Los Angeles — 2023-09-27

(1)\nBPW­2023­0557\nPRESENTATION\nAGENDA ITEM(S)\nBUREAU OF ENGINEERING\n(1)\nBPW­2023­0557\nCD 8\nTASK ORDER SOLICITATION (TOS) NO. 088 – PERKINS & WILL – PRE­QUALIFIED\nON­CALL CONSULTANTS LIST – MANCHESTER JUNIOR ARTS CENTER PROJECT\nRecommending the Board:\n1. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to issue the task to Perkins &Will, from the\nPre­Qualified On­Call Architectural and Related Professional Services\nConsultants List, to provide architectural and engineering design and\nconstruction administration services for the Manchester Junior Arts Center\nProject, as stated in TOS No. 088, with a budget authority of $954,000,\nincluding contingency.\n(W.O. E1908969, C­124699)

(2)\nBPW­2023­0558\nCD 14\nSTREET CLOSURE EXTENSION – LOS ANGELES STREET TO SPRING STREET –\n7TH STREET STREETSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT\nRecommending the Board:\n1. AUTHORIZE the 2nd extension of the temporary two­phased full closures of\n7th Street, from Los Angeles Street to Spring Street, from August 26, 2023\nthrough October 11, 2023, for the construction of the 7th Street Streetscape\nImprovements Project.\n(W.O. E1908262)\nJOINT REPORT(S)

(3)\nBPW­2023­0559\nBCA + BOE\nCD 14\nCONTRACT ACCEPTANCE – BUSHNELL WAY AND WHEELING WAY BULKHEAD\nPROJECT\nJOINT REPORT(S)\n(3)\nBPW­2023­0559\nBCA + BOE\nCD 14\nCONTRACT ACCEPTANCE – BUSHNELL WAY AND WHEELING WAY BULKHEAD\nPROJECT\nRecommending the Board:\n1. ACCEPT this contract.\n(W.O. E1908468, C­133006)\nMOTION(S)

(4)\nBPW­2023­0560\nBOE\nCD ALL\nBUDGET INCREASE – TASK ORDER SOLICITATION (TOS) NO. 067 – MAYFAIR HOTEL\nRecommending the Board:\n1. AUTHORIZE the issuance of a revision of the task for TOS No. 067 to Gonzalez\nGoodale Architects, Inc., increasing the budget authority by $5,700,000 from\n$1,998,951 to $7,698,951 for Homeless Housing under the Shelter and Housing\nProgram; and\n2. APPROVE the transfer of authority from 100/78/003040 to 682/50/50VVHF for\n$253,825.44. as shown in the tables below.\n(C­124803)\nOriginal Funding Distribution for TOS No. 067\nDepartment Appropriation NTP* Remaining\nFund No. Unit No. Amount Encumbered Balance\n100 78 003040 $1,298,951.00 $1,045,125.56 $ 253,825.44\n682 50 50VVHF $ 700,000.00 $ 411,725.44 $ 288,274.56\nOriginal Funding Distribution for TOS No. 067\nDepartment Appropriation NTP* Remaining\nFund No. Unit No. Amount Encumbered Balance\n100 78 003040 $1,298,951.00 $1,045,125.56 $ 253,825.44\n682 50 50VVHF $ 700,000.00 $ 411,725.44 $ 288,274.56\n682 50 50YVKL $5,700,000.00 $ 0 $5,700,000.00\nTotal $7,698,951.00 $1,456,851 $ 6,242,100\n*Notices to Proceed\nRequested Funding for TOS No. 067\nDepartment Appropriation NTP Remaining\nFund No. Unit No. Amount Encumbered Balance\n100 78 003040 $1,045,125.56 $1,045,125.56\n682 50 50VVHF $ 953,825.44 $ 411,725.44 $ 542,100.00\n682 50 50YVKL $5,700,000.00 $ 0 $5,700,000.00\nTotal $7,698,951.00 $1,456,851.00 $6,242,100.00

(5)\nBPW­2023­0561\nCD ALL\nAFE – NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLEAN WATER AGENCIES\nBureau of Sanitation and Office of Accounting are requesting Board approval and execution of an\nAuthority for Expenditure in the amount of $90,335 to encumber funds to pay for 2023 National\nAssociation of Clean Water Agencies membership renewal for the period of October 1, 2022 to\nSeptember 30, 2023. Authorize the President or two members of the Board of Public Works to\nexecute this service agreement.\n(AE24760684M, Fund 760 – Sewer Operations & Maintenance Funds, Dept. 50,\nAppropriation Unit 50WX82)\nORAL REPORT(S)

(6)\nBPW­2023­0562\nOffice of Forest Management Update\n­ Office of Forest Management

(1)\n23-1006\nCity Administrative Officer and City Attorney reports, draft ordinances, and authorizing resolution relative to the issuance and sale of up to $210 million of Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2023-A (Capital Equipment and Real Property), execution of related documents in connection therewith and an omnibus lease amendment relative to existing MICLA equipment leases, and approving the lease and leaseback of certain real properties and creating a special fund in connection therewith.

(10)\n23-0919\nMotion (Hutt, Blumenfield, Yaroslavsky – Padilla) relative to best practices that will provide a 5-year Capital Infrastructure Plan for all public right-of-way projects as part of the Fiscal Year 2024-25 Budget proposal and going forward.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted

(11)\n23-1000\nCity Attorney report relative to the retention of Keller Rohrback, LLP on a contingency fee basis in connection with In Re: Aqueous Film-Forming Foam Products Liability Litigation Case No. 2:18-mn-2873-RMG.\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4), to confer with its legal counsel.

