City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Wednesday, August 7, 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price J Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla, Raman, Rodriguez (4) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing ­ PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 24­0851 CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on 12801 West Barbara Ann Street ­ Right of Way No. 36000­ 10338. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the dedication of an easement for street purposes on 12801 West Barbara Ann Street (Dedication) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the July 17, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. Wednesday - August 7, 2024 - PAGE 1  exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the July 17, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (2) 24­0814 CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on 14203 West Valerio Street ­ Right of Way No. 36000­10929. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the dedication of an easement for 14203 West Valerio Street (Dedication) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the July 3, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Wednesday Division- for August 7, 2024 - processing. PAGE 2  2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the July 3, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (3) 24­0813 CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on 12807 West Barbara Ann Street ­ Right of Way No. 36000­ 10339. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the dedication of an easement for street purposes on 12807 West Barbara Ann Street (Dedication) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the July 3, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing. Wednesday - August 7, 2024 - PAGE 3  shown on the Exhibit Map of the July 3, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (4) 24­0776 CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on 4522 North Mariota Avenue ­ Right of Way No. 36000­10333. Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the dedication of an easement for sidewalk purposes on 4522 North Mariota Avenue (Dedication) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the June 26, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of Wednesday - August 7, 2024 - PAGE 4 the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Real Estate Division for processing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (5) 24­0005­S94 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 5965 South West Boulevard (Case No. 786276), Assessor I.D. No. 4004­017­004, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 26, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 5965 South West Boulevard (Case No. 786276), Assessor I.D. No. 4004­017­004, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (6) 24­0005­S95 Wednesday CD 8 C O M M U N I C- A T I AugustO N7,F R 2024 O M- T H E L O S A N G E L E S PAGE H5 OUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the  Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (6) 24­0005­S95 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1264 West 83rd Street (Case No. 132365), Assessor I.D. No. 6033­004­003, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 26, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1264 West 83rd Street (Case No. 132365), Assessor I.D. No. 6033­004­003, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (7) 24­0005­S96 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1345 West 38th Street (Case No. 797052), Assessor I.D. No. 5036­001­020, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 26, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1345 West 38th Street (Case No. 797052), Assessor I.D. No. 5036­001­020, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Wednesday - August 7, 2024 - PAGE 6 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.  APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 26, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1345 West 38th Street (Case No. 797052), Assessor I.D. No. 5036­001­020, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (8) 24­0005­S97 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1415 East 52nd Street (Case No. 679041), Assessor I.D. No. 5104­007­030, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 26, 2024, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1415 East 52nd Street (Case No. 679041), Assessor I.D. No. 5104­007­030, from the REAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (9) 20­1112 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating the Temple Street and Westlake Avenue Vacation District, VAC­E1401387. Recommendations for Council action: Wednesday 1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS - August 7, 2024 - of June 21, 2022, that the vacation PAGE 7 of the Temple Street and Westlake Avenue Vacation District (Vacation),  Krekorian, Padilla (2) (9) 20­1112 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION TO VACATE relative to vacating the Temple Street and Westlake Avenue Vacation District, VAC­E1401387. Recommendations for Council action: 1. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of June 21, 2022, that the vacation of the Temple Street and Westlake Avenue Vacation District (Vacation), pursuant to the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City of Los Angeles Environmental Guidelines. 2. REAFFIRM the FINDINGS of June 21, 2022, that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the General Plan pursuant to Section 556 of the Los Angeles City Charter. 3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION TO VACATE No. 24­ 1401387 for the Vacation. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer. 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, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (10) 24­0723 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for 92nd Street east of Falmouth Avenue and its easterly terminus (VAC­E1401449). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated June 17, 2024, attached to the Council file, to initiate the vacation proceedings to vacate 92nd Street east of Falmouth Avenue and its easterly terminus, 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. Wednesday - August 7, 2024 - PAGE 8  Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated June 17, 2024, attached to the Council file, to initiate the vacation proceedings to vacate 92nd Street east of Falmouth Avenue and its easterly terminus, 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 $47,080 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 Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (11) 24­0871 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT ­ HARRIS­DAWSON) relative to funding for Vision Theater renovations in Council District 10. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER $210,000 from the Community Development Trust Fund No. 424/21, Account No. 21WB24 (Vision Theater Renovation), to the Cultural Affairs Fund No. 100/30, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services). 2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instruction, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Wednesday Krekorian, Padilla (2) - August 7, 2024 - PAGE 9  2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instruction, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (12) 20­1372­S3 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD ­ HUTT) relative to approving a Street Banner program for the period of November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025, to encourage neighborhood stakeholders, residents and employees to patronize shops and restaurants in the Tarzana Safari Walk, a Business Improvement District in Council District 3. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 62.132, a Street Banner program being coordinated by the Tarzana Improvement Association, as a City of Los Angeles Non­ Event Street Banner Program for the period of November 1, 2024 to October 31, 2025. 2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the Motion. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (13) 24­0011­S20 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT ­ LEE) relative to amending the prior Council action of July 2, 2024, Council file No. (C.F.) 24­0011­S20, regarding funding for supplemental tree trimming services and a dedicated pothole crew in Council District 10. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of July 2, 2024 relative to supplemental tree trimming services and a dedicated pothole crew in Council District 10 (C.F. 24­0011­S20), to transfer and appropriate $384,580 within the Street Services Fund No. 100/86 from Account No. 001010 (Salaries ­ General) to Account No. 001090 (Salaries ­ Overtime). Wednesday - August 7, 2024 - PAGE 10  Council District 10. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of July 2, 2024 relative to supplemental tree trimming services and a dedicated pothole crew in Council District 10 (C.F. 24­0011­S20), to transfer and appropriate $384,580 within the Street Services Fund No. 100/86 from Account No. 001010 (Salaries ­ General) to Account No. 001090 (Salaries ­ Overtime). Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (14) 24­0105 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT ­ PRICE) relative to amending the prior Council action of February 7, 2024, Council file No. (C.F.) 24­0105, regarding funding for community beautification services to be coordinated by the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification in Council District (CD) 10. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AMEND the Council action of February 7, 2024 relative to community beautification services in CD 10 (C.F. 24­0105), to transfer and appropriate an additional $400,000 from the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects ­ Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services), for supplemental community beautification services, to be coordinated by the Office of Community Beautification, in CD 10. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (15) 24­0873 CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN ­ SOTO­MARTINEZ) relative to a personal services contract with Indigov Corporation to provide website services for the Fourth Council District, for the term of August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025, with a not­ to­exceed amount of $43,315. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the personal services contract with Indigov Corporation, attached to the Motion, for providing services to the Fourth Council District as set forth therein. Wednesday - August 7, 2024 - PAGE 11 2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember, Fourth District, to execute this  Council District, for the term of August 1, 2024 to July 31, 2025, with a not­ to­exceed amount of $43,315. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the personal services contract with Indigov Corporation, attached to the Motion, for providing services to the Fourth Council District as set forth therein. 2. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember, Fourth District, to execute this contract on behalf of the City. 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to encumber the necessary funds against the Contractual Services Account of the Council Fund for Fiscal Year 2024­​2025, and to reflect it as a charge against the budget of the involved Council Office. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (16) 19­1190­S1 CD 1 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HERNANDEZ – LEE) relative to the issuance of a revocable permit for property located at 1206 South Alvarado Street. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to issue a revocable permit to Josh Choi, the property owner at 1206 South Alvarado Street, subject to satisfaction of the conditions for issuing such permit, to close, fence, occupy, demolish, excavate, and construct in the public right­of­way of a portion of the easterly side of Alvarado Street southerly of 12th Street prior to finalizing and recording the street vacation (VAC ­ E1401372) of a portion of this street. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (17) Wednesday 24­0875 - August 7, 2024 - PAGE 12 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS­DAWSON ­ LEE) relative to  (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) (17) 24­0875 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS­DAWSON ­ LEE) relative to temporarily closing the alley adjacent to 1458 West 48th Street, located between West 48th Street and West 49th Street that runs east to west, pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the City Engineer to report with recommendations to temporarily close the alley adjacent to 1458 West 48th Street, located between West 48th Street and West 49th Street that runs east to west, pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Padilla (2) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (18) 24­0522 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 Justin Cabrera v. Enrique Oseguera Ceja, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV41756. (This matter arises from an automobile accident which occurred on March 26, 2021, on the 110 Wednesday Freeway - August 7, approaching Gage2024 - Avenue.) PAGE 13 Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (18) 24­0522 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 Justin Cabrera v. Enrique Oseguera Ceja, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV41756. (This matter arises from an automobile accident which occurred on March 26, 2021, on the 110 Freeway approaching Gage Avenue.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez, Krekorian, Padilla (4) (19) 24­0521 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 Silvia Bautista v. Esther Eunhae Lee, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV39181. (This matter arises from an incident between a pedestrian and a Los Angeles Police Department vehicle on January 30, 2021, at New Hampshire Avenue and 8th Street.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez, Krekorian, Padilla (4) (20) 24­0520 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 Ani Tatintsyan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV14762. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic collision which occurred on May 21, 2020, near the intersection of La Mirada Avenue and Wilton Place, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez, Krekorian, Padilla (4) Wednesday - August 7, 2024 - PAGE 14 (21) 23­0773  near the intersection of La Mirada Avenue and Wilton Place, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez, Krekorian, Padilla (4) (21) 23­0773 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 cases entitled Edward Clay v. City of Los Angeles, et al. (Consolidated) and Charlette Lawrence v. City of Los Angeles, et al. (Lead), Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. 