City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, March 1, 2024 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 ­ 10:00 AM (For further details see Official Council Files) (For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum) Roll Call Members Present: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) 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 for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (1) 24­0059 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Personal Services Contract between the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and Bikehub DBA Tranzito for the design, installation, implementation, operation, and management of the Integrated Mobility Hubs project to provide various on­demand transportation options. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOT, or designee, to execute a contract with Bikehub DBA Tranzito for a term of five years (four years with the option to extend for one additional year on a month­to­month basis) for the design, installation, implementation, operation, and management of the Integrated Mobility Hubs Project to provide various on­demand transportation services at targeted locations in Los Angeles and Long Beach in an amount not to exceed $10,212,735, subject to the availability of funds, the LADOT filing a Notice of Exemption in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and the contractor submitting a new Certificate of Liability on the City’s KwikComply; with a progress report in six months. Friday - March 1, 2024 - PAGE 1 Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports  the design, installation, implementation, operation, and management of the Integrated Mobility Hubs Project to provide various on­demand transportation services at targeted locations in Los Angeles and Long Beach in an amount not to exceed $10,212,735, subject to the availability of funds, the LADOT filing a Notice of Exemption in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, and the contractor submitting a new Certificate of Liability on the City’s KwikComply; with a progress report in six months. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The costs to operate the Integrated Mobility Hubs Project (Project) are funded by grants and developer contributions. Any revenues generated by the Project are to be reinvested in the Project. The proposed contract includes a provision that limits the City’s financial obligation to the extent of the present appropriation to fund the contract. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation complies with the City Financial Policies in that the proposed contract with Bikehub DBA Tranzito for the Integrated Mobility Hubs Project is to be funded by County and Federal grant awards to the City for the project scope. Front funding is provided by the Transportation Grant Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MARCH 18, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MARCH 15, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (2) 16­0149­S3 CD 3 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Controller to transfer and appropriate funds from the Measure M Local Return Fund for Phase II of the Reimagine Ventura Streetscape Project in Woodland Hills. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield ­ Raman), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $400,000 from Measure M Local Return Fund No. 59C/94, Reimagine Ventura Blvd ­ Phase II Account No. 94WV71, to the following accounts within the Bureau of Street Services/StreetsLA Fund No. 100/86 for Phase 2 of the Re­ imagine Ventura Streetscape Project in Woodland Hills: Friday - March 1, 2024 - PAGE 2 a. Appropriation Account No. 001010 (Salaries General) ­  Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield ­ Raman), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $400,000 from Measure M Local Return Fund No. 59C/94, Reimagine Ventura Blvd ­ Phase II Account No. 94WV71, to the following accounts within the Bureau of Street Services/StreetsLA Fund No. 100/86 for Phase 2 of the Re­ imagine Ventura Streetscape Project in Woodland Hills: a. Appropriation Account No. 001010 (Salaries General) ­ $350,000 b. Appropriation Account No. 001090 (Overtime) ­ $50,000 2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above funding instructions to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (3) 24­0054 CD 9 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to creating a task force to target locations in Council District (CD) 9 where vehicles are illegally parked and where city streets are being improperly used for storage. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Price ­ Park): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), in coordination with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, the Bureau of Street Services, and the Los Angeles Police Department to create a task force to target locations where vehicles are illegally parked and where city streets are being improperly used for storage in CD 9. 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. Friday - March 1, 2024 - PAGE 3  coordination with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, the Bureau of Street Services, and the Los Angeles Police Department to create a task force to target locations where vehicles are illegally parked and where city streets are being improperly used for storage in CD 9. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (4) 24­0070 CD 14 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to evaluating potential locations for public parking lots adjacent to commercial corridors in Boyle Heights, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (de Leon ­ Blumenfield): 1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), in coordination with the Department of General Services (GSD), to report to the Council on potential locations for public parking lots adjacent to commercial corridors in Boyle Heights. 2. INSTRUCT the LADOT and GSD to consult with the Department of City Planning where future development is anticipated in Boyle Heights in order to align new parking lots with new housing construction when analyzing locations. 3. ​​INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), in coordination with the LADOT, to report to the Council on potential funding sources to lease or acquire parking lots, including but not limited to the Special Parking Revenue Fund, and a plan for offsetting acquisition and capital costs with future parking revenues. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Friday - March 1, 2024 - PAGE 4 Raman, Rodriguez (3)  Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (5) 24­0008­S1 CD 3 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the parking of oversized vehicles along Tampa Avenue, between the 101 Freeway and Topham Street. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield ­ Hutt): RESOLVE to: 1. Prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over 7 feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m along Tampa Avenue between the 101 Freeway and Topham Street. 2. Direct the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to post signs giving notice of a “tow away, no parking" restriction for oversized vehicles, with the specific hours detailed, at the above locations. 3. Authorize the LADOT to make technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Hernandez, Soto­Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (6) 24­0061 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authority by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to Friday - March 1, 2024 - PAGE 5 release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the continuation and operation  Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Yaroslavsky (10); Nays: Hernandez, Soto­Mart​ínez (2); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (6) 24­0061 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authority by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the continuation and operation of the Intelligent Parking Management System (IPMS) and management of the LA Express Park program. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the LADOT report dated January 16, 2024, relative to a release of an RFP for the continuation and operation of the Intelligent Parking System and management of the LA Express Park program. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not Applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (7) 24­0090 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authority by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for providing new and existing technologies within the City's Transit Services for Enhanced Transit Technology Services. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the LADOT report dated January 24, 2024, relative to a release of an RFP for providing new and existing technologies within the City's Transit Services for Enhanced Transit Technology Services for a three­year contract term with the option of two, one­year contract extensions for a total of five years. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not Applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Friday Item - March 1, 2024 - PAGE 6 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,  City's Transit Services for Enhanced Transit Technology Services for a three­year contract term with the option of two, one­year contract extensions for a total of five years. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not Applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (8) 24­0049­S1 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of implementing a relaxed parking policy for volunteers of the annual Homeless Count. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Padilla ­ Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, in consultation with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, to report to the Council on the feasibility of implementing a relaxed parking policy for volunteers of the annual Homeless Count who are parked at or near designated deployment sites during the hours of 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (9) 21­1015­S6 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the federal and state grant application for the Energy Incentives for Zero­Emission Commercial Vehicles: Drayage Fleet and Transit Set­Aside Funding Lane proposal, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Friday Transportation - March(LADOT), 1, 2024 - or designee, to prepare and submit PAGE 7 the grant application for the Energy Incentives for Zero­Emission  ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the federal and state grant application for the Energy Incentives for Zero­Emission Commercial Vehicles: Drayage Fleet and Transit Set­Aside Funding Lane proposal, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), or designee, to prepare and submit the grant application for the Energy Incentives for Zero­Emission Commercial Vehicles: Drayage Fleet and Transit Set­Aside Funding Lane proposal. 2. INSTRUCT the General Manager, LADOT, or designee, to report back if the City is awarded the grants, to request authority to accept the grant awards, and to identify front funding. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the recommendations in the report will not result in a General Fund impact. There is no matching fund requirement. However, upon notification of a grant award, a reassessment on the General Fund impact should be completed as related to lower than requested grant award amounts, verification of local match requirements, and front­funding for grants on a reimbursement basis. Financial Policies Statement: T h e C A O f u r t h e r r e p o r t s t h a t t h e recommendations in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (10) 23­0314 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the application and acceptance of grant funding from the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE retroactively the submission by the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) of a grant application detailed in Attachment 1 of the March 16, 2023 Board of Recreation and Park Friday - March 1, Commissioners 2024 -report, attached to the PAGE (Board) Council8file, for a Supporting Healthy Aging Through Parks and Recreation grant from  the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE retroactively the submission by the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) of a grant application detailed in Attachment 1 of the March 16, 2023 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, for a Supporting Healthy Aging Through Parks and Recreation grant from the NRPA (Grant), which was submitted without prior Mayor or City Council approval due to it being a competitive grant with no City General Funds or matching funds required, as well as the notice of funding availability being published less than 61 days in advance of the application deadline, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 14.6 et seq. as may be amended. 2. APPROVE the Grant Agreement, detailed in Attachment 2 of the March 16, 2023 Board report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, or designee, to execute the agreement and accept Grant funds, if awarded, in the amount of $4,000, from NRPA, in support of providing Arthritis­Appropriate Evidence­Based Interventions through RAP’s Citywide Aquatics programs, and for professional development as may be authorized under the Grant. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that acceptance of the Grant does not require the RAP to provide matching funds, and therefore would have no impact to the RAP’s General Fund. The Grant will provide essential funding to enhance RAP’s arthritis­appropriate evidence­based interventions for adults through Citywide Aquatics programs. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (11) 23­0589 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant funding from the California Department of Social Services (DSS) for subsidized preschool services at ten additional licensed preschools through the DSS Fiscal Year (FY) 2021­22 General Child Care and Development Program, and related matters. Friday - March Recommendations for1,Council 2024 - action, SUBJECT TO THE PAGE 9 APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:  Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (11) 23­0589 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant funding from the California Department of Social Services (DSS) for subsidized preschool services at ten additional licensed preschools through the DSS Fiscal Year (FY) 2021­22 General Child Care and Development Program, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE retroactively the submission by the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) of an application to the DSS for subsidized preschool services at ten additional licensed preschools through the DSS FY 2021­22 General Child Care and Development Program (CCTR) Expansion Funds. 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, or designee, to accept and receive the CCTR Grant funds from DSS, if awarded. Fiscal Impact Statement: T h e B o a r d o f R e c r e a t i o n a n d P a r k Commissioners reports that acceptance of a Child Care and Development Program Grant from DSS does not require RAP to provide matching funding; therefore, it would not impact RAP’s General Fund. The Grant, if awarded, provides funding to add subsidized preschool programs at ten additional licensed preschools. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (12) 24­0097 CD 1 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 87 proposed author agreements in connection with the Angel City Press publishing operations, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the 87 proposed amended publishing agreements detailed in the January 26, 2024 Board of Library Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, between various authors and the Los Angeles Public Library (Library) to become part of the Library’s “Angel City Press at Los Angeles Public Library” Friday - March publishing 1, 2024 - operation. PAGE 10  the Angel City Press publishing operations, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the 87 proposed amended publishing agreements detailed in the January 26, 2024 Board of Library Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the Council file, between various authors and the Los Angeles Public Library (Library) to become part of the Library’s “Angel City Press at Los Angeles Public Library” publishing operation. 2. AUTHORIZE the Board to execute the 87 proposed amended publishing agreements detailed in the January 26, 2024 Board report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (13) 24­0058 CD 14 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed contract with Further Projects, Inc. to design, fabricate, and install a memorial in honor of the victims of the 1871 Chinese Massacre at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Cultural Affairs, or designee, to execute the proposed contract with Further Projects, Inc. to design, fabricate, and install a memorial in honor of the victims of the 1871 Chinese Massacre at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument, for a contract term of July 15, 2023 through December 31, 2026, for an amount of $2,431,668, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendation in the report will not have an additional impact on the General Fund. Funding for the proposed contract in the amount of $2,431,668 is available in Cultural Affairs Grants Fund No. 337/30, Account No. 30536Y. Friday - March 1, 2024 - PAGE 11 Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the report  2026, for an amount of $2,431,668, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the recommendation in the report will not have an additional impact on the General Fund. Funding for the proposed contract in the amount of $2,431,668 is available in Cultural Affairs Grants Fund No. 337/30, Account No. 30536Y. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the report complies with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MARCH 18, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MARCH 15, 2024) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (14) 22­0159 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Targeted Local Hire (TLH) and Bridge to Jobs (Bridge) Programs and recruitment strategies. Recommendations for Council action: NOTE and FILE the January 12, 2024 Personnel Department report relative to TLH and Bridge Programs, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Personnel Department. Neither the City Administrative nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (15) 24­0125 Friday CD 6 TRADE, TRAVEL - March AND1, 2024 - TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT PAGE 12 relative to a proposed lease for up to 25 years between the Los Angeles World Airports  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (15) 24­0125 CD 6 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed lease for up to 25 years between the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) and Bonseph Helinet, LLC for potential redevelopment of land and existing facilities at 16231 Waterman Drive at Van Nuys Airport (VNY). Recommendations for Council action: 1. DISAPPROVE the recommendations in the Board of Airport Commissioners report dated December 15, 2022, which authorizes the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute a lease with Bonseph Helinet, LLC for a term of up to 25 years for potential redevelopment of land and existing facilities at 16231 Waterman Drive at Van Nuys Airport. 2. REQUEST the LAWA to work with and maintain Bonseph Helinet LLC’s sub­tenancy while the future of this site is reassessed. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval to award a proposed 25­year Lease to Bonseph Helinet, LLC at 16231 Waterman Drive at VNY will have no impact on the CIty’s General Fund. LAWA will collect $265,957 in rent revenue during the first year and $1,460,854 through the primary five­year term, yielding approximately $8,698,709 over the 25­year term. The CAO reports that actions of the proposed lease comply with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MARCH 7, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MARCH 6, 2024) The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(e)(3) and (e)(4) to confer with its legal counsel relative to threats of litigation regarding the City's proposed lease between the LAWA and Bonseph Helinet LLC. Adopted Friday Item - March 1, 2024 - PAGE 13 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,  (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MARCH 6, 2024) The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(e)(3) and (e)(4) to confer with its legal counsel relative to threats of litigation regarding the City's proposed lease between the LAWA and Bonseph Helinet LLC. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (16) 18­0384­S10 CD’s 1, 2, 6, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a 8, 11, 14,15 request to authorize the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) and the Bureau of Street Services (BSS) to submit Project Modification Requests (PMR) to the Los Angeles County's Safe, Clean Water Regional Program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the retroactive submission of the PMR to the Los Angeles County’s Safe, Clean Water Regional Program as reflected in Table 1 of the February 13, 2023 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file. 2. AUTHORIZE the Director, BOS, or designee, to prepare and submit the PMR requesting additional funding for the approved BOS projects presented in Table 1 of the February 13, 2023 CAO report. 3. AUTHORIZE the Director, BSS, or designee, to prepare and submit the PMR requesting additional funding for the approved BSS projects presented in Table 1 of the February 13, 2023 CAO report. 4. AUTHORIZE the Director, BOS, or designee, to conduct negotiations; provide additional information; and submit all documents, including, but not limited to project reports, updated Scope of Work documents, as necessary; agreements, amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form; and accept any funding provided for the approved BOS and BSS projects reflected in Table 1 of the February 13, 2023, CAO report, attached to the Council file. 5. AUTHORIZE the CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to make technical corrections consistent with the Mayor and Council action Friday - March 1, 2024 - on this matter. PAGE 14  negotiations; provide additional information; and submit all documents, including, but not limited to project reports, updated Scope of Work documents, as necessary; agreements, amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form; and accept any funding provided for the approved BOS and BSS projects reflected in Table 1 of the February 13, 2023, CAO report, attached to the Council file. 5. AUTHORIZE the CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to make technical corrections consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter. 6. INSTRUCT the CAO and the CLA to prepare a comprehensive list of all City Measure W projects from all City departments, including the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, and others. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports there is no anticipated fiscal impact to the General Fund resulting from the recommendations included in this report, as the action is administrative only. Financial Policies Statement: T h e C A O f u r t h e r r e p o r t s t h a t t h e recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that there is no anticipated impact to the General Fund or City’s special funds. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Krekorian – Hernandez) Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: (0) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (17) 24­0007­S4 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Lenny Kravitz on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Lenny Kravitz at 1750 North Vine Street. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee. Friday Community - March 1, Impact 2024 - Statement: None submitted PAGE 15  Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Lenny Kravitz at 1750 North Vine Street. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (18) 24­0007­S5 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Charles Fox on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Charles Fox at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (19) 24­0007­S6 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Martha Reeves on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Martha Reeves at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Friday - March 1, 2024 - PAGE 16  Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Martha Reeves at 7060 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (20) 23­0133­S1 MOTION (LEE ­ DE LEON) relative to coordinating a street banner campaign to promote participation and increase awareness of Neighborhood Councils city­wide. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 63.132, the Street Banner Program being coordinated by the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to promote participation and increase awareness of Neighborhood Councils, as a City of Los Angeles non­event Street Banner Program for the period of May 2024 ­ May 2025. 2. APPROVE the content of the banner design, attached to the Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (21) 24­0204 CD 12 MOTION (LEE ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for financing community amenities within the City of Los Angeles, within five miles of the Sunshine Canyon Landfill in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action: 1. RESOLVE that $100,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 be allocated and appropriated for much needed equipment to improve the facility and the overall communal experience for all residents. Friday 2. DIRECT- the March 1, Clerk City 2024 -to prepare and process PAGE the 17 necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to The Islamic Center of  Canyon Landfill in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action: 1. RESOLVE that $100,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 be allocated and appropriated for much needed equipment to improve the facility and the overall communal experience for all residents. 2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to The Islamic Center of Northridge, Granada Hills Masjid or any other agency or organizations, as appropriate, in the above amount, from the above source, and for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and that, if needed, the Councilmember of the Twelfth District be authorized to execute any such documents on behalf of the City. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (22) 24­0205 CD 12 MOTION (LEE ­ KREKORIAN) relative to funding for financing community amenities within the City of Los Angeles, within five miles of the Sunshine Canyon Landfill in Council District 12. Recommendations for Council action: 1. RESOLVE that $528,000 in the Sunshine Canyon Community Amenities Trust Fund No. 699/14 be allocated and appropriated in the following amounts for much needed equipment to improve and enhance the following schools and places of worship: a. Temple Ramat Zion ­ $117,000 b. Temple Ahavat Shalom ­ $136,000 c. Chabad of Granada Hills ­ $50,000 d. Chabad of Northridge ­ $50,000 e. Jewish Educational Trade School Synagogue (J.E.T.S.) ­ $55,000 f. Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School ­ $120,000 Friday - March 1, 2024 - PAGE 18 2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary  b. Temple Ahavat Shalom ­ $136,000 c. Chabad of Granada Hills ­ $50,000 d. Chabad of Northridge ­ $50,000 e. Jewish Educational Trade School Synagogue (J.E.T.S.) ­ $55,000 f. Abraham Joshua Heschel Day School ­ $120,000 2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) with, and/or payment(s) to the above mentioned organizations, or any other agency or organizations, as appropriate, in the above amount, from the above source, and the above purposes, subject to the approval of City Attorney as to form, if needed; and that, if needed, the Councilmember of the Twelfth District be authorized to execute any such documents on behalf of the City. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (23) 15­0495­S4 MOTION (HUTT ­ HARRIS­DAWSON) relative to a contract amendment with the Transportation Foundation of Los Angeles (TFLA) for the continuation of the Lasting Internship for Tomorrows’ Los Angeles (LIFT LA) Program. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, or designee, to: a. Negotiate and execute an amendment to the existing TFLA contract (C­110629) for the continuation of the TFLA Lasting Internship for Tomorrow’s Los Angeles Program by extending the term of the agreement for three years through June 30, 2027. b. Make any necessary technical adjustments to the TFLA contract amendment, except for the amended term (June 30, 2027), to implement the intent of the City Council. Adopted Item FridayBlumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Ayes: - March 1, 2024Hernandez, - Krekorian, PAGE 19 Lee, McOsker,  (C­110629) for the continuation of the TFLA Lasting Internship for Tomorrow’s Los Angeles Program by extending the term of the agreement for three years through June 30, 2027. b. Make any necessary technical adjustments to the TFLA contract amendment, except for the amended term (June 30, 2027), to implement the intent of the City Council. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (24) 14­1174­S102 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD ­ HARRIS­DAWSON) relative to amending the Council actions of March 26, 2019 regarding the funding for the Reseda River Loop Greenway Project [River Loop Project; Council file (CF) No. 14­ 1174­S48]; and of February 9, 2022 regarding funding for the Canoga Park Arts Lab Project (Arts Lab Project; CF No. 14­1174­S22), in Council District 3 (CD 3). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF MAYOR: 1. AMEND the Council action of February 7, 2024, relative to funding for the Reseda River Loop Greenway Project (CF No. 14­1174­S48) to revert $3,575,996.50 in CRA/LA Excess Non­Housing Bond Proceeds (EBP) from the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project (Project Area) to its original source. 2. AMEND the Council action of February 9, 2022, relative to funding for the Madrid Theater Improvement Project (CF No. 14­1174­S25) to increase its funding by $3,575,996.50 in EBP available to CD 3 from the Project Area for a new approved amount of $6,589,695.50. 3. DIRECT the Economic and Workforce Development Department, as the administrator of the CRA/LA EBP Program, to take all actions necessary to document and effectuate the changes in the budgets noted above, and be authorized to prepare Controller instructions to transfer funds related to this matter, make any technical corrections necessary consistent with Council action; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Blumenfield – Lee) -SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (25) 24­0208 Friday - March 1, 2024 - PAGE 20 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KREKORIAN – BLUMENFIELD) relative  technical corrections necessary consistent with Council action; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. Adopted Item as Amended by Motion (Blumenfield – Lee) -SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (25) 24­0208 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KREKORIAN – BLUMENFIELD) relative to relaxing the enforcement of parking near polling sites throughout the City during the upcoming Primary and General elections, for as long as those sites are open for voting. Recommendation for Council action:* DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation relax the enforcement of parking near polling sites throughout the City during the upcoming Primary and General elections, for as long as those sites are open for voting. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Transportation Committee waived consideration of this matter) *Journal Correction Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (26) 23­1395 The 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 Renee E. Rodriguez v. City of Los Angeles,et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV03277. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident that occurred on January 25, 2020, on Olive Street and 5th Friday - March Street, in the City of Los1,Angeles.) 2024 - PAGE 21 Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (26) 23­1395 The 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 Renee E. Rodriguez v. City of Los Angeles,et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV03277. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident that occurred on January 25, 2020, on Olive Street and 5th Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on February 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (27) 24­0066 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jacqueline Parada v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV26811. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident that occurred on September 14, 2019, at 2729 West Vernon Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on February 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (28) 24­0065 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Marina Calderon v. Gregory Alan Everard, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23VECV00856. (This matter arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on August 19, 2022, on Roscoe Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on February 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (29) 24­0064 Friday - March 1, 2024 - PAGE 22 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code  in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on February 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (29) 24­0064 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Elias Boutros Mikhail, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV19356. (This matter arises from a tree branch falling on a moving vehicle on June 17, 2020, on the roadway adjacent to 17636 Victory Boulevard.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on February 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) (30) 23­1310 CD 5 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. S. Zachary Samuels, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV12592. [This matter relates to an eminent domain action involving property located at 10384 Northvale Road in Council District 5 for construction of the Exposition Bike Path (Northvale Segment) Project.] (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on February 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) Adrning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment Ending Roll Call: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: Hutt, Raman, Rodriguez (3) Friday - March 1, 2024 - PAGE 23 Whereupon the Council did adjourn.  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME De Leon Lee Detective III James P. King De Leon Blumenfield Detective III Mitzi Roberts Hernandez Yaroslavsky Bleeding Disorders Awareness Month  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Blumenfield All Councilmembers Gerald Sherman Picus  ITEM NO. 26 3/1/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Renee E. Rodriguez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV03277. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident that occurred on January 25, 2020 on Olive Street and 5th Street, in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $125,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller 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. 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: Fiore Legal, Inc. and Renee E. Rodriguez 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, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – Yaroslavsky – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District LV 2.14.24 CF 23-1395  ITEM NO. 28 3/01/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Marina Calderon v. Gregory Alan Everard, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23VECV00856. (This matter arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on August 19, 2022, on Roscoe Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $185,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $185,000 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: The Vartazarian Law Firm and Marina Calderon in the amount of $185,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – Yaroslavsky – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District LV 2.14.24 CF 24-0065  ITEM NO. 27 3/01/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Jacqueline Parada v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV26811. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident that occurred on September 14, 2019, at 2729 West Vernon Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $120,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $120,000 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: Ellis Law Corporation and Jacqueline Parada in the amount of $120,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – Yaroslavsky – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District LV 2.14.24 CF 24-0066  ITEM NO. 28 3/01/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Marina Calderon v. Gregory Alan Everard, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23VECV00856. (This matter arises from a motor vehicle accident that occurred on August 19, 2022, on Roscoe Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $185,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $185,000 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: The Vartazarian Law Firm and Marina Calderon in the amount of $185,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – Yaroslavsky – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District LV 2.14.24 CF 24-0065  ITEM NO. 29 3/01/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Elias Boutros Mikhail, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV19356. (This matter arises from a tree branch falling on a moving vehicle on June 17, 2020, on the roadway adjacent to 17636 Victory Boulevard.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $375,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $375,000 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 four demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $127,500 to Wilshire Law Firm, PLC and Elias Boutros Mikhail. b. $127,500 to Wilshire Law Firm, PLC and Pauline Elias Mikhail. c. $60,000 to Wilshire Law Firm, PLC and Berenda Mikhail Elias. d. $60,000 to Wilshire Law Firm, PLC and Giovanni Ivan Mejia. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – Yaroslavsky – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on February 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________  HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District LV 2.14.24 CF 24-0064  ITEM NO. 30 3/01/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. S. Zachary Samuels, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV12592. (This matter relates to an eminent domain action involving property located at 10384 Northvale Road in Council District for construction of the Exposition Bike Path (Northvale Segment) Project.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the proposed settlement of $366,900 for the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute a settlement agreement consistent with the terms described herein. 3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation to draw a demand warrant to draw the necessary demand warrant for $366,900 from Fund No. 540, FY 2017, Account No. 94N801, payable to the Samuels or their designee as directed. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute any additional or revised documents necessary to carry out the settlement in substantial conformance with the above terms. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – Yaroslavsky – McOsker: “Yes”; Rodriguez: “No”) at its meeting held on February 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ HARRIS-DAWSON Councilmember, 8th District LV 2.14.24 CF 23-1310