Los Angeles — 2023-06-13

(1) 22-1045 EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the 2023-24 Proposition K Assessment. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ACKNOWLEDGE that the City Council's action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) under Article II, Section 2.i of the City's CEQA guidelines, because the underlying project has already been evaluated and processed in accordance with the City CEQA Guidelines, with respect to the projects in List 3 of Attachment 8 of the April 27, 2023 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file. ACKNOWLEDGE that a Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared for the project and will be reviewed and considered by the City Council as part of the final approval of the project, with respect to the projects in List 4 of Attachment 8 of the April 27, 2023 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file. ACKNOWLEDGE that these are projects that may be considered for funding after CEQA compliance; no further action is required at this time, with respect to the projects in List 5 of Attachment 8 of the April 27, 2023 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE Confirming the Assessment, dated May 19, 2023, as prepared and transmitted by the City Attorney, confirming the assessments and approving the diagram for the District for Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24. INSTRUCT the City Engineer to record a Notice of Assessment with the County of Los Angeles (County) Recorder. APPROVE the 2023-24 Four Year Plan for the L.A. for Kids Program and related schedules, as set forth in Attachments 1, 2, 3, 4, and 7 of the April 27, 2023 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file. APPROVE the 2023-24 allocation of administrative funds up to the following amounts within Proposition K Fund No. 43M, as set forth in Attachment 7 of the April 27, 2023 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file: Department Amount Public Works (PW)/Bureau of Engineering (BOE) $214,290 PW/Board/Office of Accounting 136,457 Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) 78,000 Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst 33,356 Total: $462,103 INSTRUCT the Information Technology Agency (ITA) to prepare the assessment file containing the assessment levy information confirmed by the City Council for 2023-24 for each parcel in the Assessment District and make it available to the BOE to verify and transmit to the County. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Proposition K grant agreements with grantees that are recommended for 2023-24 project allocations (Attachment 1 of the April 27, 2023 L.A. for Kids Steering Committee report, attached to the Council file), except for competitive projects awarded to City departments, subject to approval of the City Attorney. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Set up accounts for the 2023-24 Proposition K assessment within the following Funds, pursuant to instructions to be provided by the CAO: Proposition K Projects Fund No. 43K; Proposition K Maintenance Fund No. 43L; and, Proposition K Administration Fund No. 43M. Increase the 2023-24 appropriations for the ITA by $50,000 from Proposition K Fund No. 43K/10, Account No. (TBD) - ITA to Fund No. 100/32, Account No. 9350 - Communication Service Request. Transfer cash from Proposition K Fund No. 43K/10, on an as-needed basis upon proper documentation from the ITA and approval by the BOE Program Managers and the CAO. Transfer assessment revenues to the appropriate Program Funds in the approximate percentage distribution, and up to the amounts reflected below: Proposition K Fund Percentage Distribution Year 27 Total 43K/10 – Capital Projects 77.11% $19,276,725 43L/10 – Maintenance 20.00% 5,000,000 43M/10 – Administration 1.85% 462,103 Total: 100.00% $25,000,000 INSTRUCT the City Engineer, CAO, CLA, and Board of Public Works, Office of Accounting, to submit journal voucher requests supported by the documentation of work order charges for program administrative and project construction management staffing costs to the CAO. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) and the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to submit expenditure reports to the BOE and the CAO on a monthly basis. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to make technical corrections to the City Engineer's Report to reflect the intent of the Council action. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make funding adjustments and prepare technical adjustments as needed to fully commit annual assessment funds and carry out the intent of the Council action; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement those technical adjustments. AUTHORIZE the Controller, pursuant to instructions provided by the CAO, to revert residual funds within Proposition K Funds to the originating Proposition K project accounts for projects completed by the GSD and the RAP as part of ongoing program reconciliation activities.

(10) 22-0264 PUBLIC SAFETY and PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the number of women being promoted and related implementation efforts in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) workforce; and funding for training, support and mentorship programs, conferences and other career development efforts for women and minority officers in the LAPD; and related matters. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAPD report dated February 24, 2023 and Board of Police Commissioners (BPC) report dated August 18, 2022, both attached to Council file No. 22-0264.

(11) 23-0313 CD 13 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Morris Kight McCadden Place Residence, located at 1428 – 1430 North McCadden Place, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: DETERMINE that the proposed designation is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8 and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31 of the State CEQA Guidelines. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Morris Kight McCadden Place Residence, located at 1428 – 1430 North McCadden Place, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: AIDS Healthcare Foundation, Attn: Jonathan Eisenberg Owners: Tal Kahana, Trustee, Tal Kahana Trust, Paz K. Stark, Trustee, Paz K. Stark Trust and Tal Kahana, Trustee, Tal Kahana 2007 Revocable Inter Vivos Trust, Et al. Case No. CHC-2022-3605-HCM Environmental No. ENV-2022-3606-CE

