City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Wednesday, September 14, 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: Bonin, Buscaino, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Lee, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez and President Martinez (10); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, de León, Koretz, Krekorian (5) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing ­ PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 22­0600­S91 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2022­23 appropriations limit. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the following factors to calculate the appropriations limit for 2022­23: a. Population Percent Change ­ City: ­0.88 percent b. California per capita income change: 7.55 percent 2. ADOPT $7,631,452,035 as the appropriations limit for 2022­23. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no fiscal impact in adopting the recommendations in this report. Wednesday Community-Impact Statement: September None 14, 2022 - submitted PAGE 1  b. California per capita income change: 7.55 percent 2. ADOPT $7,631,452,035 as the appropriations limit for 2022­23. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no fiscal impact in adopting the recommendations in this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (2) 22­0853 CD 9 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of the portion of the variable width easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 1031 Downey Way ­ Right of Way No. 36000­2346 (Quitclaim). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that the Quitclaim is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the petitioner’s request for the Quitclaim, as shown on the Exhibit Map on the July 25, 2022 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition: That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) with respect to the payment of the document recording fee. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 20, 2022 authorizing the Quitclaim, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney. 4. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the BOE record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 Wednesday - September 14, 2022 - PAGE 2 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.  20, 2022 authorizing the Quitclaim, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney. 4. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the BOE record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (3) 16­1421 ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 47415 between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Basin Valve Company, for safety pressure relief valve technical consulting and repair services. Recommendation for Council action: CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ (Board) action of July 12, 2022 approving Board Resolution No. 023 008, which authorizes Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 47415 between the LADWP and Basin Valve Company to increase funding by $2,000,000, from $2,225,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $4,225,000, for safety pressure relief valve technical consulting and repair services; and, upon proper certification, authorizes and directs the Chief Accounting Employee, LADWP, to draw demands on the Power Revenue Fund over the term of the Agreements incurred by such agreements. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no General Fund impact. Approval of the Resolution and contract amendment impacts the Power Revenue Fund by $2 million. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the proposed action complies with the LADWP’s Financial Policies in that funding is available to support this purpose. Wednesday Community-Impact September 14, 2022 Statement: - submitted None PAGE 3  Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no General Fund impact. Approval of the Resolution and contract amendment impacts the Power Revenue Fund by $2 million. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the proposed action complies with the LADWP’s Financial Policies in that funding is available to support this purpose. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 16, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (4) 06­2072­S2 ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the execution of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47880 between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and URS Corporation Americas for environmental and archaeological services, for the North Haiwee Dam Seismic Improvement Project. Recommendation for Council action: CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of August 9, 2022 approving Board Resolution 023 026, which authorizes the execution of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47880 between the LADWP and URS Corporation Americas to increase funding by $3,000,000, from $4,500,000 for a new not to exceed amount of $7,500,000, to support on­going seismic improvements to the North Haiwee Dam, along with the completion of environmental and archaeological services for the North Haiwee Dam Seismic Improvement Project; and, upon proper certification, authorizes and directs the Chief Accounting Employee, LADWP, to draw demands on the Water Revenue Fund over the term of the Agreements incurred by such agreements. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no General Fund impact. Approval of the Resolution and contract amendment impacts the Water Revenue Fund by $3 million. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the proposed action complies with the LADWP’s Financial Policies in that funding is available Wednesday to support this purpose. 14, 2022 - - September PAGE 4  Fund over the term of the Agreements incurred by such agreements. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no General Fund impact. Approval of the Resolution and contract amendment impacts the Water Revenue Fund by $3 million. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the proposed action complies with the LADWP’s Financial Policies in that funding is available to support this purpose. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ OCTOBER 10, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ OCTOBER 7, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (5) 22­0966 ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the execution of the Fifth Amendment to Agreement No. 47457­8 between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Ellis George Cipollone O'Brien Annaguey LLP, to provide outside counsel legal services to the LADWP. Recommendations for Council action: CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ (Board) action of May 24, 2022 approving Board Resolution 022 201, which authorizes the execution of the Fifth Amendment to Agreement No. 47457­8 between the LADWP and Ellis George Cipollone O'Brien Annaguey LLP (formerly Browne George Ross O’Brien Annaguey & Ellis LLP), to extend the Agreement for an additional two years, from July 23, 2022 to July 23,2024, and to provide an additional appropriation of $3,000,000 to continue outside counsel legal services and representation on multiple existing claims, lawsuits and related matters; and, upon proper certification, authorizes and directs the Chief Accounting Employee, LADWP, to draw demands on either the Power Revenue Fund or the Water Revenue Fund over the term of the Agreement for payment of services incurred by such Agreement. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no General Fund impact. Approval of the Resolution authorizes a two year extension and provides an additional $3 million Wednesday - September appropriation 14, 2022 to the Fifth - Amendment for OutsidePAGE 5 Legal Counsel Services. The Water and Power Revenue will be impacted.  certification, authorizes and directs the Chief Accounting Employee, LADWP, to draw demands on either the Power Revenue Fund or the Water Revenue Fund over the term of the Agreement for payment of services incurred by such Agreement. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no General Fund impact. Approval of the Resolution authorizes a two year extension and provides an additional $3 million appropriation to the Fifth Amendment for Outside Counsel Legal Services. The Water and Power Revenue will be impacted. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the proposed action complies with the LADWP’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ OCTOBER 19, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ OCTOBER 19, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (6) 22­0845 EXEMPTION and ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the approval of a Renewable Energy Resource Reference Rate Agreement between the University of Southern California (USC) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that this item is exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3). In accordance with said Section, an activity is not subject to CEQA if it does not meet the definition of a project. Section 15378(b)(5) states that organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not meet that definition. Therefore, the Agreement with the USC for a rate arrangement is not subject to CEQA. 2. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of July 12, 2022 approving Board Resolution 023­ 020, which approves the Renewable Energy Resource Reference Rate Agreement between the USC and LADWP. Wednesday - September 14, 2022 - PAGE 6  organizational or administrative activities that will not result in direct or indirect physical changes in the environment do not meet that definition. Therefore, the Agreement with the USC for a rate arrangement is not subject to CEQA. 2. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of July 12, 2022 approving Board Resolution 023­ 020, which approves the Renewable Energy Resource Reference Rate Agreement between the USC and LADWP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LADWP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 16, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (7) 22­0957 CD 15 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non­profit lease agreement with the Avalon Arts and Culture Alliance for Suite 305 of the Wilmington Municipal Building, a City­owned facility located at 544 North Avalon Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino ­ Lee): DIRECT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate a non­profit lease agreement with the Avalon Arts and Culture Alliance for Suite 305 of the Wilmington Municipal Building, a City­owned facility located at 544 North Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington, CA 90744. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Wednesday - September 14, 2022 - PAGE 7 Koretz (3)  Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (8) 22­0958 CD 15 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non­profit lease agreement with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce for Suite 104 of the Wilmington Municipal Building, a City­owned facility located at 544 North Avalon Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino ­ Lee): DIRECT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate a non­profit lease agreement with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce for Suite 104 of the Wilmington Municipal Building, a City­owned facility located at 544 North Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington, CA 90744. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (9) 22­0960 CD 15 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non­profit lease agreement with Strength Based Community Change for Suite 307 of the Wilmington Municipal Building, a City­owned facility located at 544 North Avalon Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino ­ Lee): DIRECT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate a non­profit lease agreement with Strength Based Community Change for Suite 307 of the Wilmington Municipal Building, a City­owned facility located at 544 North Avalon Boulevard, Wednesday Wilmington,- CA September 90744. 