City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, June 14, 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 Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: Lee, Park, Padilla, Raman (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 for which Public Hearings Have Been Held ( 1) 20-0066-S3 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds Project Status Report as of April 1, 2024. Recommendations for Council action: 1. NOTE and FILE the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee report dated April 17, 2024 relative to CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds Project Status Report as of April 1, 2024. 2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer and department representatives with incomplete CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceed funded projects to present to the Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee at its August meeting on their plans to complete their projects and fully expend the CRA/LA funds before the Bond Friday - June 14, 2024 - PAGE 1  Case No. 22STCV00970, for mass tort litigation; and, Ace American I n s u r a n c e Co . v . Ci ty o f L o s A nge l e s, LA S C Ca s e N o . 22STCV18654, for a separate matter involving significant exposure to litigation. (These matters arise from the July 11, 2021 flooding incident at Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) (4 ) 24-0406 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a proposed Lega l Services Agreement to retain Downey Bran d LLP as outside counsel. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. I f public he aring is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) The Co u n c i l m a y r e c ess to Clo s e d Sessi o n , pursuant t o Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to significant exposure to litigation (One Potential Case). Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) (5) 24-0437 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a proposed Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Willia ms & Sorenson, LLP to Friday - June 14, 2024 - PAGE4  provide legal services related to the case entitled The Highroad LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 21STCV37436. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. I f public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) The Cou n c i l m a y r e cess to Closed Session , p u r s u a n t to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled The Highroad LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 21STCV37436. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (O ); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) (6) 23-0271 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a proposed Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to provide legal services associated with the case entitled Apartment Owners Association of California, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, lead Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BC6 77423, con solidated for all purposes with Frederick H. Leeds v. City of Los Angeles, consolidated LASC Case No. BC709658. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. I f public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) The Cou n c i l m a y r e cess to Closed Session , p u r s u a n t to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Apartment O wners Association of California, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, lead LASC Case No. BC 677423, consolidated for all purposes with Frederick H. Leeds v. Friday - June 14, 2024 - PAGES  City of Los Angeles, consolidated LASC Case No. BC709658. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) (7) 24-0552 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a proposed Legal Services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to provide legal services related to the case entitled Dustin Bramell v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 23STCP03825. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. I f public he aring is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) T he Cou n c i l m a y r e c e s s to Clo s e d S e s si o n , p u r s u a n t to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Dustin Bramell v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 23STCP03825. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) (8) 24-0569 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to proposed Legal Services Agreements with Shea Larson to provide legal services related to the case entitled People v. Polymer 80, Inc., and with Jaburg Will to provide legal services related to the case entitled People v. Kandypens, Friday - June 14, 2024 - PAGE6  (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. I f public hearing is no t held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) The Co u n c i l m a y r e c ess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the cases entitled People v. Polymer 80, Inc. and People v. Kandypens. Inc. (This matter arises from the need to retain two separate firms for collections and potential bankruptcy work concerning unpaid settlements and judgments in two 17200 matters filed by the City Attorney's Office on behalf of the People of the State of California.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted item as Amended by Amending Motion (Krekorian - McOsker) Forthwith- SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (O); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) (9) 24-0592 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to additional funding and/or term extensions for various outside counsel contracts. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. I f public hearing is no t held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) The Co u n c i l m a y r e c ess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel to discuss the need for additional funding and/or term extensions for outside counsel contracts. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Friday - June 14, 2024 - PAGE7  TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 22, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JULY 3, 2024) Adopted Item Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: Rodriguez (1); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (10) 24-0628 CDS COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for Victoria Avenue from approximately 330 feet to approximately 430 feet southerly of 67th Street (VAC-E1401431). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated May 29, 2024, attached to the Council file, to initiate the vacation proceedings to vacate Victoria Avenue from approximately 330 feet to approximately 430 feet southerly of 67th Street, as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law. 2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a deposit of $14,980 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Friday - June 14, 2024 - PAGES  Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11 ); Nays: ( 0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman (4) (11) 24-0007-514 CD13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Glen Ballard on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Glen Ballard at 6253 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 Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12 ); Nays: ( 0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3 ) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (12) 24-0311 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 Nathan Rocky Glover v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United Friday - June 14, 2024 - PAGES  States District Court Case No. CV21-09915-FWS-ASx. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on March 19, 2021, in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in open session, Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, S oto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) (13) 24-0253 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 Christian Pineda v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV21-06470-CBM-ASx. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 29, 2020.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in open session, Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (O); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) (14) 24-0571 CD 11 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 Ali Pourmola v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22SMCV00483. (The complaint in this action alleges dangerous condition of public property and inverse condemnation in connection with a sewer backup incident at 140 Homewood Road, Los Angeles California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in open session, Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, S oto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Friday - June 14, 2024 - PAGE10  Padilla, Raman (3) (15) 20-0441 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 Alex Aguilar, Jr., et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No: 2:17-CV-04382 CBM (MRWx) and United States Court of Appeal for the 9th Circuit Case Nos: 23-55328; 23-55386 . (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on June 9, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in open session, Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) (16) 24-0648 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 Argelia Alvarado, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21 STCV27837. (This matter arises from a September 26, 2020, incident involving injuries caused by a dog bite.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in open session, Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) (17) 24-0525 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 Fahren James v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:21-CV-04525-CBM-AS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 30, 2020.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this Friday - June 14, 2024 - PAGE 11  matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in open session, Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) (18) 23-1448 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 Zeeshan H. Khan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case: CV21-03289 CAS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on August 21, 2020.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in open session, Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) (19) 24-0439 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 Becca Standt v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:21-CV-09381-FLA-JPRx. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on March 25, 2021.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson), in open session, Forthwith - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Padilla, Raman (3) Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Friday - June 14, 2024 - PAGE12  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Yaroslavsky for Raman Rodriguez Smoke Alarm Awareness Month de León Rodriguez Detective II Marcelo Raffi Hutt Harris-Dawson Play Day  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Harris-Dawson All Councilmembers Richard Wyatt Jr. Soto-Martínez All Councilmembers Nina Sorkin de León All Councilmembers Johnny Canales  File No. 21-1188-S8 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Amendment to Contract No. C-140018 for legal services with Beveridge & Diamond related to the July 11, 2021, flooding incident at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE an Amendment to Contract No. C-140018 with Beveridge & Diamond that increases the contract ceiling by $200,000, for a total contract amount of $2.5 million. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At the meeting held on June 12, 2024, your Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered a City Attorney report relative to a proposed Amendment to Contract No. C-140018 for legal services with Beveridge & Diamond related to the July 11, 2021, flooding incident at the Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended to move forward the recommendations contained in the City Attorney report, as detailed above. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE BLUMENFIELD YES HARRIS-DAWSON YES MCOSKER YES RODRIGUEZ YES YAROSLAVSKY ABSENT LV 6.12.24 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  File No. 24-0406 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed legal services Agreement to retain Downey Brand LLP as outside counsel. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the retention of Downey Brand LLP as outside counsel; and, AUTHORIZE the City to enter into a three-year contract for a budget not to exceed $500,000. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At the meeting held on June 12, 2024, your Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered a City Attorney report relative to a proposed legal services Agreement to retain Downey Brand LLP as outside counsel. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended to move forward the recommendation contained in the City Attorney report, as detailed above. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE BLUMENFIELD YES HARRIS-DAWSON YES MCOSKER YES RODRIGUEZ YES YAROSLAVSKY ABSENT LV 6.12.24 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  File No. 24-0437 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed legal services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP to provide legal services related to the case entitled The Highroad LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV37436. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to enter into a contract with the law firm Burke Williams & Sorenson, LLP to assist with the case entitled The Highroad LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV37436, for an initial term of three years and in an initial amount of $55,000 2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding in this amount for this contract and include it in the Year-End Financial Status Report. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At the meeting held on June 12, 2024, your Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered a City Attorney report relative to a proposed legal services Agreement with Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP to provide legal services related to the case entitled The Highroad LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV37436. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended to move forward the recommendations contained in the City Attorney report, as detailed above. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE BLUMENFIELD YES HARRIS-DAWSON YES MCOSKER YES RODRIGUEZ YES YAROSLAVSKY ABSENT LV 6.12.24 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  File No. 23-0271 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed legal services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to provide legal services associated with the case entitled Apartment Owners Association of California, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, lead Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BC677423, consolidated for all purposes with Frederick H. Leeds v. City of Los Angeles, consolidated LASC Case No. BC709658. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE an additional $200,000 in funding authority for Contract No. C-143265 with Colantuono Highsmith & Whatley, PC for its assistance with the case entitled Apartment Owners Association of California, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, lead Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BC677423, consolidated for all purposes with Frederick H. Leeds v. City of Los Angeles, consolidated LASC Case No. BC709658, and that the contract be amended accordingly. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At the meeting held on June 12, 2024, your Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered a City Attorney report relative to a proposed legal services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to provide legal services associated with the case entitled Apartment Owners Association of California, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, lead Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BC677423, consolidated for all purposes with Frederick H. Leeds v. City of Los Angeles, consolidated LASC Case No. BC709658. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended to move forward the recommendation contained in the City Attorney report, as detailed above. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE BLUMENFIELD YES HARRIS-DAWSON YES MCOSKER YES RODRIGUEZ YES YAROSLAVSKY ABSENT LV 6.12.24 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  File No. 24-0552 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed legal services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to provide legal services related to the case entitled Dustin Bramell v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 23STCP03825. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE a contract with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC in an initial amount of $100,000 for outside counsel assistance with the case entitled Bramell v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 23STCP03825. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At the meeting held on June 12, 2024, your Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered a City Attorney report relative to a proposed legal services Agreement with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC to provide legal services related to the case entitled Dustin Bramell v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 23STCP03825. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended to move forward the recommendation contained in the City Attorney report, as detailed above. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE BLUMENFIELD YES HARRIS-DAWSON YES MCOSKER YES RODRIGUEZ YES YAROSLAVSKY ABSENT LV 6.12.24 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  No. 8 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Recommendation #2 be AMENDED to read: TRANSFER $65,000 from Budget Fiscal Year 2007, Fund No. 550/12, Account No. 12A304, Consumer Protection Penalty, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301 in fiscal year 2024- 2025, for the partial funding of this work. PRESENTED BY___________________________ PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY___________________________ TIM McOSKER Councilmember, 15th District June 14, 2024 CF 24-0569  File No. 24-0569 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed legal services Agreements with Shea Larson to provide legal services related to the case entitled People v. Polymer 80, Inc. and with Jaburg Will to provide legal services related to the case entitled People v. Kandypens, Inc. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE a contract with Shea Larsen of Las Vegas, Nevada, in the amount of $50,000, for assistance with collection and any resulting bankruptcy work related to the case entitled Polymer 80, Inc. action and with Jaburg Will of Phoenix, Arizona, in the amount of $15,000, to assist with collection and any resulting bankruptcy work related to the case entitled Kandypens, Inc. action. 2. TRANSFER $65,000 from Budget Fiscal Year 2007, Fund No. 550/12, Account No. 12A304, Consumer Protection Penalty, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301 for the partial funding of this work. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At the meeting held on June 12, 2024, your Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered a City Attorney report relative to proposed legal services Agreements with Shea Larson to provide legal services related to the case entitled People v. Polymer 80, Inc. and with Jaburg Will to provide legal services related to the case entitled People v. Kandypens, Inc. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended to move forward the recommendations contained in the City Attorney report, as detailed above. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE BLUMENFIELD YES HARRIS-DAWSON YES MCOSKER YES RODRIGUEZ YES YAROSLAVSKY ABSENT LV 6.12.24 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  File No. 24-0592 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to additional funding and/or term extensions for various outside counsel contracts. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding in the amount of $2,083,000 to accommodate the shortfall needed to fund all current projections through June 2024 in outside counsel contracts listed in Recommendation Nos. 2 and 3 below, and transfer this amount to Fund No 100/12, Account No. 009301 - Outside Counsel in the Year-End Financial Status Report. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to amend the contracts identified in the table contained in Recommendation No. 2 of the revised City Attorney report dated June 6, 2024, R24- 0302, attached to Council file No. 24-0592, by contract number, outside counsel and amount, to increase their respective authority amounts. 3. ACKNOWLEDGE previous Council action to APPROVE the contracts included in the City Attorney report dated June 6, 2024, R24-0302, attached to the Council file, funding request identified in the table contained in Recommendation No. 3 of the City Attorney report dated June 6, 2024, R24-0302, attached to the Council file, by Council file number, outside counsel/contract number and amount. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to amend its Contract No. C-129460 with Colantuono Highsmith & Whatley, PC, to extend its term by one year to February 7, 2025. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted SUMMARY At the meeting held on June 12, 2024, your Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered a City Attorney report relative to additional funding and/or term extensions for various outside counsel contracts. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee recommended to move forward the recommendations contained in the City Attorney report, as detailed above. This matter is now submitted to the Council for consideration. Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE BLUMENFIELD YES HARRIS-DAWSON YES MCOSKER YES RODRIGUEZ NO YAROSLAVSKY ABSENT LV 6.12.24 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  ITEM NO. 12 6/14/24 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 Nathan Rocky Glover v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV21-09915-FWS-ASx. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on March 19, 2021, in Los Angeles, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $2,250,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,125,000 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 Controller to transfer $1,125,000 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. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw two demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $1,125,000 payable to Law Offices of Dale K, Galipo Client Trust Account payable in Fiscal Year 2023-24 due by May 15, 2024. b. $1,125,000 payable to Law Offices of Dale K, Galipo Client Trust Account payable in Fiscal Year 2024-25 due by August 15, 2024. 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 – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on April 17, 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 6.12.24 CF 24-0311  ITEM NO. 13 6/14/24 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 Christian Pineda v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV21-06470-CBM-ASx. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 29, 2020.