(12) 22-0599 CD 2 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and RELATED CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA) FINDINGS; and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal filed for a Specific Plan Exception, Project Permit Compliance review, Conditional Use, and a Zone Variance, for the properties located at 4801 - 4815 North Laurel Canyon Boulevard and 12107 - 12111 West Riverside Drive. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:​ DETERMINE that based on the whole of the administrative record, the Project is exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC), as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Saied Pouldar (Representative: Eduardo Olivo) and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the SVAPC in approving a: 1) Specific Plan Exception to the Valley Village Specific Plan (Ordinance No. 168,613) to allow the following: a) an accessory car wash use in lieu of the C4 use limitations of Section 5.B. of the Valley Village Specific Plan, and b) a front yard of three percent of the total lot area in lieu of the five percent required by 6.E.1. of the Valley Village Specific Plan; pursuant to Section 11.5.7.F of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC); 2) Project Permit Compliance review with the Valley Village Specific Plan to allow the construction, use, and maintenance of a 736 square foot, self-operated car wash tunnel, pursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7.C, 3) Conditional Use to allow a Commercial Corner Development with the following deviations from the standards of LAMC Section 12.22.A.23: a) less than 50 percent ground floor transparent windows, b) an existing free­standing pole sign, c) hours of operation for the existing convenience store from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; pursuant to LAMC Section 12.24.W.27; and 4) Zone Variance from “Q” Conditions of Ordinance No.165,108 which limit uses of the subject property to those permitted in the C1.5 Zone, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.27; for the construction, use, and maintenance of a 736 square foot, self-operated car wash tunnel, to be operated from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily, as an accessory use to an existing gas station with convenience store, on an approximately 19,164 square foot commercial corner site; a total of five parking spaces will be provided, the car wash tunnel is proposed at the southwest corner of the site, adjacent to a commercial use; the project includes new landscaping around the site, raising existing concrete masonry unit walls of six feet in height (west property line) and four feet in height (north property line) by two feet each, the addition of eight new on­site trees and three new street trees, four additional parking spaces, new lighting, two new signs, a new trash enclosure area, new air/water location, the addition of two coin operation vacuum hoses with sound dampeners, and the re­facing of an existing free­standing pole sign, the project includes the demolition of a small storage building (160 square feet), the removal of nine palm trees (three mature, six small) and grading of less than 500 cubic yards; for the properties located at 4801 - 4815 North Laurel Canyon Boulevard and 12107 - 12111 West Riverside Drive, subject to the Conditions of Approval. Applicant: Nader Hattar, N&D Corporation Representative: Ken Kang, MK Design Case No. APCSV­-2019-­1481-­SPE-­SPP-­CU-­ZV-­1A Environmental No. ENV­-2019-­1482-­CE Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 20, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 20, 2023) Report from Planning and Land Use Management Committee_06-06-23

(13) 23-0435 CD 10 PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to considering the inclusion of 1802 South Crenshaw Boulevard in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments (HCMs). Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hutt - Raman): INSTRUCT the Historic Resources Division of the Department of City Planning to prepare the application relative to considering the inclusion of 1802 South Crenshaw Boulevard in the list of HCMs and to submit the application to the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) for review and consideration. REQUEST the CHC, after reviewing the application, to submit a report to the City Council regarding the potential inclusion of 1802 South Crenshaw Boulevard in the City's list of HCMs.

(14) 23-0563 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting an Ordinance which would repeal Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) 14.3.1 (L) which currently imposes a series of requirements to re-establish eldercare facilities that have been abandoned or discontinued for a year. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Raman - Yaroslavsky): REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance, with the assistance of the Department of City Planning, which would repeal LAMC 14.3.1 (L) which currently imposes a series of requirements to re-establish eldercare facilities that have been abandoned or discontinued for a year so that the City can remove barriers to preserve eldercare facilities.

(15) 22-1058 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 151.03 of Article 1 of Chapter XV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) relating to the Housing Appeal Board and adding a severability clause to Chapter XV. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 15, 2023, relative to amending Section 151.03 of Article 1 of Chapter XV of the LAMC relating to the Housing Appeal Board and adding a severability clause to Chapter XV.

(16) 23-0560 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving a Contract with Ricondo & Associates, Inc., covering professional consultation services to provide environmental technical and expert consulting services for the modernization of the cargo facilities at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAWA). Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article Il, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the three-year Contract with Ricondo & Associates, Inc., with two one-year extension options, covering professional consultation services to provide environmental technical and expert consulting services for the modernization of the cargo facilities at LAWA, for cost not to exceed $25,000,000. CONCUR with said Board’s action on December 15, 2022, by Resolution 27656, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute said Contract with Ricondo & Associates, Inc.

(17) 18-0083 CD 11 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the Third Amendment to a Contract with Austin Commercial, LP, covering the Terminal Cores and Automated People Mover Interface project at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAWA), and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article Il, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Third Amendment to Contract DA-5262 with Austin Commercial, LP, covering the Terminal Cores and Automated People Mover Interface Project at the LAWA, to add funding of $43,000,000 to settle outstanding disputed change requests and extend the term to September 26, 2024. CONCUR with said Board’s action February 16, 2023, by Resolution 27680, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, or designee, to execute said Third Amendment to Contract DA-5262 with Austin Commercial, LP.

(18) 23-0550 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the five-year Progressive Design-Build Contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co., covering Phase 1 of the Landscaping Improvements Program at the Los Angeles World Airport (LAWA). Recommendations for Council action: ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the action is not a project as defined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Public Resources Code Section 21065, State CEQA Guidelines Section 15378) and is also exempt from CEQA pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines Section 15306, and Article II Section 2(f) and Article III Class 6 (2) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the five-year Progressive Design-Build Contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co., covering Phase 1 (design and preconstruction) of the Landscaping Improvements Program at LAWA, for cost not to exceed $13,067,519. CONCUR with said Board’s action on February 16, 2023, by Resolution 27683, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer,LAWA, or designee, to execute said Contract with Hensel Phelps Construction Co.