14, 2022 - PAGE 8  Strength Based Community Change for Suite 307 of the Wilmington Municipal Building, a City­owned facility located at 544 North Avalon Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino ­ Lee): DIRECT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate a non­profit lease agreement with Strength Based Community Change for Suite 307 of the Wilmington Municipal Building, a City­owned facility located at 544 North Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington, CA 90744. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (10) 22­0961 CD 15 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a non­profit lease agreement with L.A. Walks for Suite 304 of the Wilmington Municipal Building, a City­owned facility located at 544 North Avalon Boulevard. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino ­ Lee): DIRECT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate a non­profit lease agreement with L.A. Walks for Suite 304 of the Wilmington Municipal Building, a City­owned facility located at 544 North Avalon Boulevard, Wilmington, CA 90744. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (11) 21­1378 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fourth Amendment to the contract Wednesday with Softech- and Associates, September Inc. for 14, 2022 - the completion of Internet PAGE 9Document Imaging System application enhancements and functional improvements.  Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (11) 21­1378 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fourth Amendment to the contract with Softech and Associates, Inc. for the completion of Internet Document Imaging System application enhancements and functional improvements. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), or designee, to execute an amended and restated Fourth Amendment to Contract No. 131785 with Softech and Associates, Inc. for the completion of Internet Document Imaging System application enhancements and functional improvements, in order to extend the term of the Contract by one year, for a total term of five years, effective August 27, 2018 through August 26, 2023, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The proposed Fourth Contract Amendment is fully funded by the LADBS Building Permit Enterprise Fund No. 48R. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation above complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that the proposed Fourth Contract Amendment is supported by special funds, which are supported by dedicated funding sources, and spending is to be limited to the mandates of the funding source. There is no change to the level of funding authorized for this proposed Fourth Contract Amendment with the Contractor. Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE ­ OCTOBER 17, 2022 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ OCTOBER 14, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (12) 22­0600­S29 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES Wednesday COMMITTEE - September REPORT 14, 2022to relative - the status on the PAGE 10 implementation of permanent Wi­Fi hotspots.  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ OCTOBER 14, 2022) Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (12) 22­0600­S29 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status on the implementation of permanent Wi­Fi hotspots. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Information Technology Agency report dated July 26, 2022 relative to the status on the implementation of permanent Wi­Fi hotspots. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (13) 15­0113­S1 CD 11 INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease amendment with 11620 Wilshire Los Angeles, GP, LLC, for office space located at 11620 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 1100, for use by Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) West Los Angeles Inspection Bureau. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) to negotiate and execute a lease amendment with 11620 Wilshire GP, LLC for the continued use of office space located at 11620 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90025 for LADBS use under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the GSD report dated June 30, 2022, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. All rent and parking costs will be paid by the LADBS Building Permit Enterprise Fund (48R). The current rent for this lease is $37,785.84 per month and the new lease will be $38,741.10 per month; an increase of $955.26 per month. Applicable parking, Common Area Wednesday Maintenance fees, and property - September taxes 14, 2022 - will also be paid from PAGEFund 11 No. 48R for the duration of the lease agreement.  Angeles, California 90025 for LADBS use under the terms and conditions substantially outlined in the GSD report dated June 30, 2022, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. All rent and parking costs will be paid by the LADBS Building Permit Enterprise Fund (48R). The current rent for this lease is $37,785.84 per month and the new lease will be $38,741.10 per month; an increase of $955.26 per month. Applicable parking, Common Area Maintenance fees, and property taxes will also be paid from Fund No. 48R for the duration of the lease agreement. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (14) 22­1047 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a request for reimbursement of attorney fees for Deputy City Attorney, Richard Tom, related to interviews requested by the Department of Justice. (Budget and Finance 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 www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (15) 22­1048 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEYrelative to a request for reimbursement of attorney fees for Deputy City Attorney, Deborah Dorny, related to interviews requested by the Department of Justice. (Budget and Finance Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) Wednesday - September 14, 2022 - PAGE 12 (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) (15) 22­1048 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEYrelative to a request for reimbursement of attorney fees for Deputy City Attorney, Deborah Dorny, related to interviews requested by the Department of Justice. (Budget and Finance 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 www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (16) 22­1032 CD 13 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (O'FARRELL ­ KORETZ) relative to naming the intersection at Hollywood Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue as "Yma Sumac Square". Recommendations for Council action: 1. DESIGNATE the intersection at Hollywood Boulevard and Wilcox Avenue as "Yma Sumac Square". 