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $1,206,712.09 plus applicable interest in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,206,712.09 plus applicable interest 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: Hadsell Stormer Renick & Dai, LLP in the amount of $1,206,712.09 plus applicable interest. 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 – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 12, 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 6.12.24 CF 24-0253  ITEM NO. 14 6/14/24 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 Ali Pourmola v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22SMCV00483. (The complaint in this action alleges dangerous condition of public property and inverse condemnation in connection with a sewer backup incident at 140 Homewood Road, Los Angeles California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the proposed settlement of the above-entitled matter up to $200,000. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $200,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009794, Public Works, Sanitation Liability Payouts, as follows: “Raiskin and Revitz Client Trust Account", in the amount of $200,000, subject to reimbursement from the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund. 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 – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 12, 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 6.12.24 CF 24-0571  ITEM NO. 15 6/14/24 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 Alex Aguilar, Jr., et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No: 2:17-CV-04382 CBM (MRWx) and United States Court of Appeal for the 9th Circuit Case Nos: 23-55328; 23-55386. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on June 9, 2016, in Los Angeles, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $5,780,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $5,780,000 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. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw three demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $950,000 to USAA Annuity Services Corp. (this is for the annuity policy for Alex C. Aguilar) b. $1,100,000 to USAA Annuity Services Corp. (this is for the annuity policy for Preslie Aguilar) c. $3,730,000 to McLane, Bednarski & Litt, LLP Client Trust Account 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 – McOsker: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 12, 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 6.12.24 CF 20-0441  ITEM NO. 16 6/14/24 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 Argelia Alvarado, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV27837. (This matter arises from a September 26, 2020, incident involving injuries caused by a dog bite.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $7,500,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw two demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $4,500,000 to Kenneth Morgan Phillips Client Trust Account b. $3,000,000 to Pacific Life & Annuity Services, Inc. for future periodic payments in relation to the structured settlement for Argelia Alvarado 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – McOsker: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 12, 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 6.12.24 CF 24-0648  ITEM NO. 17 6/14/24 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 Fahren James v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:21-CV-04525-CBM-AS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 30, 2020.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $500,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $500,000 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. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: V. James DeSimone, APLC and Fahren James in the amount of $500,000. 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 – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 12, 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 6.12.24 CF 24-0525  ITEM NO. 18 6/14/24 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 Zeeshan H. Khan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case: CV21-03289 CAS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on August 21, 2020.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $250,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $250,000 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. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: John C. Burton, Client Trust Account in the amount of $250,000. 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 – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 12, 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 6.12.24 CF 23-1448  ITEM NO. 19 6/14/24 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 Becca Standt v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. 2:21-CV-09381-FLA-JPRx. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on March 25, 2021.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $1,000,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,000,000 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. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: Kirakosian Law, APC Client Trust Account in the amount of $1,000,000. 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 – McOsker – Rodriguez: “Yes”) at its meeting held on June 12, 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 6.12.24 CF 24-0439  TO CITY CLER K FOR p C R G LAR COUNCIL A �A EMENT ON NEXT E U G NDA TO B E POSTED M O TIO N The Fifteenth Council District (CD 15) has received a request to donate 14,069 boxes of nitrile gloves and 2,458 boxes of N95 masks to MATTER, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization committed to reducing medical waste by repurposing medical equipment and supplies to aid people and improve environmental sustainability by reducing landfill medical waste. Section 22.547 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code provides that upon Council approval, surplus City equipment may be sold for less than market value to a non-profit organization in the City of Los Angeles when the donation would benefit the residents in the City; when the donee is a governmental entity established to support services provided by the City; when the donee is a domestic or foreign governmental entity under certain conditions; or any other donee provided the cost to discard, recycle, or transport the surplus equipment would otherwise impose a documented net financial cost to the City. The items are currently taking up storage space that is needed by the Port of Los Angeles, and MATTER is covering the delivery of the items. MATTER is located at 7005 Oxford Street in St. Louis Park, Minnesota. The total fair market value of the equipment is $1,344,498, which will be foregone revenue should it be donated. I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council: 1. Find that MATTER is eligible to purchase 14,069 boxes of nitrile gloves (2,059 boxes of small gloves; 7,435 boxes of medium gloves; 3,430 boxes of large gloves; and 1,145 boxes of extra-large gloves) and 2,458 boxes of N95 masks below market value ($1.00) in accordance with LAAC Sec. 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment), as the cost to discard, recycle, or transport the surplus equipment would otherwise impose a net financial cost to the City; 2. Request the City Attorney to expedite preparation of appropriate documents to effectuate the sale and transfer; and 3. Instruct the City Clerk to inform MATTER [Steven Gluck, (732) 278-8598, 7005 Oxford Street, St. Louis Park, MN 55426] that the surplus equipment must be claimed within 90 days from the date of Council approval of the request or notification of availability of the equipment, whichever occurs later, at which time the equipment will revert to the City's surplus equipment pool for disposal the r,---: Department of General Services. PRESENTED BY: ......,� f----------­ � T SKER JUU � 4 2C24- Councilmember, 15th District tcjn