(19) 17-0046-S3 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to requesting an amended Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the RepresentLA program that expands the eligible uses of allocated City funds to include detained and non-detained merits-blind removal defense. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto-Martínez - Price - Raman): INSTRUCT the Community Investment for Families Department, with the assistance of the City Attorney and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to work with the Los Angeles County Office of Immigrant Affairs, to prepare and present an amended MOU for the RepresentLA program that expands the eligible uses of allocated City funds to include detained and non-detained merits-blind removal defense.

(2) 23-0472 CD 13 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at Color Club, located at 641 North Western Avenue (641 - 649 North Western Avenue). Applicant: Color Club LLC Representative: Eddie Navarrette - FE Design & Consulting TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 2, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 2, 2022) (Motion required for Findings and Council recommendations for the above application) Communication from Deputy City Clerk dated 06-02-2023 - Notice Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Department of City Planning dated 05-10-2023 - Notice Communication from Deputy City Clerk to Los Angeles Police Department dated 05-10-2023 - Notice Public Convenience or Necessity Application submitted 5-04-23 Attachment to Application submitted 5-04-23 - CUB Application Package Attachment to Application submitted 5-04-23 - Letter of Determination Attachment to Application submitted 5-04-23 - Maliling List

(20) 23-0900-S23 CD 7 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Mount Gleason Avenue and Hillrose Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 22, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated February 9, 2023, setting the date of August 15, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Mount Gleason Avenue and Hillrose Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

(21) 23-0900-S24 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Glendale Boulevard and Farwell Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 29, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated March 24, 2023, setting the date of August 15, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Glendale Boulevard and Farwell Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

(22) 23-0900-S25 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Planada Avenue and Avenue 65 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 22, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated February 20, 2023, setting the date of August 15, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Planada Avenue and Avenue 65 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

(23) 23-0900-S26 CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Ventura Boulevard and Andasol Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 22, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated February 20, 2023, setting the date of August 15, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Ventura Boulevard and Andasol Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

(24) 23-0900-S27 CD 5 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Northvale Road and Dunleer Drive Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated April 20, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated March 24, 2023, setting the date of August 15, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Northvale Road and Dunleer Drive Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

(25) 23-0900-S28 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Fulton Avenue and Moorpark Street No. 1 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated April 26, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 17, 2023, setting the date of August 15, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Fulton Avenue and Moorpark Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

(26) 23-0900-S29 CD 3 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Wells Drive and Casa Drive No. 1 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated April 26, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 17, 2023, setting the date of August 15, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Wells Drive and Casa Drive No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

(27) 23-0900-S30 CD 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Adams Boulevard and Bronson Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated April 27, 2023. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION, dated April 17, 2023, setting the date of August 15, 2023 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Adams Boulevard and Bronson Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

(28) 23-0005-S84 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 132 South Avenue 56 (Case No. 760303), Assessor I.D. No. 5468-025-009, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 132 South Avenue 56 (Case No. 760303), Assessor I.D. No. 5468-025-009, from the REAP.

(29) 23-0005-S81 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 4309 West Burns Avenue (Case No. 794627), Assessor I.D. No. 5539-008-019, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 4309 West Burns Avenue (Case No. 794627), Assessor I.D. No. 5539-008-019, from the REAP.

(3) 23-0359 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of establishing a Democracy Vouchers program in the City. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman - et al. – Hernandez - et al.): INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), in consultation with the Ethics Commission and relevant City departments, as needed, to report within 90 days the feasibility of establishing a Democracy Vouchers program in the City. The report should include: A demographic and neighborhood-by-neighborhood analysis of donors in City elections. An analysis of the effectiveness of Democracy Vouchers programs in other cities, such as Seattle. Recommendations for the establishment of a Democracy Vouchers program in the City, taking into account: The degree to which a Democracy Vouchers program would increase the share of campaign money coming from within the City. The degree to which a Democracy Vouchers program would increase the share of campaign money coming from people, as opposed to special interest groups. The degree to which a Democracy Vouchers program would make campaign financing more equitable by boosting donations from ZIP codes in the City with a high percentage of people of color. The possibility of creating a hybrid public financing program based upon Democracy Vouchers where raising a certain amount of funds through Democracy Vouchers could result in the award of a grant, or multiple grants, to achieve full public financing, similar to the gubernatorial races in Arizona, Massachusetts and Maine. Whether a Democracy Vouchers program would diversify the demographics of candidates for public office in the City. Whether a Democracy Vouchers program would boost political engagement within the City. Range of options for candidate requirements, including but not limited to public debate requirements, contribution and spending limits, and disclosure agreements. Safeguards to prevent potential fraud and abuse. Staffing requirements. Appropriate budget size and funding options for successful implementation. How a Democracy Vouchers program should work with the City’s current matching funds program.

(30) 23-0005-S86 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 1637 North Benton Way (Case No. 801906), Assessor I.D. No. 5423-016-006, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated May 18, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 1637 North Benton Way (Case No. 801906), Assessor I.D. No. 5423-016-006, from the REAP.

(31) 23-0005-S92 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 180 West 42nd Street (Case No. 564122), Assessor I.D. No. 5111-016-009, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 5, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 180 West 42nd Street (Case No. 564122), Assessor I.D. No. 5111-016-009, from the REAP.

(32) 23-0005-S93 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 6811 South Bonsallo Avenue (Case No. 745689), Assessor I.D. No. 6013-020-024, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 5, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 6811 South Bonsallo Avenue (Case No. 745689), Assessor I.D. No. 6013-020-024, from the REAP.

