Los Angeles — 2023-04-12

A.\nCONFERENCE WITH REAL PROPERTY NEGOTIATORS (Government Code Section 54956.8):\n1.\nRegarding Rental Amounts and Terms for the Terminal Leases for Terminals 1 through 8 and Tom Bradley International Terminal at Los Angeles International Airport.  The subject properties and negotiating parties/designees are listed in Attachment 1.  [City Attorneys: T. Yamaguchi, B. Ostler]\na.\nProperty Negotiators: Justin Erbacci/David Jones/Tatiana Starostina\nAttachment 1 \n2.\nRegarding Property Negotiations with Concessionaires at Los Angeles International Airport listed in Attachment 2  [City Attorney: B. Ostler]\na.\nProperty Negotiators: Justin Erbacci/David Jones\nAttachment 2

B.\nCONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL - PENDING LITIGATION (Government Code Section 54956.9(a); 54956.9(c); 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), and (d)(4); 54956.9(e)(1), (e)(2), (e)(3), and (e)(5); and 54956.9(h)):\n1.\nClaims by LAX Integrated Express Solutions, LLC (LINXS)  [City Attorney:  E. Ross]\n2.\nClaims by LA Gateway Partners, LLC (LAGP)  [City Attorney:  J. Lisenbery]\n3.\nLA Alliance for Human Rights, et al. vs. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court - Central District of California Case LA CV 20-02291-DOC-(KESx)  [City Attorney:  B. Ostler]\n4.\nSteve Bubalo Construction Co. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles County Superior Court, Case No. 21STCV45667  [City Attorney:  J. Lisenbery]

C.\nTHREAT TO PUBLIC SERVICES OR FACILITIES (Government Code Section 54957):\n1.\nConsultation with Los Angeles World Airports Public Safety & Security Deputy Executive Director Martin Elam and Chief of Airport Police Cecil Rhambo

X.\nCLOSED SESSION ITEMS

XI.\nANNOUNCEMENT OF ACTIONS TAKEN IN CLOSED SESSION

XII.\nBOARD COMMITTEE REPORT(S)

XIII.\nCOMMISSIONERS’ REQUESTS TO CALENDAR AGENDA ITEMS\nXIV.\nOTHER REPORTS AND INFORMATION \n(Attendance at aviation-related events)  \n(Next BOAC Meeting)\nXV.

II.\nOPENING REMARKS

III.\nMANAGEMENT REPORTS & PRESENTATIONS\na.\nChief Executive Officer Update;\nb.\nFlying Food Group Update

IV.\nCOMMENDATIONS & ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

VI.\nNEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL COMMENTS - An opportunity for Neighborhood Council representatives to provide their respective Neighborhood Council's formal position on any matter listed on this meeting agenda for the Board of Airport Commissioners.  (A Neighborhood Council, through its authorized representative, shall provide the Board with a copy of its Community Impact Statement filed with the City of Los Angeles Office of the City Clerk at https://cityclerk.lacity.org//cis/ or Resolution regarding its formal position.)  (Information on Neighborhood Councils can be found at https://empowerla.org/councils/.)

VIII.\nCONSENT ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION  [Consent Items 1 - 9]\n1.

IX.\nREGULAR ITEMS FOR BOARD ACTION  [Regular Items 10 - 15]\n10.

RESOLUTION NO.      - Direct Payment to JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association:  For amount not to exceed $180,000, covering general banking services provided to Los Angeles World Airports under City of Los Angeles Contract C-135446 for period of January 1, 2023 through April 19, 2025 \nPURPOSE: Authorize Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to pay for general banking services provided by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association to LAWA under City of Los Angeles Contract C-135446 from January 1, 2023 through April 19, 2025. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to directly pay JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association for said services. (Tatiana Starostina)\n01 report \n2.

RESOLUTION NO.      - Award of three (3)-year Contract to PATH:  Covering intensive case management services, terminal outreach, and engagement services at Los Angeles International Airport terminals and all Los Angeles World Airports property, for cost not to exceed $600,000 \nPURPOSE: The proposed action will establish a three (3)-year contract covering intensive case management, terminal outreach, and engagement services at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) terminals and all Los Angeles World Airports property. PATH will work with Airport Police Division and its Crisis Intervention Team to provide compassionate services to people experiencing homelessness which, in turn, further efforts to restrict LAX access only to airline passengers and persons meeting, accompanying, or assisting them and airport personnel whose employment requires their presence. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; find that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by an independent contractor than by City employees; approve Award of Contract to PATH; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said Contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Becca Doten)\n10 report \n11.

RESOLUTION NO.      - Award of three (3)-year Contract to Waters Environmental Services and Technologies Corporation dba Westcorp:  Covering duct cleaning and repair services for Los Angeles World Airports, for cost not to exceed $2,850,000 \nPURPOSE: The proposed award will establish a three (3)-year contract for duct cleaning and repair services for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) for amount not to exceed $2,850,000. The action will allow LAWA to maintain continuous contractual coverage for the services and obtain licensed technical staff to assist with duct cleaning services over the next three (3) years. Approving the contract will allow LAWA to continue providing a healthy environment for passengers and visitors. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1 (2) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; find that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by an independent contractor than by City employees; further find that although the Waters Environmental Services and Technologies Corporation dba Westcorp original bid did not contain a fully completed Contractor Responsibility form, a fully completed Contractor Responsibility form was subsequently submitted upon request of Los Angeles World Airports Strategic Sourcing Division and that, under the circumstances, it is in Los Angeles World Airports' interest to allow the bidder to submit the revised form with its bid; approve Award of Contract to Waters Environmental Services and Technologies Corporation dba Westcorp; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said Contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Richard Connolly)\n11 report \n12.

RESOLUTION NO.      - First Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement DA-5510 with American Airlines, Inc.:  To increase the amount by $4,682,396 and extend the term through June 29, 2027, covering design and construction services to support the Los Angeles World Airports Cellular Distributed Antenna System initiative at Los Angeles International Airport; and appropriation of said amount \nPURPOSE: To facilitate installation of the Distributed Antenna System (DAS) in the Terminal 4.5 Vertical Circulation Core, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) staff entered into Reimbursement Agreement DA-5510 with American Airlines, Inc. (American) to design and install DAS infrastructure, concurrently with construction of the Terminal 4.5 Vertical Circulation Core, on behalf of the cellular service providers. The current action is to increase the agreement's amount by $4,682,396 for additional supporting infrastructure throughout the new concourse and headhouse of Terminal 4 Modernization Program, based on the scope provided by the cellular service providers. The action also extends the term by three (3) years to June 29, 2027, to coincide with the schedule of the Terminal 4 Modernization Program. The cellular service providers will reimburse LAWA for the additional costs per the Master Cost Reimbursement Agreement. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; approve the First Amendment to Reimbursable Agreement DA-5510 with American Airlines, Inc.; further approve appropriation of $4,682,396; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said First Amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney and approval by the Los Angeles City Council. (Hans Thilenius)\n12 report \n13.

RESOLUTION NO.      - Award of three (3)-year Design-Build Contract to Vanderlande Industries, Inc.:  Covering design and construction of the Baggage Optimization Project - Phase 2 at Los Angeles International Airport, for cost not to exceed $179,364,405; and appropriation of $128,507,788 to include Los Angeles World Airports costs \nPURPOSE: The award of the contract to Vanderlande Industries, Inc. enables Los Angeles World Airports to complete the design, pre-construction, construction, and installation services for implementation of the Baggage Optimization Project - Phase 2 (BOP 2) at Los Angeles International Airport. BOP 2 provides upgrades to baggage handling systems in the Tom Bradley International Terminal (TBIT) by replacing and consolidating existing baggage screening matrices and providing connectivity to the new West Gates at TBIT. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; find that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by an independent contractor than by City employees; further find that the proposal from Vanderlande Industries, Inc. represents the lowest ultimate cost (as defined in Charter Section 371) to the City; further find that the award of contract is in compliance with Los Angeles City Ordinance 182347 approved by the City Council on December 15, 2012; approve Award of Design-Build Contract to Vanderlande Industries, Inc.; further approve a budgeted Owner's Contingency of $10,484,253 for the contract that can only be utilized through change orders authorized by the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, or the Board of Airport Commissioners; further approve appropriation of $128,507,788 for the contract, including, but not limited to, design, pre-construction, permitting, construction, soft costs, and project contingency; authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to approve and execute change orders to the contract up to the budgeted Owner's Contingency of $10,484,253 for the contract, provided that, prior to execution of any change order in excess of $500,000, the Board of Airport Commissioners shall have reviewed and authorized execution thereof, and such authorization shall become final pursuant to City Charter Section 245; and further authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said Contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Hans Thilenius)\n13 report \n14.

RESOLUTION NO.      - Capital Funds not to exceed $32,898,000 for LAXFuel Corporation:  To enable construction work required to accommodate the Taxiway D Extension Project at Los Angeles International Airport, and in accordance with the Third Amendment to Lease and Non-Exclusive Right-of-Way License Agreement LAA-5316 with said firm \nPURPOSE: Request to allocate additional funding of not to exceed $32,898,000 to reimburse LAXFuel Corporation for demolition of the existing fueling station and construction of a new fuel load rack, as required to accommodate the Los Angeles World Airports Taxiway D Project at Los Angeles International Airport. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; approve additional appropriations for completion of work under Third Amendment to Lease and Non-Exclusive Right-of-Way License Agreement LAA-5316 with LAXFuel Corporation; and further approve appropriation of not to exceed $32,898,000 to reimburse said firm for construction costs for the enabling fueling system relocation associated with the Taxiway D Extension Project. (Terri Mestas)\n14 report \n15.

RESOLUTION NO.      - Ground Lease with Southwest Airlines Co.:  For term of up to thirty (30) years, covering approximately 702,750 square feet of land at the northeast corner of the Central Terminal Area at Los Angeles International Airport, to allow for development and operation of Concourse 0, a new passenger concourse facility, for estimated revenue of $85,800,000 over the term, excluding annual rate adjustments \nPURPOSE: Los Angeles World Airports staff request approval of the proposed ground lease with Southwest Airlines Co. to allow for development and operation of Concourse 0 at Los Angeles International Airport. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1 (18)(c) and Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; find, pursuant to Charter Section 370(e)(10) and Administrative Code Section 10.15(a)(10), under the circumstances presented, that use of a competitive bidding process for construction of certain site improvements at the present time would be impractical and undesirable because certain site improvements cannot be constructed without significantly impacting the current Southwest Airlines Co. Terminal 1 operations; approve the Ground Lease with Southwest Airlines Co.; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said Ground Lease after approval as to form by the City Attorney and approval by the Los Angeles City Council. (David Jones)\n15 report

RESOLUTION NO.      - First Amendment to Service Agreement SA-4700002141 with JH Albert International Insurance Advisors, Inc. dba Albert Risk Management Consultants:  To extend the term through April 20, 2025 and add $500,000 to the contract authority, covering risk management and insurance consulting services for Los Angeles World Airports \nPURPOSE: Extend the current contract with JH Albert International Insurance Advisors, Inc. dba Albert Risk Management Consultants through April 20, 2025, for risk management and insurance consulting services. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; find that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by an independent contractor than by City employees; approve the First Amendment to Service Agreement SA-4700002141 with JH Albert International Insurance Advisors, Inc. dba Albert Risk Management Consultants; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said First Amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Tatiana Starostina)\n02 report \n3.

RESOLUTION NO.      - First Amendment to Service Authorities 4700002145 with Cinnabar California, Inc. and 4700002146 with Curatorial, Inc.:  To extend their respective terms by twenty-four (24) months and to increase their not-to-exceed amounts by $120,000 and $150,000, respectively, covering on-call art handling services at Los Angeles International Airport \nPURPOSE: Staff requests authority to amend two (2) on-call art handling services contracts to extend their respective terms by twenty-four (24) months for a total of three (3) years, and increase the contract amounts. This will allow the firms to continue providing on-call art handling services, including installation and removal services of art exhibitions that are in progress, packing, storing, and transporting artwork. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; find that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by an independent contractor than by City employees; approve the First Amendment to Service Authorities 4700002145 with Cinnabar California, Inc. and 4700002146 with Curatorial, Inc.; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said First Amendments after approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Terri Mestas)\n03 report \n4.

RESOLUTION NO.      - Acceptance of Artwork Donation:  And execution of an Artwork Donation Agreement, covering an artwork from Bia Gayotto titled "Sleepers #1-6," to be installed on an as-needed basis as part of the Los Angeles International Airport Art Exhibition Program \nPURPOSE: The proposed Artwork Donation Agreement will authorize the transfer of an artwork by Bia Gayotto, titled "Sleepers #1-6," from Bia Gayotto to Los Angeles World Airports, for as-needed display at Los Angeles International Airport. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; approve acceptance of donation of an artwork from Bia Gayotto; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute the Artwork Donation Agreement after approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Terri Mestas)\n04 report \n5.

RESOLUTION NO.      - Sixth Amendment to Contract DA-5190 with Nossaman LLP:  To extend the term through May 3, 2024, covering Landside Access Modernization Program-related legal services for Los Angeles World Airports relating to property acquisitions \nPURPOSE: Approval of the proposed Sixth Amendment to Contract DA-5190 will allow the law firm of Nossaman LLP to continue providing Los Angeles World Airports with Landside Access Modernization Program-related legal services for property acquisitions. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; find that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by an independent contractor than by City employees; further find that, pursuant to Charter Section 371(e)(2), competitive bidding for said professional services would not be practicable or advantageous; further find that, pursuant to Charter Section 371(e)(10), competitive bidding for the work would be undesirable, impracticable, or impossible; approve the Sixth Amendment to Contract DA-5190 with Nossaman LLP; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said Sixth Amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney and approval by the Los Angeles City Council. (Brian Ostler)\n05 report \n6.

RESOLUTION NO.      - Three (3)-year Contract with Standard Signs Incorporated:  Covering specialized airfield signs and replacement parts for Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport, for cost not to exceed $1,050,000 \nPURPOSE: The proposed award will establish a three (3)-year contract to provide specialized airfield signs and replacement parts at Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport for amount not to exceed $1,050,000. Airfield signs and replacement parts are continually needed to support airport operations, construction projects, and taxiway re-designation projects. The contract will allow Los Angeles World Airports staff to ensure the continuing capability to maintain compliance with Federal Aviation Administration Rules and Regulations, repair and replace airfield signs when necessary and without delay, provide necessary visibility to airplane pilots, and support current construction and taxiway re-designation projects. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f and Article III, Class 1 (15) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; find that use of competitive bidding would be undesirable or impractical to award a contract for purchase of airfield signs or parts since there is only one vendor that can provide the Lumacurve signs and parts manufactured by Standard Signs Incorporated that are installed at Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport; approve the Contract with Standard Signs Incorporated; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said Contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney and approval by the Los Angeles City Council. (Richard Connolly)\n06 report \n7.

RESOLUTION NO.      - Award of one (1)-year Contract, with two (2) one-year extension options, to Variable Speed Solutions, Inc.:  Covering supply and delivery of variable frequency drives and related services and repairs for Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport, for cost not to exceed $450,000 \nPURPOSE: The proposed award will establish a one (1)-year contract, with two (2) one-year renewal options, with Variable Speed Solutions, Inc. for supply and delivery of variable frequency drives (VFDs) and related services and repairs at Los Angeles International Airport and Van Nuys Airport. The VFDs are a critical part of the continuous operation of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems installed throughout Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA). The action will allow LAWA to maintain continual contractual coverage for the materials and services. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f and Article III, Class 1 (2) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; find that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by an independent contractor than by City employees; approve Award of Contract to Variable Speed Solutions, Inc.; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said Contract after approval as to form by the City Attorney. (Richard Connolly)\n07 report \n8.

RESOLUTION NO.      - Third Amendment to Non-Exclusive Space Use License Agreement LAA-9095 with Alclear, LLC:  To allow said licensee to enroll passengers in the Transportation Security Administration PreCheck Program, under said agreement covering expedited traveler services at Los Angeles International Airport \nPURPOSE: Staff requests approval of the proposed amendment to allow Alclear, LLC (dba Clear) to enroll passengers into the Transportation Security Administration PreCheck Program at Los Angeles International Airport. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; approve the Third Amendment to Non-Exclusive Space Use License Agreement LAA-9095 with Alclear, LLC; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to execute said Third Amendment after approval as to form by the City Attorney and approval by the Los Angeles City Council. (David Jones)\n08 report \n9.

RESOLUTION NO.      - Funding Authority of $700:  For one member of the Los Angeles International Airport Area Advisory Committee and one member of the Van Nuys Airport Citizens Advisory Council to attend the virtual University of California Davis 36th Annual Aviation Noise Emissions Symposium, from May 1, 2023 thru May 3, 2023 \nPURPOSE: The action will approve the related costs for one (1) member from the Los Angeles International Airport Area Advisory Committee and one (1) member from the Van Nuys Airport Citizens Advisory Council to attend the virtual University of California Davis 36th Annual Aviation Noise and Emissions Symposium. \nRECOMMENDATIONS: Adoption of the Report requesting that the Board of Airport Commissioners determine that this action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines; find that the work can be performed more economically or feasibly by an independent contractor than by City employees; approve funding of $700 for one (1) representative each of the Los Angeles International Airport Area Advisory Committee and the Van Nuys Airport Citizens Advisory Council to attend the University of California Davis 36th Annual Aviation Noise and Emissions Symposium; and authorize the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, to pay the related expenses. (Becca Doten)\n09 report

(1) 17-0090-S15 CD 15 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the issuance of the final loan commitment for the Proposition HHH (Prop HHH) Housing Challenge Project located at 25820-25896 South Western Avenue in Council District 15; amendment to the Prop HHH Fiscal Year (FY) 2020-21 Project Expenditure Plan (PEP); and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) to issue a letter of financial commitment for the Western Landing Project located at 25820-25896 South Western Avenue in Council District 15, which was selected as a result of the Housing Challenge Request for Proposal, and the final Housing Challenge Prop HHH Commitment will not exceed $8,289,109, per the breakdown contained in Table 1 of the Prop HHH Administrative Oversight Committee (AOC) report dated March 9, 2023, attached to Council file No. 17-0090-S15. APPROVE the FY 2020-2021 PEP to be amended and increased as follows: $8,289,109 for Western Landing (Attachment A of the LAHD report contained in the Prop HHH AOC report dated March 9, 2023). AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to negotiate and execute loan documents, covenant/regulatory agreements and any other documents necessary to implement the Prop HHH PEP FY 2020-2021 (Attachment A of the LAHD report contained in the Prop HHH AOC report dated March 9, 2023) with each of the borrowers on projects selected for funding, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the disbursement of Prop HHH funds to take place after the sponsors obtain enforceable commitments for all proposed funding, including by not limited to, the full amount of funding and/or tax credits proposed. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Prop HHH AOC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(10) 21-0946-S1 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreements with Examity Inc. (Examity; Contract No. C-135772) and PSI Services, LLC (PSI Services; Contract No. C-133329) for as-needed remote test proctoring and related services in connection with the City’s Civil Service hiring process. Recommendations for Council action: APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department, to execute Amended and Restated Agreements to provide as-needed remote test proctoring and related services for the administration of the City's Civil Service tests, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, as follows: First Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with Examity (Contract No. C-135772), to: Extend the term by one additional year resulting in a four-year term effective March 2, 2020 through March 1, 2024. Increase the expenditure authority from $500,000 to not to exceed $700,000. Update the City's standard contracting provisions to include the "Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Rev. 9/22) [v.1 ]". Second Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement with PSI Services (Contract No. C-133329), to: Continue the five-year term effective December 1, 2018 through November 30, 2023. Increase the expenditure authority from $500,000 to not to exceed $600,000. Update the City's standard contracting provisions to include the "Standard Provisions for City Contracts (Rev. 9/22) [v.1]". INSTRUCT the Personnel Department to ensure Examity submits current documentation in compliance with contractual requirements including a current Certificate of Insurance that meets the requirements of the City's Risk Manager, prior to executing the Agreement. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that services under the proposed agreements are only to be provided for as-needed and requested by the City. There is no minimum expenditure requirement. Funding of $300,000 is provided in the 2022-23 Budget within the Contractual Services account line item "Anytime Anywhere Testing program". The Personnel Department anticipates receiving additional funding from various City departments which may request services under the proposed Agreements. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that as budgeted funds are available to support the proposed Agreements and expenditures in the current year, and future year expenditures are limited to the appropriation of funds, the recommendations of the February 17, 2023 CAO report comply with the City's Financial Policies.

(11) 22-0398 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Controller’s Fraud, Waste and Abuse Unit annual report for 2021. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the April 6, 2022 Controller report, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.

(12) 23-0304 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Crossing Guard Program. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker – Krekorian): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), with assistance of the Personnel Department, to report on the status of the Crossing Guard Program to include: Potential ways to expedite the hiring of crossing guards, including reducing the time needed to complete the criminal background checks and obtain medical clearance from the City's Medical Services Division. LADOT's coordination efforts with the Los Angeles Unified School District. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department, in coordination with the LADOT, to report on the feasibility of utilizing City's hiring initiatives, such as the Targeted Local Hire and Bridge to Jobs Programs or other similar programs, to recruit and hire crossing guards.

(13) 23-0215 CD 15 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the future plans of the Port of Los Angeles to utilize hydrogen energy for human-operated equipment used at port terminals in order to achieve its emission reduction goals. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker - Hutt): REQUEST the Port of Los Angeles to report on future plans to utilize hydrogen energy for any human-operated equipment that cannot utilize battery power which is used at port terminals in order to achieve its emission reduction goals. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(14) 23-0216 CD 15 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to the Clean Hydrogen Hubs grant application with the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Systems. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker – Harris-Dawson): REQUEST the Port of Los Angeles, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, to report on the status of its Clean Hydrogen Hubs grant application with the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Systems, including on how the application will ensure that any hydrogen used by any City agency or department meet the definition of “green hydrogen” as described in Council file No. 23-0039, what safeguards are being proposed to protect public health and safety, award amounts, other City departments involved, the application and project timelines, and collaboration efforts with state and federal partners, environmental justice and community organizations. TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker – Harris-Dawson): REQUEST the Port of Los Angeles, in collaboration with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, to report on the status of its Clean Hydrogen Hubs grant application with the Alliance for Renewable Clean Hydrogen Systems, including on how the application will ensure that any hydrogen used by any City agency or department meet the definition of “green hydrogen” as described in Council file No. 22-0255, what safeguards are being proposed to protect public health and safety, award amounts, other City departments involved, the application and project timelines, and collaboration efforts with state and federal partners, environmental justice and community organizations. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(15) 23-0200 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the Agreement for the Navajo Project Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest lntertie Project for the Decommissioning of a Phase Shifting Transformer at Liberty Substation. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of February 14, 2023, Resolution No. 023 131, which approves the Agreement for the Navajo Project Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest lntertie Project for the Decommissioning of a Phase Shifting Transformer at Liberty Substation, DWP No. BP 21-014. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated February 28, 2023, approving Resolution No. 023 131 of the Board, approving Contract No. 21-DSR-13092, among the United States of America Department of the Interior Bureau of Reclamation, the United States of America Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration Desert Southwest Region, Arizona Public Service Company,  Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), Nevada Power Company d/b/a NV Energy, Salt River Project Agricultural Improvement and Power District, and Tucson Electric Power Company for Navajo Project Pacific Northwest-Pacific Southwest Intertie Project Decommissioning of a Phase Shifting Transformer at Liberty Substation, LADWP No. BP21-014 (Decommissioning Agreement). Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no General Fund impact. Approval of the proposed Resolution and Ordinance will have a fiscal impact of $175,259.75 to the LADWP Power Revenue Fund in 2023-24. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the proposed action complies with the LADWP Financial Policies in that funding will be budgeted and available for this purpose.

(16) 21-1320-S1 PUBLIC SAFETY and PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to budget modifications and contracting authorities for the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grants for Fiscal Years (FY) 2020 and 2021. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to: Modify the existing grant budget or the FY 2020 UASI grant (Council file No. 20-1156) and FY 2021 UASI grant (Council file No. 21-1320) by reallocating funds between projects and conducting the necessary fiscal transfers. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. AUTHORIZE the continuance of Position Authority Resolution in FY 20 UASI and FY 21 UASI for three grant-funded sworn positions for the Los Angeles Fire Department for FY 2022-23, one for the Joint Regional Intelligence Center and two for the Regional Training Group: No. of Positions Code Title 1 2142-1 Fire Captain I 1 2142-2 Fire Captain II 1 2152 Fire Battalion Chief AUTHORIZE new Position Authority Resolution for one Civilian Crime and Intelligence Analyst I, Class Code 2236-1, for the Los Angeles Police Department, for FY 2022-23 and FY 2023-24. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Transfer and establish new appropriation accounts within FY 2020 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 64E/46 as follows: Fund/Dept Account Title Amount From: 64E/46 46V138 Fire $1,631,641.94 64E/46 46T946 Grant Management and Administration 1,547,150.00 Total: $3,178,791.94 To: 64E/46     46T938 LAFD Grant Allocation $1,056,588.49 64E/46     46W138 Fire 432,062.53 64E/46     46W146 Mayor 1,100,000.00 64E/46     46W299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 590,140.92 Total: $3,178,791.94 Transfer appropriations within Fund No. 64E/46 to the General Fund for reimbursement as follows: Fund/Dept Account Title Amount From: 64E/46 46W138 Fire $432,062.53 64E/46 46W146 Mayor 1,100,000.00 Total: $1,532,062.53 To: 100/38 001012 Salaries Sworn $ 181,668.05 100/38     001098 Overtime Variable Staffing 250,394.48 100/46     001020 Grant Reimbursed 1,100,000.00 Total: $1,532,062.53 Transfer up to $142,990.92 from Fund No. 64E/46, Account No. 46W299 to the General Fund, Department No.38, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, Related Cost Reimbursement for Grants for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits. Transfer up to $447,150.00 from Fund No. 64E/46, Account No. 46W299 to the General Fund, Department No. 46, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, Related Cost Reimbursement for Grants for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits. Transfer and establish new appropriations within the FY 2021 UASI Homeland Security Grant Fund No. 64E/46 as follows: Fund/Dept Account Title Amount From: 65R/46 46V138 Fire $2,493,522.41 65R/46     46V299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 296,043.59 65R/46     46V938 LAFD Grant Allocation 35,000.00 65R/46 46V946 Grant Management and Administration 49,334.00 65R/46     46V970 LAPD Expenses 41,072.94 Total: $2,914,972.94 To: 65R/46     46W138 Fire $ 2,408,546.81 65R/46     46W146 Mayor 35,076.00 65R/46     46W170 Police 28,913.55 65R/46     46W299 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 442,436.58 Total: $2,914,972.94 Transfer appropriations within Fund No. 65R/46 to the General Fund for reimbursement as follows: Fund/Dept Account Title Amount From: 65R/46 46V138 Fire $2,408,546.81 65R/46     46W146 Mayor 35,076.00 65R/46     46W170 Police 28,913.55 Total: $2,472,536.36 To: 100/38 001012 Salaries Sworn $ 528,546.81 100/38 001098 Overtime Variable Staffing 1,880,000.00 100/46 001020 Grant Reimbursed 35,076.00 100/70 001010 Salaries General 24,056.07 100/70 001090 Overtime General 4,857.48 Total: $2,472,536.36 Transfer up to $416,019.19 from Fund No. 65R/46, Account No. 46W299 to the General Fund No. 100/38, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits. Transfer up to $14,258.00 from Fund No. 65R/46, Account 46W299 to the General Fund No. 100/46, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits. Transfer up to $12,159.39 from Fund No. 65R/46, Account 46W299 to the General Fund No. 100/70, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to place the following action relative to the FY 2021 UASI grant on the City Council agenda on July 1, 2023, or the first meeting day thereafter: Transfer appropriations from FY 2021 UASI Grant Fund No. 65R/46, Account No. 46V970 in the amount of $58,431.94, to Account No. 46Y170 to Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001010, Salaries for reimbursement of grant-related expenditures. Transfer appropriations from FY 2021 UASI Grant Fund No. 65R/46, Account No. 46V970 in the amount of $11,798.76, to Account No. 46Y170 to Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001090, Overtime General for reimbursement of grant-related expenditures. Transfer appropriations from FY 2021 UASI Grant Fund No. 65R/46, Account No. 46V970 in the amount of $29,535.04, to Account No. 46Y299 to Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 005346, Reimbursement of grant-related related cost expenditures. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within this report will have no additional impact to the General Fund and will provide appropriations for various City departments and partner jurisdictions for the continued expenditure of the FY 2020 and FY 2021 UASI grant award for grant-related projects. No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized for grant-eligible activities.

(17) 12-0122-S1 PUBLIC SAFETY and PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to a proposed contract with CentralSquare Technologies, LLC (CentralSquare Technologies), to provide a web-based alarm management system including billing and collection services. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to execute an Agreement with CentralSquare Technologies to provide a web-based alarm management system including billing and collection services, for a term of five years, and the authority to execute up to two one-year extensions, subject to the contractor’s providing satisfactory services under said agreement, and to approval by the City Attorney as to form with compensation to be based on a graduated net collection share ranging from 90-percent City and 10-percent Contractor to 87-percent City and 13-percent Contractor as calculated by amounts collected through the False Fire Alarm Program. RESOLVE that one position of Management Analyst (Class Code 9184) in the LAFD to support the False Fire Alarm Program is APPROVED and CONFIRMED, subject to allocation by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners, for the period of February 6, 2023 through June 30, 2023. TRANSFER $206,330 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 58/100, Account No. 580345 False Alarm Program to the following departmental accounts within LAFD Fund No. 38/100: Account Amount 1010- Salaries General $78,132 6010- Office and Administrative 128,198 Total: $206,330 REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to establish a False Fire Alarm Program. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.) Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendations contained in the February 16, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File. Funding for one position and expense funding to support the False Fire Alarm Program in the current year is available within the Unappropriated Balance. Resource needs to continue this program beyond the current year will be evaluated through the 2023-24 budget process. CentralSquare Technologies will receive compensation based on a graduated net collection share ranging from 90-percent City and 10-percent Contractor to 87-percent City and 13-percent Contractor as calculated by amounts collected through the False Fire Alarm Program. The City collection share will be deposited as General Fund revenue. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the February 16, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, are consistent with the City’s Financial Policies in that the proposed services will be funded within budgeted funds.

(18) 23-0226 CD 7 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a grant application for the Environmental Justice Government-to-Government Program grant for the brownfield sites in Council District 7, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez - Yaroslavsky): AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to apply for the United States Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Government-to-Government Environmental Justice grant to leverage funds that will remediate brownfield sites in Council District 7, redevelop the sites and design community gardens, and create enrichment programming that educates youth on urban gardening and agriculture. INSTRUCT the BOS to report, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), on the authority to accept the potential award and divulge any and all administrative and legislative requirements of the City to leverage those EPA funds to fulfill the project scope. (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

(19) 23-0263 CD 4 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an exception to the City’s one-year street cut moratorium to allow for the installation of a gas line at 4828 Densmore Avenue. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman - Lee): APPROVE an exception to the City’s one-year street cut moratorium on Densmore Avenue to allow for the installation of a gas line at 4828 Densmore Avenue. REQUIRE the permittee to properly repair and resurface the street cut area in accordance with Bureau of Engineering requirements and standards and, upon completion of the work, the repaired street cut be inspected by the Bureau of Contract Administration to maximize the longevity of the street.

(2) 21-0329-S4 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to locations within the City covered by Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18; expenditures of City resources on LAMC 41.18; housing provided through LAMC 41.18; and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Yaroslavsky – Price): INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), in coordination with the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA), and other relevant City departments, including but not limited to, the City Administrative Officer (CAO), the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), the City Attorney, the Bureau of Sanitation, the Bureau of Street Services, and with requested input from homeless service providers, the Los Angeles County Homeless Initiative, and the LAHSA Lived Experience Advisory Board, to report within 60 days on: A list and map of all locations within the City currently covered by LAMC 41.18a-e. Total expenditures of City resources on LAMC 41.18 implementation, including but not limited to LAMC 41.18 sign installation, LAPD overtime hours, CAO staff allocation, and funding directed to LAHSA and other service providers for LAMC 41.18-driven outreach. An analysis of the effectiveness of the “Street Engagement and Management” procedures as stipulated in Attachment C dated September 2, 2021, attached to Council file No. 21-0329. The housing typology and referrals offered through the Streets Engagement Strategy to individuals prior to LAMC 41.18 designation, up to 6 weeks prior, and the breakdown of interim versus permanent housing. The rate of individuals accepting housing. The average duration of individuals being housed in both interim and permanent housing and the number of people still housed today that were provided housing through LAMC 41.18-driven engagement. The demographics of individuals placed in housing, including but not limited to race, gender, systems-involvement, and incidence of serious mental illness and substance use disorder. The rate and extent of repopulation in areas covered by LAMC 41.18. The number of citations issued by the LAPD related to LAMC 41.18 enforcement. Impact on public safety. Impact to passage of critical corridors and Americans with Disabilities Act access. Community acceptance of an intervention. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(20) 23-0278 CD 15 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to combating underpasses prone to lighting deficiencies in the Harbor Gateway area. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Harris-Dawson): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL), in coordination with the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report to the Council with a staffing plan and identified funding to combat lighting deficiencies for the underpasses listed in the Motion, attached to the Council file, as well as any remaining underpasses prone to lighting deficiencies in the Harbor Gateway area. INSTRUCT the BSL to report on creative solutions to lighting deficiencies related to underpasses, and for the potential to pilot artistic lighting solutions in the Harbor Gateway area. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(21) 23-0144 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the condition and status of the City's storm drain system and prioritizing repairs based on storm drain performance in the recent storms. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Yaroslavsky): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering and the Bureau of Sanitation to report on the condition and status of the City's storm drain system, and to include recommendations and cost estimates to conduct necessary repairs to any damaged storm drain infrastructure throughout the City and prioritize repairs based on storm drain performance in the recent storms in January 2023.

(22) 23-0099 CD 13 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to including Pride Village in the list of Citywide Special Events. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-Martínez – Hernandez): INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to include Pride Village in the list of Citywide Special Events. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(23) 22-0277-S1 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to executing a Sixth Amendment to Contract No. C-136109 with Cask NX LLC.; and the appropriation of funds, to continue the development of the ServiceNOW platform. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Hernandez), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to execute a Sixth Amendment to Contract No. C-136109 with Cask NX LLC, to continue the development of the ServiceNOW platform to track, process and expedite payments for affordable housing projects, as well as to track their development, in the amount of $500,000. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $500,000 within Fund No. 64R/43 SB 2 Permanent Local Housing Allocation from Appropriation Account No. 43W244 Administrative Reserve, to Appropriation Account No. 43W900 Contract Programming - Systems Upgrades for Cask NX LLC, to continue development of the ServiceNOW platform to track, process, and expedite payments for affordable housing projects, as well as to track their development, and expend funds upon proper written demand of the General Manager, LAHD, or designee. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(24) 21-1015-S3 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the grant applications for the Environmental Justice Government-to-Government program, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works (Board) and the Climate Emergency Mobilization Office (CEMO), and/or their designees, to prepare the grant applications for the proposals as outlined in Attachment 1 of the March 8, 2023 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, for the Environmental Justice Government-to-Government program. REQUEST the Board, and INSTRUCT CEMO, or their designees, to report back to request authority to accept the grant award(s) and confirm that there is no additional General Fund impact. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations will not result in a General Fund impact. However, upon notification of grant award, if the City is awarded, a reassessment on the General Fund impact should be completed. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO further reports that the recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies. (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report to be submitted in Council. If public hearing is not held in Committee, an opportunity for public comment will be provided.) (Click on www.lacouncilfile.com for background documents.)

(25) 23-1200-S28 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Dayna Bochco to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Dayna Bochco to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Bochco resides in Council District 11. (Current composition: F=10; M=4; Vacant=1)  Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Complete Community Impact Statement: None submitted. TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 17, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 14, 2023) [Scheduled pursuant to Council Rule 46 (b)] Report from Mayor dated 3-02-23

(26) 23-0053 CD 13 RELATED TO COUNCIL FILE NO. 23-0053-S1 NEGATIVE DECLARATION and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone and Height District Change for the properties located at 6437, 6439, 6443 and 6445 West Sunset Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2020-5408-ND, as circulated on March 10, 2022 (Negative Declaration), and all comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND that the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; and ADOPT the Negative Declaration. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated October 13, 2022, to effectuate a Vesting Zone and Height Change from C4­-2D-­SN to (T)(Q)C2-­2D-­SN, pursuant to Sections 12.32 F and 12.32 Q of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), to remove the existing "D" Limitation to allow a maximum Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 6:1 and a parking reduction of 20 percent incidental to the land use action pursuant to LAMC Section 12.32 P; for the demolition of an existing two-story structure with general commercial and office uses and the construction of a new 13­-story hotel with 175 rooms, with a second and rooftop level restaurant, bar and lounge area, four above ground parking levels, and a basement level, the Project will be approximately 173 feet in height and will have a floor area of approximately 59,655 square feet for a FAR of 6:1; for the properties located at 6437, 6439, 6443 and 6445 West Sunset Boulevard, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G: ....property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing. Applicant: NELA Development 1, LLC Representative: Michael Gonzales, Gonzales Law Group Case No. CPC-­2020-­5407-­VZC-­HD-­CUB-­ZAA-­RDP-­SPR-­1A Environmental No. ENV­-2020-­5408-­ND Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

(27) 23-0053-S1 CD 13 RELATED TO COUNCIL FILE NO. 23-0053 NEGATIVE DECLARATION and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appeals for a Conditional Use, Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment, Site Plan Review and a Redevelopment Plan Project Compliance for the properties located at 6437, 6439, 6443 and 6445 West Sunset Boulevard. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: FIND, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Negative Declaration, No. ENV-2020-5408-ND, as circulated on March 10, 2022 (Negative Declaration), and all comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment and analysis of the City; and ADOPT the Negative Declaration. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEALS filed by Supporters Alliance for Environmental Responsibility (Representative: Amalia Bowley Fuentes, Lozeau Drury LLP) and 2) Dina Goldstein (Representative: Michelle Black), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving a Conditional Use to allow the sale and dispensing of a full-line of alcoholic beverages in conjunction with the hotel, restaurant, bar and lounge uses, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24.W.1; approving a Zoning Administrator’s Adjustment to permit zero-foot side yard setbacks and a zero-foot rear yard setback in lieu of the 16 feet and 20 feet required, respectively by LAMC Sections 12.11 C.2 and 12.11 C.3, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.28 C; approving a Site Plan Review for a development project which creates, or results in an increase of, 50 or more guest rooms, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.05; and approving a Redevelopment Plan Project Compliance for development activity involving the issuance of a building permit, pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.14; for the demolition of an existing two-­story structure with general commercial and office uses and the construction of a new 13­-story hotel with 175 rooms, with a second and rooftop level restaurant, bar and lounge area, four above ground parking levels, and a basement level, the Project will be approximately 173 feet in height and will have a floor area of approximately 59,655 square feet for a floor area ratio of 6:1, for the properties located at 6437, 6439, 6443, 6445 West Sunset Boulevard, subject to Modified Conditions of Approval. Applicant: NELA Development 1, LLC Representative: Michael Gonzales, Gonzales Law Group Case No. CPC-­2020-­5407-­VZC-­HD-­CUB-­ZAA-­RDP-­SPR-­1A Environmental No. ENV-2020-­5408-­ND

(28) 15-1107-S1 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Contract Amendments for the continued provision of planning, urban design, landscape architecture, architecture and/or project management, and economic analysis services. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Director of Planning, Department of City Planning (DCP), to: Execute a Second Amendment to three contracts, for time extension only for AECOM Technical Services, Inc., BAE Urban Economics, Inc., and HR&A Advisors, Inc. for planning, urban design, landscape architecture, architecture and/or project management, and economic analysis services; and, continue authorization of the not-to-exceed compensation limits in the cumulative amount of $2,536,172, as follows: Contract No.  Contractor Not-To-Exceed Amount C-126629 AECOM Technical Services $  442,631 C-126628 BAE Urban Economics 1,453,171 C-126625 HR&A Advisors, Inc. 640,370 Total: $2,536,172 Retroactively extend the contract terms for two contracts by 37 months from November 12, 2022 through December 31, 2025, for a total contract term of ten years and one month, and one contract by 12 months from November 12, 2022 through November 30, 2023, in substantial conformance with the draft Amendments included in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated February 6, 2023, attached to the Council file, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.

(29) 20-0882-S2 CD 14 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (DE LEÓN - RODRIGUEZ) relative to the amendments to the City's existing concession agreements at El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument with merchant-tenants to structure plans for the graduated payment of the full amount of past due rent, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument Authority Department, to: Negotiate and execute amendments to the City's existing concession agreements with merchant-tenants to structure plans for the graduated payment of the full amount of past due rent, so long as all such rent is paid within 36 months or by the end of the expiration of the concession agreement, whichever is sooner. Rent that qualifies for such payment plans includes rent that became due between the Mayor's declaration of a local emergency, on March 4, 2020, and the date on which the City Council approves this Motion. Waive interest and late charges on back rent owed for the aforementioned timeframe as well as charges that would be issued due to the establishment of a graduated payment plan approved by the department.

(3) 23-0166 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the investigation, solutions, and prevention of human trafficking among homeless youth in the City. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Park - Rodriguez): INSTRUCT the Community Investment for Families Department, the Youth Development Department, with assistance from the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and other departments as appropriate, to investigate and report on solutions to prevent human trafficking among homeless youth in the City.

(4) 23-0165 CD 15 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to project updates and timelines for the Watts Skate Park, and potential funding sources as well as grants that can be applied for the Watts Skate Park. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker - Hutt): INSTRUCT the Bureau of Engineering and Department of Recreation and Parks to report on project updates and timelines for the Watts Skate Park. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report on potential funding sources as well as grants that can be applied for the Watts Skate Park. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(5) 23-0228 CD 15 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the goals related to “Accessible Play” as well as the parks eligibility for upgrades to become “Universally Accessible Playgrounds”, specifically those in Council District 15, and inventory of existing “Universally Accessible Playgrounds” citywide as well as any funding needs. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield): INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to report with an update on goals related to “Accessible Play” as well as the parks eligible for upgrades to become “Universally Accessible Playgrounds”, specifically those in Council District 15. The report should include an inventory of the existing “Universally Accessible Playgrounds” citywide as well as any funding needs for these sites. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(6) 23-0239 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the condition of all existing skateparks in the City, and identification of funds for a consultant team to develop a strategic plan or master plan for identifying sites for new skateparks, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker - Soto-Martínez): INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks, and any other overseeing departments, to provide an inventory on the condition of all existing skateparks in the City. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to: Identify funds for hiring of a consultant team to develop a planning exercise to develop a strategic plan or master plan for identifying sites for new skateparks as well as reporting on best practices for planning existing skateparks in the City. Report to the Neighborhoods and Community Enrichment Committee within 45 days on such funding opportunities and an outline of steps in developing such a strategic or master planning effort.

(7) 23-0162 CD 15 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of replacing the Knoll Hill Dog Park in proximity to its current location. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker - Park): REQUEST the Port of Los Angeles, and INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks, Bureau of Engineering, and any other relevant City departments, to report on the feasibility of replacing the Knoll Hill Dog Park in proximity to its current location. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(8) 23-0303 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reviewing and updating any training materials that relate to LGBTQIA+ people. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Yaroslavsky – McOsker – Hernandez): INSTRUCT the Personnel Department to review and update any training materials that relate to LGBTQIA+ people, including but not limited to the mandatory Citywide harassment training program, and the Workplace Gender Transition Guidelines, in consultation with the City's Transgender Advisory Council, recently-transitioned employees interested in sharing their feedback, and other stakeholders.  Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(9) 23-0274 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving substitute authority without funding for 320 positions in the Los Angeles Fire Department to address position control issues associated with the transition to the Workday system, effective March 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.  Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to approve substitute authority without funding for 320 positions in the Los Angeles Fire Department to address position control issues associated with the transition to the Workday system, effective March 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023.  Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendation contained in the March 8, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File. The recommended substitute authorities are to address Workday system issues with the LAFD’s existing position authorities. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation contained in the March 8, 2023 CAO report, attached to the Council File, is consistent with the City’s Financial Policies in that current operations will be funded by current revenues.