City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · April 9, 2024
Minutes
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, April 9, 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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Raman, Soto-Martinez (11); Absent: de Leon, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky
(4)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
(1) 23-0900-S71
CD 10 HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance
of the Adams Boulevard and Bronson Avenue No. 2 Street Lighting
District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles
Administrative Code and Proposition 218.
(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance of Intention on
January 23, 2024. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in
Space 300 of 555 Ramirez Street on April 10, 2024 at 10 a.m. and
will be publicly live-streamed. To access the live stream, join Zoom
Meeting ID: 161 373 6517, Passcode: prop 218. Public
announcement of the tabulation of ballots and consideration of the
Final Ordinance will take place at Council on May 14, 2024.)
Adopted Item
Tuesday -April 9, 2024- PAGE 1
streamlined permitting land use regulatory process, the Restaurant
Beverage Program-Alcohol Sensitive Use Zone, that shall be in
force and full effect in the geographical boundaries attached in
Exhibit A.
2. RESOLVE, that based on the Findings outlined in Exhibit B relative
to the geographic boundaries found in Exhibit A maps, the
Restaurant Beverage Program-Alcohol Sensitive Use Zone is in
conformity with public necessity, convenience, general welfare, and
good zoning practice.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived
consideration of the above matter)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez (13); Nays: (O); Absent:
Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (2)
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Closed Session
(38) 24-0225
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 Angelica Alvarez v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. 21STCV11792. (This matter arises from an April
14, 2020 incident wherein plaintiff tripped and fell on an uplifted and
damaged sidewalk near 900 South Berendo Street.)
Tuesday - April 9, 2024 - PAGE 39
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
on March 20, 2024.)
Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session - SEE
ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez (12); Nays: (0);
Absent: de Leon, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3)
(39) 24-0226
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 Jean Yuna Horihata, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los
Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV04523. (This matter arises from
a traffic collision that occurred February 17, 2021 at the intersection of
Oakshire Drive and Cahuenga Boulevard in Los Angeles.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
on March 20, 2024.)
Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session - SEE
ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez (12); Nays: (0);
Absent: de Leon, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3)
(40) 24-0087
The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code
Section No. 54956.9(a) and (d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative
to the case entitled Playa V ista Parks and Landscape Corp. v. Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power, et al., Los Angeles Superior
Court Case No. 22SMCV02686. (This case arises from allegations of
property damage from recycled water delivered to the plaintiff for irrigation
use.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
on March 20, 2024.)
Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session - SEE
ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., R aman, Soto-Martinez (12); Nays: (0);
Absent: de Leon, R odriguez, Yaroslavsky (3)
(41) 24-0110
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CD14 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 Philadelphia Indemnity Ins. Co. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.,
Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV35193. (The complaint in
this action alleges dangerous condition of public property and inverse
condemnation in connection with a sewer backup incident at 2201-2207
East 1st Street, Los Angeles, California.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
on March 20, 2024.)
Adopted Motion (B lumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session - SEE
ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez (1 2); Nays: ( 0 ); Absent: de
Leon, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3 )
(42) 24-0175
CD13 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 Sunset Twins, LLC v. City of Los Angeles. (This matter arises
from a claim filed by Sunset Twins, LLC against the City involving real
property located at 3300 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026 and
3305 West Larissa Drive., Los Angeles, CA 90026.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
on March 20, 2024.)
Adopted Motion (B lumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session - SEE
ATTACHED
Ayes:Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez (1 2); Nays: ( 0 );
Absent: de Leon, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3 )
(43) 24-0258
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 Joel Sydanmaa v. Los Angeles Police Department, et al.,
United States District Court Case No. 8:20-CV-02190-FLA (JDEx). (This
matter arises out of claims that the Los Angeles Police Department
infringed plaintiff's First Amendment rights.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
on March 20, 2024.)
Tuesday - April 9, 2024 - PAGE 41
Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session - SEE
ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon,
Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3)
(44) 24-0259
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 Noel Gautier, et al. v. Los Angeles Police Department, et al.,
United States District Court Case No. CV20-08091. (This matter arises
from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department
on November 26, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
on March 20, 2024.)
Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session SEE
ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez (12); Nays: (0);
Absent: de Leon, Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3)
(45) 24-0260
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 Dexter Hubert White v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United
States District Court Case No. CV19-00243 DDP (RAOx). (This matter
arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police
Department that occurred on July 11, 2018.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
on March 20, 2024.)
Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) in Open Session - SEE
ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon,
Rodriguez, Yaroslavsky (3)
(46) 24-0187
The Cemmittee Council* may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to
California, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer
with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled AIDS Healthcare
Foundation v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Case No.
