City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday, January 28, 2025 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: Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, Jurado, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Absent: Blumenfield (1) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing ­ PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 16­0160­S634 CD 5 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­ compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1415 North Braeridge Drive. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to a proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1415 North Braeridge Drive. (Lien: $1,276.56) (Continued from Council meeting of January 14, 2025) Adopted Item to Continue to February 4, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Tuesday - January 28, 2025 - PAGE 1  CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1415 North Braeridge Drive. (Lien: $1,276.56) (Continued from Council meeting of January 14, 2025) Adopted Item to Continue to February 4, 2025 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (2) 24­1200­S67 CD 1 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Angelic Perez to the Forest Advisory Committee. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Angelic Perez to the Community Forest Advisory Committee, at the request of Councilmember Eunisses Hernandez, as the Council District One primary representative, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Current Composition: M=5; F=9; Vacant=2). Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable. Background Check: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (3) 24­1482 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the transfer of surplus money, from the Power Revenue Fund of the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to the Reserve Fund of the City during Fiscal Year (FY) 2024­25. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ (Board) action of December 10, 2024, Resolution No. 025­112, which approves the transfer of $219,312,000 from the Power Revenue Fund of the LADWP to the Reserve Fund of the City during Tuesday FY 2024­25. - January 28, 2025 - PAGE 2  (LADWP) to the Reserve Fund of the City during Fiscal Year (FY) 2024­25. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ (Board) action of December 10, 2024, Resolution No. 025­112, which approves the transfer of $219,312,000 from the Power Revenue Fund of the LADWP to the Reserve Fund of the City during FY 2024­25. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 22, 2024, directing the transfer of surplus money from the Power Revenue Fund of the LADWP to the Reserve Fund of the City during FY 2024­25. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney nor the Board. 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 Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (4) 24­0235 PUBLIC WORKS and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to a detailed inventory on pending infrastructure projects and project delivery impacts due to City workforce current and proposed shortages, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Rodriguez ­ Lee): 1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and all necessary departments, to report to Council with a detailed inventory on pending infrastructure projects and project delivery impacts due to City workforce current and proposed shortages. 2. INSTRUCT the CAO to report to Council on impacts to the City's credit rating if projects are not completed and funds must be relinquished or refinanced. 3. INSTRUCT the CAO to report to Council on the budgetary impacts of utilizing the private sector to complete City projects versus the Tuesday City - January 28, 2025 - workforce. PAGE 3  pending infrastructure projects and project delivery impacts due to City workforce current and proposed shortages. 2. INSTRUCT the CAO to report to Council on impacts to the City's credit rating if projects are not completed and funds must be relinquished or refinanced. 3. INSTRUCT the CAO to report to Council on the budgetary impacts of utilizing the private sector to complete City projects versus the City workforce. 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 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (5) 23­0625 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) regarding the administration of the Board of Review. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 3, 2025, amending Subsections (g), (h), and (i) of Section 21.16 of Article 1 of Chapter II of the LAMC relating to administration of the Board of Review. 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (6) 24­0069­S2 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a transfer and encumbrance of funds to City Contract No. C­143134 with Tuesday - January 28, 2025 - PAGE 4 GCAP Services, Inc. from City Contract No. C­143497 with Ellana, Inc., for  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (6) 24­0069­S2 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a transfer and encumbrance of funds to City Contract No. C­143134 with GCAP Services, Inc. from City Contract No. C­143497 with Ellana, Inc., for services assisting the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) Prevailing Wage Compliance Unit. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to: a. Disencumber $175,000.00 from City Contract No. C­143497 with Ellana, Inc., funded by Fund No. 100/3040; and, transfer funding and encumbrance to City Contract No. C­143134 with GCAP Services, Inc., also funded by Fund No. 100/3040, in order to maintain funding through Fiscal Year 2024­25 at the projected rate of expenditure. b. Prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (7) 19­1035­S1 CD 14 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Third Amendment to Contract No. C­134341 with MV Transportation, Inc., for Downtown DASH services. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Tuesday - January Transportation 28, 2025 (LADOT), to-execute the proposed Third PAGE 5 Amendment to Contract No. C­134341 with MV Transportation, Inc., subject to (7) 19­1035­S1 CD 14 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Third Amendment to Contract No. C­134341 with MV Transportation, Inc., for Downtown DASH services. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to execute the proposed Third Amendment to Contract No. C­134341 with MV Transportation, Inc., subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to work with the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to ensure contract expenditures do not exceed the adopted budget for Fiscal Year 2024­25. 3. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LADOT, to provide an update on the timeline for completion of the new Transit Service Analysis. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this Amendment will be funded by the City’s Proposition (Prop) A Local Transit Assistance Fund. Any costs that exceed the City’s Prop A Fund capacity may need to be funded by the Measure M Local Return Fund, Measure R Local Return Fund, and/or the General Fund. An estimated $20,767,257 is budgeted and an additional $9,521,863 is needed, for a total of $30,289,120 from the City’s Prop A Fund for operations in Fiscal Year 2024­2025. Funding for subsequent fiscal years will be considered through the regular budget process. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the City’s financial obligation is limited to funds budgeted for this purpose, and future expenditures are limited to appropriation of funds provided in the budget. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MARCH 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MARCH 14, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (8) 19­1035­S2 CDs 5, 10, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Third Tuesday 11, 13 Amendment -toJanuary Contract28, No.2025 - PAGE 6 Inc., for C­134340 with MV Transportation, Mid­City and Central DASH services, and LAnow Transit Bus service.  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MARCH 14, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (8) 19­1035­S2 CDs 5, 10, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Third 11, 13 Amendment to Contract No. C­134340 with MV Transportation, Inc., for Mid­City and Central DASH services, and LAnow Transit Bus service. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to execute the proposed Third Amendment to Contract No. C­134340 with MV Transportation, Inc., for DASH Midtown, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to work with the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to ensure contract expenditures do not exceed the Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2024­25. 3. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LADOT, to provide an update on the timeline for completion of the new Transit Service Analysis. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this Amendment will be funded by the City’s Proposition (Prop) A Local Transit Assistance Fund. Any costs that exceed the City’s Prop A Fund capacity may need to be funded by the Measure M Local Return Fund, Measure R Local Return Fund, and/or the General Fund. An estimated $33,048,835 is budgeted and an additional $13,161,841 is needed, for a total of $46,210,676 from the City’s Prop A Fund for operations in Fiscal Year 2024­2025. Funding for subsequent fiscal years will be considered through the regular budget process. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that the City’s financial obligation is limited to funds budgeted for this purpose and future expenditures are limited to appropriation of funds provided in the budget. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MARCH 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MARCH 14, 2025) Adopted Item Tuesday Ayes: - January 28, Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, 2025 -Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Hernandez, PAGE 7Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0);  financial obligation is limited to funds budgeted for this purpose and future expenditures are limited to appropriation of funds provided in the budget. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MARCH 17, 2025 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MARCH 14, 2025) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (9) 24­1442 CD 14 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to installing a sign stating: "KOURAKU: AMERICA'S OLDEST RAMEN SHOP STILL IN OPERATION 314 E 2ND ST., LA ESTABLISHED IN 1976", on the streetlight pole located at 314 East 2nd Street in Downtown Los Angeles. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (de Leon ­ Price): AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to fabricate and install a double­sided sign stating: "KOURAKU: AMERICA'S OLDEST RAMEN SHOP STILL IN OPERATION 314 E 2ND ST., LA ESTABLISHED IN 1976", on the streetlight pole located at 314 East 2nd Street in Downtown Los Angeles. 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, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (10) 25­0006­S41 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ ­ LEE) relative to funding for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) disaster preparedness training and supplies for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in Council District One (CD 1). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Tuesday - January 28, 2025 - PAGE 8 Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (10) 25­0006­S41 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ ­ LEE) relative to funding for Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) disaster preparedness training and supplies for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) in Council District One (CD 1). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. UTILIZE $50,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281201 (CD 1 Redevelopment Projects ­ Services) to develop and procure the necessary supplies and resources for a multilingual in­ person and virtual CERT, to be provided by the LAFD Foundation. 2. DIRECT the LAFD to work with CD 1 to develop a schedule for the multilingual in­person and virtual CERT training and distribution plan for training participants supplies. 3. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to the LAFD Foundation, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of City Attorney as to form. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (11) 19­0468 CD 15 MOTION (McOSKER ­ LEE) relative to amending the prior Council action of December 13, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 19­0468, relative to a Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement No. 17­3425­A between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Wabtec Transportation Systems, LLC to implement three new modules for the Port Optimizer Project. Recommendation for Council action: AMEND the Council action of December 13, 2024 (CF 19­0468) relative Tuesday to a Seventh-Amendment January 28, to 2025 - Amended PAGE 9 No. 17­ and Restated Agreement 3425­A between the POLA and Wabtec Transportation Systems, LLC to (11) 19­0468 CD 15 MOTION (McOSKER ­ LEE) relative to amending the prior Council action of December 13, 2024, Council file No. (CF) 19­0468, relative to a Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement No. 17­3425­A between the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) and Wabtec Transportation Systems, LLC to implement three new modules for the Port Optimizer Project. Recommendation for Council action: AMEND the Council action of December 13, 2024 (CF 19­0468) relative to a Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement No. 17­ 3425­A between the POLA and Wabtec Transportation Systems, LLC to correct the item description and approve the following recommendation in lieu of Recommendation No. 2 in the Council action as follows: ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS relative to a proposed Sixth Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement No. 17­3425­A between the POLA and Wabtec Transportation Systems, LLC to enhance the existing Track and Trace and Control Tower modules and implement three new modules for the Port Optimizer Project. 2. APPROVE POLA Resolution No. 23­10195 authorizing approval of the proposed Sixth Seventh Amendment to Amended and Restated Agreement No. 17­3425­A between the POLA and Wabtec Transportation Systems, LLC, to increase the not­to­exceed compensation by $6,500,000, from $28,100,420 to $34,600,420, to continue to develop, operate, and support the Port Optimizer Project with no change in the term. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (12) 25­0006­S42 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ ­ LEE) relative to funding for development of a Council District One (CD 1) disaster resiliency plan and preparedness training with assistance from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and MySafe: LA, a non­profit organization. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. UTILIZE $75,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281201 (CD 1 Redevelopment Projects ­ Services) to develop and Tuesday procure- January essential28, 2025 - for a CD 1 disaster resiliency supplies PAGE 10 plan and  CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ ­ LEE) relative to funding for development of a Council District One (CD 1) disaster resiliency plan and preparedness training with assistance from the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and MySafe: LA, a non­profit organization. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. UTILIZE $75,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281201 (CD 1 Redevelopment Projects ­ Services) to develop and procure essential supplies for a CD 1 disaster resiliency plan and conduct multilingual in­person and virtual disaster preparedness training, to be provided by MySafe: LA. 2. DIRECT the LAFD to work with MySafe: LA and CD 1 to assist in the development and implementation of the disaster resiliency plan and preparedness training. 3. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with and/or payments to MySafe: LA, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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 number; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (13) 25­0053 CD 6 MOTION (PADILLA ­ JURADO) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District Six (CD 6) special observation of Salvadoran American Heritage Day Proclamation, including the illumination of City Hall on January 31, 2025. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the CD 6 portion of the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000A28 (Council Projects), to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the CD 6’s special Tuesday observation of- January Salvadoran28, 2025 - American PAGE 11 Heritage Proclamation, including the illumination of City Hall on January 31, 2025.  connection with the Council District Six (CD 6) special observation of Salvadoran American Heritage Day Proclamation, including the illumination of City Hall on January 31, 2025. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $438 from the CD 6 portion of the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000A28 (Council Projects), to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the CD 6’s special observation of Salvadoran American Heritage Proclamation, including the illumination of City Hall on January 31, 2025. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (14) 25­0011­S1 CD 8 MOTION (HARRIS­DAWSON ­ YAROSLAVSKY) relative to funding for tree trimming work needed for the Broadway­Manchester project in Council District Eight (CD 8). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $36,000 in the CD 8 portion of the Council Street Furniture Fund No. 43D/50 to the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, as follows: a. $32,400 to Account No. 001090 (Salaries ­ Overtime) and $3,600 to Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) for tree trimming services in CD 8. 2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (15) 21­0100­S3 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY ­ RAMAN) relative to a street banner campaign to celebrate the Century City Chamber of Commerce (Century City Tuesday - January 28, 2025 - PAGE 12 Chamber) 60th year anniversary and to welcome constituents back to work,  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (15) 21­0100­S3 CD 5 MOTION (YAROSLAVSKY ­ RAMAN) relative to a street banner campaign to celebrate the Century City Chamber of Commerce (Century City Chamber) 60th year anniversary and to welcome constituents back to work, play, shop, and dine in Council District 5*. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 62.132, the Non­Event Street Banner Program being coordinated by the Century City Chamber, as a City of Los Angeles Non­Event Street Banner Program for the period of January 2025 to March 2025. 