 prevent impaired driving and reduce alcohol and drug-involved traffic fatalities and injuries. After consideration and having provided an opportunity for public comment, the Committee moved to recommend approval of the recommendations contained in the CAO report and to note and file the City Attorney report. This matter is now submitted to Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, Public Safety Committee COUNCILMEMBER VOTE RODRIGUEZ: YES LEE: YES McOSKER: YES PARK: YES SOTO-MARTINEZ: YES ARL 2/27/24 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  SUBSTITUTE - ITEM No. 24 MOTION I MOVE that the Council adopt the following actions: f) 1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), in consultation with AEG Plenary Conventions Los Angeles (APCLA) and the City Tourism Department (CTD), to evaluate the cost and schedule, including risk exposure and cost sharing of APCLA's Public-Private-Partnership (P3) proposal using revised APCLA numbers from February 2023, as well as any other relevant updated data or information they may have, to be provided by APCLA; and further instruct CAO and CLA to engage a consultant to review the terms discussed by the CLA, CAO, and APCLA and to report on those findings within the ensuing 45 days. The evaluation of the P3 proposal should be undertaken transparently and on a collaborative basis among the CAO, CLA, and APCLA, in consultation with the CTD, Planning Department, Bureau of Engineering, and Department of Building & Safety. The report should answer the following five questions in relation to the LACC Expansion Project P3 as proposed by APCLA: a) What is the estimated construction price and scope of the LACC Expansion Project? b) What is the estimated net annual obligation on the General Fund after taking LACC net revenues into account? Provide a range of options for Council to consider including various operating terms of the P3 Agreement and associated payment rates. c) Can the project be delivered in time for the LA 2028 Olympics/Paralympics? Provide a development schedule including the City decisions and actions required to achieve this. d) When would the first annual availability payment be required to be paid by the City under the proposed financial structure? What flexibility would the City have to refinance the project or adjust the scope and cost of operating services over the term of the P3 Agreement? e) Provide a high level summary of the risks transferred to APCLA and retained by the City under the P3 proposal and compare these to the risks that City would retain under a traditional delivery model. 2. INSTRUCT the CAO and CLA to ensure that any P3 proposal agreement include the following: a) delivery of the City’s full required construction and operating scope without reduction;  b) commitment to expand the JW Marriott Hotel; c) affordability within City-defined general fund impact limits and competitive pricing compared to other non-P3 options; d) the transfer of significant construction and operating risks to APCLA along with clear long-term quality commitments to the City, in line with P3 market norms; e) appropriate development cost sharing that ensures none of APCLA’s development costs are underwritten by the City, with the exception of only detailed design fees and site investigation costs; and f) the incorporation of strategies to ensure the various construction, operations, and financing elements of the project will be market-tested or competitively priced to improve the overall cost to the City. 3. INSTRUCT the CAO to identify funds within the Los Angeles Convention Center’s MICLA Commercial Paper Program required to complete the requested analysis of the P3 project, and include the appropriate transaction recommendations as part of a subsequent Financial Status Report or Construction Project Report. 4. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the CLA, to report to Council within 45 days on potential funding sources and funding structures for debt service and P3 availability payments, in addition to impacts on existing programs and services. 5. INSTRUCT the CAO and CLA to provide direct and indirect economic impact analysis for all the P3 options and City driven options that takes into consideration economic impact to the Downtown LA area and the City of Los Angeles at large. PRESENTED BY: PAUL KREKORIAN TRACI PARK Councilmember, 2nd District Councilmember, 11th District SECONDED BY: February 28, 2024 si  ITEM No. 26A MOTION I MOVE that the matter of the Statutory Exemption and Housing and Homelessness Committee Report, relative to the lease agreement with Volunteers of America Los Angeles (V OALA) for the operation of a Tiny Home Village located at 850 North Mission Road in Council District 14, Item No. 26 on today’s Council agenda (CF No. 20-0841-S42), BE AMENDED to include an additional 7,900 square feet of space in the lease for additional parking on site, while ensuring that the Bureau of Sanitation can access the Air Treatment Facility at the site when needed; and, to instruct the Department of General Services and the Bureau of Sanitation to include this additional square footage in their agreements relative to offsetting Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund costs. PRESENTED BY KEVIN DE LEON Councilmember, 14th District SECONDED BY: February 28, 2024 jwd  MOTION $-0-Ar 3 5 A' I MOVE that the MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - RAMAN - RODRIGUEZ) relative to utilizing Homeless, Housing, Assistance and Prevention Program Round 3 (HHAP-3) funds for the City’s response to provide emergency shelter and motel vouchers to persons experiencing homelessness for the Winter Shelter Program, Item 