Tuesday - April 9, 2024 - PAGE42
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
McOsker Park Los Angeles Fleet Week
2024
McOsker Hernandez National Medical Laboratory
Professionals Recognition
Week
Park Hernandez Mar Vista Library 40th
Anniversary
ADJOURNING MOTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Hernandez All Councilmembers 6 men killed in the Baltimore
bridge collapse on Tuesday,
March 6, 2024
Raman All Councilmembers Bill Lomas
Price – Hutt All Councilmembers Dorie Ann Ladner
Harris-Dawson All Councilmembers Reverend Cecil “Chip”
Murray
ITEM NO. 38
4/09/24 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 Angelica Alvarez v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. 21STCV11792. (This matter arises from an April 14, 2020
incident wherein plaintiff tripped and fell on an uplifted and damaged sidewalk near 900
South Berendo Street.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $3,500,000 in settlement
of the above-entitled matter.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,500,000, payable in Fiscal Year 2023-
24, 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: Law
Offices of Victor Alexandroff, APC and Angelica Alvarez in the amount of
$1,500,000.
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $2,000,000, payable in Fiscal Year 2024-
25, 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.
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account
No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Law
Offices of Victor Alexandroff, APC and Angelica Alvarez in the amount of
$2,000,000.
6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical
adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and,
AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation
Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – Yaroslavsky – McOsker: “Yes”) at its meeting
held on March 20, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1).
PRESENTED BY_________________________________
BOB BLUMENFIELD
Councilmember, 3rd District
SECONDED BY _________________________________
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON
Councilmember, 8th District
LV 3.20.24
CF 24-0225
ITEM NO. 39
4/09/24 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 Jean Yuna Horihata, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et
al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV04523. (This matter arises from a traffic
collision that occurred February 17, 2021 at the intersection of Oakshire Drive and
Cahuenga Boulevard in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE
MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $9,500,000 in settlement
of the above-entitled matter.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $5,000,000, payable in Fiscal Year 2024,
from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous
Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation
Liability Payouts.
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $3,000,000, payable in Fiscal Year 2025,
from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous
Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation
Liability Payouts.
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,500,000, payable in Fiscal Year 2026,
from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous
Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation
Liability Payouts.
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw three demands from Fund No. 100/59,
Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts, payable to Panish Shea
Boyle Ravipudi LLP, Jean Yuna Horihata and Mark Rappaport issued as follows:
a. $5,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2024 by March 31, 2024
b. $3,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2025 by August 31, 2024
c. $1,500,000 in Fiscal Year 2026 by August 31, 2025
6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical
adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and,
AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation
Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – McOsker: “Yes”) at its meeting held on March
20, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
PRESENTED BY_________________________________
BOB BLUMENFIELD
Councilmember, 3rd District
SECONDED BY _________________________________
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON
Councilmember, 8th District
LV 3.20.24
CF 24-0226
ITEM NO. 40
4/09/24 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 Playa Vista Parks and Landscape Corp. v. Los
Angeles Department of Water and Power, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No.
22SMCV02686. (This case arises from allegations of property damage from recycled
water delivered to the plaintiff for irrigation use.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the settlement agreement whose main terms are described in the City
Attorney report, R24-0025, dated January 24, 2024.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical
adjustments.
This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation
Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – Yaroslavsky – McOsker: “Yes”) at its meeting
held on March 20, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section
54956.9(a) & (d)(1).
PRESENTED BY_________________________________
BOB BLUMENFIELD
Councilmember, 3rd District
SECONDED BY _________________________________
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON
Councilmember, 8th District
LV 3.20.24
CF 24-0087
ITEM NO. 41
4/09/24 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 Philadelphia Indemnity Ins. Co. v. City of Los
Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV35193. (The complaint in
this action alleges dangerous condition of public property and inverse condemnation in
connection with a sewer backup incident at 2201-2207 East 1st Street, Los Angeles
California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the proposed settlement for up to $150,000 of the above-entitled
matter.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the settlement
agreement of the above-entitled matter.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $150,000 in settlement of
the above-entitled matter.
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from the Liability Claims Fund
No. 100/59, Account No. 009794, Public Works, Sanitation Liability Payouts, as
follows: Law Offices of Robert A. Stutman, PC, in the amount of $150,000,
subject to reimbursement from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund.
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute any additional or revised
documents necessary to carry out the settlement in substantial conformance with
the terms of the above-entitle matter.
6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical
adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and,
AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation
Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – Yaroslavsky – McOsker: “Yes”) at its meeting
held on March 20, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1).
