Los Angeles — 2023-03-01

(1) 23-0029 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to contract management procedures with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) and how key performance indicators will be incorporated into the City’s contracting relationship with LAHSA. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park - Krekorian): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to report on procedures of contract management with the LAHSA, including how contracts are monitored, performance is measured and what measures are in place to address underperformance. INSTRUCT the LAHD, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), the City Administrative Officer (CAO), the LAHSA, and the County of Los Angeles, to report on how key performance indicators will be incorporated into the City’s contracting relationship with the LAHSA.

(10) 23-1200-S4 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Mary Lee to the Commission on Civil and Human Rights. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Mary Lee to the Commission on Civil and Human Rights for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Leslie Ivie, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Lee currently resides in Council District 10. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 5) Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 9, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 8, 2023) Report from Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee_2-17-23 Report from Mayor dated 1-23-23 Communication(s) from Public_02-16-2023

(11) 23-0146 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS relative to a grant application and award from the County of Los Angeles Board of Supervisors for a Los Angeles Police Department Gun Buyback Event scheduled on March 4, 2023. (Public Safety Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing in not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Board of Police Commissioners dated 2-08-23

(12) 23-0007-S10 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Michael Strahan on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Michael Strahan at 6918 Hollywood Boulevard.

(13) 13-0487-S7 MOTION (MCOSKER - BLUMENFIELD) relative to accepting payments, made by Sun Valley Paper Stock, Inc., pursuant to an agreement with the City for the processing and marketing of residential single-stream commingled recyclable materials for the East Valley Wasteshed. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ACCEPT two payments, for a total amount of $45,000, made by Sun Valley Paper Stock, Inc., pursuant to an agreement with the City for the processing and marketing of residential single-stream commingled recyclable materials for the East Valley Wasteshed. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to deposit this amount into the Council District 6 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 50C/14. 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. Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield) dated 2-22-23

(14) 13-0197-S14 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for traffic signal upgrades, installation of left-turn arrows, enhanced pedestrian crosswalks, and Americans with Disabilities (ADA)-compliant curb ramps in Council District 3. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to appropriate $140,000 within the Warner Center Transportation Improvement Trust Fund No. 573 from Available Cash Balance to the Warner Center Intersections Account No. 94S696 for the completion of design of mobility improvements at the eight intersections noted in the body of the Motion. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to transfer $140,000 from the Warner Center Transportation Improvement Trust Fund No. 573, Warner Center Intersections Account No. 94S696, to the following General Fund accounts for overtime work associated with these improvements: Fund No. 100/94, Appr Unit No. 001090, Salaries-Overtime (LADOT) - $70,000 Fund No. 100/84, Appr Unit No. 001090, Salaries-Overtime (BSL) - $70,000 AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers.  Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) dated 2-22-23

(15) 20-0523-S1 MOTION (HUTT - HERNANDEZ) relative to authorizing a three-year extension of the Temporary Easement Agreement with 9940 Jefferson, LLC, for a temporary easement over 9940 Jefferson Boulevard in Culver City, for access to the City-owned Odor Control Facility. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to prepare, process and execute the necessary document(s) to extend by an additional three years the Temporary Easement Agreement with 9940 Jefferson, LLC, to use the Jefferson Boulevard Easement to access the Odor Control Facility [APN 4296-001-276]. Motion (Hutt - Hernandez) dated 2-22-23

(16) 23-0201 MOTION (RAMAN - HERNANDEZ) relative to accepting the Endangered Species COVID-19 Relief (ESCR) grant award to reimburse the General Fund for its appropriation to the Zoo Department in Fiscal Years 2019-20 and 2020-21. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Zoo, or designee, to retroactively apply for the ESCR grant. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Zoo, or designee, to accept the ESCR grant award in the amount of $1,000,000 for the qualifying time period for reimbursement expenses of March 1, 2020 through May 31, 2021 and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the implementation of this program, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality. AUTHORIZE the Controller to set up a grants receivable account and appropriate $1,000,000 in the Zoo Enterprise Trust Fund No. 40E/87, Appropriation Account to be determined, for the disbursement of the ESCR grant funding. TRANSFER $1,000,000 from the Zoo Enterprise Trust Fund No. 40E/87, Appropriation Account to be determined, to the Reserve Fund, to reimburse funding provided during the pandemic in 2019-20 and 2020-21. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Zoo, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required to implement the actions approved by the Mayor and Council on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, authorize the Controller to implement these instructions.  Motion (Raman - Hernandez) dated 2-22-23