2. APPROVE the content of the attached street banner design, attached to the Motion. *Journal Correction Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (16) 24­1420 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to a request for closed session to discuss a request for waiver of conflict of interest for Best, Best and Krieger LLP, in its representation of defendants in the case of BKK Working Group v. 1700 Santa Fe Ltd, United States District Court Case No. 2:18­CV­05810­MWF­PLA. Tuesday - January 28, 2025 - PAGE 13 (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January Closed Session (16) 24­1420 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to a request for closed session to discuss a request for waiver of conflict of interest for Best, Best and Krieger LLP, in its representation of defendants in the case of BKK Working Group v. 1700 Santa Fe Ltd, United States District Court Case No. 2:18­CV­05810­MWF­PLA. (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (17) 24­1505 The City Council shall 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 Farmers Insurance Exchange v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Claim No. C22­01616. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (18) 24­1588 The City Council shall 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 Socorro Carranza adv. City of Los Angeles, Claim No. C23­110062. (This matter concerns property damage that occurred when a parkway tree fell on a residence located at 3623 West 63rd Street, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Tuesday - January 28, 2025 - PAGE 14 (19) 24­1589  parkway tree fell on a residence located at 3623 West 63rd Street, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (19) 24­1589 The City Council shall 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 Angel Vega Serafin adv. City of Los Angeles, Claim No. C23­100378. (This matter arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on January 6, 2023, at the intersection of 248th Street and Baypoint Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (20) 24­0620 The City Council shall 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 vehicle versus vehicle traffic collision on April 5, 2021, at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Driftwood Drive.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (21) 24­1390 The City Council shall 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 Bobby Worthy v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV11640. (This matter arises from a fall incident on April 19, 2021, near 1111 Wilshire Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Tuesday - January 28, 2025 - PAGE 15 Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session (21) 24­1390 The City Council shall 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 Bobby Worthy v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV11640. (This matter arises from a fall incident on April 19, 2021, near 1111 Wilshire Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (22) 24­1391 The City Council shall 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 Anoush Grboyan v. Paul Jerrard Bingaman, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV32208. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on March 1, 2022, on Topanga Canyon Boulevard at its intersection with Roscoe Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (23) 24­1514 The City Council shall 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 Herbert R. Snyder v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24SMCV01244. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on September 4, 2023, at 1663 Butler Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (24) 24­1504 The City Council shall 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 Juan Jose Perez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Tuesday - January 28, 2025 - PAGE 16 Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV12017. (This matter arises from  Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (24) 24­1504 The City Council shall 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 Juan Jose Perez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV12017. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on May 9, 2021, at Broadway and 67th Street, in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (25) 25­0027 The City Council shall 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 Lisa Ray Woodard v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV11382. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on November 1, 2019, at 2600 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90057.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (26) 25­0021 The City Council shall 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 Dora Heinsius v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV23119 (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on January 23, 2022, on the sidewalk located at 6716 Ventura Canyon, Van Nuys.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Tuesday - January 28, 2025 - PAGE 17  and fall incident on January 23, 2022, on the sidewalk located at 6716 Ventura Canyon, Van Nuys.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (27) 25­0020 The City Council shall 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 Raymond Brown v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV19714. (This matter arises from a complaint of whistleblower retaliation under California Labor Code Section 1102.5 and retaliation in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act against the City.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (28) 25­0019 The City Council shall 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 Dillon Cullinan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:20­cv­10258 CBM (ASx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 30, 2020.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (29) 25­0018 The City Council shall 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 Shay Levy v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22VECV02009. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on March 8, 2022, on a sidewalk located at 5854 Tampa Avenue, in Tarzana, California.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January Tuesday 21, 2025.) - January 28, 2025 - PAGE 18  Absent: (0) (29) 25­0018 The City Council shall 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 Shay Levy v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22VECV02009. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on March 8, 2022, on a sidewalk located at 5854 Tampa Avenue, in Tarzana, California.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (30) 25­0017 The City Council shall 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 Silvia Elizabeth Hornquist v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV00171. (This matter arises from a December 2, 2022, incident involving claims of professional negligence against members of the Los Angeles Fire Department.