City Council Meeting
Regular MeetingLos Angeles, CA · October 22, 2024
Minutes
Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, October 22, 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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (14);
Absent: Hutt (1)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(1) 24-1042
CD 15 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the non-
financial transfer of jurisdiction of the City-owned property located at 610
West Channel Street in San Pedro to the Department of Recreation and
Parks (RAP).
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker –
Hutt):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to effectuate
the non-financial transfer of the City-owned property located at 610
West Channel Street in San Pedro to the RAP.
2. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to
consider and accept the transfer of jurisdiction of the property
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referenced above in Recommendation No. 1.
3. REQUEST the RAP to assume the existing lease with the San
Pedro Skatepark Association, or enter into a new lease agreement
with the Association with substantially similar terms to the existing
agreement.
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, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0);
Absent: Hutt (1)
(2) 24-1144
CD 15 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
purchase of eight parcels from Watts Station, LP c/o Thomas Safran &
Associates, in order to expand the Watts Cultural Crescent.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker –
Hutt):
1. DIRECT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of
the City Attorney, City Administrative Officer (CAO), and Chief
Legislative Analyst (CLA), to negotiate an agreement to purchase
the following eight parcels, designated by Assessor’s Parcel
Number (APN), from Watts Station, LP c/o Thomas Safran &
Associates, in order to expand the Watts Cultural Crescent:
a. 6065-022-006
b. 6065-022-007
c. 6065-022-008
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d. 6065-023-002
e. 6065-023-003
f. 6065-023-004
g. 6065-023-009
h. 6065-023-010
2. DIRECT the CAO to identify funding, including any potential grant
funding, that could be used to acquire the above properties.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Raman, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (3)
(3) 24-1009
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
replacing the visitor tag currently in use at City Hall.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian –
Padilla):
DIRECT the Los Angeles Police Department’s Security Services Division
and the Department of General Services to identify a reusable, non-sticky
visitor tag or badge for visitors at City Hall, to replace the single-use
“visitor” stickers currently in use.
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 3
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
Against, Unless Amended:
North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council
Adopted Item to Continue to November 5, 2024
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0);
Absent: Hutt (1)
(4) 24-0353
CD 13 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vacating
the City-owned building at 411 North Vermont Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-Martinez –
Hutt):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD), with the
assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation
(LADOT) to:
a. Fully vacate and secure the building located at 411 North
Vermont Avenue.
b. Report to Council on any additional resources required to
establish LADOT staff and operations as quickly as possible
in temporary or permanent locations.
2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering, GSD, and City
Administrative Officer (CAO) to work with the Council District 13
Council Office and the Mayor and report to Council on timing and
resources needed to develop an assessment of funding and the
best course of action for this site to include:
a. Demolition of the building and parking structure
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b. Smooth relocation of the City’s electrical bus charging
operations
c. The possibility of locating interim housing on any remediated
and vacant portions of the lot located at 411 North Vermont
Avenue.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item to Continue to December 13, 2024
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0);
Absent: Hutt (1)
(5) 15-1507-S2
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Office of
Procurement Policy Change recommendations.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance
raising the Blanket Purchase Order limit to $5,000 for each
transaction to be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price
Index.
2. RESCIND the 10-Year Contract History Form requirement to
streamline the City’s procurement process by removing a form that
provides duplicative information.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports
that approval of the recommendations contained in the August 26, 2024
CAO report, attached to the Council file, will not result in a General Fund
impact.
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 5
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations
contained in said CAO report are in compliance with the City’s Financial
Policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0);
Absent: Hutt (1)
(6) 24-0145
PUBLIC SAFETY and GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEES’
REPORT relative to embedding a Workday technical expert into the
LAPD's (LAPD) Payroll Section.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the LAPD report dated May 31, 2024, attached to
Council file No. 24-0145, relative to embedding a Workday technical
expert into the LAPD's Payroll Section.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0);
Absent: Hutt (1)
(7) 24-1047
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Personal Services
Contract with Gatekeeper Systems, for software maintenance and
enhancement services of the Field Automation For Sanitation Trucks
(FAST) application and related NaviGate suite of products and
integrations.
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 6
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (BPW), or two members, on
behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute the sole source Personal
Services Contract with Gatekeeper Systems, for software maintenance
and enhancement services of the FAST application and related NaviGate
suite of products and integrations for a five-year term, with two three-year
renewal options, and an option to extend on a month-to-month basis for
six months to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion, for a total potential
term of 11 years and six months, with a total maximum not to exceed
contract amount of $2,529,000, and has been previously approved by the
BPW. The City Attorney approved the contract as to form.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports
that the execution of the Contract will result in expenditures of up to
$2,529,000 over the potential 11-year and six-month term. There is no
impact to the General Fund as funding for the project will be provided from
the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund (SCM). All as-needed
services will be identified on a project-by-project basis and funded by the
SCM, subject to availability and inclusion in the annual budget. The non-
discretionary annual maintenance will be provided from SCM funds. First
year obligatory funding totaling $100,000 are budgeted in SCM Fund No.
760/50/50YX82 and sufficient to offset first year contract costs. Future
funding is contingent upon Council and Mayor approval of the funding for
the Contract as part of the annual budget process. The Contract includes
an obligation limitation clause which limits the City’s obligation to make
payments to funds which have been appropriated for the stated purpose.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above
recommendation complies with the City’s financial policies in that
expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding
source.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 29, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 29, 2024)
Adopted Item
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 7
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0);
Absent: Hutt (1)
(8) 24-1185
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Personal Services
Contract with Hitachi Energy USA Inc., for software maintenance of the
Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) Computerized Maintenance System and
related products and integrations.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (BPW), or two members, on
behalf of the BOS, to execute the proposed sole source Personal
Services Contract with Hitachi Energy USA Inc., for software maintenance
of Ellipse and related products and integrations for a five-year term, with
two three-year renewal options, and an option to extend on a month-to-
month basis for six months to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion,
for a total potential term of 11 years and six months, which has been
previously approved by the BPW. The total maximum not-to-exceed
contract amount is $8,125,451 for the services, and authority to execute is
subject to the City Attorney approval as to form.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the execution of said
Contract will result in expenditure of up to $8,125,451 over the potential
11-year and six-month term. There is no impact to the General Fund as
funding will be identified on a project-by-project basis from the Sewer
Construction and Maintenance Fund (SCM), subject to availability and
included in the annual budget. A total of $180,000 is budgeted for this
purpose in the SCM in 2024-25 to offset the Fiscal Year costs of
$175,634. Future funding is contingent upon Council approval of the funds
as part of the annual budget process. The Contract includes an obligation
limitation clause which limits the City’s obligation to make payments to
funds which have been appropriated for the stated purpose.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the above
recommendation complies with the City’s financial policies in that
expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding
source.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 8
TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 1, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 22, 2024)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0);
Absent: Hutt (1)
(9) 24-0874
CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS AND
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
acceptance of grant funding from the TM23 Foundation for the construction
of a new soccer field at the 6th Street Park, Arts, and River Connectivity
Project (PARC), and related matters.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (de Leon – Lee),
SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to accept grant
funding in the amount of up to $1.5 million from the TM23
Foundation for the construction of a new soccer field at the 6th
Street PARC, subject to further determination of the final 6th Street
PARC project costs.
