City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, June 3, 2022 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM (For further details see Official Council Files) (For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum) Roll Call Members Present: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. and President Martinez (10); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Krekorian, Raman (5) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (1) 22-0584 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM REPORT relative to the approval of a Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement between the City and Interport Logistics, LLC, to operate its facility as an FTZ site within FTZ 202, Site 66, located at 5560 East 61st Street, Commerce, California 90040. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), under Article ll Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the Port of Los Angeles Resolution No. 22-9992 authorizing proposed approval of FTZ Operating Agreement No. 22-9858 between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and Interport Logistics, LLC, to operate its facility as an FTZ site within FTZ Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 1  202, Site 66, located at 5560 East 61st Street, Commerce, California 90040. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 18, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Krekorian, Raman (5) (2) 22-0492 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM REPORT relative to approving the First Amendment to a Contract with Alta Environmental, LP; Burns and McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.; CDM Smith, Inc.; Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; and Polytechnique Environmental Inc. to extend the term and increase contract authority, covering on-call environmental technical and expert consulting support services. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the First Amendment to Contracts DA-5360 with Alta Environmental, LP; DA-5361 with Burns and McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc.; DA-5362 with CDM Smith, Inc.; DA-5363 with Geosyntec Consultants, Inc.; and DA-5364 with Polytechnique Environmental Inc. to extend their respective terms through June 14, 2023 and increase the contract authority for three of said contracts, for new combined total not to exceed $17,000,000 for all five contracts, Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 2  covering on-call environmental technical and expert consulting support services for the Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA). 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on March 17, 2022, by Resolution No. 27462, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to said five contracts. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 27, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 24, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Krekorian, Raman (5) (3) 19-1116 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM REPORT relative to approving the Fifth Amendment to a Contract with Siemens Industry, Inc., to extend the term and increase the contract authority, covering ongoing technical operations support, maintenance, and system enhancements for the Airport Response Coordination Center, Department Operations Center, and Ramp Control Center Tower at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the Fifth Amendment to Contract DA-5117 with Siemens Industry, Inc. to extend the term through September 2, 2023 and increase the contract authority by not to exceed $1,317,079, for new total of $7,857,342, covering ongoing technical operations support, maintenance, and system enhancements for the Airport Response Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 3  Coordination Center, Department Operations Center, and Ramp Control Tower at LAX. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on March 17, 2022, by Resolution No. 27453, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports, to execute the Fifth Amendment to Contract DA-5117 with Siemens Industry, Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 27, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 24, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Krekorian, Raman (5) (4) 21-0713 CATEGORICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM REPORT relative to approving the Second Amendment with Everport Terminal Services Inc., BYD Motors, LLC, and Taylor Machine Works, Inc., to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-3533-B for the Port of Los Angeles’ Everport Advanced Cargo Handling Demonstration Project, to develop and demonstrate five pieces of zero- emission cargo handling equipment. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is administratively and categorically exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article ll, Section 2(f) and Article lll, Class 6(2) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the Port of Los Angeles Resolution No. 22-9982 authorizing proposed approval of the Second Amendment to Subrecipient Agreement No. 22-3533-B between the City of Los Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 4  Angeles Harbor Department, Everport Terminal Services Inc., BYD Motors LLC, and Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 18, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Krekorian, Raman (5) (5) 11-0416 CD 11 CATEGORICAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM REPORT relative to approving the Second Amendment to a Lease with Federal Express Corporation to adjust the premises, covering the aircraft maintenance facility located at 7401 World Way West, at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article lll, Class 1 (18)(c) and Article ll, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the Second Amendment to Lease LAA-8565 with Federal Express Corporation, to adjust the premises, covering the aircraft maintenance facility located at 7401 World Way West, to enable construction of the Taxiway D Project at LAX. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on March 17, 2022, by Resolution No. 27458, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the Second Amendment to Lease LAA-8565 with Federal Express Corporation. Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 5  Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 13, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 10, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Krekorian, Raman (5) (6) 20-0984 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appointments to the Workforce Development Board (WDB) for the term July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointments of the following members of the WDB, as detailed in the April 7, 2022 Communication from the Mayor, attached to the Council file, for the term of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2022, are APPROVED and CONFIRMED: a. Kathy A. Finn b. Chad Boggio c. Jesse Cuevas Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Krekorian, Raman (5) Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 6 (7) 22-0313 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to implementing the City of Los Angeles Optimized (LA Optimized) Program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to be the lead entity to implement the LA Optimized Program. 