(33) 23-0005-S94 CD 4 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 8017 West Rothdell Terrace (Case No. 682740), Assessor I.D. No. 5569-031-012, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 5, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 8017 West Rothdell Terrace (Case No. 682740), Assessor I.D. No. 5569-031-012, from the REAP.

(34) 23-0005-S95 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2240 West 14th Street (Case No. 755971), Assessor I.D. No. 5056-005-011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated June 5, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2240 West 14th Street (Case No. 755971), Assessor I.D. No. 5056-005-011, from the REAP.

(35) 20-0077-S1 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 74864 located at 600 South San Pedro Street (600-628 South San Pedro Street, 611-615 South Crocker Street, 518-522 East 6th Street), northerly of East 7th Street. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 74864, located at 600 South San Pedro Street (600-628 South San Pedro Street, 611-615 South Crocker Street, 518-522 East 6th Street), northerly of East 7th Street and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C-143492) Subdivider: 600 San Pedro, L.P.; Surveyor: Kurt Troxell

(36) 08-2905-S1 CD 6 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 69684 located at 9213 North Tobias Avenue, southerly of Tupper Street. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 69684, located at 9213 North Tobias Avenue, southerly of Tupper Street and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C-143493) Owner: Yaya Tobais, LLC; Surveyor: Taik Y. Kim

(37) 23-0609 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 78231 located at 916-926 North Ridgewood Place, northerly of Lemon Grove Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 78231, located at 916-926 North Ridgewood Place, northerly of Lemon Grove Avenue and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C-143496) Owner: MAJ Ridgewood LLC; Surveyor: Mo Sahebi

(38) 23-0535 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to waiver of conflict of interest for WFBM, LLP (Walsworth), regarding its representation of the City together with the Southern California Gas Company (Socal Gas) in the matter of Crow, Jennifer Sparks v. Southern California Gas Company, et al. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the waiver of conflict of interest for Walsworth in its representation of the City together with Socal Gas, and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute the waiver with Walsworth.

(39) 21-1188 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a request for waiver of Conflict of Interest for Beveridge & Diamond (B&D) in its representation of the City together with MED-Project LLC. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the waiver of Conflict of Interest for B&D in its representation of the City together with MED-Project USA, MED-Project LLC, and affiliated MED-project companies, and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute a waiver with B&D.

(4) 23-0244 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to adding the City Attorney to the City’s Administrative Citation Enforcement Program (ACE) as an Enforcement Officer; authorizing the City Attorney to modify the processes set forth in ACE, as appropriate; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (McOsker – Harris-Dawson): RESOLVE that, inasmuch as the City Attorney is an Enforcement Officer of ACE as defined in Section 11.2.02 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), the City Council hereby adds the City Attorney as an Enforcement Officer empowered to enforce any and all violations of any provision of the LAMC under either or both LAMC Sections 11.00 or 11.2. RESOLVE that the City Attorney is hereby authorized to modify the processes set forth in ACE to implement ACE, as appropriate, for the addition of the City Attorney, including implementing citation forms, administrative procedures, protocols, appeals to a hearing officer and designation of a citation processing company as the City Attorney determines is necessary or appropriate for Administrative Citations issued by the City Attorney. The issuance of an Administrative Citation by the City Attorney shall constitute the initial review otherwise required under LAMC Section 11.2.08(a)(1) and the Responsible Person may pay the Administrative Citation or contest an Administrative Citation issued by the City Attorney directly as set forth in LAMC Section 11.2.08(a)(2) and 11.2.09.

(40) 21-1317 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to amending the contract with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC, to increase the contract amount by an additional $70,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $220,000, to support the City with the case entitled Adam Hoffman v. City of Los Angeles. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the City Attorney recommendation to increase the contract with Colantuono, Highsmith & Whatley, PC, by an additional $70,000, for a total not-to-exceed amount of $220,000, to assist the City Attorney’s Office in the City’s defense of a putative class action lawsuit, entitled Hoffman v. City of Los Angeles.

(41) 22-1478 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a request for additional funding for outside legal counsel with respect to Garcia, et al. v. City of Los Angeles. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend Contract No. 140486 with Colantuono Highsmith Whatley LLP in the amount of $300,000, funded by the Bureau of Sanitation’s (BOE) Livability Services Division, for the purpose of continuing to assist the City Attorney’s Office in Garcia, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. 2:19-CV-06182. TRANSFER $300,000 from Fund No. 100/82, Appropriation Account No. 003090, Field Equipment, from BOE, to the City Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301 for Contract No. 140486 with Colantuono Highsmith & Whatley. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO, and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

(42) 23-0417 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to the request for retention of law firm Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to assist in the litigation Daniel Gonzalez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles and Jonathan Larocque v. City of Los Angeles. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a contract with the law firm Liebert Cassidy Whitmore to assist with the Gonzalez litigation and, as necessary, the Larocque litigation for an initial term of three years and in an initial amount of $75,000. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify funding in this amount for this contract and include it in the year-end Financial Status Report. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO, and authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.