21STCV06277 (Consolidated) and 21STCV04242 (Lead). (This matter arises from a traffic accident that occurred on March 31, 2020, at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Hyde Park Avenue, in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez, Krekorian, Padilla (4) (22) 24­0519 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 Mina Kian Manesh v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV25831. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on September 5, 2020, near Ventura Boulevard and Woodley Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 12, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Harris­Dawson) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Raman, Rodriguez, Krekorian, Padilla (4) (23) 24­0515 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 Nargess Mozafari v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV06447. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on September 26, 2020, near 6959 Esplanade Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter Wednesday - August 7, 2024 - PAGE 15 on June 12, 2024.)  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Rodriguez Park Ronald N. Tutor  ITEM NO. 18 8/7/24 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 Justin Cabrera v. Enrique Oseguera Ceja, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV41756. (This matter arises from an automobile accident which occurred on March 26, 2021, on the 110 Freeway approaching Gage Avenue.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $162,500 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $162,500 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: Law Offices of Brian Nelson, APC and Justin Cabrera in the amount of $162,500. 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 24-0522  ITEM NO. 19 8/7/24 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 Silvia Bautista v. Esther Eunhae Lee, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV39181. (This matter arises from an incident between a pedestrian and a Los Angeles Police Department vehicle on January 30, 2021, at New Hampshire Avenue and 8th Street.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $885,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $885,000 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: The Vartazarian Law Firm, Herbert Godel & Associates, Inc. and Silvia Bautista in the amount of $885,000. 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 24-0521  ITEM NO. 20 8/7/24 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 Ani Tatintsyan, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV14762. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic collision which occurred on May 21, 2020, near the intersection of La Mirada Avenue and Wilton Place, in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $175,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $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. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $110,000 to Carpenter and Zuckerman and Ani Tatintsyan b. $65,000 to Carpenter and Zuckerman and Martha Dimitratou. 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 24-0520  ITEM NO. 21 8/7/24 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 Edward Clay v. City of Los Angeles, et al. (Consolidated) and Charlette Lawrence v. City of Los Angeles, et al. (Lead), Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. 21STCV06277 (Consolidated) and 21STCV04242 (Lead). (This matter arises from a traffic accident that occurred on March 31, 2020, at the intersection of Crenshaw Boulevard and Hyde Park Avenue, in Los Angeles, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $450,000 and $120,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlements for the above-entitled matters. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $450,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $120,000 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. Law Offices of C. Ray Carlson and Edward Clay in the amount of $450,000. b. Wilshire Law Firm, PLC and Charlette Lawrence in the amount of $120,000. 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 8.1.24 CF 23-0773  ITEM NO. 22 8/7/24 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 Mina Kian Manesh v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV25831. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on September 5, 2020, near Ventura Boulevard and Woodley Avenue, in Los Angeles.), 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. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009797, Transportation Liability Payouts, as follows: California Accident Firm and Mina Kian Manesh 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 24-0519  ITEM NO. 23 8/7/24 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 Nargess Mozafari v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV06447. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on September 26, 2020, near 6959 Esplanade 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 $350,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $350,000 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. 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: Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc. and Nargess Mozafari in the amount of $350,000. 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 24-0515  ENERGY & ENVIRONMENT MOTION TRADE, TRAVELAND TOURISM It has been reported that nine power outages have occurred at the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) thus far in 2024-. an average of over one per month. While the Los Angeles Department of Power & Water (LADWP) has earmarked significant resources to boost power and reliability at POLA, these much needed upgrades are slated to be complete by 2029. LADWP attributes the outages across the region due to this year's bad weather, vehicles and birds hitting the power poles and lines, and equipment failure. Power interruptions allegedly cause ship-to-shore cranes to reset, halting cargo flow to the terminals. Compromised electric gates also interrupt the acceptance and delivery of goods to trucks. Recalibrating the machinery takes time, as does replacing fried circuit cards. POLA is served by overhead power lines that can be easily compromised by environmental elements. The 2029 planned upgrades will include new underground power lines. Through Council File 23-1207, the Los Angeles City Council requested that the LADWP in coordination with POLA, report on the cost, personnel needs, infrastructure requirements, and timelines for meeting the goal of LADWP's transition to a 100% renewable grid by 2035 that is both sufficient and at scale to both serve POLA and to meet POLA's Clean Air Action Plans. With the State's ambitious energy mandate that greenhouse gases must be cut 48% below 1990 levels by 2030, more information about power outages at POLA is critical given the larger discussion about what the future holds. I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council instruct the Port of Los Angeles (POLA), in coordination with the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power (LADWP), to report back on the number, frequency, and effects of power outage incidents at the Port that have occurred this year to date. Additionally, POLA and LADWP should also report on what the appropriate response, if any, for such incidents. PRESENTEDB� � TIMMcOSKER SECONDEDBY: MJG O 7 2024