2. AUTHORIZE the use of a total of $2.5 million in American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA)-backed General Funds, appropriated for the LA Optimized Program in the approved 2021-2022 budget, as follows: City of Los Angeles Optimized $2,000,000 Program Program Costs 500,000 Total: $2,500,000 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: a. Transfer $2,500,000 from the General Fund-Various Programs Fund No. 551/22 to ARPA Fund No. 64N/22 and appropriate as follows: Account Title Amount 22V112 City Attorney $681 22V122 Economic and Workforce Development 156,688 22V166 Personnel 3,189 22V299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 89,442 22V5AC LA Optimized Program 2,000,000 22V622 Reserved for EWDD Oversight 250,000 Total: $2,500,000 b. Increase appropriations within Fund No. 100/22 as follows: Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 7  Account Title Amount 1010 Salaries General $127,092 1070 Salaries As-Needed 795 1090 Overtime General 29 2120 Printing and Binding 19 2130 Travel 39 3040 Contractual Services 2,983 3310 Transportation 3 6010 Office and Administrative 2,696 6020 Operating Supplies 4 6030 Leasing $23,028 Total: $156,688 c. Increase appropriations within the following Fund No. 100 accounts: Account Title Amount 100/12/001010 Salaries General $681 100/66/001010 Salaries General $3,189 4. AUTHORIZE the preparation and release of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to select a LA Optimized Program Operator, subject to City Attorney review as to form and legality, to select an operator for the LA Optimized Program for a contract term of July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023, with the option to renew for up to one additional, 12 month term. 5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD to negotiate and execute a contract with the third-party service provider selected through the LA Optimized Operator RFP, for an amount up to $2 million for the implementation of the LA Optimized Program, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. 6. INSTRUCT the EWDD to report on the LA Optimized Program status to Mayor and City Council every 180 days, or more often as needed. 7. RESOLVE and AUTHORIZE one Project Coordinator (Class Code 1537) position in the EWDD from July 1, 2022, through June 30, 2024, subject to position allocation by the Personnel Department and pay grade determination by the City Administrative Officer (CAO). 8. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments needed and Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 8  consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The EWDD reports that the recommendations contained in the March 3, 2022 EWDD report, attached to the Council File, will not have a negative impact on the City General Fund, as the LA Optimized Program will be funded with American Rescue Plan Act backed funds included in the City’s 2021-22 approved budget. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Krekorian, Raman (5) (8) 22-0606 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Summit of the Americas. Recommendations for Council action: 1. NOTE and FILE the May 13, 2022 City Tourism Department report, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required. 2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in cooperation with relevant City entities, to report in regard to reimbursement opportunities for expenses incurred in sponsoring the Summit of the Americas. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Tourism Department. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 9  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Krekorian, Raman (5) (9) 22-0606-S2 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to security requirements for the Summit of the Americas. Recommendations for Council action: 1. NOTE and FILE the May 11, 2022 Board of Police Commissioners (Board) report, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required. 2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in cooperation with the Los Angeles Police Department and other relevant City entities, to report in regard to reimbursement opportunities for security expenses incurred in sponsoring the Summit of the Americas. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. 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, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Krekorian, Raman (5) (10) 22-0098 ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND JOBS and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEES REPORT relative to participation of local and minority-owned businesses in City contracting. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman - Krekorian): Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 10  DIRECT the Chief Procurement Officer (CPO), with the assistance of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Bureau of Contract Administration, as needed, to report back within 60 days on the following: a. A process for establishing Community Level Contracting as a City- wide procurement practice, including insights and recommendations on: i. The goods, professional services, and construction activities that are most feasible for a transition to Community Level Contracting. ii. The Departments, Divisions and other City entities that are best positioned to undertake a Community Level Contracting program. iii. Practical goals for a City-wide Community Level Contracting program. iv. Resource requirements and financial implications of a City-wide Community-Level Contracting program. v. Mechanisms for tracking progress and setting departmental targets toward achieving the goals of a City-wide Community Level Contracting program. vi. Possible roles and responsibilities of the proposed Office of Procurement (Council File No. 21-1080) in overseeing a City-wide Community Level Contracting program. b. A comprehensive review of all the mechanisms currently in place to monitor subcontracting activities among prime contractors— particularly to ensure their compliance with commitments to subcontract with small, local, minority and women-owned businesses and recommendations for strengthening the quality and effectiveness of these mechanisms. c. A comprehensive review of all the programs and initiatives aimed at boosting participation of small, local, women- and/or minority-owned businesses in City contracting through outreach and education, including an assessment of their efficacy and recommendations for strengthening these efforts and bolstering their impact. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legilsative Analyst has completed a financial analyiss of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 11  For: Mid City West Neighborhood Council Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (10); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, Cedillo, de León, Krekorian, Raman (5) (11) 22-1200-S23 HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mario Ceballos to the Affordable Housing Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Mario Ceballos to the Affordable Housing Commission for the term ending June 30, 2022, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Mr. Ceballos currently resides in Council District 13. (Current composition: M = 3; F = 2). Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 24, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 24, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Raman (3) (12) 22-1200-S26 HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Belinda Allen to the Affordable Housing Commission. Recommendation for Council action: Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 12  RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Belinda Allen to the Affordable Housing Commission for the term ending June 30, 2023, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Allen currently resides in Council District 8. (Current composition: M = 4; F = 2). Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 4, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 1, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Raman (3) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (13) 22-0601 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for Artesian Street from Avenue 33 to approximately 670-Feet southerly (VAC-E1401420). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated May 17, 2022, attached to the Council file, to initiate the vacation proceedings to vacate Artesian Street from Avenue 33 to approximately 670-Feet southerly, as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. 2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 13  Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $47,080 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Raman (3) (14) 22-0581 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the westerly portion of Federal Avenue from Pico Boulevard to approximately 90 feet northwesterly thereof (VAC- E1401422). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated May 12, 2022, attached to the Council file, to initiate the vacation proceedings to vacate the westerly portion of Federal Avenue from Pico Boulevard to approximately 90 feet northwesterly thereof, as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. 2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $14,980 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 14  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Raman (3) (15) 22-0580 CD 7 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the portion of alley south of Brand Boulevard between Burnet Avenue and Noble Avenue and storm drain easement on northeast corner (VAC-E1401416). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated May 12, 2022, attached to the Council file, to initiate the vacation proceedings to vacate the portion of alley south of Brand Boulevard between Burnet Avenue and Noble Avenue and storm drain easement on northeast corner, as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. 2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $14,980 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Raman (3) Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 15 (16) 22-0011-S3 CD 5 MOTION (KORETZ - BLUMENFIELD) relative to reimbursement to the Transportation Department for a traffic study conducted April 26-27, 2022. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $3,998 in the Council 5 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 1090 (Salaries - Overtime) to reimburse the Transportation Department for a traffic study conducted April 26-27, 2022 on Nicada Drive, both east and west of Beverly Glen Boulevard. 2. AUTHORIZE the Transportation Department to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Raman (3) (17) 22-0629 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN - PRICE) relative to funding for sidewalk repair and improvements in Council District 4. Recommendation for Council action: DIRECT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for July 1, 2022, or soon thereafter as possible, the following actions for adoption: a. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $208,884 from the Council District 4 portion of the “Neighborhood Service Enhancements” line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the Street Services Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for sidewalk repair and improvements in Council District 4. Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 16  b. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Raman (3) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (18) 22-0386 CD 4 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Glen Barensfeld v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC690930. (This case involves damages to plaintiff’s property allegedly caused by a landslide resulting from a slope failure across from plaintiff’s residence.) (Budget and Finance Commitee waived consideration of the matter ) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Bonin, de León, Raman (3) Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE 17 ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price, Rodriguez, Wesson, Jr. and President Martinez(12); Absent: Bonin, de Leon, Raman (3) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK Council Clerk PRESIDENT Friday - June 3, 2022 - PAGE18  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Martinez Rodriguez Sergeant Michael R. Flynn Martinez Wesson Reiko A. Kerr Rodriguez Blumenfield Mayela Ochoa Rodriguez Blumenfield Delilah Shahbazian  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Lee – All All Councilmembers Officer Houston Tipping Councilmembers Rodriguez – Martinez All Councilmembers David Estrada Wesson All Councilmembers Brenda Joyce Coleman Wesson All Councilmembers Ethel Jones  ITEM NO. 18 6/3/22 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 Glen Barensfeld v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC690930. (This case involves damages to plaintiff’s property allegedly caused by a landslide resulting from a slope failure across from plaintiff’s residence.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the proposed settlement for $130,000. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $130,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to transfer $130,000 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. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009793, Public Works, Engineering Liability Payouts, as follows: The Linde Law Firm Client Trust Account, in the amount of $130,000. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute any additional or revised documents necessary to carry out the settlement in substantial conformance with the above terms. 6. 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. (Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter) PRESENTED BY_________________________________ PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AS 5/27/22 CF 22-0386_mot_5-27-22  TO CITY CLERK FOR PLACEMENT ON NEXT #51 ____ ____ REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA TO BE POSTED _._ RESOLUTION WHEREAS, §41 .18 of the Municipal Code provides that the Council by Resolution may designate specified areas for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of- way, in order for a person to be found in violation of any of these prohibited behaviors; and WHEREAS, the below listed locations are experiencing a need for enforcement against the above listed prohibitions; and WHEREAS, the Council hereby finds that the public health, safety, or welfare is served by the prohibition, and further finds that sleeping or lodging within the stated proximity to the designated area(s) is unhealthy, unsafe, or incompatible with safe passage; and WHEREAS, the Office of Council District 3 has submitted I posted to the File relevant documentation, as further detailed in the Code, that the circumstances at these locations pose a particular and ongoing threat to public health or safety: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, pursuant to §41.18 (c) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code that the Council hereby designates the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the Code: 1. 6630 Independence Avenue to 20918 Deering Circle - Public Safety 2. 20157 Ventura Boulevard - Designated Facility -Shelter 3. 5300 block of Sale Avenue and 22500 block of Avenue San Luis - Tunnel BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations are hereby directed and authorized to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period. SECONDEDB J Jr  l l CITY CLERK ~OR PLACEMENT ON NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL AGENDA TO BE POSTED MOTION I MOVE that the City Council reaffirm its findings for the reward offer relative to the death of Akeem Jamaal Coburn (Council Action of October 9, 2020, C.F. 20-0010-SI4) and that the reward offer be reinstated for an additional period of six months from the publication of the renewed offer of reward by the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance. PRESENTED BY: J. ah JOE BUSCAINO f,A,_ • Councilmember, 15th District SECONDED BY: -~ - - -, ;Y- -'= -o. . P"- ----- '>ik.... 0 :u abg  MOTION HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY I MOVE that the City Attorney be requested to prepare and present an ordinance amending LAMC 41.18 and 56.11 to prohibit sitting, lying, sleeping, and storing personal property within 500 feet of a library. Councilmember, 15th District SECONDED BY: -/ at:: ~""'----- JUN 0 3 ZOU  PLANNING &LAND USE MANAGEMENT MOTION Crazy Girls located at 1433 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028 in Hollywood, has been a bar and adult entertainment venue for over thirty years. It advertises itself as: 'LA 's #1 Topless Nightclub' and offers expensive bottle service and other VIP services all while operating until 4:00 am. Despite having a Type 48 (Bar/Nightclub) Alcohol Beverage Control (ABC) license from the State of California, it does not have a Conditional Use Permit since this establishment began selling liquor on or before March 1, 1977. The alleged activities occurring as a result of the Crazy Girls operation are a threat to the public peace, health, and safety. The Police Department indicates that the violations that have occurred onsite include the sale and dispensing of alcohol after 2am, which is a violation of their ABC license. In addition, other activities observed by the Police Department during a four-month period in 2021, prior to this site being redistricted into Council District 13, include a homicide, sexual assault, robbery with a firearm, aiming a firearm at an individual and/or shooting at someone, and prostitution. The abovementioned observations made during the four-month period in 2021, is a summary of the nuisance activities that the Police Department has made since 2017. These nuisance activities have generated concerp.s from local businesses and residents; and continue to be a drain on limited City resources. These activities cannot be allowed to continue, and the City must take corrective action. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council instruct the Planning Department, with the assistance of the Department of Building and Safety, and in consultation with the City Attorney, to initiate Nuisance Abatement Proceedings (Municipal Code Section 12.27.1), and prepare the necessary reports and recommendations, and conduct the required public hearings, and thereby protect the public peace, health, and safety of the community by imposing corrective conditions to address the reported nuisance activities that are occurring onsite at Crazy Girls, located at 1433 N. La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90028. BY:-;);t-{;t::;~A PRESENTED MITCH O'FARRELL Councilmember, 13th District rI SECONDED BY:_.,._V-=--"~'"---- 7 --'=-==='~ 0 ):> I rnn  Motion PUBL1C .WORKS According to the Pacoima Historical Society, baseball little league teams were segregated during the 1940s and 1950s. In 1963, the first non-segregated team, named the North Valley Bronco Little League Team, was founded when four Pacoima fathers leased a piece of vacant land for one-dollar a month. This Little League Team made history by becoming the first all-black team from Southern California to win the 1965 Little League World Series. USC Hall of Fame running back, Anthony Davis, was part of this winning team . Most of the parents of these kids ages 10-12 years old, were not able to make it to their games outside the San Fernando Valley and the kids had nowhere to sleep at times. The Pacoima Little League recently celebrated the completion of the Hansen Dam Baseball Fields construction project. Three baseball fields across the street from Hansen Dam on Dronfield Avenue and Osborne Street received major improvements. In recognition of not only the North Valley Bronco Little League Team's impressive accomplishments, but also in honor of the historical contribution they've made to the Pacoima community, it is appropriate that the City name the intersections of Dronfield Avenue as "The North Valley Bronco Little League Team Square." I THEREFORE MOVE that the intersections at Dronfield Avenue and Terra Bella Street and Dronfield Avenue and Osborne Street be named as "The North Valley Bronco Little League Team Square" and that the Department of Transportation be directed to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location. SECONDED BY fr,._. ., _. _, JUM Oa 2022