(43) 23-0612 CD 12 MOTION (KREKORIAN for LEE - PARK) relative to accepting funds from the Los Angeles County Chief Executive Office - Homeless Initiative to cover the motel costs of the encampment residents on County land. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office to enter into a funding agreement to accept the funds of $130,200 from Los Angeles County to ensure the timely success of this operation. Motion (Krekorian for Lee - Park) dated 6-09-23

(44) 23-0413 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 Malka Dasa v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV44987. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on January 6, 2021, near 7042 Petit Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on June 6, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 4-06-23

(45) 23-0458 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 Silva Manvelyan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV05092. (This matter arises from a February 17, 2020, incident in which Plaintiff tripped and fell on metal bolts on the sidewalk located at 4739 West Hollywood Boulevard.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on June 6, 2023)

(46) 23-0569 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 Phillip Urquidi, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCP04044. (This case concerns challenges to the City’s and County’s enforcement of bail schedules promulgated by the Los Angeles Superior Court pursuant to state law.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee waived consideration of this matter) Report from City Attorney dated 5-26-23.pdf

(5) 23-0488 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to programs within the City Attorney’s Office that focus on outreach and education to preempt crimes being committed and/or divert cases from the court and carceral systems; identifying grants at the local, state or federal levels that could be used to create additional programs; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez – Harris-Dawson): REQUEST the City Attorney to report to Council on: All existing programs within the City Attorney’s Office that focus on proactive outreach and education to preempt crimes being committed and/or divert cases from the court and carceral systems. Any available data pertaining to each program, including but not limited to the amount of participants who have utilized the program, the percentage of cases that are successfully diverted from the court or carceral systems from these programs, and the number of stakeholders reached by outreach efforts. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to identify any available grants at the local, state or federal levels that could be used to create additional programs to proactively educate and to divert from the court and carceral systems.

(6) 23-0270 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an overview of all diversion and recidivism programs implemented by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker – Rodriguez – Harris-Dawson): INSTRUCT the LAPD to report to Council with an overview all diversion and recidivism programs implemented by the LAPD, or in collaboration with other agencies, including metrics for each program, challenges to implementation and an evaluation of their success in meeting diversion objectives. The report should also include recommendations to increase participation and improve the effectiveness of each program, as well as the potential effectiveness and feasibility of incorporating existing City resources, or transferring existing LAPD programs to other City departments, including those offered by the Youth Development Department, the Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development and the Civil + Human Rights and Equity Department.

(7) 23-0255 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the staffing levels, the number of calls received and the average number of calls handled per operator at all Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) dispatch centers; how current and future staffing plans impact the LAPD’s ability to process 9-1-1 calls in compliance with State-mandated guidelines; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (McOsker – Lee): INSTRUCT the LAPD to report to Council on: The current and historical staffing levels at all dispatch centers. The number of calls received per dispatch center. The average number of calls handled per operator at each dispatch center. How current and future staffing plans impact the LAPD’s ability to process 9-1-1 calls in compliance with State-mandated guidelines. The report should include trend lines on call response times and the resources required to bring the response times down to the baseline. INSTRUCT the Personnel Department, with the assistance of the LAPD, to report to Council on the status of its hiring process related to recruitment, communication strategy and hiring obstacles related to the Police Service Representative classification. This should be inclusive of: The number of hiring tests offered in the last year, the communication and operations related to providing hiring those tests, and the number of applicants that participated in the testing process, those that passed the tests, and those that were eventually hired. The potential to modernize the testing process: including elimination of the typing test certification and further requiring the typing test certification as a form of training once Police Service Representatives are hired, and expediting the testing process through including CritiCALL within the testing process. The average timeline for hiring a Police Service Representative. The number of Police Service Representatives that pursue promotional opportunities.

(8) 23-0258 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of diverting the 28 calls identified by the March 1, 2023 Los Angeles Police Protective League press statement to unarmed response services; and deploying non-sworn civilian first responders to 9-1-1 calls for service that do not require an armed response; and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Park – McOsker – Price): INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and any other departments as necessary, to report to Council on the feasibility of diverting the 28 calls identified by the March 1, 2023 Los Angeles Police Protective League press statement. The report should include: An analysis for each call identified, including entities with the jurisdiction, expertise, and capacity to respond absent of an LAPD first response. An overview of communication systems and dispatch capacity needed to allow for diversion of calls to appropriate responders, including personnel, equipment and training. INSTRUCT the CAO, with the assistance of the CLA, the LAPD, the City Attorney, and any other departments as necessary, to report to Council on the feasibility of deploying non-sworn civilian first responders to 9-1-1 calls for service that do not require an armed response and identify potential departments, including any authority required for civilian responders to enforce City laws and an overview of any calls for service legally requiring a sworn response by law enforcement officer or other first responder.

(9) 22-0978-S2 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE and PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to the current hiring, training practices and policy protocol for Police Service Representatives when it comes to unarmed crisis response. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hernandez – McOsker – Blumenfield): REQUEST the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with assistance of the Personnel Department, and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), to report on the current hiring, training practices, and policy protocol for Police Service Representatives when it comes to unarmed crisis response related service calls with said report to include: Procedural mapping and technology needed related to implementing a “decision tree” for unarmed crisis response related service calls. Best practices from other municipalities. PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendation for Counicl action, pursuant to Motion (Hernandez – McOsker – Blumenfield): REQUEST the Personnel Department and the LAPD to report on the current hiring, training practices, and policy protocol for Police Service Representatives when it comes to unarmed crisis response related service calls with said report to include: Procedural mapping and technology needed related to implementing a “decision tree” for unarmed crisis response related service calls. Best practices from other municipalities.

2. NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL POSITION STATEMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS\nPresentations by Neighborhood Council representatives on any Neighborhood Council resolution, or\ncommunity impact statement filed with the City Clerk, which relates to any agenda item listed or being\nconsidered on this agenda. The Neighborhood Council representative shall provide the Board or\nCommission with a copy of the Neighborhood Council's resolution or community impact statement by email\nto apccentral@lacity.org. At the Chair’s discretion, presentations of Neighborhood Councils on any matter\nlisted on the agenda for this Commission meeting may be taken at the time the agenda item is taken for\nconsideration.