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Question Whether to Substitute Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Koretz (2) Adopted Subtitute Motion (O’Farrell – Lee) Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Wednesday - September 14, 2022 - PAGE 13 Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield,  (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Question Whether to Substitute Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Koretz (2) Adopted Subtitute Motion (O’Farrell – Lee) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Koretz (2) (17) 22­0600­S93 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to substitute and in­lieu Position Authorities for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022­23. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the July 29, 2022 CAO report, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Personnel, Audits, and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Cedillo, Koretz (3) (18) 22­0002­S98 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA) and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding the San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act [House Resolution (H.R.) 693] and the Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act [H.R. 1075 and Senate Bill (S.) 1769] which would increase protections of federal lands and expand their respective boundaries in the Los Angeles region thereby preserving natural resources and wildlife habitats and ensuring access to nature and life­enhancing benefits for all City residents. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Raman – Koretz – De León), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: Wednesday ADOPT the- accompanying September 14, RESOLUTION 2022 - PAGE to include in 14 2021 ­ the City’s 2022 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for the San Gabriel  San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act [House Resolution (H.R.) 693] and the Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act [H.R. 1075 and Senate Bill (S.) 1769] which would increase protections of federal lands and expand their respective boundaries in the Los Angeles region thereby preserving natural resources and wildlife habitats and ensuring access to nature and life­enhancing benefits for all City residents. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Raman – Koretz – De León), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2021 ­ 2022 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for the San Gabriel Mountains Foothills and Rivers Protection Act (H.R. 693) and the Rim of the Valley Corridor Preservation Act (H.R. 1075 and S. 1769) which would increase protections of federal lands and expand their respective boundaries in the Los Angeles region thereby preserving natural resources and wildlife habitats and ensuring access to nature and life­ enhancing benefits for all City residents. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report. (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Blumenfield, Koretz (2) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Adjourning Motions Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez (13); Absent: Blumenfield, Koretz (2) Wednesday - September 14, 2022 - PAGE 15 Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ENDING ROLL CALL Bonin, Buscaino, Cedillo, de Le6n, Harris-Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, O'Farrell, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez and President Martinez (13); Absent: Blumenfield, Koretz (2) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK Council Clerk Wednesday - September 14, 2022 - PAGE16  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME O’Farrell Price Kelly Clarkson  ITEM NO. 14 File No. 22-1047 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for reimbursement of attorney fees for Deputy City Attorney Richard Tom, related to interviews requested by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/12, City Attorney, Account No. 004200, Litigation Expenses as follows: Richard Tom in the amount of $34,674.73. 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to condition payment of these fees such that, should it later be determined that Mr. Tom acted with malice, in bad faith, or outside the course and scope of his employment in matters related to the subject of the DOJ’s interview, then Mr. Tom will be required to repay the City with interest, and such monies owed in repayment shall be considered a personal debt subject to collection. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to make any technical corrections to these instructions to accomplish the purpose of the actions recommended in this report. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At its meeting held on September 12, 2022, the Budget and Finance Committee considered a City Attorney report relative to a request for reimbursement of attorney fees for Deputy City Attorney Richard Tom, related to interviews requested by the DOJ. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee moved to approve the City Attorney recommendations as listed above. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE KREKORIAN YES BLUMENFIELD ABSENT DE LEON YES RODRIGUEZ YES PRICE YES AS 9/12/22 COUNCIL FILE NO. 22-1047 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  ITEM NO. 15 File No. 22-1048 BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for reimbursement of attorney fees for Deputy City Deborah Dorny, related to interviews requested by the Department of Justice (DOJ). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/12, City Attorney, Account No. 004200, Litigation Expenses as follows: Deborah Dorny in the amount of $108,516.69. 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to condition payment of these fees such that, should it later be determined that Ms. Dorny acted with malice, in bad faith, or outside the course and scope of her employment in matters related to the subject of the DOJ’s interview, then Ms. Dorny will be required to repay the City with interest, and such monies owed in repayment shall be considered a personal debt subject to collection. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to make any technical corrections to these instructions to accomplish the purpose of the actions recommended in this report. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the Chief Legislative Analyst nor the City Administrative Officer has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At its meeting held on September 12, 2022, the Budget and Finance Committee considered a City Attorney report relative to a request for reimbursement of attorney fees for Deputy City Attorney Deborah Dorny, related to interviews requested by the DOJ. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee moved to approve the City Attorney recommendations as listed above. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE KREKORIAN YES BLUMENFIELD ABSENT DE LEON YES RODRIGUEZ YES PRICE YES AS 9/12/22 COUNCIL FILE NO. 22-1048 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  TO crrv CLERK FOR Pt.ACEMENT ON NEXT RESOLU ,.._~·-"' ·COUNCIL AGENDA TO BE POSTED # 51 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 fmds 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 15 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: I. 24000 S. Western - Library 2. 113000 Monitor A venue - Park 3. 1331 Eubank Avenue - Park 4. 1125 N. Watson Ave. and 1211 N Coil Ave. - Park 5. 1052 N. Banning Boulevard. - Park 6. 918 North Sanford Avenue - Park 7. 560 North Western Avenue - Park 8. 1300 Dodson A venue - Park 9. Alameda Street North of E. "O" St. and South to E. Grant St. - Active Railway 10. 415 N Gaffey Street - Park 11. 840 W 149th Street - Park 12. 22400 South Halldale - Park 13. 807 Paseo Del Mar, San Pedro - Park 14. 3720 Stephen M White Drive, Cabrillo Beach - Park 15. 1801 W Paseo Del Mar - Park 16. 610 West Channel Street - Park 17. 24901 Frampton Avenue - Park 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. ~ Q PRESENTEDBY, ~~"'"2 JOE BUSCAINO 7 1 IJJQ~r 15th District jr  - -- 1J'CITY Cl.ERK =-~----.-- m it i n .· ~OR PLACEMENT ON NEXT ...,..__~ 1 MOTIO VVVllf COUNCU. AGENDA TO BE POSTED #52 · ~ ~~~~~~::_;__} I MOVE that $400 be transferred/ appropriated from the Mayor's portion of the Heritage Mont Celebration & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No.100-56 to the General Service Fund No. 100-40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed) for services in connection with the Mayor's special recognition on September 8, 2022 for the life and legacy of Queen Elizabeth II, including the illumination of City Hall. 0 JOE BUSCAINO SEP 1 4 2Dtt  ARTS, PARKS, HEALTH, EDUCATION, &NEIGHBORHOOD MOTION On March 4, 2020, the City and State declared a local and state of emergency to address the global COVID-19 outbreak. A few days later on March 19, 2020, a "Safer at Home" order was issued by the City to slow the spread of COVID-19. Since May 1, 2020, all Neighborhood Councils (NCs) in the City have been conducting virtual public meetings online and over the phone utilizing meeting protocols established by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment's EmpowerLA Virtual Governance (EVG) system. The EVG system was developed in response to the COVID- 19 pandemic, which prohibited all private and public gatherings, including temporarily suspending Neighborhood Council meetings and activities from taking place. The development of the EVG system allowed NCs to resume their meetings, while still adhering to all local, state, and federal laws. The EVG system supports and provides an opportunity for NCs to govern in a uniform and structured virtual environment. As the pandemic subsides, some NCs have begun to inquire about future NC operations and how meetings will be conducted. Some NCs have expressed an interest in resuming in person meetings, and others have voiced their preference for staying virtual and continuing to use the EVG system. While other NCs have expressed a preference for a hybrid meeting option. It is clear that the landscape has changed and that the City should look at all viable options to facilitate NC operational needs and meetings. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council instruct the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, with assistance from the City Attorney, to report on viable options for conducting Neighborhood Council meetings in the future, such as the use of virtual/EVG system meetings, the return to in-person meetings, or a hybrid meeting option; including any related legal implications, and how these approaches relate to emergency declarations. I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, as part of this review, assess if individual Neighborhood Councils may be granted the flexibility to select a preferred meeting option that meets their needs. PRESENTED BY: JO ~ S.LEE Councilmember, 121h District xr  TRANSPORTATION MOTION PUBLIC WORKS In Council District 13 connecting communities, in particular those that are infrastructure underserved, has been a mobility priority. This began in 2013 with the design and then installation of the Fletcher Drive Streetscape and bike lane project which was followed by the Design, Build & Construction of three non-motorized bridges spanning the Los Angeles River in Council District 13. In addition, the North Atwater, Red Car, and Taylor Yard