2. INSTRUCT the BOE to create a new appropriation unit entitled
“Tommy’s Field - the Sixth Street Viaduct - Park, Arts, and River
Connectivity (PARC) Improvements” in the Engineering Special
Services Fund No. 682/50, and to deposit the aforementioned grant
into the account.
3. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners
(Board) to enter into an agreement with the TM23 Foundation to
name the soccer field at the new 6th Street PARC “Tommy's Field”
(Field) in honor of Tommy Mark, upon the execution of the
Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Public
Works and the Department of Recreation and Parks for the transfer
of jurisdiction and maintenance of the 6th Street PARC.
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 9
4. REQUEST the Board to include in the agreement with the TM23
Foundation, the installation of signage naming the Field and
acknowledging certain third-party donors that will have contributed to
the Field financially through the TM23 Foundation, and that the
coordination of an annual soccer tournament to be held at the Field
in Tommy's honor be included as well.
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.
(Continued from the Council Meeting of October 15, 2024)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Raman, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (3)
(10) 24-1163
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET, FINANCE AND
INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Legal
Services Agreement with Hueston Hennigan, LLP, to provide investigative
and legal services related to the City Attorney's Office compliance issues.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE a contract with Hueston Hennigan, LLP, for a period of
one year, in an amount of up to $450,000, to assist with investigative
and legal services related to Office of the City Attorney business
practices and compliance matters.
2. TRANSFER $450,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Outside
Counsel Including Workers Compensation line item, to the City
Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301.
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 10
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller
instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the
approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE
the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the
CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis
of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to discuss the need to
retain outside legal services related to the City Attorney's Office
compliance issues.
(Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
Adopted Item Forthwith
Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Price Jr., Raman, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: de León, Rodriguez
(2); Absent: Hutt (1)
(11) 17-1115-S1
CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to enforcement of Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC)
Section 80.36.1 and tour bus operations in the Hollywood Hills.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the December 18, 2023 Board of Police
Commissioners report relative to enforcement of LAMC Section
80.36.1 and tour bus operations in the Hollywood Hills, inasmuch as
the report is for information only and no Council action is required.
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT)
to report to Council with a list of all City Streets with existing 6,000-
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 11
pound weight restrictions, per LAMC Section 80.36.1.
3. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the LADOT and
Los Angeles Police Department, to prepare and present a draft
ordinance to amend LAMC Section 80.36.1(d) to add those streets
that are currently listed as having 6,000-pound weight restrictions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0);
Absent: Hutt (1)
(12) 24-0600-S37
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
2024-25 budgetary concerns and initial recommendations to restore the
Reserve Fund.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. RETAIN the Prioritized Critical Hiring Process, pending review and
recommendations from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) in
future Financial Status Reports.
2. DEFER all requests for interim budget appropriations, including new
requests for reappropriations, insofar as they require the use of the
General Fund.
3. INSTRUCT City departments to absorb overspending within their
budgeted resources and adjust operations, where necessary, to do
so.
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 12
4. INSTRUCT the CAO to provide recommendations in its Financial
Status Reports to protect and restore the Reserve Fund to the five
percent Financial Policy minimum.
5. INSTRUCT the CAO, and REQUEST the City Attorney, to report to
Council on potential strategies to limit future liability payouts.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in
the report have no fiscal impact. If adopted, the recommendations will
support the City’s efforts to restore the Reserve Fund to the five percent
Financial Policy minimum.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations
in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies, as they will help the
City take steps to return the Reserve Fund to the five percent policy level,
reinforce the Fiscal Policy that interim budget appropriations should only
be approved in extreme circumstances; and, reinforce the General Fund
Reserves policy discouraging reappropriations, unless the adopted
budget or year-end reporting included them.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item as Amended by Amending Motion 12A (Yaroslavsky, Park – Krekorian,
Hernandez) and Amending Motion 12B (Padilla – Hernandez) - SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0);
Absent: Hutt (1)
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(13) 24-0793
CD 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Revocation appeal in
requiring the modification of the operation of Berri’s Cafe, located at 8412
– 8414 West 3rd Street.
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 13
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record as
supported by the justification prepared and found in the project case
file, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15321, of the
State CEQA Guidelines for enforcement actions by regulatory
agencies, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that
any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA
Guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts, significant
effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways or hazardous
waste sites, or historical resources applies.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of City Planning (DCP),
Zoning Administrator, as the Findings of Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by West 3rd Street
Partnership, Charles Jacob, General Partner (Representative:
Kristina Kropp, Luna & Glushon), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the
determination of the Zoning Administrator on Case No. DIR-2023--
7085-RV, in requiring the modification of the operation of an existing
approximately 2,800 square-foot restaurant use, currently known as
the Berri’s Cafe, located at 8412 – 8414 West 3rd Street, by the
imposition of corrective conditions in order to mitigate adverse
public nuisance impacts caused by said use, pursuant to Section
13B.6.2 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, with additional terms
and conditions listed in the Letter of Determination dated June 5,
2024, attached to the Council file; and, ADOPT the Conditions of
Approval as modified by the PLUM Committee on September 17,
2024, attached to the Council file (Conditions of Approval Nos. 1, 8,
and 28 were modified).
Owner: West 3rd Street Partnership, C/O Charles Jacob
Operator: Balzac Entertainment Group, C/O Raphael Berry
Representative: Kristina Kropp, Luna and Glushon
Case No. DIR-2023-7085-RV
Environmental No. ENV-2023-7084-CE
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 14
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 29, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 29, 2024)
Adopted Item as Amended by Amending Motion 13A (Yaroslavsky – Lee) - SEE
ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Lee, McOsker, Padilla,
Park, Raman, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Krekorian, Price
Jr., Rodriguez, Hutt (4)
(14) 24-1200-S57
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE
relative to the appointment of Martin Schlageter to the Charter Reform
Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Council President ProTempore’s appointment of
Martin Schlageter to the Charter Reform Commission is APPROVED and
CONFIRMED.
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending
Background Check: Pending
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 4, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 15
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of the above matter.)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Raman, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (3)
(15) 24-1200-S58
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT PRO-TEMPORE
relative to the appointment of Jorge Nuno to the Charter Reform
Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Council President ProTempore’s appointment of
Jorge Nuno to the Charter Reform Commission is APPROVED and
CONFIRMED.
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending
Background Check: Pending
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 4, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 1, 2024)
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of the above matter.)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Raman, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (3)
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 16
(16) 24-0007-S27
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation
of the name of Kerry Washington on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the installation of the name of Kerry Washington at 6258
Hollywood Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no
General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Raman, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (3)
(17) 24-1254
CD 12 MOTION (LEE - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for additional police
services within the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Topanga
Division in Council District (CD) 12.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $50,000 in the CD 12 portion of
the Neighborhood Service Enhancement line item, General City
Purposes Fund No. 100/56, to the LAPD Fund No. 100/70, Account
No. 1092 (Overtime - Police Officers), to be used for additional
police services within Topanga Division, CD 12.
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections, clarifications or
revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new
instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and
including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers;
said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally,
electronically or by any other means.
