City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, June 17, 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, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Wesson, Jr. (11); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 22-0317 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the annual cost of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Special Services Fee Adjustments for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021-22. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: CONCUR with the March 15, 2022 action of the Board of Fire Commissioners (BFC) approving the LAFD FY 2021-22 Annual Cost of Special Services Fee Adjustments as detailed in the March 15, 2022 BFC report, attached to Council file No. 22-0317. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BFC reports that assuming the recommended fees become effective January 1, 2022, it is projected that the associated fee modifications will generate $45.1 million in revenues in FY 2021-22. This is an increase of $6.5 million over the actual FY 2020-21 revenue receipts. Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 1  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (2) 21-0874-S2 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Account – General City Purposes Fund Status Reports. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports dated May 10, 2022, May 18, 2022, and June 2, 2022, attached to the Council file, relative to the COVID-19 Emergency Response Account – General City Purposes Fund Status Report for the weeks ending April 16, 2022 through May 31, 2022. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) (3) 21-0288 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Investment Reports for November 2021 – December 2021. Recommendation for Council action: Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 2  NOTE and FILE the Investment Reports submitted by the Office of Finance dated December 23, 2021 and January 31, 2022, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) (4) 22-0256 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Investment Reports for January 2022 – March 2022. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Investment Reports submitted by the Office of Finance dated February 28, 2022, March 30, 2022, and May 4, 2022, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) (5) 21-0505 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an escheatment of funds from the Unclaimed Monies Seized Incidental to Arrest Trust Fund (UMSIATF) to the City’s General Fund. Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 3  Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department and the City Treasurer to process the sum of $546,628.83 from the UMSIATF No. 7772. 2. REQUEST the Controller to TRANSFER all identified eligible monies to the General Fund, Fund No. 100/70, Revenue Source Code No. 4834. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Office of Finance. 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, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (6) 22-0445 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to delinquent accounts receivables for the Los Angeles Housing Department. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the Collections Board of Review’s (CBR) recommendation for the Los Angeles Housing Department to remove from its active account receivables, 855 uncollectible invoices totaling $3,998,345.70. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CBR reports that the proposed action will decrease the City’s receivable base by $3,998,345.70. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 4  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (7) 22-0450 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund for Claim No. 150552 from A.R. Woodman Properties for the project located at 5020-5030 Woodman Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety’s (LADBS) recommendation to refund A.R. Woodman Properties a total of $123,568.50 for the project located at 5020-5030 Woodman Avenue, Sherman Oaks, CA 91423. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by LADBS. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has conducted a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) Adopted Item Forthwith Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 5  Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (8) 22-0449 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund for Claim No. 150132 from LA 19A, LLC for the project located at 745-747 Moreno Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety’s (LADBS) recommendation to refund LA 19A, LLC a total of $111,619.84 for the project located at 745-747 Moreno Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by LADBS. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has conducted a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (9) 22-0653 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authority to execute an amendment with Elavon, Inc., to extend the term for Electronic Acceptance Services. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Director of Finance to execute an amendment to Contract C-130729 with Elavon, Inc., to extend the terms of the agreement for two Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 6  additional years, from June 1, 2022, through May 31, 2024, subject to final review of the proposed amendment by the Office of the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Office of Finance reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The compensation for this contract is contingent upon the number and type of transaction that is processed and equipment that is purchased or rented for processing electronic payments. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) (10) 14-0806 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authority to execute an amendment with Wells Fargo Bank for banking services. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Director of Finance to execute an amendment to Contract C-114826 with Wells Fargo Bank, to extend the terms of the agreement for an additional two years, from July 1, 2022 to June 30, 2024, subject to final review of the proposed amendment by the Office of the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Office of Finance reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. No additional funds are required for the requested contract extension. Funding for the merchant card services are paid through transactional fees. There is no additional cost to customers or the City. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 7  Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) (11) 17-1259-S2 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authority to execute an amendment with JP Morgan Chase Bank, N.A., for general banking services, and to establish a Letter of Credit Facility to support the City’s Bonding Assistance Program. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the Director of Finance, or designee, to execute the attached service agreement amendment to Contract C-135446, attached to the Office of Finance report, attached to the Council file, with JP Morgan to provide general banking depository and transaction processing services. 2. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Director of Finance to negotiate and enter into a service agreement with JP Morgan Bank to provide a Letter of Credit Facility up to $4 million to support the City’s Bonding Assistance Program. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Office of Finance reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as sufficient funding is provided in the Department’s Bank Service Fees Account, No. 004040. Additionally, the Contractor Development and Bonding Program is currently funded sufficiently to cover the costs of establishing a line of credit and the associated costs with issuing letters of credit. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) (12) 13-0108-S2 Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 8  BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Office of Finance to execute an amendment with Relx, Inc., to access an online proprietary database. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Director of Finance, or designee, to execute a second amendment to Contract C-132816 with Relx, Inc. to extend the terms of the agreement from January 1, 2022 through December 31, 2023, with three optional one-year extensions, with a final end date of December 31, 2026, consistent with the State of California Master Service Agreement (MSA) No. 5-17-70-12. Authority is requested for 12 months beyond the MSA’s December 31, 2022 expiration date, as permitted by the MSA, and for three optional one-year extensions thereafter, should the MSA be extended beyond December 31, 2023. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as sufficient funding is provided in the Office of Finance’s Contractual Services Account, No. 003040. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) (13) 21-0182-S1 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to financial compensation to members of the City of Los Angeles (LA) City Youth Council on ongoing annual basis for public service work conducted in their official capacity while on the council. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Rodriguez – De Leon), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. ALLOW for the provision of educational stipends for members of the LA City Youth Council to participate in a voluntary educational internship program on an ongoing annual basis for public service work conducted in their official capacity while on the council. Future funding is contingent on funds being allocated to the Youth Development Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 9  Department (YDD) for the Youth Council internship program by the Mayor and Council as part of the annual budget process. 2. AUTHORIZE YDD, with assistance from the Office of the City Clerk, to allocate $18,000 in General Fund funding from its 2021-22 Salaries, General Account savings, or an account deemed most appropriate by the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), for the educational stipends of LA City Youth Council members in 2021-22. 3. INSTRUCT the Office of the City Clerk, with the assistance of YDD, to administer the disbursement of stipends to LA City Youth Council members on a regular basis corresponding with each meeting scheduled and held by the council. 4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $71,000 from YDD, Fund No. 100/19, Account No. 001010, Salaries General, to Account No. 001070, Salaries, As-Needed for LA City Youth Council education stipends in 2022-23. 5. AUTHORIZE YDD to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments that are consistent with the intent of this Motion and subject to the approval of the CAO, and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Arts, Parks, Health, Education, and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (14) 21-0984 Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 10  INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to improving access for hate reporting through technological solutions and streamlining hate reporting data captured by 311 and streamlining date from various sources to improve analysis. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding and resources to build capacity for 311 staff to include delivery of trauma informed training for 311 staff handling hate reporting calls. 2. DIRECT the CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) in consultation with Civil and Human Rights and Equity Department (CHRED) to identify funding sources, including State funding opportunities to support hate reporting improvements, address needs of hate crimes victims, improve the efficacy of bystander interventions, and support research partnerships to study the feasibility of a reporting application. 3. INSTRUCT the CHRED to identify academic partner(s) to initiate the necessary research. 4. INSTRUCT the CHRED, Information Technology Agency (ITA) and Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to provide quarterly progress updates on implementation of expanded reporting fields and integration of hate reporting data. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHRED, ITA, or LAPD. Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Westside Neighborhood Council (Immigrant Affairs, Civil Rights, and Equity Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 11  Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) (15) 21-0829-S1 CD 11 CONSIDERATION OF AND ACTIONS RELATED TO A STATUTORY EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) and RELATED CEQA FINDINGS, COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE LOS ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION, MAYOR, and CITY ATTORNEY; CORRECTED RESOLUTION AND FINDINGS, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment to the Venice Community Plan and the certified Venice Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan (LUP) to correct the Resolution map exhibits, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 11.5.6, removing Exhibits 11b Height and 15 Buffer/Setback and including the correct set of exhibits to the Venice LUP [Exhibits 2a Venice Coastal Zone, 2b Venice Coastal Zone, 5b Subarea North Venice and Venice Canals, 10b LUP (Map) North Venice and Venice Canals, 14b Height Subarea North Venice and Venice Canals, and 17a Coastal Access Map]; to redesignate Open Space and Low Medium II Residential land to Neighborhood Commercial use, as part of the approval of a Permanent Supportive Housing Project that will construct 140 residential units; the amendment was previously reviewed and approved by the LACPC on May 27, 2021, and included new policies in the Venice LUP to create a new Subarea A, policies for the development of Supportive Housing Projects, and updates the map exhibits in the LUP to include Subarea A; and, to amend the Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan to create a new Subarea A and establish new land use and development regulations by amending Section 10 of the Specific Plan, amending the Existing Zoning Map from OS-1XL and RD1.5 to (T)(Q)C2-1L-O, and amending the Existing Zoning Map to remove the proposed Alberta Avenue right-of-way between North Venice Boulevard and South Venice Boulevard, and replacing it with (T) (Q)C2-1LO; for a proposed mixed-use, 100 percent affordable housing development project in the Specific Plan Area; for the property located at 2102-2120 South Pacific Avenue, 116-302 East North Venice Boulevard, 2106-2116 South Canal Street, and 319 East South Venice Boulevard. Applicant: Sarah Letts, Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, and Rebecca Dennison, Venice Community Housing Representative: Christopher Murray, Rosenheim and Associates, Inc. Case No. CPC-2018-7344-GPAJ-VZCJ-HD-SP-SPP-CDP-MEL-SPR-1A Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 12  Environmental No. ENV-2018-6667-SE Related Case Nos. VTT-82288-1A; VTT-82288-2A; CPC-2018-7344- GPAJ-VZCJ-HD-SP- SPP-CDP-MEL-SPR-PHP-1A (Planning and Land Use Management Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on the above hyperlink or go to http://www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report; Ordinance held over for Second Consideration to June 24, 2022. - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Wesson, Jr. (8); Nays: Buscaino, Koretz (2); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Price , Raman, Rodriguez (5) (16) 20-1524 HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Grant Program Round Two (HHAP-2) Funding recommendations. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE Recommendation Nos. 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 11, 13.d through 13.k and 14 contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated May 19, 2022, attached to Council file No. 20-1524. 2. STRIKE Recommendation No. 12 contained in the CAO report dated May 19, 2022. 3. AMEND Recommendation Nos. 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 13.a through 13.c and 13.l and 13.m of the CAO report dated May 19, 2022, to include only six months funding for the continuation of services, from July 1, 2022 through December 31, 2022. 4. ADD the following Recommendation No. 15 to the CAO report dated May 19, 2022: Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 13  a. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to amend the City’s Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Program contract with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), Contract No. C-135650, to add the allocations shown in Recommendation Nos. 2, 7 and 10 5. INSTRUCT the CAO, LAHD and Chief Legislative Analyst, with assistance from the LAHSA, to develop a set of informed metrics for all of the HHAP-2 funded outreach, hygiene and street service programs recommended for six months funding; and, provide a report in 60 days with recommendations on measuring these programs’ effectiveness, standardizing reporting metrics across multiple programs, establishing standard fee rates for services provided, standardizing invoicing and reporting deadlines and whether or not any programs should have changes to their contract scope or duration. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund at this time. The City has received $55,575,000 from the State through HHAP-2 to support the recommendations in this report. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) Adopted to Reconsider Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) Adopted item as Amended by Motion (Martinez – de Leon) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 14  Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (17) 20-1524-S1 HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the State of California (State) Homeless Housing, Assistance, and Prevention Grant Program Round Three (HHAP-3) Funding application. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the proposed funding categories and amounts for the City's HHAP-3 application, which are further described in Table 1 contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated June 2, 2022, attached to Council file No. 20-1524-S1: HHAP-3 Funding Categories Amount 1. Interim Housing Operating and Capital Costs $68,855,991 2. Skid Row Housing 7,000,000 3. Permanent Supportive Housing 15,000,000 4. Outreach, Hygiene, Prevention and Supportive 28,365,209 Services 5. Youth Experiencing Homelessness or At Risk of 14,364,000 Homelessness (1 0% Set Aside Required) 6. Administrative Costs (Capped at 7%) $10,054,800 Total: $143,640,000 2. DESIGNATE the CAO as the grant administrator for the HHAP-3. 3. DIRECT the CAO to submit the City's application for the HHAP-3 to the State Interagency Council on Homelessness, by June 30, 2022. 4. AUTHORIZE the CAO to execute any necessary documents to accept HHAP- 3 funding on behalf of the City. 5. DESIGNATE the Homeless Strategy Committee as the oversight body for the HHAP-3. Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 15  6. APPROVE the funding allocation process for HHAP-3 dollars outlined in the CAO report dated June 2, 2022, attached to the Council file. 7. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: a. Establish a new Special Fund, entitled "HHAP-3," within Department No. 10, to receive and disburse the HHAP-3 funds. b. Create the appropriation accounts named below, account numbers to be determined. c. Upon receipt of the complete allocation of HHAP-3 funds, increase appropriations within the newly created appropriation accounts as follows: Special Fund: HHAP-3 Account Amount FC-1: Interim Housing Operating and Capital Costs $68,855,991 FC-2:. Skid Row Housing 7,000,000 FC-3: Permanent Supportive Housing 15,000,000 FC-4: Outreach, Hygiene, Prevention and 28,365,209 Supportive Services FC-5: Set-Aside for Youth 14,364,000 FC-6: Administrative Costs $10,054,800 Total: $143,640,000 8. AUTHORIZE the CAO to: a. Prepare Controller instructions or make any necessary technical adjustments, including adjustments to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended in the CAO report dated June 2, 2022, attached to the Council file, consistent with the Mayor and Council action in this matter; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. b. Prepare any additional Controller instructions to reimburse City Departments for their accrued labor, material or permit costs related to projects contained in the CAO dated June 2, 2022, attached to the Council file, consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. 9. INSTRUCT the CAO, in coordination with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), to report in 30 days with an analysis of what Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 16  each city in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care, proportionate to their homeless population, needs to do in order to hit our regional HHAP-3 goals. 10. INSTRUCT LAHSA to report in 30 days with metrics and a reporting system that can be used to track the progress of each city in the Los Angeles Continuum of Care towards hitting our regional HHAP-3 goals. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund at this time as a result of the recommendations in this report. The City will receive $143,640,000 from the State through the HHAP-3 to support the recommendations in this report. The estimated cost to operate the City's interim housing sites (A Bridge Home and Roadmap) along with hygiene, outreach, prevention and supportive services programs in Fiscal Year 2023-24 is approximately $109,453,249 if all current programs continue to receive funding and no new programs are added. If the City does not receive additional State funding, these costs will be considered through the City's annual budget process, which is subject to Mayor and Council approval. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Cedillo, de León, Raman, Rodriguez (4) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (18) 22-0694 Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 17  CD 5 MOTION (KORETZ - BONIN) relative to funding for project development activities along Venice Boulevard. Recommendations for Council actions, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE up to $300,000 from the Subventions and Grants Fund No. 305/50, Venice Boulevard Relinquishment Account No. 50NKGD to a new account in the Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, entitled “Venice Boulevard Project Planning,” for project development activities including, but not limited to, community engagement, planning, and engineering. 2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers. Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (19) 22-0010-S18 MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - KORETZ) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Tiale Malaki on August 18, 2021. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Tiale Malaki on August 18, 2021.FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 2. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward. Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 18  3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the reward notice in the Our Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel and LA Watts Times, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to ensure adequate community notice. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (20) 22-0695 CD 6 MOTION (MARTINEZ - KORETZ) relative to funding for the Valley Pride event taking place on June 25, 2022. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER $10,000 from General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000857 (Special Events Fee Subsidy - Citywide) - Valley Pride line item to General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000706 (CD 6 Council District Community Services) for the Valley Pride event. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk 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 Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (21) 20-0933 Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 19  Consideration and possible concurrence with the Mayor’s proclamation of June 6, 2022, declaring June 19 (“Juneteenth”) a City holiday, and related matters. A. COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) Recommendations for Council action: 1. NOTE and FILE the CLA report dated May 25, 2022. 2. If the City Council wishes to take action to establish a Juneteenth National Independence Day as a paid City holiday at this time: a. Request that the Mayor declare Juneteenth a paid City holiday by proclamation. b. Instruct the City Administrative Officer to begin negotiations for inclusion of a Juneteenth holiday as a paid City holiday. B. MAYOR’S PROCLAMATION 1. PROCLAIM June 19, 2022 as Juneteenth in the City of Los Angeles, and call upon all Angelenos to honor the anniversary of the emancipation of Black Americans from slavery, to celebrate the cultural and historical contributions of Black Americans to this country, and to collectively commit to confront and eradicate the structural and systemic racism and deep inequalities that are rooted in beliefs in white supremacy that have no place in our country. 2. PROCLAIM, that pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (“LAAC”) Section 4.119(a)(13), with the concurrence of the Los Angeles City Council by resolution, Juneteenth shall be treated as a legal holiday for City employees. 