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (31) 24­1611 The City Council shall 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 Alejandro Alonso v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV29535. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle incident on November 5, 2021, at 14820 Chatsworth Drive, Mission Hills, California.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on January 21, 2025.) Adopted Motion (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Jurado, Lee, McOsker, Nazarian, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (15); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) (32) 24­1512 The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to Tuesday - January 28, 2025 - PAGE 19 the case entitled Vadim Albukh v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME McOsker Lee Police Officer III Alessandra Moura  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Lee All Members Fred Thomas  ITEM NO. 16 1/28/25 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations for a waiver of conflict of interest for Best, Best and Krieger LLP, in its representation of defendants in the case of BKK Working Group v. 1700 Santa Fe Ltd, United States District Court Case No. 2:18-CV-05810- MWF-PLA.: AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute a conflict of interest waiver to allow the law firm Best, Best and Krieger LLP, in its representation of defendants in the case of BKK Working Group v. 1700 Santa Fe Ltd, United States District Court Case No. 2:18-CV-05810- MWF-PLA. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 24-1420  ITEM NO. 17 1/28/25 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 Farmers Insurance Exchange v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Claim No. C22-01616. (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 $318,200 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $318,200 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: Farmers Insurance Exchange in the amount of $318,200. 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 24-1505  ITEM NO. 18 1/28/25 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 Socorro Carranza adv. City of Los Angeles, Claim No. C23-110062. (This matter concerns property damage that occurred when a parkway tree fell on a residence located at 3623 West 63rd Street, in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $71,698.37 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: Ditchey Geiger LLC AAA File #01588656 ASAO Socorro Carranza in the amount of $71,698.37. 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 24-1588  ITEM NO. 19 1/28/25 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 Angel Vega Serafin adv. City of Los Angeles, Claim No. C23- 100378. (This matter arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on January 6, 2023, at the intersection of 248th Street and Baypoint Avenue, in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $51,309.90 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $51,309.90 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009794, Public Works, Sanitation Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw two demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009794, Public Works, Sanitation Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $6,309.90 to Angel Vega Serafin. b. $45,000.00 to Avalon Law Firm, APC and Angel Vega Serafin. 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 24-1589  ITEM NO. 20 1/28/25 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 vehicle versus vehicle traffic collision on April 5, 2021, at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Driftwood Drive.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. ATUHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $200,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792 – Police Liability Payouts, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: Pheffer Law Corporation and Laurie Nolan in the amount of $200,000. 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 24-0620  ITEM NO. 21 1/28/25 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 Bobby Worthy v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV11640. (This matter arises from a fall incident on April 19, 2021, near 1111 Wilshire Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $140,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to 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, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Downtown LA Law Group, LLP and Bobby Worthy in the amount of $140,000. 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 24-1390  ITEM NO. 22 1/28/25 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 Anoush Grboyan v. Paul Jerrard Bingaman, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV32208. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on March 1, 2022, on Topanga Canyon Boulevard at its intersection with Roscoe Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $175,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to 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, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Hamassian Law, APC and Anoush Grboyan in the amount of $175,000. 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 24-1391  ITEM NO. 23 1/28/25 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 Herbert R. Snyder v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24SMCV01244. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on September 4, 2023, at 1663 Butler Avenue, in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $500,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792 – Police Liability Payouts, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: Innabi Law Group APC Client Trust Account in the amount of $500,000. 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 24-1514  ITEM NO. 24 1/28/25 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 Juan Jose Perez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV12017. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on May 9, 2021, at Broadway and 67th Street, in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,400,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792 – Police Liability Payouts, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw two demands from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $200,000 to The Law Offices of David F. Garcia, APC and Juan Jose Perez. b. $1,200,000 to The Law Office of David F. Garcia, APC and Adriana S. Osorio. 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 24-1504  ITEM NO. 25 1/28/25 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 Lisa Ray Woodard v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV11382. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on November 1, 2019, at 2600 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90057.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $236,373.70, plus applicable interest, in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $236,373.70, plus applicable interest as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to 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, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Bhanji Law Firm and Lisa Ray Woodard, in the amount of $236,373.70 plus applicable 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 25-0027  ITEM NO. 26 1/28/25 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 Dora Heinsius v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV23119 (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on January 23, 2022, on the sidewalk located at 6716 Ventura Canyon, Van Nuys.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $125,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to 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, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795 – Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Law Offices of Andrew Chin and Dora Heinsius in the amount of $125,000. 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 25-0021  ITEM NO. 27 1/28/25 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 Raymond Brown v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV19714. (This matter arises from a complaint of whistleblower retaliation under California Labor Code Section 1102.5 and retaliation in violation of the California Fair Employment and Housing Act against the City.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $475,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $451,250 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: Law Offices of Gregory W. Smith Client Trust Account in the amount of $451,250. 4. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001012, Salaries Sworn payable to Raymond Chance Brown for back wages in the amount of $23,750, subject to all applicable taxes, deductions and payroll withholdings. 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 25-0020  ITEM NO. 28 1/28/25 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 Dillon Cullinan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:20-cv-10258 CBM (ASx). (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 $635,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $635,000 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. Dillon Cullinan in the amount of $185,000, plus accrued interest. b. Williamson Law Firm in the amount of $450,000. 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 25-0019  ITEM NO. 29 1/28/25 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 Shay Levy v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22VECV02009. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on March 8, 2022, on a sidewalk located at 5854 Tampa Avenue, in Tarzana, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. ATUHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $275,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797 – Transportation Liability Payouts, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797 – Transportation Liability Payouts, as follows: Aviram Law, APC and Shay Levy in the amount of $275,000. 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 25-0018  ITEM NO. 30 1/28/25 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 Silvia Elizabeth Hornquist v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 24STCV00171. (This matter arises from a December 2, 2022, incident involving claims of professional negligence against members of the Los Angeles Fire Department.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: REJECT the proposed settlement. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 25-0017  ITEM NO. 31 1/28/25 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 Alejandro Alonso v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV29535. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle incident on November 5, 2021, at 14820 Chatsworth Drive, Mission Hills, California.), 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, subject to reimbursement from the Solid Waste Resources Revenue 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: Rafii & Associates, P.C. and Alejandro Alonso 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 24-1611  ITEM NO. 32 1/28/25 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 Vadim Albukh v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV29934. (This matter arises from a pedestrian versus vehicle incident on January 11, 2019, at the intersection of Ventura Boulevard and Lemona Avenue in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that, based on facts presented by the City Attorney and recommendations by the City Administrative Officer and the City Legislative Analyst, the settlement is in the best interests of the city. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to obtain a stipulated judgment pursuant to the terms of the settlement (Federal Rule of Civil Procedure, Rule 54/Cal. Code Civ. Proc. Sec. 664.6, or other similar law). 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $340,000 as a loan or advance from the Reserve Fund to the Unappropriated Balance and appropriate therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797 – Transportation Liability Payouts, to be repaid with the proceeds of a judgment obligation bond issuance. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797 – Transportation Liability Payouts, as follows: The Kruger Law Firm and Vadim Albukh in the amount of $340,000. 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 and Finance Committee (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield – Hutt – McOsker – Hernandez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on January 21, 2025, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ KATY YAROSLAVSKY Councilmember, 5th District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District MM 1-28-25 CF 24-1512