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 17
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman,
Yaroslavsky (9); Nays: Hernandez, SotoMartínez (2); Absent: Hutt, Krekorian, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (4)
(18) 24-1256
CD 15 MOTION (McOSKER - BLUMENFIELD) relative to extending the term of
City Contract C-140023 with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for homeless
programs in Watts, for an additional two years from July 1, 2024 to June
30, 2026.
Recommendation for Council action:
DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to extend the term of City
Contract C-140023 with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for homeless
programs in Watts, for an additional two years from July 1, 2024 to June
30, 2026.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Raman, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (3)
(19) 24-1260
CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for repairs at the
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument’s (El Pueblo) Parking Lot 2
in Council District 14.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. REAUTHORIZE and REPROGRAM $228,467 in prior Municipal
Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) funding, and
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE those funds, in the amounts and
accounts as noted in the Motion, attached to the Council file, to the
Department of General Services to make needed improvements at
El Pueblo's Parking Lot 2.
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 18
2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make
any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer
instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the
intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to
fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes
may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Raman, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (3)
(20) 23-1389
CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN - SOTO-MARTINEZ) relative to rescinding the Council
actions of December 13, 2023 [Council file No. (CF) 23-1389] and July 2,
2024 (CF 24-0773) relative to funding for a contract with People Assisting
the Homeless (PATH) for services to unhoused residents served by the A
Bridge Home (ABH) Riverside Ambassadors Program in Council District
4, and reverting the funding to their original source.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. RESCIND the Council actions of December 13, 2023 (CF No. 23-
1389) and July 2, 2024 (CF No. 24-0773) relative to funding for a
contract with PATH for services to unhoused residents served by the
ABH Riverside Ambassadors Program, and REVERT the funds to
their original source.
2. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $37,882 within the General City
Purposes Fund No. 100/56 from the Council Community Projects
line item designated for ‘MultiDisciplinary Teams Council District
4’ to Account No. 000618 (Additional Homeless Services Council
District 4) for supplemental homeless services in Council District 4.
3. UTILIZE $42,000 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56,
Account No. 00618 (Additional Homeless Services - Council District
4), for outreach and support services to unhoused residents served
at ABH Riverside in Council District 4, to be provided by the SELAH
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 19
Neighborhood Coalition, for the period from November 1, 2024 to
October 31, 2025.
4. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and
execute any necessary documents with and/or payments to the
SELAH Neighborhood Coalition, or any other agency or
organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the
above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to
form.
5. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or
revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new
instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and
including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers;
said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally,
electronically or by any other means.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Raman, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (3)
(21) 24-1257
CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON - RAMAN) relative to funding for the acquisition of four
properties from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for
the Hogar Propio project (Project) in Council District (CD) 14.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to
effectuate a transfer of $403,387 from the CD 14 Public Benefits
Trust Fund - Affordable Housing Subaccount (Fund No. 57L) to New
Economics for Women, for the acquisition of four properties from
the Caltrans for the Project.
2. INSTRUCT the LAHD to obligate funds for the Project and cause
these funds to be transferred, in the amounts and accounts as noted
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 20
in the Motion, attached to the Council file.
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to draft,
negotiate, and execute loan documents, subject to the approval of
the City Attorney as to form, and make any technical corrections to
the fund transfer instructions, as necessary, to effectuate the intent of
this Motion.
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations as described
in this Motion, implement the instructions, and expend funds upon
receipt of proper demand by the General Manager, LAHD, or
designee.
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Lee, McOsker, Padilla, Park,
Raman, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Krekorian, Price Jr.,
Rodriguez (4)
(22) 24-1259
CD 2 MOTION (KREKORIAN - HUTT) relative to funding for speed humps and
speed tables in various locations in Council District (CD) 2.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $200,000 in the CD 2 portion of
the Neighborhood Services Enhancements line item in the General
City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to a new Account in the
Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, entitled CD 2 Speed Hump
and Speed Table Program, for speed humps and speed tables in
various locations in CD 2, as determined by the Los Angeles
Department of Transportation (LADOT) working with CD 2 to select
street segments for this program.
2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or
clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in
order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 21
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Raman, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hutt, Price
Jr., Rodriguez (3)
(23) 24-1145
CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (DE LEON – PADILLA)
relative to filing a formal complaint with the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) regarding Union Pacific Railroad blocking grade
crossings in El Sereno.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), in consultation with
the City Attorney, to file a formal complaint with the CPUC regarding
Union Pacific Railroad blocking grade crossings in El Sereno.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council in 60 days with
recommendations on pursuing legal action against Union Pacific
Railroad, including prosecution as detailed under Chapter 11, Part
1, Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, for violating CPUC General
Order 135 and any other laws that it deems applicable.
3. INSTRUCT the BOE to conduct an outreach process with
stakeholders to gather additional information for the City’s formal
complaint to the CPUC.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of the above matter.)
(Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
Adopted Item to Continue to October 25, 2024
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
Padilla, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, SotoMartínez, Yaroslavsky (14); Nays: (0);
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 22
Absent: Hutt (1)
(24) 23-0002-S155
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (SOTO-MARTINEZ –
RAMAN) relative to establishing the City’s position on Proposition 33, the
Justice for Renters Act, to provide local governments the flexibility to
design policies that ensure landlords a reasonable return on investment
and protect renters.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Soto-
Martinez – Raman), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE
MAYOR:
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 202324 State Legislative Program
SUPPORT of Proposition 33, also known as the Justice for Renters Act,
which would, if approved, protect renters, strengthen communities, and
ensure housing affordability for all Angelenos.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of the above matter.)
(Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
Adopted Item
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, McOsker, Raman, Soto-Mart
ínez, Yaroslavsky (8); Nays: Lee, Padilla, Park (3); Absent: Hutt, Krekorian, Price Jr.,
Rodriguez (4)
(25) 24-1140
CD 8 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON –
PADILLA) relative to funding for the closure of the pedestrian tunnel located
at 1700 Browning Boulevard, adjacent to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
School in Council District 8.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
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1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $316,832 from the Capital and
Technology Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54,
Appropriation Unit No. 00Y977 (Pedestrian Tunnel Closure at Logan
Elementary School), to the following accounts, and in the amounts
specified, in the Department of General Services (GSD) Fund No.
100/40: $23,783 to Account No. 001014 (Salaries, Construction),
$154,590 to Account No. 001101 (Hiring Hall, Construction),
$59,458 to Account No. 001121 (Benefits Hiring Hall, Construction)
and $79,001 to Account No. 003180 (Construction Materials) for the
closure of the pedestrian tunnel located at 1700 Browning
Boulevard, adjacent to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in
Council District 8.
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering and GSD to make any
technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer
instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee waived consideration
of the above matter)
(Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
Adopted Item as Amended by Amending Motion 25A (Harris-Dawson – Padilla) -
SEE ATTACHED
Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Krekorian, Lee,
McOsker, Padilla, Park, Raman, Soto-Martínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0);
Absent: Price Jr., Rodriguez, Hutt (3)
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 24
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Rodriguez Hernandez National Lights on
Afterschool Week
De Leon Rodriguez Detective II David Friedrich
Padilla Lee Tony Cardenas Day
ADJOURNING MOTIONS
MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
De Leon All Members Maddalena Riboli
No. 12B
MOTION
I HEREBY MOVE that Council AMEND Item No. 12, Council file No. 24-0600-S37, on
the Tuesday, October 22, 2024 Council agenda, to revise and replace Recommendation No.