PRESENTED BY_________________________________
BOB BLUMENFIELD
Councilmember, 3rd District
SECONDED BY _________________________________
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON
Councilmember, 8th District
LV 3.20.24
CF 24-0110
ITEM NO. 42
4/09/24 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 Sunset Twins, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, C23-
101857. (This matter arises from a claim filed by Sunset Twins, LLC against the City
involving real property located at 3300 Sunset Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90026 and
3305 West Larissa Drive., Los Angeles, CA 90026.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the proposed settlement for $225,000 of the above-entitled matter.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute a settlement agreement
consistent with the terms of the above-entitled matter.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $225,000 in settlement of
the above-entitled matter.
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $225,000 from the Liability Claims Fund
No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No.
100/59, Account No. 009796, Recreation and Parks Liability Payouts.
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand warrant from Fund No. 100/59,
Account No. 009796, Recreation and Parks Liability Payouts for $225,000
payable to Sunset Twins-BW, LLC or its designee as directed.
6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute any additional or revised
documents necessary to carry out the settlement in substantial conformance with
the terms of the above-entitle matter.
7. 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.
8. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer, or designee, to execute any and all documents
necessary to facilitate the City’s acceptance of a drainage easement from
Plaintiff.
This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation
Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – Yaroslavsky – McOsker: “Yes”) at its meeting
held on March 20, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1).
PRESENTED BY_________________________________
BOB BLUMENFIELD
Councilmember, 3rd District
SECONDED BY _________________________________
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON
Councilmember, 8th District
LV 3.20.24
CF 24-0175
ITEM NO. 43
4/09/24 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 Joel Sydanmaa v. Los Angeles Police Department,
et al., United States District Court Case No. 8:20-CV-02190-FLA (JDEx). (This matter
arises out of claims that the Los Angeles Police Department infringed plaintiff’s First
Amendment rights.):
REJECT the proposed settlement in the above-entitled matter.
This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation
Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – Yaroslavsky – McOsker: “Yes”) at its meeting
held on March 20, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1).
PRESENTED BY_________________________________
BOB BLUMENFIELD
Councilmember, 3rd District
SECONDED BY _________________________________
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON
Councilmember, 8th District
LV 3.20.24
CF 24-0258
ITEM NO. 44
4/09/24 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 Noel Gautier, et al. v. Los Angeles Police
Department, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV20-08091. (This matter arises
from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on November
26, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $398,000 in settlement of
the above-entitled matter.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $398,000 from the Liability Claims Fund
No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No.
100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts in Fiscal Year 2024-25.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account
No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: Ivie McNeill Wyatt Purcell &
Diggs, APLC and Matthew Horton in the amount of $398,000.
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: “Yes”) at its meeting
held on March 20, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1).
PRESENTED BY_________________________________
BOB BLUMENFIELD
Councilmember, 3rd District
SECONDED BY _________________________________
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON
Councilmember, 8th District
LV 3.20.24
CF 24-0259
ITEM NO. 45
4/09/24 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 Dexter Hubert White v. City of Los Angeles, et al.,
United States District Court Case No. CV19-00243 DDP (RAOx). (This matter arises from
an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on
July 11, 2018.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $2,350,000 in settlement
of the above-entitled matter.
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,175,000, in Fiscal Year 2023-24, from
the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous
Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability
Payouts.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account
No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: Mgdesyan Law Firm and Dexter
Hubert White in the amount of $1,175,000 payable in Fiscal Year 2023-24, no
later than April 30, 2024.
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,175,000, in Fiscal Year 2024-25, from
the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous
Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability
Payouts.
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account
No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: Mgdesyan Law Firm and Dexter
Hubert White in the amount of $1,175,000 payable in Fiscal Year 2024-25, no
later than July 30, 2024.
6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical
adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and,
AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation
Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – Yaroslavsky – McOsker: “Yes”) at its meeting
held on March 20, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(1).
PRESENTED BY_________________________________
BOB BLUMENFIELD
Councilmember, 3rd District
SECONDED BY _________________________________
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON
Councilmember, 8th District
LV 3.20.24
CF 24-0260
ITEM NO. 46
4/9/24 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 AIDS Healthcare Foundation v. City of Los Angeles,
Los Angeles Superior Case No. 21STCP04176. (This case involves the action
challenging the City’s adoption of its Housing Element [2021 – 2029] and the sufficiency
of the environmental impact report), SUBJECT TO VETO OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the proposed non-monetary settlement, as detailed in the attached draft
Settlement Agreement.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute a written Settlement Agreement to carry out
the settlement in accordance with the described terms, as set forth in the attached.
This matter was recommended for approval by the Planning and Land Use Management
Committee (Harris-Dawson – Lee – Hutt: “Yes”; Yaroslavsky – Padilla: “Absent”) at its
meeting held on April 2, 2024, as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).
PRESENTED BY_________________________________
MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON
Councilmember, 8th District
SECONDED BY _________________________________
JOHN S. LEE
Councilmember, 12th District
CR 4/02/24
CF 24-0187