(17) 23-0188 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (KREKORIAN – HARRIS-DAWSON – BLUMENFIELD) relative to best practices and recommendations for the development and implementation of an independent auditors/investigators office to provide focused oversight and monitoring of land use, development, and construction services in the City of Los Angeles, including potential amendments to the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), and City Charter. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the Ethics Commission, with the assistance of the Department of City Planning, Department of Building and Safety, Bureau of Engineering, Chief Legislative Analyst, and City Attorney, to report on best practices and recommendations for the development, implementation, structure, budget, and operation of an independent auditors/ investigators office to provide focused oversight and monitoring of land use, development, and construction services in the City of Los Angeles, including potential amendments to the LAMC, LAAC, and City Charter. Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Ad Hoc Committee on City Governance Reform waived consideration of the above matter)

(18) 23-0116 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Ana Maria Orellana v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV09303. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on the sidewalk near 7270 Hillside Avenue.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on February 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 1-26-23

(19) 23-0117 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Carolina Macabuhay v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV04683. (This matter arises from a traffic accident that occurred on March 9, 2019, at 8612 Matilijia Avenue, Panorama City, California, 91402.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on February 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 1-26-23

(2) 19-1204-S4 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to contracts with Alliance for Housing and Healing to extend the Short-term Rental, Mortgage and Utility Program; and with APLA Health and Wellness to reimburse the agency for providing transportation services to eligible Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) Program clients. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-Martínez - Raman): AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department, or designee, to: Execute a contract with Alliance for Housing and Healing for the amount of up to $2,300,000, commencing on or about February 1, 2023 for a term of 10 months, to extend the Short-term Rental, Mortgage, and Utility Program. Execute a contract with APLA Health and Wellness for the amount of up to $55,000, commencing on or about February 1, 2023 for a term of 10 months, to reimburse the agency for providing transportation services to eligible HOPWA clients. FIND that the services to be performed by Alliance for Housing and Healing and APLA Health and Wellness are for the performance of professional, scientific, expert, technical, or other special services of a temporary and occasional character for which competitive bidding is not practicable or advantageous and that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by independent contractors than by City employees in accordance with City Charter Section 1022.

(20) 23-0124 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jeannine Molina v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC686957. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident that occurred on June 1, 2016, at or near 4621 Coliseum Street, Los Angeles, CA 90016) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on February 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 1-26-23.pdf

(21) 23-0122 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Fariba Z. Panbehchi v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV12170. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident on May 11, 2019 on the sidewalk located at 32 Rose Avenue in Venice.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on February 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 1-26-23

(22) 23-0119 The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Mia Pano, a Minor, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV33836. (This matter arises from an incident involving a broken tree branch that occurred on March 16, 2019 at Seoul International Park in the Koreatown area of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on February 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 1-26-23

(3) 16-0358 PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Fifth and Sixth Amendments to Contract No. C-129255 between the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LACMTA). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to: Execute the Fifth Amendment to Contract No. C-129255, contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated December 28, 2022, attached to Council file No. 16-0358, with the LACMTA that replaces Exhibit A – Statement of Work with an updated version dated January 1, 2022. Execute the Sixth Amendment to Contract No. C-129255, contained in the CAO report dated December 28, 2022, with the LACMTA that extends the term by six months from June 30, 2022 to December 31, 2022, and increases the contract budget by $54 million. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, as necessary, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