3. REQUEST the City Administrative Officer to take immediate steps to implement Juneteenth as a permanent legal holiday for City employees, to be observed annually on June 19th pursuant to LAAC Section 4.119(a)(13), unless June 19th falls on a Sunday or Saturday, in which case, it shall be observed in accordance with LAAC Sections 4.119(b) or 4.119(c) respectively. Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 20  Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that the recommendations contained in the May 25, 2022 CLA report do not have a General Fund impact. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Empowerment Congress North Area NDC Zapata - King Neighborhood Council (Personnel, Audits, and Animal Welfare Committee wavied consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item and Resolution (Price – Harris-Dawson – Wesson) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (22) 22-0534 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) relative to placing a proposed ballot measure on the November 2022 ballot to amend the City's Article 34 authority. Recommendations for Council action: 1. DIRECT the LAHD to work with the City Attorney and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to develop language for the ballot measure that adequately asks the qualified electors of the City to amend the City’s current Article 34 authority. 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present all necessary resolutions, ordinances, and/or other related documents necessary no later than June 15, 2022 in order to place a new Article 34 authority measure on the ballot for the November 2022 General Election. 3. REQUEST placement of a new Article 34 authority measure on the ballot for the November 2022 General Election. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LAHD reports that there may impact on the General Fund with fees and costs associated with placing the measure on the ballot, as determined by the City Clerk. Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 21  Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideraiton of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (23) 21-0912-S1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT) relative to proposed agreements with CicLAvia, Inc. (CicLAvia), and Alta Planning + Design, Inc. (Alta), for the Open Streets Program. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, to: a. Execute a three-year contract with CicLAvia for the program development, outreach, and execution of the Open Streets Program Areas 1 (Major Program Events) and 2 (Neighborhood Program Events); and, to extend said agreement with CicLAvia for an additional year, at the General Manager’s sole discretion, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. b. Execute a three-year contract with Alta for the program development, outreach, and execution of the Open Streets Program Area 3 (Community Based Open Streets); and, to extend said agreement with Alta for an additional year, at the General Manager’s sole discretion, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOT reports that Open Streets events are largely funded through grants. The annual budget provides front funding and City local match costs through the City’s Measure M Local Return Fund. The Adopted Budget for Fiscal Year 2021-2022 includes $500,000 in Measure M Local Return funds and $500,000 in Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Trust Fund (MSAPR) Trust Fund for the Open Streets Program. The Mayor’s Budget for Fiscal Year 2022-2023 includes $1,000,000 in Local Transportation Funds and $500,000 in MSAPR for a total of Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 22  $1,500,000 in program funding. The City also funds Open Streets events and local match costs for Metro-funded Open Streets programs through the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Trust Fund, Proposition C Local Transit Assistance Fund, and the Transportation Development Act Article 3's Local Transportation Fund. There is no impact to the General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (24) 22-0590 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 Christopher Ewing v. City of Los Angeles, David Greene, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV42379. (This is an employment case against the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this matter on June 6, 2022) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) - SEE ATTACHED Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 23  Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez (2) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (25) 22-0558 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 Barbara Hernandez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV09508. (This matter arises from a trip and fall which occurred on July 19, 2019 at 4144 Beverly Boulevard in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance considered the matter on June 6, 2022) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) - Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez (2) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (26) 22-0424 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 Lorena Sandoval, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV18-10715-GW-(PLAx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on December 30, 2017, in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter on June 6, 2022) Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 24  Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez (2) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (27) 22-0547 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 Michael Moore v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 20-CV-3053 MCS (AGRx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on February 28, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter on June 6 ,2022) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez (2) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (28) 22-0420 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 Jesus Hernandez v. Driver John Doe, et al., Los Angeles Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 25  Superior Court Case No. 18STCV06034. (This matter arises from an incident involving a sanitation truck that occurred on May 25, 2018.