4. RECONSIDERATIONS\na. MOTIONS TO RECONSIDER – The Commission may make a motion to reconsider a Commission\nAction on any agenda items from its previous meeting, consistently with the Commission Rule 9.3,\nprovided the Commission retains jurisdiction over the matter.\nCentral Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 2 June 13, 2023\nb. MERITS OF ANY ITEM THE COMMISSION HAS VOTED TO RECONSIDER – If a majority of the\nCommission has approved a motion to reconsider a Commission Action, the Commission may address\nthe merits of the original Commission Action.

5. ZA-2022-20-ZV-1A Council District: 13 – Soto-Martinez\nCEQA: ENV-2021-631-CE Last Day to Act: 06-23-23\nPlan Area: Hollywood\nPUBLIC HEARING REQUIRED\nPROJECT SITE: 6021 West Hollywood Boulevard\n(6021 – 6037 1/2 West Hollywood Boulevard)\nThe Applicant/Appellant requests that Commission continue the matter to a date uncertain.\nPROPOSED PROJECT:\nThe sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption, and the operation of\nthe site for live entertainment and public dancing, within an existing 20,502 square-foot nightclub and 6,052\nsquare-foot outdoor patio. Within the existing nightclub structure, the hours of operation for alcohol sales\nwould be 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., daily, and the hours of operation for live entertainment and public dancing\nwould be 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 a.m., daily. Within the attached outdoor patio, the hours of operation for alcohol\nsales, live entertainment, and public dancing would be from 11:00am to midnight, daily. There are 404\nseats within the nightclub structure and 136 seats within the exterior outdoor patio area. The structure is\nlocated within the C4-1-SN zone and the outdoor patio is within the R4-2 zone\nAPPEAL:\nAn appeal of the January 26, 2023, Zoning Administrator’s determination which:\n1. Denied, pursuant to Los Angeles City Charter Section 562 and Section 12.27 of the Los Angeles\nMunicipal Code (LAMC), a Zone Variance to permit patron dancing with live entertainment from 11:00\na.m. to midnight, daily, within an existing 6,052 square-foot outdoor patio with 136 seats located in R4-\n2 Zone, adjoining an existing 20,502 square-foot nightclub located in C4-1-SN Zone, on the same\nproperty;\n2. Denied, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.27, a Zone Variance to permit the sale and dispensing of a full\nline of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. midnight, daily, within\nan existing 6,052 square-foot outdoor patio with 136 seats located in R4-2 Zone, adjoining an existing\n20,502 square-foot nightclub located in C4-1-SN Zone, on the same property;\n3. Adopted the Findings; and\n4. Pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 21080(b)(5), that the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) does not apply to “projects which a public agency rejects or disapproves.”\n*If the Central Area Planning Commission elects to grant the appeal, either in whole or in part, and to\noverturn the Zoning Administrator’s determination, the Commission may also consider a Categorical\nExemption from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15301, and may make a determination that\nthere is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption, pursuant to\nCEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2, applies.\nApplicant/Appellant: Allen Davidoo, Academy LA, LLC\nRepresentatives: Elizabeth Peterson, Elizabeth Peterson Group\nStaff: Dylan Lawrence, Planning Assistant\ndylan.lawrence@lacity.org\n(213) 978-1182\nJack Chiang, Associate Zoning Administrator\nCentral Los Angeles Area Planning Commission 3 June 13, 2023

1. REPORT OF THE CHIEF OF POLICE\n• Significant incidents and activities occurring from June 6, 2023 – June 13, 2023.\n• Crime Statistics\n• Department Personnel Strength

3. CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS\nThe Consent Agenda items are considered to be routine and non-controversial upon which\ndocumentation provided to the Board is adequate to give sufficient information for approval without\ninquiry or discussion. It is designated to minimize the time required for the handling of routine\nmatters in order to permit additional time to be spent on more significant matters. The President can\ncall for ayes and nays on the Consent Agenda as a whole and the vote will be treated as a separate vote\non each item. These items may be moved to the Regular Agenda at the order of the President or at the\nrequest of the other members of the Board.

4. REGULAR AGENDA ITEMS\nA. DEPARTMENT’S VERBAL PRESENTATION AND DISCUSSION relative to the\nmission and service delivery of Air Support Division.\nB. DEPARTMENT’S REPORT dated June 7, 2023, relative to the Los Angeles Police\nDepartment’s response to Los Angeles City Council (City Council File No. 22-1019)\nrelative to street racing and street takeovers, as set forth. [BPC #23-114]\nRecommendation(s) for Board action:\nAPPROVE the Department’s report and TRANSMIT to the City Council.

5. CLOSED SESSION ITEMS\nA. PUBLIC EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE/DISMISSAL/RELEASE/PUBLIC EMPLOYEE\nPERFORMANCE EVALUATION. Officer-Involved Shooting (OIS). Government Code\nSection 54957.\n1. K-9 Contact - #032-22 One Sergeant II\nDate of Occurrence: 7/5/22 One Police Officer III\nInvolved Party: E. Patterson\n2. OIS - #034-22 One Sergeant I\nDate of Occurrence: 7/7/22 One Police Officer II\nInvolved Party: F. Guerrero

B. Opening remarks by the Commission President

D. Report/Briefing by the General Manager and Chief Engineer\nReports also from Water, Power, and Administrative System Management\nconcerning current matters relating to Departmental operations.