Five with:
INSTRUCT the CAO, and REQUEST the City Attorney, in coordination with the
departments, to report to Council on potential strategies to limit future liability payouts.
PRESENTED BY___________________________
IMELDA PADILLA
Councilmember, 6th District
SECONDED BY___________________________
EUNISSES HERNANDEZ
Councilmember, 1st District
October 22, 2024
CF 24-0600-S37
ITEM NO. 26
10/22/24 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 West 43rd Place, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23614. (This case involves the cutting of a gas line that served
the plaintiff’s commercial property.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE the proposed settlement for the above-entitled matter for up to $45,000.
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $45,000 in settlement of the
above-entitled matter.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No.
009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, as follows: West 43rd Place LLC, or designee,
in the amount of $45,000.
4. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, with assistance from the City Attorney,
to prepare and present an ordinance granting a utility easement to Southern California
Gas on a portion of parcel number 5024-019-906.
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the settlement agreement.
6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute any additional or revised documents
necessary to carry out the settlement in substantial conformance with the above terms.
7. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments,
subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the
Controller to implement the instructions.
This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee
(Blumenfield – Rodriguez – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on October
9, 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
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On June 30, 2021, the Los Angeles Police Department conducted a controlled detonation of
illegal fireworks seized from a residence on the 700th block of East 27th Street. The detonation
blast caused property damages and resulted in residents being displaced from their homes. As the
City Attorney's Office works through the settlement claims process with residents' attorneys, the
City has provided temporary hotel stays to displaced residents while offering relocation
assistance to those without open claims against the City. On July 2, 2024 the City approved an
extension to its contract with the Level Hotel through February 28, 2025. At this time, it is
prudent to amend the relocation contract as well, at no additional cost, to align with the approved
hotel contract extension so that relocation assistance can continue to be offered and residents can
transition out of the hotel.
I THEREFORE MOVE that the Council, subject to the approval of the Mayor, approve the
following:
1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, or designee, of the Los Angeles Housing
Department (LAHD) to amend City Contract No. C-141637 with Overland, Pacific &
Cutler (OPC), a Division ofTranSystems/Gannett Fleming, to extend the term of the
contract through February 28, 2025 (and make the extension retroactive to October 23,
2024) for continued relocation assistance to tenant households displaced by the 27th
Street Incident, and to execute the necessary documents and/or payments as appropriate
subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the General Manager, or
designee, of LAHD to make any technical corrections, clarifications, or revisions as
necessary to the above instructions to further the motion's intent.
ICE, JR.
Councilmember, 9th District
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MOTION
I MOVE that $150,000 be transferred / appropriated from Council District 9 Public
Benefits Trust Fund No. 48X-14, Account No. 14P01B (USC - Recreation and Parks), to
Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302-89, Account No. 89704H (Deferred Maintenance - South LA
Wetlands), to support operations at South LA Wetlands including maintenance and security staff;
and to authorize the Department of Recreation and Parks to make any corrections, clarifications or
revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to
effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account
numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any
other means.
PRESENTED BY: ~
CURREN D. PRICE, JR.
Councilmember, 9th District
PUBLIC WORKS
MOTION
In the fall of 1964, Mr. George Berres, a violinist and conductor who had played as a
member of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, the California String
Quartet, and the Paramount String Quarter, in addition to scoring and recording for major
Hollywood films and television programs, began teaching an orchestra string workshop class at
the Westchester Adult School, planting the seeds of what would grow to become his symphonic
legacy in the Westchester area.
The following year, Mr. Berres conducted a 24-string player symphony at their first
performance under the name of the Westchester String Symphony. This symphony was comprised
primarily of local residents attending the Westchester Adult School, but within its first year the
group of musicians grew its membership to include residents from Granada Hills, Burbank, and
Palos Verdes, rehearsing and performing at the Westchester High School auditorium.
At the time of its creation in 1965, the Westchester String Symphony was the only
permanent community string orchestra in the Southern California region. At the symphony's 10-
year anniversary, the orchestra incorporated Marina del Rey and renamed itself the Marina del
Rey-Westchester Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Berres would serve as the orchestra's director for 11
years until his passing in 1975, having grown the orchestra from 24 members to over 70 during
his tenure.
The Marina del Rey-Westchester Symphony Orchestra would continue to use the
Westchester High School Auditorium for years to come. Today th~ orchestra lives on as the Culver
City Symphony Orchestra, continuing to provide free concerts and opportunities for musicians
living in the area.
In recognition of George Berres' lasting musical legacy in the Westchester neighborhood,
it is appropriate that the City name the intersection of Manchester A venue and Hastings Avenue,
adjacent to the formerly-named Westchester High School, as "George Berres Square."
I THEREFORE MOVE that the intersection of Manchester Avenue and Hastings Avenue
be named as "George Berres Square" and that the Department of Transportation be directed to
erect permanent ceremonial signage to this effect at this location.
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Agenda
Please Note That This Agenda Includes a Callin Option for Public Comment.
Public Comment Will Thus Be Taken Both InPerson in the Council Chamber
And Also via Teleconference. Instructions for the Public to Listen to and Offer
Remote Public Comment at the Meeting Appear on Page 2 of this Agenda.
AGENDA
LOS ANGELES CITY
COUNCIL
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
10:00 AM
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
ROOM 340, CITY HALL
200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90012
Submit written comment at
LACouncilComment.com
President EUNISSES HERNANDEZ, First District
MARQUEECE HARRISDAWSON, Eighth District PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District
NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District
KATY YAROSLAVSKY, Fifth District
President Pro Tempore IMELDA PADILLA, Sixth District
BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District
Assistant President Pro Tempore HEATHER HUTT, Tenth District
VACANT TRACI PARK, Eleventh District
JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
HUGO SOTOMARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
TIM McOSKER, Fifteenth District
PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST
The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at
https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar, and on YouTube. The live audio of the hearing will be available via telephone at: (213) 621
CITY (Metro), (818) 9049450 (Valley), (310) 471CITY (Westside), and (310) 547CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live video or
audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try another channel.
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 -
The City Council will take public comment from members of the public in the Council chamber and also by
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teleconference. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council via teleconference
JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
HUGO SOTOMARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
TIM McOSKER, Fifteenth District
PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST
The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at
https://clerk.lacity.gov/calendar, and on YouTube. The live audio of the hearing will be available via telephone at: (213) 621
CITY (Metro), (818) 9049450 (Valley), (310) 471CITY (Westside), and (310) 547CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live video or
audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try another channel.
The City Council will take public comment from members of the public in the Council chamber and also by
teleconference. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council via teleconference
should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 535 8466 and then press #. Press # again when prompted
for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.
Written public comment may be submitted at LACouncilComment.com.
Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans
with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 9781133. For Telecommunication Relay
Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information below.
Telecommunication Relay Services
Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in
technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing,
and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced
telecommunications methods, both for peertopeer and thirdparty telecommunications relay service (TRS)
communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech
disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and
the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers generally telephone companies are compensated
for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user.
What forms of TRS are available? There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the
equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIYBased TRS; SpeechtoSpeech Relay Service; Shared NonEnglish
Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service.
Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunicationsrelayservicetrs.
Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is
the relay service .. . " when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a
person who is deaf, hardofhearing, or has a speech disability.
For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities,
visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.
SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL
Spanish language interpretation is available at all Council and Committee meetings. Interpretation services in additional
languages are available upon request, at no cost. Please submit your request to clerk.interpretation@lacity.org as soon as
possible to allow time for scheduling. You will receive a confirmation reply if an interpreter is available.
BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES
AGENDAS The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings
contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the
Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles,
Tuesday
CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.gov -orOctober 22, 2024 -
lacouncilcalendar.com. PAGE 2
SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL
Spanish language interpretation is available at all Council and Committee meetings. Interpretation services in additional
languages are available upon request, at no cost. Please submit your request to clerk.interpretation@lacity.org as soon as
possible to allow time for scheduling. You will receive a confirmation reply if an interpreter is available.
BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES
AGENDAS The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings
contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the
Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles,
CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.gov or lacouncilcalendar.com.
Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not
listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a twothirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an
Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may be called "special"
by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda
have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called "special" if a member of the public has requested to speak
on the item and a public hearing was not previously held.
The City Clerk will announce the items to be considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example, all
items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are listed in one section on the printed agenda. The
Council President will ask if any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or more of these items. If
anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called "special". The remaining items in this section will be voted on by
Council with one roll call vote.
PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda items for
which public hearings have not been held will be provided at the time the item is considered or during the Multiple Agenda
Item Comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on items shall be allowed to speak for up to one minute
per item up to a total of three minutes per meeting. The Council has determined that a cumulative total of 20 minutes is a
reasonable minimum amount of time for the Multiple Agenda Item segment of each regular meeting.
The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items. Each speaker shall be limited to
one minute of general public comment each regular meeting for a cumulative total of ten (10) minutes. The Council shall not
discuss or take action relative to any general public comment.
If you wish to provide documents to the full Council for consideration on an item, please present the SergeantAtArms with
35 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record.
NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may
require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More
information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978
1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.
COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the
Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original
motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other
Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question
have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum
of three (3) minutes.
A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.
VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
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approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.
have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum
of three (3) minutes.
A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.
VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.
When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for
or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of
Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an
intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of
the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular
meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file
number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative
vote of eight (8) members of the Council.
When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or
has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the
purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.
The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated
officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
RULE 16 MOTIONS Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having
to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council
session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.
Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 10:00 AM
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Nonagenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(1) Tuesday
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motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.
RULE 16 MOTIONS Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having
to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council
session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.
Los Angeles City Council Agenda
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 10:00 AM
Roll Call
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations
Multiple Agenda Item Comment
Public Testimony of Nonagenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
(1) 241042
CD 15 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the non
financial transfer of jurisdiction of the Cityowned property located at 610
West Channel Street in San Pedro to the Department of Recreation and
Parks (RAP).
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker –
Hutt):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to effectuate
the nonfinancial transfer of the Cityowned property located at 610
West Channel Street in San Pedro to the RAP.
2. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners to
consider and accept the transfer of jurisdiction of the property
referenced above in Recommendation No. 1.
3. REQUEST the RAP to assume the existing lease with the San
Pedro Skatepark Association, or enter into a new lease agreement
with the Association with substantially similar terms to the existing
agreement.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
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consider and accept the transfer of jurisdiction of the property
referenced above in Recommendation No. 1.
3. REQUEST the RAP to assume the existing lease with the San
Pedro Skatepark Association, or enter into a new lease agreement
with the Association with substantially similar terms to the existing
agreement.
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.
(2) 241144
CD 15 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
purchase of eight parcels from Watts Station, LP c/o Thomas Safran &
Associates, in order to expand the Watts Cultural Crescent.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker –
Hutt):
1. DIRECT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of
the City Attorney, City Administrative Officer (CAO), and Chief
Legislative Analyst (CLA), to negotiate an agreement to purchase
the following eight parcels, designated by Assessor’s Parcel
Number (APN), from Watts Station, LP c/o Thomas Safran &
Associates, in order to expand the Watts Cultural Crescent:
a. 6065022006
b. 6065022007
c. 6065022008
d. 6065023002
e. 6065023003
f. 6065023004
g. 6065023009
h. 6065023010
Tuesday 2. DIRECT - the
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potential grant
funding, that could be used to acquire the above properties.
e. 6065023003
f. 6065023004
g. 6065023009
h. 6065023010
2. DIRECT the CAO to identify funding, including any potential grant
funding, that could be used to acquire the above properties.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(3) 241009
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
replacing the visitor tag currently in use at City Hall.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian –
Padilla):
DIRECT the Los Angeles Police Department’s Security Services Division
and the Department of General Services to identify a reusable, nonsticky
visitor tag or badge for visitors at City Hall, to replace the singleuse
“visitor” stickers currently in use.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: Yes
Against, Unless Amended:
North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council
(4) 240353
CD 13 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vacating
the Cityowned building at 411 North Vermont Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (SotoMartinez –
Hutt):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD), with the
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(LADOT) to:
(4) 240353
CD 13 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vacating
the Cityowned building at 411 North Vermont Avenue.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (SotoMartinez –
Hutt):
1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD), with the
assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation
(LADOT) to:
a. Fully vacate and secure the building located at 411 North
Vermont Avenue.
b. Report to Council on any additional resources required to
establish LADOT staff and operations as quickly as possible
in temporary or permanent locations.
2. I N S T R U C T t h e B u r e a u o f E n g i n e e r i n g , G S D , a n d C i t y
Administrative Officer (CAO) to work with the Council District 13
Council Office and the Mayor and report to Council on timing and
resources needed to develop an assessment of funding and the
best course of action for this site to include:
a. Demolition of the building and parking structure
b. Smooth relocation of the City’s electrical bus charging
operations
c. The possibility of locating interim housing on any remediated
and vacant portions of the lot located at 411 North Vermont
Avenue.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(5) 151507S2
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Office of
Procurement Policy Change recommendations.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance
Tuesday raising- the
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$5,0008for each
transaction to be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price
(5) 151507S2
GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Office of
Procurement Policy Change recommendations.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance
raising the Blanket Purchase Order limit to $5,000 for each
transaction to be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price
Index.
2. RESCIND the 10Year Contract History Form requirement to
streamline the City’s procurement process by removing a form that
provides duplicative information.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports
that approval of the recommendations contained in the August 26, 2024
CAO report, attached to the Council file, will not result in a General Fund
impact.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations
contained in said CAO report are in compliance with the City’s Financial
Policies.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(6) 240145
PUBLIC SAFETY and GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEES’
REPORT relative to embedding a Workday technical expert into the
LAPD's (LAPD) Payroll Section.