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter on June 6, 2022) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez (2) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (29) 22-0419 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 Concepcion Lopez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV23750. (This matter arises from a trip and fall that occurred on February 10, 2018 near 12124 Buckeye Avenue in Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered this item on June 6, 2022) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez (2) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 26  Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) (30) 22-0470 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 James Willis v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC717167. (This matter arises from a complaint of retaliation in violation of Labor Code 1102.5 against the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter on June 6 ,2022) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Wesson, Jr. (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez (2) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Blumenfield) Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Rodriguez (1) Adjourning Motions Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price , Raman, Wesson, Jr. (14); Absent: Rodriguez (1) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 27 By Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL Friday - June 17, 2022 - PAGE 28  Item No. 15 File No. 21-0829-S1 STATUTORY EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) and RELATED CEQA FINDINGS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, CORRECTED RESOLUTION and FINDINGS, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment (GPA) for properties located at 2102-2120 South Pacific Avenue, 116-302 East North Venice Boulevard, 2106-2116 South Canal Street, and 319 East South Venice Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND, based on its independent judgement, after consideration of the entire administrative record, that the project was environmentally assessed under Case No. ENV-2018-6667-SE; and, CONCUR in the action of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) relative to its recommended approval, pursuant to Assembly Bill 1197 in furtherance of providing Supportive Housing under Public Resources Code Section 21080.27(b)(1), that based on the whole of the administrative record as supported by the justification prepared and found in Case No. ENV-2018-6667-SE, the project is statutorily exempt from CEQA. 2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. 3. ADOPT the accompanying corrected RESOLUTION for a GPA to the Venice Community Plan and the certified Venice Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan (LUP) to correct the Resolution map exhibits, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 11.5.6; and, directing Department of City Planning (DCP) staff to submit the Plan Amendment to the certified Venice LUP to the California Coastal Commission for certification. 4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 1, 2022 amending the Venice Community Plan and the certified Venice Local Coastal Program Land Use Plan (LUP) to correct the Resolution map exhibits, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 11.5.6, removing Exhibits 11b Height and 15 Buffer/Setback and including the correct set of exhibits to the Venice LUP [Exhibits 2a Venice Coastal Zone, 2b Venice Coastal Zone, 5b Subarea North Venice and Venice Canals, 10b LUP (Map) North Venice and Venice Canals, 14b Height Subarea North Venice and Venice Canals, and 17a Coastal Access Map]; to redesignate Open Space and Low Medium II Residential land to Neighborhood Commercial use, as part of the approval of a Permanent Supportive Housing Project that will construct 140 residential units; the amendment was previously reviewed and approved by the LACPC on May 27, 2021, and included new policies in the Venice LUP to create a new Subarea A, policies for the development of Supportive Housing Projects, and updates the map exhibits in the LUP to include Subarea A; and, 2) report from the City Attorney and draft Ordinance amending the Venice Coastal Zone Specific Plan to create a new Subarea A and establish new land use and development regulations by amending Section 10 of the Specific Plan, amending the Existing Zoning Map from OS-1XL and RD1.5 to (T)(Q)C2-1L-O, and amending the Existing Zoning Map to remove the proposed Alberta Avenue right-of-way between North Venice Boulevard and South Venice Boulevard, and replacing it with (T)(Q)C2-1LO; for a proposed mixed-use, 100 percent affordable housing development project in the Specific Plan Area; for the property located at 2102-2120 South Pacific Avenue, 116-302 East North Venice Boulevard, 2106-2116 South Canal Street, and 319 East South Venice Boulevard. 5. DIRECT the DCP to revise the Venice Community Plan and the certified Venice LUP in accordance with this action. Applicant: Sarah Letts, Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, and Rebecca Dennison, Venice Community Housing Representative: Christopher Murray, Rosenheim and Associates, Inc. Case No. CPC-2018-7344-GPAJ-VZCJ-HD-SP-SPP-CDP-MEL-SPR-1A Environmental No. ENV-2018-6667-SE Related Case Nos. VTT-82288-1A; VTT-82288-2A; CPC-2018-7344-GPAJ-VZCJ-HD-SP-SPP-CDP- MEL-SPR-PHP-1A Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Summary: At a special meeting held on June 14, 2022, the PLUM Committee considered a LACPC report relative to a General Plan Amendment, corrected Resolution, and draft Ordinance for the properties located at 2102- 2120 South Pacific Avenue, 116-302 East North Venice Boulevard, 2106-2116 South Canal Street, and 319 East South Venice Boulevard. DCP staff provided an overview of the matter. A representative of Council District 11 provided comments on the matter. After providing an opportunity for public comment, the Committee recommended to adopt the General Plan Amendment, corrected Resolution and draft Ordinance. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE HARRIS-DAWSON: YES CEDILLO: YES BLUMENFIELD: YES LEE: YES RODRIGUEZ: YES CR 21-0829-S1_rpt_PLUM_06-14-22 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  ITEM NO. 24 6/17/22 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 Christopher Ewing v. City of Los Angeles, David Greene, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV42379. (This is an employment case against the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles Housing Department to expend up to $900,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, made payable as follows: Law Offices of Michael L. Justice Client Trust Account in the amount of $820,000. 3. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing Department to draw a demand from Fund No. 825/43, Account No. 001010, Salaries, General, payable to Christopher Ewing in the amount of $80,000 as gross wages, subject to all applicable taxes, deductions, and withholdings. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Krekorian – Blumenfield – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its special meeting held on June 6, 2022, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AS 6/6/22 CF 22-0590_mot_6-6-22  ITEM NO. 25 6/17/22 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 Barbara Hernandez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV09508. (This matter arises from a trip and fall which occurred on July 19, 2019, at 4144 Beverly Boulevard, Los Angeles, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $125,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $125,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from the Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts, made payable as follows: Raymond Ghermezian APLC and Barbara Hernandez in the amount of $125,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Krekorian – Blumenfield – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its special meeting held on June 6, 2022, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AS 6/6/22 CF 22-0558_mot_6-6-22  ITEM NO. 26 6/17/22 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 Lorena Sandoval, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV18-10715-GW-(PLAx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on December 30, 2017, in Los Angeles, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $995,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $995,000 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 the Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, made payable as follows: a. $792,500 to Law Offices of Philip J. Kaplan Client Trust Account, Law Offices of Jeffrey L. Geren & Associates, Lorena Sandoval and Isabella Sandoval. b. $202,500 to MetLife Assignment Company, Inc. on behalf of Isabella Sandoval. 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 (Krekorian – Blumenfield – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its special meeting held on June 6, 2022, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AS 6/6/22  ITEM NO. 27 6/17/22 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 Michael Moore v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 20-CV-3053 MCS (AGRx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on February 28, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $300,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $300,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from the Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, made payable as follows: Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai LLP Client Trust Account in the amount of $300,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Krekorian – Blumenfield – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its special meeting held on June 6, 2022, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AS 6/6/22 CF 22-0547_mot_6-6-22  ITEM NO. 28 6/17/22 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 Jesus Hernandez v. Driver John Doe, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 18STCV06034. (This matter arises from an incident involving a sanitation truck that occurred on May 25, 2018.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $200,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009794, Public Works, Sanitation Liability Payouts, as follows: The Law Offices of Haytham Faraj and Jesus Hernandez in the amount of $200,000. 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 (Krekorian – Blumenfield – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its special meeting held on June 6, 2022, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AS 6/6/22 CF 22-0420_mot_6-6-22  ITEM NO. 29 6/17/22 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 Concepcion Lopez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV23750. (This matter arises from a trip and fall that occurred on February 10, 2018 near 12124 Buckeye Avenue in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $200,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $200,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Ball & Yorke and Concepcion Lopez in the amount of $200,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget and Finance Committee (Krekorian – Blumenfield – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its special meeting held on June 6, 2022, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District AS 6/6/22 CF 22-0419_mot_6-6-22  ITEM NO. 30 6/17/22 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 James Willis v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC717167. (This matter arises from a complaint of retaliation in violation of Labor Code 1102.5 against the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office and the Los Angeles Police Department to expend up to $1,200,000.00 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller’s Office to transfer $1,080,000.00 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 demands from the Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, made payable as follows: a. $508,231.96 to Law Offices of Gregory W. Smith, LLP Client Trust Account and James Willis. b. $571,768.04 to MetLife Assignment Company, Inc. 4. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001012, Sworn Salaries, payable to James Willis for back wages in the amount of $120,000.00, subject to all applicable taxes, deductions, and 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 (Krekorian – Blumenfield – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its special meeting held on June 6, 2022, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD