City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council,Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday,August 13,2024 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: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr.,Soto-Martinez,Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: Blumenfield,Park,Raman, Rodriguez (4) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (1) 11-1225-S2 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed Fourth Amendment to Contract No. C-128772 with Ilium Associates, Inc. for transit marketing, customer outreach, and support services. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the Fourth Amendment to Contract No. C-128772 with Ilium Associates, Inc. for marketing and community outreach and posting of public right of way signs in support of the City Transit Program and Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 41.18 through August 31, 2025, with a $2,319,709 increase in the cost ceiling for a total contract ceiling of $25,732,789. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports Tuesday - August 13, 2024 - PAGE 1  a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING Adopted item as Amended by Amending Motion (De Leon - Harris-Dawson) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez, Park (2) Adopted Item Urgent Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez, Park (2) (5) 17-1084 CD4 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authority to rescind the Outdoor Environmental Education Facilities (OEEF) Grant Award for the Griffith Park Urban Environment Education Center Project (GPUEEC). Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to request that the California Department of Parks and Recreation Office of Grants and Local Services rescind the OEEF Grant Award for the GPU EEC project detailed in the September 20, 2017 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board), Board Report No. 17-204, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no fiscal impact to RAP's General Fund in connection with the recommended actions. The OEEF grant is a reimbursement-based funding source. The RAP has not incurred any project expenditure. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Tuesday - August 13, 2024 - PAGE6  2. ADOPT the TEFRA and Note RESOLUTION, provided as Attachment B to the LAHD report dated July 30, 2024 attached to the Council file, approving and authorizing the issuance of up to $1,100,000 of newly allocated tax-exempt note which is supplemental to the $11,037,000 existing note, resulting in an outstanding principal amount not to exceed of $12,137,000 of tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue note. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the relevant note documents for the Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of the issuance of supplemental tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue note (Notes) for the Oatsie's Place project (Project). The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the Notes, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project, and the City is not, under any circumstances, obligated to make payments on the Notes Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in this report comply with the City's Financial Policies in that the Notes are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the Project and the City is not, under any circumstances, obligated to make payments on the Notes. Debt Impact Statement: The CAO reports there is no debt impact as the Notes are a conduit issuance debt and not a debt of the City. (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Motion (Padilla - Krekorian) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Ha rris-Da wson, Herna ndez, Hutt, Krekoria n, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Ra ma n, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Na ys: (O); Absent: Rodriguez, Park (2) (18) 24-0906 Tuesday - August 13, 2024 - PAGE 29  Absent: Rodriguez, Park (2) Substitute Motion (Yaroslavsky- Harris-Dawson) Adopted - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent: Rodriguez, Park (2) (22) 24-07 44 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the proposed Second Restated and Amended Contract No. C-139887 with AT&T Corporation (AT&T) for the provision of Citywide legacy communication and network services. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency (ITA), or designee, to execute the Second Restated and Amended Contract No. C-139887 with AT&T in order to increase the contract compensation by $30 million for total compensation of up to $60 million, and extend the term by one year to June 30, 2025 with three additional one-year options to extend for a potential term of up to six and one-half years, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that funding for the proposed Contract is available in ITA's Communication Services Account as part of the funding approved for Citywide telecommunications services in the 2023-24 Adopted Budget, as well as the 2024-25 Proposed Budget. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation contained in the June 7, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies as contract expenditures are limited to the appropriation of funds made by the City for this purpose. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 19, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 16, 2024) Tuesday - August 13, 2024 - PAGE 33 Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (24) 17-0026-S2 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 Christian Rodriguez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. CV 11-1135 DMG (PJWx). (This case concerns allegations the Plaintiffs' constitutional rights were violated when they were subject to certain Gang injunctions.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); N ays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (25) 21-1188-S7 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(a) and (d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Ace American Insurance Co. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV18654. (This case arises from allegations of equipment damage at Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant from July 11, 2021.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); N ays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (26) 22-0551 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 Tuesday - August 13, 2024 - PAGE 35  case entitled Rafael Villarruel, an Individual v. Los Angeles Unified School District, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV37594. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident on November 2, 2018 at 22250 Elkwood Avenue in Canoga Park.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., R aman, R odriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (27) 24-0407 CD 4 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 Chester Simoni, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV18051. (This case involves an alleged slope failure at the Plaintiffs' residential property located at 7965 Fareholm Drive.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., R aman, R odriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (28) 24-0507 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 City of Los Angeles v. Greenwood, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV09501. (This matter relates to an eminent domain action involving property located at 10420 Northvale Road, Los Angeles, CA 90064 for construction of the Exposition Bike Path (Northvale Segment) Project.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Tuesday - August 13, 2024 - PAGE 36  Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (29) 24-0531 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Nike Retail Services, Inc. (This case arises from a business tax payment.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., R aman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (30) 24-0538 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Oaktree Capital Management, LP. (This case arises from a business tax payment.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., R aman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (31) 24-0613 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 Juana Ivett Busby Arango v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV05077. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 29, 2022, on the sidewalk abutting 1182 Crocker Street, in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Tuesday - August 13, 2024 - PAGE 37  Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (32) 24-0614 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 Richard Miller v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV15141. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident caused by a pothole located at North Van Ness Avenue, between La Mirada Avenue and Fountain Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (33) 24-0615 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 Matthew Stewart v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV22-04922 SPG (BFMx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on April 16, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (34) 24-0616 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 Kia Auguillard v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Tuesday - August 13, 2024 - PAGE 38  Superior Court Case No. 22STCV05417. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on November 17, 2020, at Jim Gilliam Park, located at 4000 South La Brea Avenue.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (35) 24-0618 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 James Baldwin Jr. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22SMCV02488. (This matter arises from a bicycle accident on May 27, 2022, near 576 Washington Boulevard, in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (36) 24-0620 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 Laurie Nolan v. Luis Diego, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23SMCV00695. (This matter arises from a traffic collision that occurred on April 5, 2021, at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Driftwood Drive, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) Tuesday - August 13, 2024 - PAGE 39 (37) 24-0621 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 Philip Dimartino v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV32608. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 23, 2021, near the intersection of Melrose Avenue and North Gower Street in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (38) 24-0622 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 Trina Greene Brown, et al. v. City of Los Angeles Fire Department, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV01365 . (This matter concerns allegations of professional negligence against Los Angeles Fire Department personnel.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) (39) 24-0623 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 Joseph Tris Richardson v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV27536. (This matter arises from a fall from a scooter that occurred on January 16, 2020, on Alameda Street near Olympic Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 26, 2024.) Tuesday - August 13, 2024 - PAGE40  Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent: Blumenfield, Park (2) Adjourning Motions Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Absent: Park, Rodriguez (2) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Tuesday - August 13, 2024 - PAGE41  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Hutt Lee Los Angeles Korean Festival Foundation  No. 17 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that in regards to Item No. 17 on the August 13, 2024 Council Agenda, Council file No. 20-1096, that the Council ADOPT the City Administrative Officer report dated August 1, 2024, and NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Housing Department report dated July 30, 2024, relative to authorizing the issuance of an additional sum in supplemental tax- exempt multifamily conduit revenue notes for the Oatsie’s Place Project located at 16015 Sherman Way and authorizing the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department, to negotiate and execute the relevant financing documents. PRESENTED BY___________________________ IMELDA PADILLA Councilmember, 6thDistrict SECONDED BY___________________________ PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District August 13, 2024 CF 20-1096  ITEM NO. 24 8/13/24 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 Christian Rodriguez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. CV11-1135 DMG (PJWx). (This case concerns allegations the Plaintiffs' constitutional rights were violated when they were subject to certain Gang injunctions.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $365,455.41 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $365,455.41 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 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. $313,760.70 to Public Counsel. b. $51,694.71 to Orange Law Offices. 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 – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 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 8.1.24 CF 17-0026-S2  ITEM NO. 25 8/13/24 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 Ace American Insurance Co. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case: 22STCV18654. (This case arises from allegations of equipment damage at Hyperion from July 11, 2021.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the settlement agreement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – McOsker – Rodriguez – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(a) & (d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ TIM McOSKER Councilmember, 15th District LV 8.1.24 CF 21-1188-S7  ITEM NO. 26 8/13/24 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 Rafael Villarruel, an Individual v. Los Angeles Unified School District, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV37594. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident on November 2, 2018 at 22250 Elkwood Avenue in Canoga Park.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 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: Downtown LA Law Group, LLP and Rafael Villarruel 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 – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 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 7.31.24 CF 22-0551  ITEM NO. 27 8/13/24 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 Chester Simoni, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV18051. (This case involves an alleged slope failure at the Plaintiffs’ residential property located at 7965 Fareholm Drive.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the proposed settlement of the above-entitled matter for up to $1,490,000. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the settlement agreement for the above-entitled matter. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $1,490,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,490,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009793, Public Works Engineering Liability Payouts. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009793, Public Works Engineering Liability Payouts, as follows: Law Offices of Timothy R. Lee Attorney Client Trust Account in the amount of $1,490,000. 6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute any additional or revised documents necessary to carry out the settlement in substantial conformance with the above terms. 7. 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 – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 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 7.31.24 CF 24-0407  ITEM NO. 28 8/13/24 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 City of Los Angeles v. Greenwood, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV09501. (This matter relates to an eminent domain action involving property located at 10420 Northvale Road, Los Angeles, CA 90064 for construction of the Exposition Bike Path (Northvale Segment) Project.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the proposed settlement of the above-entitled matter for up to $565,000. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the settlement agreement consistent with the terms described herein for the above-entitled matter. 3. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to draw the necessary demand warrant for $565,000 from Fiscal Year 2024, Fund No. 51Q, Account No. 94Y306 (Bicycle Plan/Program0, payable to the Greenwoods or their designee as directed. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute any additional or revised documents necessary to carry out the settlement in substantial conformance with the above terms. 5. 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 – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 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 7.31.24 CF 24-0507  ITEM NO. 29 8/13/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendation in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Nike Retail Services, Inc. (This case arises from a business tax payment), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the refund of overpayment of $622,806.59, plus interest, to Nike Retail Services Inc. The demand shall be drawn from Fund No. 100/62, Revenue Source 3081 (Business Tax). This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – McOsker – Rodriguez – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ TIM McOSKER Councilmember, 15th District LV 8.1.24 CF 24-0531  ITEM NO. 30 8/13/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendation in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (This case arises from a business tax payment), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the refund of overpayment of $1,080,069.50, plus interest, to Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. The demand shall be drawn from Fund No. 100/62, Revenue Source 3081 (Business Tax). This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – McOsker – Rodriguez – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ TIM McOSKER Councilmember, 15th District LV 8.1.24 CF 24-0538  ITEM NO. 31 8/13/24 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 Juana Ivett Busby Arango v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV05077. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 29, 2022, on the sidewalk abutting 1182 Crocker Street, in Los Angeles.): REJECT the Plaintiff’s offer of settlement. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – McOsker – Rodriguez – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 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 7.31.24 CF 24-0613  ITEM NO. 32 8/13/24 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 Richard Miller v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV15141. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident caused by a pothole located at North Van Ness Avenue, between La Mirada Avenue and Fountain Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $200,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $200,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 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: B&D Law Group, APLC and Richard Miller 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 – McOsker – Rodriguez – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 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 7.31.24 CF 24-0614  ITEM NO. 33 8/13/24 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 Matthew Stewart v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV22-04922 SPG (BFMx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on April 16, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $285,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $285,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 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: PLC Law Group, Client Trust Account, and Matthew Stewart in the amount of $285,000. 