Recommendation for Council action:
NOTE and FILE the LAPD report dated May 31, 2024, attached to
Council file No. 240145, relative to embedding a Workday technical
expert into the LAPD's Payroll Section.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(7) 241047
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Personal Services
Contract with Gatekeeper Systems, for software maintenance and
Tuesday enhancement - October
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Sanitation
(FAST) application and related NaviGate suite of products and
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(7) 241047
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Personal Services
Contract with Gatekeeper Systems, for software maintenance and
enhancement services of the Field Automation For Sanitation Trucks
(FAST) application and related NaviGate suite of products and
integrations.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (BPW), or two members, on
behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute the sole source Personal
Services Contract with Gatekeeper Systems, for software maintenance
and enhancement services of the FAST application and related NaviGate
suite of products and integrations for a fiveyear term, with two threeyear
renewal options, and an option to extend on a monthtomonth basis for
six months to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion, for a total potential
term of 11 years and six months, with a total maximum not to exceed
contract amount of $2,529,000, and has been previously approved by the
BPW. The City Attorney approved the contract as to form.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports
that the execution of the Contract will result in expenditures of up to
$2,529,000 over the potential 11year and sixmonth term. There is no
impact to the General Fund as funding for the project will be provided from
the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund (SCM). All asneeded
services will be identified on a projectbyproject basis and funded by the
SCM, subject to availability and inclusion in the annual budget. The non
discretionary annual maintenance will be provided from SCM funds. First
year obligatory funding totaling $100,000 are budgeted in SCM Fund No.
760/50/50YX82 and sufficient to offset first year contract costs. Future
funding is contingent upon Council and Mayor approval of the funding for
the Contract as part of the annual budget process. The Contract includes
an obligation limitation clause which limits the City’s obligation to make
payments to funds which have been appropriated for the stated purpose.
Financial Policies Statement: T h e C A O r e p o r t s t h a t t h e a b o v e
recommendation complies with the City’s financial policies in that
expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding
source.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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Financial Policies Statement: T h e C A O r e p o r t s t h a t t h e a b o v e
recommendation complies with the City’s financial policies in that
expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding
source.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE OCTOBER 29, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION OCTOBER 29, 2024)
(8) 241185
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Personal Services
Contract with Hitachi Energy USA Inc., for software maintenance of the
Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) Computerized Maintenance System and
related products and integrations.
Recommendation for Council action:
AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (BPW), or two members, on
behalf of the BOS, to execute the proposed sole source Personal
Services Contract with Hitachi Energy USA Inc., for software maintenance
of Ellipse and related products and integrations for a fiveyear term, with
two threeyear renewal options, and an option to extend on a monthto
month basis for six months to be exercised at the City’s sole discretion,
for a total potential term of 11 years and six months, which has been
previously approved by the BPW. The total maximum nottoexceed
contract amount is $8,125,451 for the services, and authority to execute is
subject to the City Attorney approval as to form.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the execution of said
Contract will result in expenditure of up to $8,125,451 over the potential
11year and sixmonth term. There is no impact to the General Fund as
funding will be identified on a projectbyproject basis from the Sewer
Construction and Maintenance Fund (SCM), subject to availability and
included in the annual budget. A total of $180,000 is budgeted for this
purpose in the SCM in 202425 to offset the Fiscal Year costs of
$175,634. Future funding is contingent upon Council approval of the funds
as part of the annual budget process. The Contract includes an obligation
limitation clause which limits the City’s obligation to make payments to
funds which have been appropriated for the stated purpose.
Financial Policies Statement: T h e C A O r e p o r t s t h a t t h e a b o v e
recommendation complies with the City’s financial policies in that
expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding
source.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
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funds which have been appropriated for the stated purpose.
Financial Policies Statement: T h e C A O r e p o r t s t h a t t h e a b o v e
recommendation complies with the City’s financial policies in that
expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding
source.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE DECEMBER 1, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 22, 2024)
(9) 240874
CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF NEIGHBORHOODS AND
COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the
acceptance of grant funding from the TM23 Foundation for the construction
of a new soccer field at the 6th Street Park, Arts, and River Connectivity
Project (PARC), and related matters.
Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (de Leon – Lee),
SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:
1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to accept grant
funding in the amount of up to $1.5 million from the TM23
Foundation for the construction of a new soccer field at the 6th
Street PARC, subject to further determination of the final 6th Street
PARC project costs.
2. INSTRUCT the BOE to create a new appropriation unit entitled
“Tommy’s Field the Sixth Street Viaduct Park, Arts, and River
Connectivity (PARC) Improvements” in the Engineering Special
Services Fund No. 682/50, and to deposit the aforementioned grant
into the account.
3. REQUEST the Board of Recreation and Park Commissioners
(Board) to enter into an agreement with the TM23 Foundation to
name the soccer field at the new 6th Street PARC “Tommy's Field”
(Field) in honor of Tommy Mark, upon the execution of the
Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Public
Works and the Department of Recreation and Parks for the transfer
of jurisdiction and maintenance of the 6th Street PARC.
4. REQUEST the Board to include in the agreement with the TM23
Foundation, the installation of signage naming the Field and
acknowledging certain thirdparty donors that will have contributed to
the Field financially through the TM23 Foundation, and that the
coordination of an annual soccer tournament to be held at the Field
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(Field) in honor of Tommy Mark, upon the execution of the
Memorandum of Agreement between the Department of Public
Works and the Department of Recreation and Parks for the transfer
of jurisdiction and maintenance of the 6th Street PARC.
4. REQUEST the Board to include in the agreement with the TM23
Foundation, the installation of signage naming the Field and
acknowledging certain thirdparty donors that will have contributed to
the Field financially through the TM23 Foundation, and that the
coordination of an annual soccer tournament to be held at the Field
in Tommy's honor be included as well.
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.
(Continued from the Council Meeting of October 15, 2024)
(10) 241163
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET, FINANCE AND
INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Legal
Services Agreement with Hueston Hennigan, LLP, to provide investigative
and legal services related to the City Attorney's Office compliance issues.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. APPROVE a contract with Hueston Hennigan, LLP, for a period of
one year, in an amount of up to $450,000, to assist with investigative
and legal services related to Office of the City Attorney business
practices and compliance matters.
2. TRANSFER $450,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Outside
Counsel Including Workers Compensation line item, to the City
Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301.
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller
instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the
approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE
the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the
CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis
of this report.
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None PAGE 13
instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the
approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE
the Controller to implement the instructions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the
CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis
of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to discuss the need to
retain outside legal services related to the City Attorney's Office
compliance issues.
(Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
(11) 171115S1
CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
REPORT relative to enforcement of Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC)
Section 80.36.1 and tour bus operations in the Hollywood Hills.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. NOTE and FILE the December 18, 2023 Board of Police
Commissioners report relative to enforcement of LAMC Section
80.36.1 and tour bus operations in the Hollywood Hills, inasmuch as
the report is for information only and no Council action is required.
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT)
to report to Council with a list of all City Streets with existing 6,000
pound weight restrictions, per LAMC Section 80.36.1.
3. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the LADOT and
Los Angeles Police Department, to prepare and present a draft
ordinance to amend LAMC Section 80.36.1(d) to add those streets
that are currently listed as having 6,000pound weight restrictions.