Bridges, connecting pedestrians, cyclists, and equestrians for the first time to schools, parks and recreation, and commercial centers without the use of a motor vehicle were all designed, completed and built in the last 10 years The Red Car Bridge in Atwater Village was an early start mitigation to provide safe crossings for pedestrians & cyclists when the much larger restoration and renovation of the Glendale/Hyperion complex of bridges commences construction in early 2023. This project will include protected bicycle lanes, ADA accessible sidewalks, that for the first time will safely connect pedestrians from Atwater Village to Silver Lake, as well as a pedestrian activated signalized crosswalk, in Atwater Village. All of these Bridges, shared paths and increased access points along the Los Angeles River meet the goals and objectives of many of the City's planning documents, including the City of Los Angeles River Master Plan, River Improvement Overlay Plan, Los Angeles Bicycle Plan, and Elysian Park Master Plan, among others. To further enhance these vital community connections, Council District 13 is taking the next logical steps, to increase connectivity and safety, including dovetailing off of the recent successful implementation of protected bike lanes along Riverside Drive west of Glendale Boulevard, furthering the goals and objectives of the City's Bicycle Plan and to further create safer routes around schools and parks and communities, and creating a fully connected network from the Los Angeles River to Elysian Park and beyond. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Department of Transportation be directed to install protected bike lanes along Riverside Drive, east of Fletcher Drive in Council District 13, and continue them into Elysian Park along Stadium Way, following the route recommended in the City Bicycle Plan and the Elysian Park Master Plan. I FURTHER MOVE that the Department of Transportation and the Department of Public Works, in consultation with the City Administrative Officer be directed to report on the cost to install both the ADA sidewalk from Riverside Drive along Stadium Way into Elysian Park, which currently abruptly ends at Landa Street, and the recommended Pedestrian Activated Signalized Crosswalk at Elysian Park Drive and Stadium Way, as recommended in the Elysian Park Master Plan, which would assure the most underserved and mobility challenged residents safe passage Q and connectivity from the Los Angeles River through Elysian Park, to both active and passive recreation as well as the commercial centers of Downtown, Echo Park, and Dodger Stadium. p 1 4 ~"  MOTION The City of Los Angeles is the second largestcity Uni.J~~r.£~TAT/QN (by population) in the international business and cultural center. Los Angeles is vast and has an acute need for safe multimodal transportation that balances urban core density issues with community needs. Initiatives such as the LA Mobility Plan 2035, Vision Zero, Safe Routes to School, and tools such as the High Injury Network, among others, are meant to ensure safe, liveable neighborhoods, streets and sidewalks throughout the City that are friendly to pedestrians, bicycles, transit riders and non-vehicular forms of mobility. In 2016, a grassroots movement "Sunset4ALL" was created in the Silver Lake/East Hollywood/Echo Park area to improve bicycle and pedestrian safety. Over the last several years, Council District 13 has encouraged and supported Sunset4ALL's extensive community outreach efforts. After years of work that involved community members, business and property owners, residents and stakeholders, they have developed a proposal of over three miles of pedestrian and bicycle improvements. The proposed concept could improve existing bike lanes, enhanced shade structures and bus shelters, beautify and improve public infrastructure including parks and sidewalks, while increasing connectivity and safety for approximately 100,000+ residents. The City must examine all safety improvement options on the table for the proposed project in order to address injuries and deaths from traffic collisions, increasing pedestrian and bicycle safety by adding protected bike lanes, improved crosswalks and traffic signal prioritization and reconfiguration. The Sunset4ALL plan is supported by the LA County Bicycle Coalition, and furthers work already done in the region. Over the last nine years, Council District 13 has collaborated with all City agencies to improve and/or install over 10 miles of sidewalks, over 150 curb ramps, over 30 METRO bike-share kiosks, over 30 new traffic signals, nearly 600 crosswalks and nearly 300 stop-signs. In July of 2022, Council District 13 submitted a "concept nomination form" for Sunset4ALL's proposal, so that the Los Angeles Department of Transportation can begin consideration of the project, a precursor for initial department review. If implemented, Sunset4ALL will focus on many needed improvements, allowing an opportunity to upgrade and reconfigure many intersections along Sunset Boulevard, from Fountain Ave southeast to Echo Park Ave, and Santa Monica Blvd. from Sunset Junction to the Vermont/Santa Monica Red Line Station, all of which are on the City's High Injury Network. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council INSTRUCT the Department of Transportation (LADOT), with the assistance of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), the Bureau of Street Services (StreetsLA), and the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report in 60 days with recommendations to implement the multi-modal accessibility concept proposal known as "Sunset4ALL'', including a project scope that ensures minimal parking space removal, multi-year budgets, potential grant and funding opportunities, identification of potentially impacted stakeholders, and an implementation timeline. I FURTHER MOVE that LADOT, with the assistance of BOE and Streets LA as needed, to host public meetings with Sunset4ALL and other local community and business stakeholders to address and solve neighborhood and business concerns. SEP 1 4 202!