35 on today’s agenda (CF 12-1690-S19), be amended to include an additional instruction: REQUEST that the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority report back to the Council within 30 days on the methodology and criteria used to select the current sites used for emergency shelter for the Winter Shelter Program. PRESENTED BY: SECONDED BY: KGfvIN DE LEON Councilmember, 14th District 13 1 8 2024  ITEM 42 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the Revised Report from the City Administrative Officer dated February 22, 2024, attached to Council file No. 24-0150, relative to authority to apply for the Fiscal Year 2024 Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) Grants Program. PRESENTED BY___________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY ___________________________ TRACI PARK Councilmember, 11th District February 28, 2024 CF 24-0150  ITEM NO. 43 2/28/24 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 Jose Bernardo Becerra Sotres, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV16629. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021 incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $80,500 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $80,500 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: a. Alder Law, APC and Walter Husiel Bravila Rodriguez in the amount of $20,000. b. Alder Law, APC and Angelica Martinez in the amount of $8,000. c. Alder Law, APC and Israel Contreras in the amount of $8,000. d. Alder Law, APC and Juan Esteban Chavez Hernandez in the amount of $20,000. e. Alder Law, APC and Miriam Guadalupe Hernandez in the amount of $20,000. f. Alder Law, APC and Thelma Hernandez in the amount of $4,500. 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 – Yaroslavsky – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 14, 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 2.14.24 CF 23-0297  ITEM NO. 44 2/28/24 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 Maria Torres, et al. v. Jaime Cruz, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV16422. (This matter arises from a vehicle collision involving a Los Angeles Police Department vehicle.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $242,500 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $242,500 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 two demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $167,500 to Pirnia Law Group Professional Corp. and Joshua Torres. b. $75,000 to Pirnia Law Group Professional Corp. and Maria Lourdes Torres. 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 – Yaroslavsky – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 14, 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 2.14.24 CF 24-0074  ITEM NO. 45 2/28/24 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 Charlette Clayton, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV42943. (This matter arises from a traffic collision that occurred on June 8, 2019, near the intersection of Wilmington Avenue and Century Boulevard.), 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 two demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $130,000 to Law Offices of Haleh Shekarchian and Lesette Simmons. b. $70,000 to Law Offices of Haleh Shekarchian and Charlette Clayton. 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 – Yaroslavsky – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 14, 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 2.14.24 CF 24-0073  ITEM NO. 46 2/28/24 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 Ruth Fried v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV01989. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on June 13, 2021, on an uplifted sidewalk on Palms Boulevard, near Sawtelle Avenue, in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $125,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $125,000 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: Kaufman McAndrew LLP and Ruth Fried in the amount of $125,000. 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 – Yaroslavsky – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 14, 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 2.14.24 CF 24-0060  ITEM NO. 47 2/28/24 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 Susan Roth. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV39918. (This matter arises from a July 3, 2021 incident wherein Plaintiff tripped and fell on Nebraska Avenue between Pontius Avenue and Cotner Avenue.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $400,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $400,000 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: Adamson Ahdoot, LLP and Susan Roth in the amount of $400,000. 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 – Yaroslavsky – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 14, 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 2.14.24 CF 24-0072  ITEM NO. 48 2/28/24 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 Jeramy Sims v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV07835. (This matter arises from a bicycle fall on March 2, 2020, wherein Plaintiff fell as a result of a pothole at the intersection of Hoover Street and 84th Street.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $125,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $125,000 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: The Law Offices of Jacob Emrani, APC and Jeramy Sims in the amount of $125,000. 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 – Yaroslavsky – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 14, 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 2.14.24 CF 24-0063