E. Introduction of Motions for Future Consideration

F. Comments from Ratepayer Advocate on Agendized Items

G. Discussion with Neighborhood Council Representatives\nDiscussion with Neighborhood Council representatives on any Neighborhood\nCouncil Resolution or Community Impact Statement filed with the City Clerk\nwhich relate to any agenda item listed or being considered on this agenda for the\nBoard of Water and Power Commissioners.

H. Consideration of Items Recommended for Approval\nThe Board will consider items recommended for approval. Items on which there\nare speaker cards or which a Commissioner has requested pulled for discussion\nwill generally be considered after the Management Reports and Filed Items.

I. Management Reports

J. Filed Items

L. Items for Approval

M. Closed Session\nThe Board shall recess into closed session for a conference with legal regarding\nthe below items:

1. Operation NEXT Water Supply Program

2. Presentation regarding Elysian Reservoir Community Parks Enhancement\nFund Los Angeles Department of Recreation and Parks\n5

1. Report on Payment of Fines and Penalties for Environmental Violations –\nJanuary through March 2023 and Cumulative Payments for\nQuarters 1 – 4, 2023

2. Financial Services Organization Monthly Activities Report – March 2023

1. Recommended by Office of the Chief Information Technology Officer\nApproval of Short Form IRU-06 Lease Agreement No. FO-897-04/2022 with XO\nCommunications Services, Inc. for Lease of Los Angeles Department of Water and\nPower Optical Fibers.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section\n15060(c)(3).

10. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Power System Reliability Program Expenditures for\nFiscal Year 2023-2024.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

11. Recommended by Power System\nApproval of Agreement No. 47689 for Owner’s Representative Services for\nClean Grid LA Projects – Worley Group Inc., for a term of five years and an\namount not-to-exceed $75,000,000.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

12. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Agreement No. 47729 for Owner’s Agent – Fairmont\nSedimentation Plant Project with Arcadis U.S., Inc., for a term of nine years\nwith an option to extend by one year, and a not-to-exceed amount of\n$20,000,000.\nDetermine item is in compliance with the CEQA Guidelines Sections 15070-15075.\nCity Council approval is required pursuant to Section 373.

13. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Easement from the Los Angeles County Flood Control District\nwithin the Tujunga Wash – LADWP Real Estate File No. W-101312.\nDetermine item is in compliance with CEQA Guidelines Sections 15070-15075.

14. Recommended by Board of Water and Power Commissioners\nApproval of Personnel Relations Committee’s report for Grievance\nNo. B-143-21.\n7

15. Recommended by Board of Water and Power Commissioners\nApproval of Personnel Relations Committee’s report for Grievance\nNo. B-151-21.

16. Recommended by Board of Water and Power Commissioners\nResolution Honoring Commissioner Cynthia M. Ruiz for her service to the\nBoard of Water and Power Commissioners.

2. Recommended by Office of the Chief Information Technology Officer\nApproval of Short Form IRU-06 Lease Agreement No. FO-911-04/2023 with\nThe Regents of the University of California, a California Public Corporation,\non behalf of UCLA Information Technology Services for Lease of LADWP\nOptical Fibers.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

3. Recommended by Office of the Chief Information Technology Officer\nApproval of Frequency Relocation Agreement with PDV Spectrum Holding\nCompany, LLC, a Subsidiary of Anterix Inc., a Delaware Corporation, for an\ninitial three-year term with two additional one-year extensions for a total of\nfive years.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

4. Recommended by Office of the Chief Operating Officer\nApproval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement Nos. 47503A, 47503B, and\n47503C for Site Investigation and Remediation Services with Kleinfelder\nWest, Inc.; Tetra Tech, Inc.; and Stantec Consulting Services, Inc.,\nRespectively. The Amendment will increase the total not-to-exceed amount\nto $11,500,000.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15060(c)(3).

5. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Authorization to Enter into a First Amendment to Standby Bond\nPurchase Agreement and the Related Amended and Restated Fee\nAgreement with Royal Bank of Canada Under Resolution No. 5034.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\n6

6. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Energy Cost Adjustment Expenditures for the 12-Month Period\nCommencing July 1, 2023.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

7. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Power Base Rate Revenue Target for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

8. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Water Base Rate Revenue Targets for Fiscal Year 2023-2024.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

9. Recommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Natural Gas Risk Management – Retail Natural Gas Volume\nand Expense Budget for Fiscal Years 2023-2024 through 2028-2029.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nJason & Roxanne Abbott v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power,\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No.19STCV38052.

10. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nCity of Los Angeles v. Pricewaterhouse Coopers LLP (PwC), Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. BC574690 (including current appeals and\ndesignated related cases).

11. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nIn re Estate of Jack Landskroner, Cuyahoga County, Ohio,\nCase No. 2021EST2666083.\n9

12. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(2) of the California Government Code)\nDiscussion regarding significant exposure to litigation (2 cases).

13. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – ANTICIPATED LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(4) of the California Government Code)\nDiscussion regarding initiation to litigation (1 case).

14. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL\n(Section 54957(a) of the California Government Code)\nConsultation with General Manager and Chief Engineer, Martin L. Adams of\nthe Los Angeles Department of Water and Power regarding issues\npertaining to the essential public services (including infrastructure security,\nwater and electric service and matters related thereto).