(4) 22-0978-S1 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to transferring $1,000,000 from the Unappropriated Balance to create the Office of Unarmed Response and Safety. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson – Hernandez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROPRIATE and TRANSFER $1,000,000 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/50, Community Initiatives Account No. 580335, to a newly created account, to immediately create the Office of Unarmed Response and Safety. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with assistance from the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report back within 15 days with a status update on Council file No. 22-0978 related to recommendations to establish the Office of Unarmed Response and Safety and when the three staff dedicated to this Office will be operational. INSTRUCT the CLA and CAO to create a working group with the Chairs of the Budget, Finance and Innovation and Public Safety Committees to come up with a strategy to how the Office of Unarmed Response and Safety could be housed and resolved.

(5) 12-1134-S4 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the California Department of Tax and Fee Administration (CDTFA) and authorizing City personnel to examine all sales or transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Krekorian – Blumenfield): RESOLVE to: Rescind all prior resolutions relating to the CDTFA and further requests that the following persons be authorized by CDTFA to examine, on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, all sales or transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA pertaining to sales or transactions and use taxes collected for the City by the CDTFA pursuant to the Bradley-Burns Uniform Local Sales and Use Tax Law or the Transactions and Use Tax Law. The information obtained by the examination of CDTFA records shall be used only for purposes related to the collection of City sales or transactions and use taxes by the CDTFA. The Director of Finance of the City of Los Angeles and his/her deputized Tax Auditors, Senior Tax Auditors, Principal Tax Auditors, Chief Tax Compliance Officers, Accounting Clerks, Principal Clerks; the City Administrative Officer of the City of Los Angeles and his/her deputized Assistant City Administrative Officers, Chief Administrative Analysts, Finance Specialists, Senior Administrative Analysts, Administrative Analysts, Management Assistants; the Controller of the City of Los Angeles and his/her deputies; or any officer or employee designated in writing by the Director of Finance or City Administrative Officer or City Controller. Designate the following Contractors to examine the sales and transactions and use tax records of the CDTFA pertaining to sales and transactions use taxes collected for the City by the CDTFA: Muniservices LLC 7625 North Palm Avenue, Suite 108 Fresno, California 93711 Pondera Solutions 11290 Pyrites Way, Suite 100 Gold River, California 95670 AECOM Technical Services, Inc. 303 East Wacker Drive Suite 1400 Chicago, Illinois 60601 Require the Contractors designated under Recommendation No. 2 to meet all of the following conditions specified in Section 7056(b), (1) of the California Revenue and Taxation Code: ​​​​​​​ Contractors have an existing contract with the City to examine sales and transactions and use tax records. Contractors are required by that contract to disclose information contained in, or derived from those sales and transactions and use tax records only to an officer or employee of the City authorized under Section 1 of Resolution (Krekorian – Blumenfield) to examine the information. Contractors are prohibited by that contract from performing consulting services for a retailer during the term of that contract. Contractors are prohibited by that contract from retaining the information contained in, or derived from those sales and transactions and use tax records after that contract has expired. Use the information obtained by examination of CDTFA records only for purposes related to the collection of the City's sales and transactions and use taxes by the CDTFA pursuant to the contract or agreement between the City and the CDTFA and for purposes related to other governmental functions of the City.

(6) 22-0016-S2 CD 15 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Senate Bill 165 annual reporting requirements for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Community Facilities District No. 11 (Ponte Vista) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2021. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated January 5, 2023, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as it is for informational purposes only and no further action is necessary.

(7) 21-0577-S1 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Senate Bill 165 annual reporting requirements for Fiscal Year 2021-22 Community Facilities District No. 8 (Legends at Cascades) Special Tax Bonds, Series 2010, and Special Tax Refunding Bonds, Series 2022. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated December 16, 2022, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as it is for informational purposes only and no further action is necessary.

(8) 22-1262 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING, AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE and PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to a proposed contract with Focus Language International, Inc. (Focus Language) to provide interpretation and translation services to assist City Departments and contractors with the implementation of the Language Access Plan (LAP). Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability Committee (CREIAD) Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE that the following positions to be utilized by the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD) to support the implementation of the Citywide LAP Program is APPROVED and CONFIRMED: Class Code Title No. 9184 Management Analyst 3 AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations with the CIFD Fund No. 100/21 as follows: From: To: Amount 6010- Office and Administrative 1010- Salaries General $150,000 6010- Office and Administrative 3040- Contractual Services 800,000 Total: $950,000 AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to enter into a new contract with Focus Language to provide interpretation and translation services to assist City Departments and contractors with the implementation of the LAP for an amount not to exceed $500,000 and for a term of up to three years. INSTRUCT the CIFD to: Conduct additional stakeholder engagement within 45 days with community-based organizations that serve indigenous communities in the City, prioritizing organizations that are indigenous-led, regarding the inclusion of indigenous languages in the City’s LAP. Report in 60 days to the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee on the primary concerns and priorities raised regarding the inclusion of indigenous languages in the LAP from these and prior stakeholder engagements, as well as with recommendations for addressing these issues in the implementation of the City’s LAP. Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: CONCUR with the CREIAD Committee actions of February 3, 2023. RECEIVE and FILE the November 10, 2022 City Administrative Officer report relative to proposed contract with Focus Language to provide interpretation and translation services to assist City Departments and contractors with the implementation of the LAP.

(9) 23-1200-S7 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Maria Roman-Taylorson to the Board of Human Relations Commissioners. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Maria Roman-Taylorson to the Board of Human Relations Commissioners for the term ending June 30, 2024, to fill the vacancy created by Elmer Roldan, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Roman-Taylorson currently resides in Council District One. (Current composition: M = 1; F = 9) Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - MARCH 20, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MARCH 17, 2023) Report from Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee_2-17-23 Report from Mayor dated 2-02-23 Communication(s) from Public_02-16-2023

(1)\n21-1186-S4\nCommunity Investment for Families (CFID) report relative to amending the 48th Program Year 2022-23 Housing and Community Development Consolidated Plan.

(10)\n14-0101-S1\nCDs 1,10\nCity Clerk report relative to the Byzantine Latino Quarter - Pico (Property-Based) BID Fiscal Year 2023 Annual Planning Report.

(2)\n18-0968-S4\nCD 8\nMotion (Harris-Dawson – Hutt) relative to the acquisition of 2710-2718 Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90043 to create a job training, employment, and entrepreneurial incubator site for the Crenshaw Coffee Co. and Cali Soul Collective and related matters.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted.\nMotion (Harris-Dawson - Hutt) dated 2-3-23.pdf

(3)\n22-1156\nEconomic and Workforce Development Department report relative to proposed City of Los Angeles Career Pathways Fellowship Program.

(4)\n22-1416\nCIFD and City Administrative Officer reports relative to authorizing the CIFD to accept and execute two grant agreements from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety for the Child Passenger Safety Program and Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program.

(5)\n20-0066-S2\nCDs 1,2,3,4,6,7,8,9,10,13,14,15\nCommunity Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Bond Oversight Committee report relative to the sixth CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds Project Status Report.

(6)\n13-0199-S1\nCDs 4,13\nCity Clerk report relative to the East Hollywood (Property-Based) Business Improvement District (BID) Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Annual Planning Report.\nFinancial Policies Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted.\nReport from City Clerk dated 12-29-22

(7)\n12-0963-S1\nCDs 4,5,3\nCity Clerk report relative to the Hollywood Media District (Property-Based) BID FY 2023 Annual Planning Report.

(8)\n18-0526-S2\nCDs 1,14\nCity Clerk report relative to the Greater Lincoln Heights (Property-Based) BID FY 2023 Annual Planning Report.

(9)\n09-2013-S1\nCD 1\nCity Clerk report relative to the Highland Park 2020-2024 (Property-Based) BID FY 2023 Annual Planning Report.