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 – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 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 7.31.24 CF 24-0615  ITEM NO. 34 8/13/24 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 Kia Auguillard v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV05417. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on November 17, 2020, at Jim Gilliam Park, located at 4000 South La Brea Avenue.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $300,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009796, Recreation and Parks Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009796, Recreation and Parks Liability Payouts, as follows: Madison Law Group, Inc. and Kia Auguillard, in the amount of $300,000. 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 – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 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 7.31.24 CF 24-0616  ITEM NO. 35 8/13/24 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 James Baldwin Jr. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22SMCV02488. (This matter arises from a bicycle accident on May 27, 2022, near 576 Washington Boulevard, in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 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: Thon Beck Vanni Callahan & Powell, APC and James Baldwin, Jr. in the amount of $500,000. 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 – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 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 7.31.24 CF 24-0618  ITEM NO. 36 8/13/24 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 Laurie Nolan v. Luis Diego, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23SMCV00695. (This matter arises from a traffic collision that occurred on April 5, 2021, at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Driftwood Drive, in the City of Los Angeles.): REJECT the Plaintiff’s offer of settlement. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – McOsker – Rodriguez – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 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 7.31.24 CF 24-0620  ITEM NO. 37 8/13/24 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 Philip Dimartino v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV32608. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 23, 2021, near the intersection of Melrose Avenue and North Gower Street in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $525,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $525,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 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 Mandell Law Firm and Philip DiMartino in the amount of $525,000. 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 – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 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 7.31.24 CF 24-0621  ITEM NO. 38 8/13/24 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 Trina Greene Brown, et al. v. City of Los Angeles Fire Department, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV01365. (This matter concerns allegations of professional negligence against Los Angeles Fire Department personnel.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 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: John A. Girardi, APC Trust Account, 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 – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 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 7.31.24 CF 24-0622  ITEM NO. 39 8/13/24 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 Tris Richardson v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV27536. (This matter arises from a fall from a scooter that occurred on January 16, 2020, on Alameda Street near Olympic 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 $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 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: Parris Law Firm and Joseph Tris Richardson in the amount of $1,000,000. 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 – Yaroslavsky: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 26, 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 7.31.24 CF 24-0623  ,__w,...............-..._ - 1-i�\\ (\..; ,\' ,..d..;i:i,1:.;.l�i Vii ,,cAI 51 \ REGULAR COUNCILAGENDA TO BE POSTED # -� - - ,r MOTION The General City Purposes (GCP) portion of the 2024-2025 City Budget provides funds for neighborhood service enhancements in each Council District. There is a great need for additional sanitation services within Council District 12. This effort is of special benefit for the residents of the City and for CD12 and deserves financial assistance from the City. Sufficient funds are available in the Council District 12 portion of the Additional Homelessness Services - CD12 line item in the GCP portion of the 2024-2025 City Budget for this purpose. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council adopt the following actions: 1. Transfer/ appropriate $120,000 in the Council District 12 portion of the Additional Homelessness Services - CD12 line item General City Purposes Fund No. 100-56, Account No. 000626 to the LASAN Fund No. 100-82, Account No. 1010 (Salaries - General) to be used for additional Sanitation services in Council District 12. 2. Authorize LASAN to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications/ changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. PRESENTEDBY JO S.LEE �L Councilmember, 12•h District � r- ,J� SECONDEDBY � � AUG ! 3 2024  1 l _: CITf CLERK rOR PLACEMEMT ON NEXT ±lS- ? REGULAR COUNC�L AGENDA TO B(POSTEO 7T --------'-- ..,._r . .,. MOTION I MOVE that $150,000 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281207 (CD 7 Redevelopment P rojects - Services) be transferred/ appropriated to the Bureau of Street Services, Urban Forestry Division Fund No. 100-86, Account 001090 (Salaries - Overtime) for tree care and the removal of dead trees in Council District 7. I FURTHER MOVE that the Bureau of Street Services be authorized to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. 0 ..--.J,u Councilmember, 7th District C) amg AUG 1 3 2024;