15. EVALUATION OF PERFORMANCE OF THE GENERAL MANAGER\n(Section 54957(b)(1) of the California Government Code)\nThe Board shall publicly report any action taken in closed session and the vote or\nabstention of every member present thereon, in accordance with Section 54957.1 of the\nCalifornia Government Code.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nSaiara Shams v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 19STCV00828.

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nUSA v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power,\nCase No. CV 19-10262 MWF-Ex

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nUSA v. Paul O. Paradis, United States District Court, Central District of\nCalifornia, Case No. 21-00540-SB.

5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nAntwon Jones v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court\nCase No. BC577267 (and designated related cases).\n8

6. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nIn re Paul Oliva Paradis, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona,\nCase No. 2:20-bk-06724-MCW.

7. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nIn re Paul Oliva Paradis, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona,\nCase No. 2:20-bk-06724-PS, Adv. No. 2:21-ap-171-PS.

8. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nIn re Ardent Cyber Solutions, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of\nArizona, Case No. 2:20-bk-06722-PS.

9. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nIn re Ardent Cyber Solutions, LLC, Debtor. Eric M. Haley, Chapter 7 Trustee\nfor the Bankruptcy of In re: Ardent Cyber Solutions, LLC v. The City of\nLos Angeles, Department of Water and Power of the City of\nLos Angeles, United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Arizona,\nCase No. 2:20-bk-06722-PS, Adv No. 2:22-ap-00014PS.

(9)\n23-0582\nBoard of Police Commissioners report relative to the donation of armory laser engraving equipment, valued at $26,827.03, to the Los Angeles Police Department Metropolitan Division’s Armory Section from the Los Angeles Police Foundation.

(10)\n23-0573\nBoard of Police Commissioners report relative to the payment of rewards in the amounts of $25,000, totaling $50,000, to two claimants, for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Cristian Ramos-Sanchez for felony hit and run (DR No. 22-13-06497).

(11)\n23-0571\nBoard of Police Commissioners report relative to the Narcotics Analysis Laboratory Trust Fund Expenditure Budget for Fiscal Year 2023-24.

(12)\n23-0553\nCity Administrative Officer report relative to executing the proposed Fourth Amendment to Contract No. C-135817 with Howroyd-Wright Employment Agency, Inc. dba Apple One Employment Services, for temporary as-needed staffing services.

(13)\n23-0184\nCity Administrative Officer and Board of Police Commissioners reports relative to the 2022 Internet Crimes Against Children Program grant award from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services.

(14)\n22-1479\nCity Administrative Officer and Board of Police Commissioners reports relative to the Fiscal Year 2022 Prosecuting Cold Cases Using DNA grant application and award.

(15)\n22-1484\nCity Administrative Officer and Board of Police Commissioners reports relative to the Fiscal Year 2022 Law Enforcement Agency De-Escalation Community Policing Development grant application and award.

(16)\n22-1522\nCity Administrative Officer and Board of Police Commissioners reports relative to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Law Enforcement Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation grant application and award.

(17)\n22-1522-S1\nCity Administrative Officer and Board of Police Commissioners reports relative to the Fiscal Year 2022-23 Education and Safety Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation grant application and award.

(18)\n20-1178\nLos Angeles Fire Deparmtnet report relative to a Second Amendment to Memorandum of Agreement between the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health and the City, acting by and through the Los Angeles Fire Department, Contract No. C-139192, for the Therapeutic Transport Pilot Program.

(1)\nDISCUSSION ITEM ONLY\nVerbal Presentation from Aqeela Sherills and Aquil Basheer on Community Based Public Safety as a complementary strategy to policing.

(19)\n23-0214\nEmergency Management Department report relative to the City’s existing plans for weather-related emergencies.

(20)\n23-0556\nMotion (Lee – Park) relative to increasing the reserve officer stipend paid to the Los Angeles Police Department’s Level I, II and III reserve officers per deployment period; and drafting an ordinance to increase the stipend.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Lee - Park) dated 5-19-23

(2)\n23-0600-S36\nCity Administrative Officer report relative to the Fiscal Year 2023-24 budget for the City’s Gang Reduction and Youth Development Program; and related matters.

(3)\n23-0601\nBoard of Fire Commissioners report relative to a Standards of Cover deployment analysis of the Los Angeles Fire Department.

(4)\n22-1140\nCity Administrative Officer and Personnel Department reports relative to the proposed Sworn and Civilian Hiring Incentive Program for the Los Angeles Police Department.

(5)\n23-0600-S6\nBudget Motion relative to instructing the Los Angeles Police Department to report to the Public Safety and Personnel Committees on incentives for hard to hire civilian classifications, such as Police Service Representatives, Polygraph Examiners, Security Officers and Detention Officers. (This item is referred to the Public Safety Committee and Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee) \nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\n(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of May 18, 2023)\nBudget Recommendation dated 5-18-23

(6)\n23-0600-S17\nBudget Motion relative to instructing the Los Angeles Police Department to report to the Public Safety Committee on a quarterly basis on the use of non-reimbursable Sworn Overtime, with data broken down by Council District and Police Area.\n(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of May 18, 2023)\nBudget Recommendation dated 5-18-23

(7)\n23-0533\nBoard of Fire Commissioners report relative to the donation of five ultrasound machines, valued at $19,241.25, to the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Advanced Provider Response Units from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.

(8)\n23-0534\nBoard of Fire Commissioners report relative to the donation of 137 SafetySure Transfer Boards, valued at $6,165, to the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Emergency Medical Services Bureau from the Los Angeles Fire Department Foundation.