City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Friday, August 30, 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, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (10); Absent: de Leon, Lee, Park, Raman, Rodriguez (5) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing ­ PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 24­0160­S45 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­ compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 723 North Terrace 49. Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 723 North Terrace 49. (Lien: $2,370.40) (Continued from Council meeting of July 31, 2024) Adopted Item to Continue to September 27, 2024 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Friday Price - August Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, 30, 2024 Yaroslavsky - Nays: (0); Absent: de (11); PAGE 1 Lee, León, Park, Rodriguez (4)  violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 723 North Terrace 49. (Lien: $2,370.40) (Continued from Council meeting of July 31, 2024) Adopted Item to Continue to September 27, 2024 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Rodriguez (4) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held (2) 23­0600­S9 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Sections 64.00 and 64.30 of Article 4, Chapter VI, and Section 64.41.03 of Article 4.1, Chapter VI of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), to amend the quality surcharge fee, sewer service charge, and the sewage conveyance charge. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) does not apply to the creation of government funding mechanisms or other government fiscal activities that do not involve any commitment to any specific project that may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment; State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378(b)(4). The draft Ordinance is, therefore, not subject to CEQA because it does "not involve any commitment to any specific project which may result in a potentially significant physical impact on the environment." Any CEQA­defined projects constructed from the funds received from the enactment of this ordinance will be subject to a project­specific CEQA process before construction. 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 25, 2024, amending Subdivision A.79. of Section 64.00 of Article 4, Chapter VI, Subdivision D.4. of Section 64.30 of Article 4, Chapter VI, and Section 64.41.03 of Article 4.1, Chapter VI of the LAMC to amend the Quality Surcharge Fee, Sewer Service Charge, and 64.41.03(f)(5) charge (i.e., the Sewage Conveyance Charge). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) or the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Friday - August 30, 2024 - PAGE 2 Community Impact Statement: None submitted  Article 4, Chapter VI, Subdivision D.4. of Section 64.30 of Article 4, Chapter VI, and Section 64.41.03 of Article 4.1, Chapter VI of the LAMC to amend the Quality Surcharge Fee, Sewer Service Charge, and 64.41.03(f)(5) charge (i.e., the Sewage Conveyance Charge). Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) or 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 (Pursuant to Council actions of May 14, 2024 and June 18, 2024) Adopted Energy and Environment Committee and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee Report. Ordinance held over to September 6 2024 for second reading. Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: de León, Hutt, Rodriguez (3); Absent: Park (1) (3) 23­0219 CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the authority for the Board of El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Commissioners (Board) to set its own meeting schedule. Recommendations for Council action: 1. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst, to prepare and present an ordinance amending Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.628 to specify that Charter Section 503(b) does not apply to the Board, and that the Board has the discretion to set its own meeting schedule given that the Board, one of its standing committees, or one of its ad hoc committees meets at least once per month. 2. REQUEST that the Board report to Council in six months with the calendar of meetings that have been held and a summary of the work that has resulted from each meeting. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analyst of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Continued from Council meeting of June 4, 2024) Friday - August 30, 2024 - PAGE 3 Adopted Item to Continue to November 22, 2024  Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analyst of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. (Continued from Council meeting of June 4, 2024) Adopted Item to Continue to November 22, 2024 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: de León, Lee, Park, Rodriguez (4) (4) 23­0491 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Community School Parks Program with the Los Angeles Unified School District and related matters. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the July 31, 2024 Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners report relative to the Community School Parks Program with the Los Angeles Unified School District and related matters. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) (5) 17­1098­S1 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s succession planning. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the March 7, 2024 Personnel Department report relative to the City’s succession planning. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Friday - August 30, 2024 - PAGE 4  Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the March 7, 2024 Personnel Department report relative to the City’s succession planning. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 5A (Blumenfield – McOsker) Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​​​​​​​ínez (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Yaroslavsky (2) (6) 24­0275 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING and BUDGET, FINANCE, AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES REPORT relative to Prioritized Critical Hiring process updates. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer reports dated as follows relative to the Prioritized Critical Hiring process: a. March 5, 2024 b. April 4, 2024 c. May 6, 2024 d. June 6, 2024 e. July 5, 2024 f. August 2, 2024 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Friday Lee, Park (2) - August 30, 2024 - PAGE 5  Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (7) 24­0689 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Supplemental Police Account (SPA) First Quarterly Report – January through March 2024. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated May 28, 2024 relative to the SPA First Quarterly Report – January through March 2024, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as said report is for information only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (8) 24­0690 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Supplemental Police Account Expenditure Plan 35 (SPA 35). Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners report dated June 6, 2024 relative to the SPA 35, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as said report is for information only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 8A (Rodriguez – Lee) SEE ATTACHED FridayBlumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Ayes: - August 30, 2024 - Hernandez, PAGE Hutt, Krekorian, 6 Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​​​​​​​ínez (13); Nays: (0); Absent:  report is for information only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 8A (Rodriguez – Lee) SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​​​​​​​ínez (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Yaroslavsky (2) (9) 23­0600­S17 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Third Quarter Report on Sworn Overtime by Division or Area ­ January 13, 2024 to April 6, 2024. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) report dated July 19, 2024 relative to the Third Quarter Report on Sworn Overtime by Division or Area ­ January 13, 2024 to April 6, 2024, attached to Council file No. 23­0600­S17, inasmuch as the report is for information only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (10) 21­0892 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Biden Administration funding for various Community Violence Intervention strategies. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated November 13, 2023 relative to the Biden Administration funding for various Community Violence Intervention strategies, attached to Council file No. 21­0892, inasmuch as said report is for informational purposes only and no Council action is required. Friday Fiscal Impact -Statement: August 30,Not 2024 - applicable PAGE 7  strategies. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated November 13, 2023 relative to the Biden Administration funding for various Community Violence Intervention strategies, attached to Council file No. 21­0892, inasmuch as said report is for informational purposes only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (11) 14­0818­S6 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Administrative Citation Enforcement (ACE) Program Annual Status Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2022­23. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Attorney report dated October 19, 2023 relative to the ACE Program Annual Status Report for FY 2022­23, attached to Council file No. 14­0818­S6, inasmuch as said report is for informational purposes only and no Council action is required. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (12) 24­0768 CD 12 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating Plummer Street, from Variel Avenue to De Soto Avenue, in Chatsworth as “Brother John Way". Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee – Blumenfield): Friday - August 30, 1. DESIGNATE 2024 - Plummer PAGEto8 De Soto Street, from Variel Avenue Avenue, in Chatsworth as “Brother John Way”. (12) 24­0768 CD 12 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating Plummer Street, from Variel Avenue to De Soto Avenue, in Chatsworth as “Brother John Way". Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee – Blumenfield): 1. DESIGNATE Plummer Street, from Variel Avenue to De Soto Avenue, in Chatsworth as “Brother John Way”. 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (13) 24­0769 CD 10 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating the intersection at West Adams Boulevard and South Gramercy Place as “LA84 Foundation Square". Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt – Park): 1. DESIGNATE the intersection at West Adams Boulevard and South Gramercy Place as “LA84 Foundation Square”. 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial sign(s) to this effect at this location. 3. NOTE and FILE the Resolution (Hutt – Blumenfield) relative to designating the intersection at West Adams Boulevard and South Gramercy Place as “LA84 Foundation Square". Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Friday - August Community Impact 30, 2024None Statement: - submitted PAGE 9  3. NOTE and FILE the Resolution (Hutt – Blumenfield) relative to designating the intersection at West Adams Boulevard and South Gramercy Place as “LA84 Foundation Square". Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (14) 24­0752 CD 14 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to designating Spring Street from East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue to 9th Streets in Downtown Los Angeles as “Biddy Mason Legacy Corridor". Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (de Leon ­ Harris­Dawson): 1. DESIGNATE Spring Street from East Cesar E. Chavez Avenue to 9th Streets in Downtown Los Angeles as “Biddy Mason Legacy Corridor”. 2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to erect permanent ceremonial signage to this effect at these locations. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item to Continue to September 4, 2024 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (15) 13­1465­S1 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Annual Reserve Fund Loan Review. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: Friday - August 30, 2024 - PAGE 10  Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (15) 13­1465­S1 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Annual Reserve Fund Loan Review. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. WRITE OFF $460,795.92 in Reserve Fund loans and advances listed on Attachment 1 contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated June 28, 2024, attached to Council file No. 13­ 1465­S1. 2. INSTRUCT City departments with outstanding loans to work with the special fund administrators and report to the CAO in 90 days on the status of loans listed on Attachment 1 contained in the CAO report dated June 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, as requiring further analysis. 3. INSTRUCT City departments to prioritize and expedite the submission of invoices to the appropriate City department(s) in order to recover Reserve Fund loans made for special fund expenditures. 4. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections as necessary to those transactions included in the CAO report dated June 28, 2024, attached to the Council file, to implement Mayor and Council’s intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact resulting from the actions recommended within said CAO report, as the 2023­24 and 2024­25 Budgets do not assume the repayment of these loans. In addition, these actions will not impact the current status of the Reserve Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (16) 24­0202 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Friday actual cost information - August 30,for General 2024 - Obligation Bonds, PAGESeries 11 2024­A (Taxable) (Social Bonds).  Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (16) 24­0202 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to actual cost information for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024­A (Taxable) (Social Bonds). Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated July 10, 2024, attached to Council file No. 24­0202, relative to actual cost information for General Obligation Bonds, Series 2024­A (Taxable) (Social Bonds). Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (17) 24­1200­S36 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Nanxi Liu to the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2029. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Nanxi Liu to the Board of Fire and Police Pension Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Nanxi Liu resides in Council District 11. (Current Board composition: M=3; F=1; Vacant=1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) Friday - August 30, 2024 - PAGE 12 (18) 20­0769­S6  Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (18) 20­0769­S6 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to requesting approval to execute First Amendments and Restatements of the Professional Service Agreements with three contractors that are currently implementing the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response pilot program. (Public Safety Committee and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee reports to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) TIME LIMIT FILE ­ OCTOBER 20, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ OCTOBER 15, 2024) Adopted Public Safety Committee and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee Report Forthwith SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (19) 24­0946 COMMUNICATION FROM THE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT relative to the 2024 City of Los Angeles Local Hazard Mitigation Plan (LHMP). (Public Safety Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item FridayBlumenfield, de León, - August Ayes: 30, 2024 - Harris­Dawson, PAGE 13 Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0);  public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Please visit www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (20) 24­0977 CD 15 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF HARBOR COMMISSIONERS (BOARD) relative to the proposed First Amendment to Permit No. 750 between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and SA Recycling, LLC. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board that the proposed action has been previously evaluated pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE Port Of Los Angeles Resolution No. 24­10384 for the proposed First Amendment to Permit No. 750 between the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department and SA Recycling, LLC. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Amendment to Permit No. 750 with SA Recycling will increase compensation from $3,969,079 by $2,434,923 to a new Minimum Annual Guarantee (MAG) of $6,404,002. The compensation structure will be changed such that land rent, wharfage, and dockage will be subject to an aggregate MAG of $6,404,002 in Year 1. Thereafter, MAG will increase by the greater of the annual change in the Consumer Price Index or two percent. Revenues are to be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund. The recommendations in the report and proposed actions comply with the Harbor Department’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City’s General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Friday - August 30, 2024 - PAGE 14  Consumer Price Index or two percent. Revenues are to be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund. The recommendations in the report and proposed actions comply with the Harbor Department’s Financial Policies. There is no impact on the City’s General Fund. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​​​​​​​ínez (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Yaroslavsky (2) (21) 23­1200­S141 COMMUNICATION FROM THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE relative to the reappointment of Alex Johnson to the City Ethics Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the President Pro Tempore's reappointment of Alex Johnson to the City Ethics Commission, for the term ending June 20, 2029, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee’s current term expired on June 30, 2024. (Current Composition: F=1; M=1; Vacant=3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed* *Journal Correction Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​​​​​​​ínez (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Yaroslavsky (2) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session Friday - August 30, 2024 - PAGE 15 Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (22) 24­0815 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 Austin Melrose/The Brass Lady LP adv. City of Los Angeles, Claim No. C24­02815. (This matter arises from a storm drain flooding issue resulting in property damage to Claimant’s restaurants located at 7461­7465 Melrose Avenue, in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on August 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) (23) 24­0816 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 Shushan Nenejyan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV10588. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on April 8, 2019, on a pothole located at 6531 Van Nuys Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on August 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) (24) 24­0817 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 Jesus Rangel v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV27702. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on September 18, 2019, which occurred near 1228 East 56th Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on August 14, 2024.) Friday - August 30, 2024 - PAGE 16 Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED (24) 24­0817 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 Jesus Rangel v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV27702. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on September 18, 2019, which occurred near 1228 East 56th Street, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on August 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) (25) 24­0818 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 Farmers Insurance Exchange v. City of Los Angeles, Claim No. C22­01615. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on August 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) (26) 24­0844 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 Farmers Insurance Exchange v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Claim No. C22­01617. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on August 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) (27) 24­0820 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 Heather Rolland v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV31933. (This matter arises from a March 2019 Friday - August 30, 2024 - PAGE 17 incident wherein Plaintiff returned to work from disability leave, and claims  Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) (27) 24­0820 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 Heather Rolland v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV31933. (This matter arises from a March 2019 incident wherein Plaintiff returned to work from disability leave, and claims that the Los Angeles Police Department engaged in continuing discriminatory and retaliatory conduct.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on August 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) (28) 24­0822 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 Salvador Albert Corado, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 18STCV06549. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on July 21, 2018, in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on August 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) (29) 24­0823 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 James Thomas Simpson, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV27435. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision which occurred on August 22, 2020, at the intersection of Pipeline Avenue and Chino Avenue, in Chino, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on August 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) Friday - August 30, 2024 - PAGE 18  Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV27435. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision which occurred on August 22, 2020, at the intersection of Pipeline Avenue and Chino Avenue, in Chino, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on August 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) (30) 24­0824 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 Paola French, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV20­00416­JGB­SP. (This matter arises from an off­duty officer­involved shooting incident that occurred in June 2019 at a Costco store in Corona, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on August 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) (31) 24­0198 CD 5 The Councilmay recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. George E. Ainslie, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV09322. (This matter relates to an eminent domain action involving property located at 3165 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064 for construction of the Exposition Bike Path (Northvale Segment) Project.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on August 14, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) (32) 24­0258 The City 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. 8:20­CV­02190­FLA (JDEx). (This is an Employment Litigation matter against the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this Friday - August 30, 2024 - PAGE 19 matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024.)  (0); Absent: Park (1) (32) 24­0258 The City 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. 8:20­CV­02190­FLA (JDEx). (This is an Employment Litigation matter against the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – McOsker) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0); Absent: Park (1) (33) 24­0921 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 545956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3), to confer with its legal counsel relative to a proposed legal services agreement to provide legal services related to Human Resources advice and litigation. (Claimant: Michelle McGinnis. Agency Claimed Against: City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee will consider this matter in Closed Session on August 28, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Krekorian – Hutt) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​​​​​​​ínez (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Park, Yaroslavsky (2) Adjourning Motions Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, (13); Absent: Park, Yaroslavsky(2) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK By Friday - August 30, 2024 - PAGE 20  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Hernandez Yaroslavsky National Recovery Month Soto-Martinez Rodriguez Mariachi Divas Day  MOTION ng A I MOVE that the matter of the PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Supplemental Police Account Expenditure Plan 35 (CF# 24-0690; Item No. 8 on today’s Council Agenda) BE AMENDED to adopt the following recommendation in lieu of the recommendation on file: • APPROVE the Supplemental Police Account Expenditure Plan 35 as identified in the Board of Police Commissioner’s Report dated June 6, 2024. PRESENTED BYAUNAMAGAL ( / V MONICA RODRIGUEA 7 Councilwoman, 7th District me wr SECONDED BY: August 30, 2024  ITEM NO. 18 File No. 20-0769-S6 PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting approval to execute First Amendments and Restatements of the Professional Service Agreements with three contractors that are currently implementing the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response (UMCR) pilot program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute, the proposed First Amendments and Restatements of the following Professional Services Agreements in order to increase contract compensation and extend the terms of the Agreements by one year for revised terms of two years effective September 1, 2023 through August 31, 2025, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form: a. Contract No. C-144403 with Alcott Center for Mental Health Services with an increase to the compensation of $2,442,124 for revised total compensation of $4,367,433. b. Contract No. C-144404 with Exodus Recovery, Inc. with an increase to the compensation of $4,814,375.41 for revised total compensation of $9,040,685.47. c. Contract No. C-144405 with Penny Lane Centers with an increase to the compensation of $3,484,019.81 for revised total compensation of $6,804,155.81. 2. TRANSFER appropriations in the amount of $7,855,000 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580425, Unarmed Crisis Response, to the City Administrative Officer Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 003040, Contractual Services, to fund the UMCR Agreements. 3. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections as necessary to transactions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that an estimated $7.86 million in additional funding is required to fully fund the extended term of the Agreements. It is recommended that $7.86 million in funding allocated for this purpose in the Unappropriated Balance be transferred to the CAO’s Contractual Services Account to fully fund this contractual obligation. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Should the City wish to continue these alternative response programs after August 31, 2025, additional funding will be required to be appropriated as part of the 2025-26 Adopted Budget. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that as budgeted funding is available to fully fund the Agreements anticipated obligations, the recommendations of the report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Also referred to the Public Safety Committee) (TIME LIMIT – OCTOBER 20, 2024) (LAST DAY TO ACT – OCTOBER 15, 2024) SUMMARY At its regular meeting held on August 28, 2024, the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered a CAO report relative to requesting approval to execute First Amendments and Restatements of the Professional Service Agreements with three contractors that are currently implementing the Unarmed Model of Crisis Response (UMCR) pilot program. After an opportunity for public comment was held, the Committee moved to approve the CAO recommendations, as detailed above. This matter is now forwarded to the Council for its consideration. Respectfully Submitted, BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE BLUMENFIELD YES RODRIGUEZ ABSENT McOSKER YES YAROSLAVSKY YES PARK YES PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEMBER VOTE RODRIGUEZ YES LEE YES PARK YES PRICE YES SOTO-MARTINEZ YES AS 8/28/24 -NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL COUNCIL ACTS-  1234ÿ567ÿ89 9 ÿ ÿ ÿÿ ÿ ÿÿ ÿÿ ÿÿ !"#$ÿÿ "%ÿÿ "&ÿÿ'(')ÿÿ#"*ÿÿ %+ÿÿ %,ÿÿ-.,ÿÿ %/!ÿÿ0!1!2ÿ ÿ#"#.!"#%-ÿ!-ÿ3045ÿ ÿ/%66-2!"#%-ÿ+%ÿ%7-/#ÿ!/"#%-8ÿ 95ÿÿ ÿ :ÿÿ !-2ÿÿ;ÿÿ "&ÿÿ'(')ÿÿ#"*ÿÿ%+ÿÿ%,ÿÿ -.,ÿÿ 0<ÿÿ!,ÿÿ2,/#=2ÿÿ #-ÿÿ6.-/*ÿ !-!.6-"ÿ;>!"6-"ÿ>%"ÿ!-2ÿ!""!/&2ÿ"%ÿ"&#,ÿ%7-/#ÿ+#5ÿ ÿ ÿÿ '5ÿÿ ÿ ;ÿ"&ÿÿ ;>!"6-"ÿÿ %+ÿÿ #"*ÿÿ !--#-.ÿÿ"%ÿÿ >>!ÿÿ!-ÿÿ!6-26-"ÿÿ"%ÿÿ "&ÿÿ !+"*ÿÿ6-"ÿÿ%+ÿÿ "&ÿ ?-!ÿÿ ÿ !-ÿÿ "%ÿÿ #-/%>%!"ÿÿ 7>2!",ÿÿ +%6ÿÿ "&ÿÿ #"*ÿÿ%+ÿÿ %,ÿÿ -.,ÿÿ 0ÿÿ +%ÿÿ"&ÿÿ %7-/#@,ÿ /%-,#2!"#%-<ÿ>7,7!-"ÿ"%ÿ#"*ÿ&!"ÿ/"#%-ÿAAA5ÿ ÿ ÿ#,/!ÿÿ 6>!/"ÿÿ"!"6-"ÿ 8ÿÿ &ÿÿ;ÿÿ >%",ÿÿ "&!"ÿÿ "&ÿÿ #,ÿÿ -%ÿÿ+#,/!ÿÿ #6>!/"ÿÿ %+ÿÿ "&#,ÿÿ >%"5ÿÿ B#"&ÿÿ"&ÿÿ #"*ÿ 26#-#,"!"#$ÿ++#/ÿ-%ÿ"&ÿ&#+ÿ.#,!"#$ÿ-!*,"ÿ&!,ÿ/%6>"2ÿ!ÿ+#-!-/#!ÿ!-!*,#,ÿ%+ÿ"&#,ÿ>%"5ÿ ÿ %667-#"*ÿ6>!/"ÿ"!"6-"ÿ ÿ 8ÿÿB%-ÿ,7=6#""2ÿ ÿÿ ÿ"ÿÿ "&ÿÿ6"#-.ÿÿ&2ÿÿ %-ÿÿ7.7,"ÿÿ'C<ÿÿ '(')<ÿÿ*%7ÿÿ 7=#/ÿÿ !+"*ÿÿ %66#""ÿÿ /%-,#22ÿÿ !ÿÿ >%"ÿÿ +%6ÿÿ "&ÿ ;<ÿ2!"2ÿ7.7,"ÿ9A<ÿ'(')<ÿ!"#$ÿ"&ÿ'(')ÿ#"*ÿ%+ÿ%,ÿ-.,ÿ05ÿ ÿ ÿ+"ÿÿ !-ÿÿ%>>%"7-#"*ÿÿ +%ÿÿ >7=#/ÿÿ /%66-"ÿÿ D!,ÿÿ&2<ÿÿ "&ÿÿ%66#""ÿÿ /%66-22ÿÿ "%ÿÿ!>>%$ÿÿ"&ÿ /%66-2!"#%-,ÿÿ ÿ #-ÿÿ "&ÿÿ;ÿÿ >%"<ÿÿ !,ÿÿ 2"!#2ÿÿ !=%$5ÿÿ &#,ÿÿ6!""ÿÿ #,ÿÿ -%Dÿÿ ,7=6#""2ÿÿ"%ÿÿ"&ÿÿ %7-/#ÿÿ+%ÿ /%-,#2!"#%-5ÿ ÿ ÿ,>/"+7*ÿ7=6#""2<ÿ ÿÿÿÿ ÿÿ :ÿ ÿ ÿ;?E8ÿ ÿÿ ÿ8ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿF8ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿ8ÿ ÿ ÿ ÿGBE8ÿÿ ÿ :ÿHI'CI')ÿ ÿ ÿ5JKÿJ11LMLNOÿP5KLOÿMJP5MLOÿNMKQÿ  ITEM NO. 22 8/30/24 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 Austin Melrose/The Brass Lady LP adv. City of Los Angeles, Claim No. C24-02815. (This matter arises from a storm drain flooding issue resulting in property damage to Claimant’s restaurants located at 7461-7465 Melrose Avenue, in Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $87,830 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, as follows: The Brass Lady, LP in the amount of $87,830. 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 – Rodriguez – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on August 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District LV 8.9.24 CF 24-0815  ITEM NO. 23 8/30/24 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 Shushan Nenejyan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV10588. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on April 8, 2019, on a pothole located at 6531 Van Nuys Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $250,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $250,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Law Offices of Robert Bazikyan and Shushan Nenejyan 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 – Rodriguez – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on August 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District LV 8.9.24 CF 24-0816  ITEM NO. 24 8/30/24 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 Jesus Rangel v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV27702. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on September 18, 2019, which occurred near 1228 East 56th 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 $608,324.71 ($560,871.20 judgment, plus $47,453.51 in costs) plus applicable interest in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $608,324.71 plus applicable interest 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: McLachlan Law APC and Jesus Rangel in the amount of $608,324.71, 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 – Rodriguez – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on August 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District LV 8.9.24 CF 24-0817  ITEM NO. 25 8/30/24 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 Farmers Insurance Exchange v. City of Los Angeles, Claim No. C22-01615. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $278,900 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $278,900 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: Farmers Insurance Exchange and Maria Torres in the amount of $278,900. 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 – Rodriguez – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on August 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District LV 8.9.24 CF 24-0818  ITEM NO. 26 8/30/24 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 Farmers Insurance Exchange v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Claim No. C22-01617. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $322,600 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $322,600 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: Farmers Insurance Exchange and Laura Beltran in the amount of $322,600. 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 – Rodriguez – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on August 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District LV 8.9.24 CF 24-0844  ITEM NO. 27 8/30/24 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 Heather Rolland v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV31933. (This matter arises from a March 2019 incident wherein Plaintiff returned to work from disability leave, and claims that the Los Angeles Police Department engaged in continuing discriminatory and retaliatory conduct.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $950,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $949,000 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 City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: NAIR PC Client Trust Account in the amount of $949,000. 4. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001012, Sworn Salaries, payable to Heather Rolland for back wages in the amount of $1,000, subject to all applicable taxes, deductions and payroll withholdings. 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 – Rodriguez – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on August 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District LV 8.9.24 CF 24-0820  ITEM NO. 28 8/30/24 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 Salvador Albert Corado, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 18STCV06549. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on July 21, 2018, in Los Angeles, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $9,500,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $9,500,000 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: Taylor & Ring, LLP Client Trust Account in the amount of $9,500,000. 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 – Rodriguez – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on August 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District LV 8.9.24 CF 24-0822  ITEM NO. 29 8/30/24 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 James Thomas Simpson, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV27435. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision which occurred on August 22, 2020, at the intersection of Pipeline Avenue and Chino Avenue, in Chino, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $11,800,000 to be paid in Fiscal Years 2024-25 and 2025-26 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $7,080,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25, as first installment of the total settlement due on or before September 15, 2024 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 $4,720,000 in Fiscal Year 2025-26, as the second and final installment of the total settlement due on or before August 31, 2025 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. $7,080,000 to Mardirossian & Associates, Inc., James Simpson and Maria Simpson payable in Fiscal Year 2024-2025. b. $4,720,000 to Mardirossian & Associates, Inc., James Simpson and Maria Simpson payable in Fiscal Year 2025-2026. 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 – Rodriguez – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on August 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1).  PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District LV 8.9.24 CF 24-0823  ITEM NO. 30 8/30/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session CORRECTED MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled Paola French, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV20-00416-JGB-SP. (This matter arises from an off-duty officer-involved shooting incident that occurred in June 2019 at a Costco store in Corona, California.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $17,700,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $17,700,000 in Fiscal Year 2024-25 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58, Account No. 580232 Reserve for Extraordinary Liability to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 Miscellaneous Liability Payouts and transfer therefrom to the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792 Police Liability Payouts. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw two demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, as follows: a. $15,100,000 to The Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo Client Trust Account. b. $2,600,000 to The Law Offices of Dale K. Galipo 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 – Rodriguez – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on August 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District LV 8.9.24 CF 24-0824  ITEM NO. 31 8/30/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendations in order to effect settlement in the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. George E. Ainslie, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV09322. (This matter relates to an eminent domain action involving property located at 3165 Motor Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90064 for construction of the Exposition Bike Path (Northvale Segment) Project.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the proposed settlement for up to $337,500 of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute a settlement agreement consistent with the terms described herein. 3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Transportation to draw a demand warrant for up to $337,500 from Fund No. 207, FY 2018, Account No. 94P801, payable to Sullivan, Workman & Dee Client Trust Account #2 or designee as directed. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute any additional or revised documents necessary to carry out the settlement in substantial conformance with the above terms. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Rodriguez – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on August 14, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District LV 8.9.24 CF 24-0198  ITEM NO. 32 8/30/24 Council – Regular Meeting Agenda Closed Session MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that the Council ADOPT the following recommendation related 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 is an Employment Litigation matter against the City of Los Angeles.) REJECT the Plaintiff’s offer of settlement This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on August 28, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ TIM McOSKER Councilmember, 15th District AS 8.28.24 CF 24-0258  Item No. 33 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council NOTE and FILE. PRESENTED BY___________________________ PAUL KREKORIAN Councilmember, 2nd District SECONDED BY___________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District August 30, 2024 CF 24-0921