City Council Meeting

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding Tuesday, November 19, 2024 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES. CA 90012 - 10:00 AM (For further details see Official Council Files) (For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum) Roll Call Members Present: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: de Leon, Lee, Park, Rodriguez, (4) Approval of the Minutes Commendatory R esolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing - PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED (1) 24-0160-S61 CDS CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS to the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety report and confirmation of lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non­ compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and/or Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), for the property located at 1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A Recommendation for Council action: HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compli ance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC, and CONFIRM said lien for the property located at 1813 West Manchester Avenue, Unit A (Lien: $1,483.26) Tuesday - November 19, 2024 - PAGE 1  Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Rodriguez) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez,Yaroslavsky (13); Na ys: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (15) 24-1181 CDs 2,3, CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT 4,6, 7,12 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a personal services contract with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. dba Athens Services for the processing and marketing of City-collected recyclables in the East Valley and West Valley wastesheds. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (Board), or two members of the Board, on behalf of the Bureau of Sanitation, to execute the proposed Personal Services Contract with Arakelian Enterprises, Inc. dba Athens Services for the processing and marketing of City-collected recyclables in the East Valley and West Valley wastesheds for an initial five-year term, with two five-year renewal options, for a total potential term of 15 years, which has been previously approved by the Board, and subject to approval by the City Attorney as to form. Compensation will be provided on a monthly basis and subject to the availability of funds. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that the execution of the proposed Contract will have no additional impact to the General Fund. Funding in the amount of $9,679,055 is provided by the Solid Waste Resources Revenue Fund (SWRRF). 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. As the SWRRF is currently subsidized by the General Fund, there may be an impact in subsequent years of the term. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in its report comply with the City's financial policies in that expenditures of special funds are limited to the mandates of the funding sources. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Tuesday - November 19, 2024 - PAGE 19  AUTHORIZE the Street Standards Committee to amend the Street Dedicationand Improvement Investigation Criteria to further the intent of the BOE report, and to comply with Assembly Bill (AB) 3177 and any other relevant State law. Fiscal Impact Statement: The BOE reports that there is no fiscal impact. Over time, the recommendations in said BOE report would reduce long­ term maintenance costs associated with roadway widening. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Studio City Neighborhood Council Venice Neighborhood Council NoHo Neighborhood Council Against, Unless Amended: Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council (P l anning and L and Us e Managem en t C o mm i t t e e w a iv ed consideration o f the above matter.) Adopted Mo tion (Hutt - Blumenfield) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Kreko rian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Ra ma n, Rodriguez, So to -Martinez, Yaro slavsky (13); Na ys: (O); A bsent: Lee, Park (2) (30) 24-1229 GG-4 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT *Jo urnal Co rrectionrelative to amending relevant Sections of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) in order for the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) to carry out property abatement, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Tuesday - November 19, 2024 - PAGE 37  Adopted Item Ayes: 8Iumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (52) 23-0243 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to adding Chapter 19 to Division 19 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to prohibit City resources, including property and personnel, from being utilized for immigration enforcement or for cooperation with federal immigration agents. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRES EN T and A D OPT the accompanying O R D I N A N C E, dated November 12, 2024, relative to adding Chapter 19 to Division 19 of the LAAC to prohibit City resources, including property and personnel, from being utilized for immigration enforcement or for cooperation with federal immigration agents. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability and Public Safety Committees waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Amending Motion 528 (Harris-Dawson - McOsker) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: 8Iumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent: Lee, Park (2) Adopted Amending Motion 52A (Hernandez - Raman - Soto-Martinez - McOsker) as amended by Motion 528 (Harris-Dawson - McOsker) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: 8Iumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Lee, Park (2) Tuesday - November 19, 2024 - PAGE 54  Adopted Amending Motion 52C (Hernandez - McOsker) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent: Lee, Park (2) Adopted Amending Motion 52A (Hernandez - Raman - Soto-Martinez - McOsker) as Amended by Motion 528 (Harris-Dawson - McOsker) and Motion 52C (Hernandez - McOsker) Forthwith Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent: Lee, Park (2) (53) 24-1373 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a proposed legal services agreement between the City and Stoel Rives LLP. Recommendations for Council action: 1. APPROVE the termination of Contract No. C-145724 with Downey Brand LLP for convenience. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute a contract with Stoel Rives LLP, initially through January 15, 2026, with a not­ to-exceed amount of $500,000, funded out of the Bureau of Sanitation's Stormwater Pollution Abatement Fund. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee waived consideration of the above matter) The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Sections 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to significant exposure to litigation (One Tuesday - November 19, 2024 - PAGE 55  General Fund. The proposed grant activities will be fully funded by the Family Homelessness Challenge, Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act and the Community Services Block Grant grants. No matching funds are required. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in this report comply with the City's Financial Policies in the grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committees waived consideration of the above matter) Adopted Item as Amended by Motion 59A (Soto-Martinez - Raman) - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de Leon, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, P adilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (O); Absent: Lee, Park (2 ) Items Called Special Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings Closed Session (60) 24-1197 CD4 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 Byun Myunghee v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21 STCV05627. (This matter relates to property damage resulting from a landslide located at 2804 Westshire Drive, Los Angeles, California 90068.) Tuesday - November 19, 2024 - PAGE 64  (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on October 30, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon, Lee, Park (3) (61) 24-1230 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 Patience LaDawn Clark v. Alfonzo Chavez, et al., L o s Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV46971. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on February 14, 2020, on La Brea Avenue at the intersection of Obama Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on October 30, 2024.) Adopted Motion (Blumenfield - Rodriguez) in Open Session - SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de Leon, Lee, Park (3) Adjourning Motions - SEE ATTACHED Council Adjournment ENDING ROLL CALL Blumenfield, de Le6n, Harris-Dawson, Hernandez, Hutt, Krekorian, McOsker, Padilla, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto-Martinez, Yaroslavsky (13); Absent: Lee, Park (2) Whereupon the Council did adjourn. ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK Tuesday - November 19, 2024 - PAGE 65  COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Blumenfield Rodriguez Sandra Barraza Blumenfield – Raman McOsker Citizens for Los Angeles Wildlife Ten Years of Environmental Stewardship Hernandez Hutt Fabian Debora Soto-Martinez Raman Jackie Goldberg  ADJOURNING MOTIONS MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME Rodriguez All Councilmembers Shannon Hoppes  ITEM 14 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT dated October 30, 2024, attached to Council file No. 20-1346, relative to accepting grant funding from the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) for the Predictive Environmental Analytics and Community Engagement for Equity and Environmental Justice Project, and related matters; Item 14 on today’s Council Agenda. PRESENTED BY___________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY ___________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District November 19, 2024 CF 20-1346  ITEM 29 MOTION I HEREBY MOVE that Council ADOPT the PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT dated October 9, 2024, attached to Council file No. 22-1476, relative to amending the Street Dedication and Improvement Investigation Criteria to promote safety, sustainability, and multimodal street improvements; Item 29 on today’s Council Agenda. PRESENTED BY___________________________ HEATHER HUTT Councilmember, 10th District SECONDED BY ___________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District November 19, 2024 CF 22-1476  ITEM NO. 60 11/19/24 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 Byun Myunghee v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV05627. (This matter relates to property damage resulting from a landslide located at 2804 Westshire Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90068.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $226,572 in settlement of the above-entitled matter. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute a Settlement and Release Agreement, and all other documents necessary to implement the settlement. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $226,572 in Fiscal Year 2024-25, from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798 – Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts. 4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, as follows: Zimmerman & Kahanowitch, A Professional Corporation; Client Trust Account in the amount of $226,572. 5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Rodriguez – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on September 11, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ  Councilmember, 7th District LV 10.30.24 CF 24-1197  ITEM NO. 61 11/19/24 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 Patience LaDawn Clark v. Alfonzo Chavez, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV46971. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on February 14, 2020, on La Brea Avenue at the intersection of Obama Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney’s Office to expend up to $625,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter, subject to reimbursement from the Solid Waste Resource Revenue Fund. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009794, Public Works, Sanitation Liability Payouts, as follows: Pheffer Law Corporation and Patience LaDawn in the amount of $625,000. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. This matter was recommended for approval by the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee (Blumenfield – Rodriguez – McOsker – Yaroslavsky – Park: “Yes”) at its meeting held on October 30, 2024, in Closed Session as permitted by Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1). PRESENTED BY_________________________________ BOB BLUMENFIELD Councilmember, 3rd District SECONDED BY _________________________________ MONICA RODRIGUEZ Councilmember, 7th District LV 10.30.24 CF 24-1230