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 14
(12) 240600S37
Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
(12) 240600S37
BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
202425 budgetary concerns and initial recommendations to restore the
Reserve Fund.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. RETAIN the Prioritized Critical Hiring Process, pending review and
recommendations from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) in
future Financial Status Reports.
2. DEFER all requests for interim budget appropriations, including new
requests for reappropriations, insofar as they require the use of the
General Fund.
3. INSTRUCT City departments to absorb overspending within their
budgeted resources and adjust operations, where necessary, to do
so.
4. INSTRUCT the CAO to provide recommendations in its Financial
Status Reports to protect and restore the Reserve Fund to the five
percent Financial Policy minimum.
5. INSTRUCT the CAO, and REQUEST the City Attorney, to report to
Council on potential strategies to limit future liability payouts.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in
the report have no fiscal impact. If adopted, the recommendations will
support the City’s efforts to restore the Reserve Fund to the five percent
Financial Policy minimum.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations
in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies, as they will help the
City take steps to return the Reserve Fund to the five percent policy level,
reinforce the Fiscal Policy that interim budget appropriations should only
be approved in extreme circumstances; and, reinforce the General Fund
Reserves policy discouraging reappropriations, unless the adopted
Tuesday budget or yearend reporting
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the report have no fiscal impact. If adopted, the recommendations will
support the City’s efforts to restore the Reserve Fund to the five percent
Financial Policy minimum.
Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations
in the report comply with the City’s Financial Policies, as they will help the
City take steps to return the Reserve Fund to the five percent policy level,
reinforce the Fiscal Policy that interim budget appropriations should only
be approved in extreme circumstances; and, reinforce the General Fund
Reserves policy discouraging reappropriations, unless the adopted
budget or yearend reporting included them.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
(13) 240793
CD 5 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE
MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Revocation appeal in
requiring the modification of the operation of Berri’s Cafe, located at 8412
– 8414 West 3rd Street.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record as
supported by the justification prepared and found in the project case
file, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15321, of the
State CEQA Guidelines for enforcement actions by regulatory
agencies, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that
any exceptions contained in Section 15300.2 of the State CEQA
Guidelines regarding location, cumulative impacts, significant
effects or unusual circumstances, scenic highways or hazardous
waste sites, or historical resources applies.
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Department of City Planning (DCP),
Zoning Administrator, as the Findings of Council.
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by West 3rd Street
Partnership, Charles Jacob, General Partner (Representative:
Kristina Kropp, Luna & Glushon), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the
determination of the Zoning Administrator on Case No. DIR2023
7085RV, in requiring the modification of the operation of an existing
approximately 2,800 squarefoot restaurant use, currently known as
the Berri’s Cafe, located at 8412 – 8414 West 3rd Street, by the
imposition of corrective conditions in order to mitigate adverse
public nuisance impacts caused by said use, pursuant to Section
Tuesday 13B.6.2- October
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22,Angeles
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and conditions listed in the Letter of Determination dated June 5,
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by West 3rd Street
Partnership, Charles Jacob, General Partner (Representative:
Kristina Kropp, Luna & Glushon), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the
determination of the Zoning Administrator on Case No. DIR2023
7085RV, in requiring the modification of the operation of an existing
approximately 2,800 squarefoot restaurant use, currently known as
the Berri’s Cafe, located at 8412 – 8414 West 3rd Street, by the
imposition of corrective conditions in order to mitigate adverse
public nuisance impacts caused by said use, pursuant to Section
13B.6.2 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, with additional terms
and conditions listed in the Letter of Determination dated June 5,
2024, attached to the Council file; and, ADOPT the Conditions of
Approval as modified by the PLUM Committee on September 17,
2024, attached to the Council file (Conditions of Approval Nos. 1, 8,
and 28 were modified).
Owner: West 3rd Street Partnership, C/O Charles Jacob
Operator: Balzac Entertainment Group, C/O Raphael Berry
Representative: Kristina Kropp, Luna and Glushon
Case No. DIR20237085RV
Environmental No. ENV20237084CE
Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the DCP. Neither the City
Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
financial analysis of this report.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE OCTOBER 29, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION OCTOBER 29, 2024)
(14) 241200S57
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT PROTEMPORE
relative to the appointment of Martin Schlageter to the Charter Reform
Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Council President ProTempore’s appointment of
Martin Schlageter to the Charter Reform Commission is APPROVED and
CONFIRMED.
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending
Background Check: Pending
Tuesday - October 22, 2024 - PAGE 17
Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Council President ProTempore’s appointment of
Martin Schlageter to the Charter Reform Commission is APPROVED and
CONFIRMED.
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending
Background Check: Pending
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE NOVEMBER 4, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 1, 2024)
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of the above matter.)
(15) 241200S58
COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT PROTEMPORE
relative to the appointment of Jorge Nuno to the Charter Reform
Commission.
Recommendation for Council action:
RESOLVE that the Council President ProTempore’s appointment of
Jorge Nuno to the Charter Reform Commission is APPROVED and
CONFIRMED.
Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending
Background Check: Pending
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
TIME LIMIT FILE NOVEMBER 4, 2024
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 1, 2024)
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of the above matter.)
(16) 240007S27
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation
Tuesday of the name of- Kerry
October 22, 2024 on
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of Fame.
(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION NOVEMBER 1, 2024)
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of the above matter.)
(16) 240007S27
CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation
of the name of Kerry Washington on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Recommendation for Council action:
APPROVE the installation of the name of Kerry Washington at 6258
Hollywood Boulevard.
Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no
General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(17) 241254
CD 12 MOTION (LEE BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for additional police
services within the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Topanga
Division in Council District (CD) 12.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $50,000 in the CD 12 portion of
the Neighborhood Service Enhancement line item, General City
Purposes Fund No. 100/56, to the LAPD Fund No. 100/70, Account
No. 1092 (Overtime Police Officers), to be used for additional
police services within Topanga Division, CD 12.
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to make any corrections, clarifications or
revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new
instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and
including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers;
said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally,
electronically or by any other means.
(18) 241256
CD 15 MOTION (McOSKER BLUMENFIELD) relative to extending the term of
City Contract C140023 with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for homeless
programs in Watts, for an additional two years from July 1, 2024 to June
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30, 2026.
instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and
including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers;
said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally,
electronically or by any other means.
(18) 241256
CD 15 MOTION (McOSKER BLUMENFIELD) relative to extending the term of
City Contract C140023 with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for homeless
programs in Watts, for an additional two years from July 1, 2024 to June
30, 2026.
Recommendation for Council action:
DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to extend the term of City
Contract C140023 with Special Service for Groups, Inc. for homeless
programs in Watts, for an additional two years from July 1, 2024 to June
30, 2026.
(19) 241260
CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for repairs at the
El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument’s (El Pueblo) Parking Lot 2
in Council District 14.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. REAUTHORIZE and REPROGRAM $228,467 in prior Municipal
Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) funding, and
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE those funds, in the amounts and
accounts as noted in the Motion, attached to the Council file, to the
Department of General Services to make needed improvements at
El Pueblo's Parking Lot 2.
2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make
any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer
instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the
intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to
fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes
may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.
(20) 231389
CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN SOTOMARTINEZ) relative to rescinding the Council
actions of December 13, 2023 [Council file No. (CF) 231389] and July 2,
2024 (CF 240773) relative to funding for a contract with People Assisting
the Homeless (PATH) for services to unhoused residents served by the A
Bridge Home (ABH) Riverside Ambassadors Program in Council District
4, and reverting the funding to their original source.
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Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
(20) 231389
CD 4 MOTION (RAMAN SOTOMARTINEZ) relative to rescinding the Council
actions of December 13, 2023 [Council file No. (CF) 231389] and July 2,
2024 (CF 240773) relative to funding for a contract with People Assisting
the Homeless (PATH) for services to unhoused residents served by the A
Bridge Home (ABH) Riverside Ambassadors Program in Council District
4, and reverting the funding to their original source.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. RESCIND the Council actions of December 13, 2023 (CF No. 23
1389) and July 2, 2024 (CF No. 240773) relative to funding for a
contract with PATH for services to unhoused residents served by the
ABH Riverside Ambassadors Program, and REVERT the funds to
their original source.
2. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $37,882 within the General City
Purposes Fund No. 100/56 from the Council Community Projects
line item designated for ‘MultiDisciplinary Teams Council District
4’ to Account No. 000618 (Additional Homeless Services Council
District 4) for supplemental homeless services in Council District 4.
3. UTILIZE $42,000 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56,
Account No. 00618 (Additional Homeless Services Council District
4), for outreach and support services to unhoused residents served
at ABH Riverside in Council District 4, to be provided by the SELAH
Neighborhood Coalition, for the period from November 1, 2024 to
October 31, 2025.
4. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to prepare, process and
execute any necessary documents with and/or payments to the
SELAH Neighborhood Coalition, or any other agency or
organization, as appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the
above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to
form.
5. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or
revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new
instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and
including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers;
said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally,
electronically or by any other means.
(21) 241257
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CD 14 MOTION (DE-LEONOctober 22, 2024relative
RAMAN) - to funding for thePAGE 21 of four
acquisition
properties from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for
5. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or
revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new
instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and
including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers;
said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally,
electronically or by any other means.
(21) 241257
CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON RAMAN) relative to funding for the acquisition of four
properties from the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for
the Hogar Propio project (Project) in Council District (CD) 14.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to
effectuate a transfer of $403,387 from the CD 14 Public Benefits
Trust Fund Affordable Housing Subaccount (Fund No. 57L) to New
Economics for Women, for the acquisition of four properties from
the Caltrans for the Project.
2. INSTRUCT the LAHD to obligate funds for the Project and cause
these funds to be transferred, in the amounts and accounts as noted
in the Motion, attached to the Council file.
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to draft,
negotiate, and execute loan documents, subject to the approval of
the City Attorney as to form, and make any technical corrections to
the fund transfer instructions, as necessary, to effectuate the intent of
this Motion.
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations as described
in this Motion, implement the instructions, and expend funds upon
receipt of proper demand by the General Manager, LAHD, or
designee.
(22) 241259
CD 2 MOTION (KREKORIAN HUTT) relative to funding for speed humps and
speed tables in various locations in Council District (CD) 2.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $200,000 in the CD 2 portion of
the Neighborhood Services Enhancements line item in the General
City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to a new Account in the
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2 Speed
(22) 241259
CD 2 MOTION (KREKORIAN HUTT) relative to funding for speed humps and
speed tables in various locations in Council District (CD) 2.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $200,000 in the CD 2 portion of
the Neighborhood Services Enhancements line item in the General
City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to a new Account in the
Transportation Trust Fund No. 840/94, entitled CD 2 Speed Hump
and Speed Table Program, for speed humps and speed tables in
various locations in CD 2, as determined by the Los Angeles
Department of Transportation (LADOT) working with CD 2 to select
street segments for this program.
2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or
clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in
order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
(23) 241145
CD 14 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (DE LEON – PADILLA)
relative to filing a formal complaint with the California Public Utilities
Commission (CPUC) regarding Union Pacific Railroad blocking grade
crossings in El Sereno.
Recommendations for Council action:
1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE), in consultation with
the City Attorney, to file a formal complaint with the CPUC regarding
Union Pacific Railroad blocking grade crossings in El Sereno.
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council in 60 days with
recommendations on pursuing legal action against Union Pacific
Railroad, including prosecution as detailed under Chapter 11, Part
1, Division 1 of the Public Utilities Code, for violating CPUC General
Order 135 and any other laws that it deems applicable.
3. INSTRUCT the BOE to conduct an outreach process with
stakeholders to gather additional information for the City’s formal
complaint to the CPUC.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of the above matter.)
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(Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
3. INSTRUCT the BOE to conduct an outreach process with
stakeholders to gather additional information for the City’s formal
complaint to the CPUC.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of the above matter.)
(Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
(24) 230002S155
CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (SOTOMARTINEZ –
RAMAN) relative to establishing the City’s position on Proposition 33, the
Justice for Renters Act, to provide local governments the flexibility to
design policies that ensure landlords a reasonable return on investment
and protect renters.
Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Soto
Martinez – Raman), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE
MAYOR:
RESOLVE to include in the City’s 202324 State Legislative Program
SUPPORT of Proposition 33, also known as the Justice for Renters Act,
which would, if approved, protect renters, strengthen communities, and
ensure housing affordability for all Angelenos.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
(Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
waived consideration of the above matter.)
(Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
(25) 241140
CD 8 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRISDAWSON –
PADILLA) relative to funding for the closure of the pedestrian tunnel located
at 1700 Browning Boulevard, adjacent to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
School in Council District 8.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $316,832 from the Capital and
Technology Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54,
Appropriation Unit No. 00Y977 (Pedestrian Tunnel Closure at Logan
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the- following accounts, and
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in the
specified, in the Department of General Services (GSD) Fund No.
at 1700 Browning Boulevard, adjacent to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary
School in Council District 8.
Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
OF THE MAYOR:
1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $316,832 from the Capital and
Technology Improvement Expenditure Program Fund No. 100/54,
Appropriation Unit No. 00Y977 (Pedestrian Tunnel Closure at Logan
Elementary School), to the following accounts, and in the amounts
specified, in the Department of General Services (GSD) Fund No.
100/40: $23,783 to Account No. 001014 (Salaries, Construction),
$154,590 to Account No. 001101 (Hiring Hall, Construction),
$59,458 to Account No. 001121 (Benefits Hiring Hall, Construction)
and $79,001 to Account No. 003180 (Construction Materials) for the
closure of the pedestrian tunnel located at 1700 Browning
Boulevard, adjacent to Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School in
Council District 8.
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering and GSD to make any
technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer
instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee waived consideration
of the above matter)
(Continued from Council meeting of October 15, 2024)
Items Called Special
Motions for Posting and Referral
Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings
Closed Session
(26) 240644
CD 10 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 West 43rd Place, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los
Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23614. (This case involves the
cutting of a gas line that served the plaintiff’s commercial property.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
Tuesday - 2024.)
on October 9, October 22, 2024 - PAGE 25
Closed Session
(26) 240644
CD 10 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 West 43rd Place, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los
Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23614. (This case involves the
cutting of a gas line that served the plaintiff’s commercial property.)
(Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter
on October 9, 2024.)
Adjourning Motions
Council Adjournment
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