(12)\n23-0970\nCity Attorney report relative to a request for appropriations for outside counsel.\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel.

(13)\n17-0713\nCity Attorney report relative to a request for additional funding for outside counsel Munger, Tolles & Olson, LLP, for assistance with United States of America ex rel. Mei Ling and Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley v, City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. CV-11-00974 PSG (JCx).\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case mentioned above.

(14)\n17-0713-S1\nThe Committee 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 United States of America ex rel. Mei Ling and Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. CV-1100974 PSG (JCx).

(15)\n23-0498\nCity Attorney report relative to the retention of outside counsel to assist in the matter of compliance with writ of mandate in United Neighborhoods for Los Angeles v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCP02401.\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), (d)(2), and (e)(1) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the above-entitled case.

(16)\n23-0995\nThe Committee 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 Brooke Fortson v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV21-00384-CJC. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 30, 2020.)

(17)\n23-0999\nThe Committee 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 Eric C. Ingstad, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. 22-CV-04772 JFW (MRWx). (This matter arises from a claims under the FLSA brought by six Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters.)

(18)\n23-1003\nThe Committee 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 Richard Vidor v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV24181. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident which occurred on January 22, 2021 at the Shadow Ranch Park.)

(19)\n23-1002\nThe Committee 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 Steven Greer v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV12039. (This matter arises from a July 19, 2020, incident involving an alleged dangerous condition at or near North Highland Avenue and Waring Avenue in the City of Los Angeles.)

(2)\n23-0971\nCity Administrative Officer report relative to authorizing the Office of Finance to execute a professional services agreement with Madden Corp. dba ProLegal, for legal processing services.

(20)\n23-0907\nThe Committee 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 Community Power Collective, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCP04289. (This lawsuit concerns allegations that certain restrictions contained in Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 42.13 (Sidewalk and Park Vending Program), are unlawful under California Government Code Section 51036, et seq.)

(21)\n23-0996\nThe Committee 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 Elsa Navarro v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV01290. (This matter arises from a fall that occurred on February 28, 2018, near a bus stop located at the intersection of Lorena Street and Whittier Boulevard, in Los Angeles.)

(22)\n23-1005\nThe Committee 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 Peggy A. Romeo v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV02896. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 11, 2021, at 23901 Hartland Street.)

(23)\n23-1001\nThe Committee 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 Bertila Pereda v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV10422. (This matter arises from a fall incident that occurred on April 15, 2019, at 10317 Amestoy Avenue in Los Angeles, California.)

(24)\n23-1004\nThe Committee 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 Victor Alvarado Medina v. Antonio DeSantos, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV13016. (This matter arises from a traffic accident on July 14, 2020, at or near the intersection of Temple and Hope Street in Los Angeles, California.)

(25)\n23-0998\nThe Committee 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 Ariel Gonzales Gutierrez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV46860. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident at 7275 Franklin Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.)

(26)\n23-0997\nThe Committee 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 Peyman David Emmanuel v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV16345. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on the street close to the intersection of Le Conte Avenue and Broxton Avenue in West Los Angeles..)

(3)\n23-0600-S39\nDepartment of Aging and City Administrative Officer reports relative to a Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget response regarding a Mini-Multipurpose Senior Center for the Asian American Pacific Islander community.

(4)\n23-0522\nCity Administrative Officer and Board of Public Works reports relative to one Resolution Authority for one Senior Management Analyst II position (Class Code 9171-2) for the Board of Public Works to act as lead Grants Officer managing its grants management unit.\n(Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee approved this matter)

(5)\n22-1106\nCity Administrative Officer report and Communication from the Mayor relative to accepting the Fiscal Year 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance grant award.\n(Public Safety Committee approved this matter)

(6)\n23-0859\nCollections Board of Review report relative to delinquent accounts receivables submitted by the Los Angeles Housing Department for the quarter ending June 30, 2023.

(7)\n23-0986\nCD 10\nMotion (Hutt – Lee) relative to the acquisition and installation of pneumatic bollards near the plaza of the Vision Theater in Council District 10.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted

(8)\n22-1485\nMotion (Price – Krekorian) relative to instructing the General Services Department (GSD) to waive rent payments of GSD administered lease contracts due by for-profit, small business commercial tenants leasing property owned by the City of Los Angeles for properties leased between April 1, 2020 and June 30, 2021; reducing eligible rent payments for aforementioned properties; and further activating the LA Mall and supporting its small businesses, including short-term solutions for making LA Mall a more inviting location for events and the public. \n(Government Operations Committee approved this matter)\nCommunity Impact Statement: Yes\nFor: Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council

(9)\n23-0933\nMotion (Hutt – Blumenfield) relative to allegations of unclaimed City funds as reflected in the Los Angeles County Auditor-Controller’s Office Lost or Missing Check database.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted

(1) 23-0884 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Amendment No. 1 to Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Contract No. 02028 with Graybar Electric Company, Inc., for Telecommunications Equipment, Supplies, and Accessories. Recommendation for Council action: CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ action on August 15, 2023, approving Board Resolution 20256, which authorizes the LADWP to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 02028 for Telecommunications Equipment, Supplies, and Accessories with Graybar Electric Company, Inc.

(10) 23-0913 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by St. Genevieve Church (Claimant) for the property located at 14061 West Roscoe Boulevard, Northridge, California 91325. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 162775 filed by the Claimant for the property located at 14061 West Roscoe Boulevard, Northridge, California 91325, in the amount of $77,944.67.

(11) 23-0776 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Stoic Developments LLC (Claimant) for the property located at 3875 South Marcasel Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90066. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 165878 filed by the Claimant for the property located at 3875 South Marcasel Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90066, in the amount of $60,748.12.

(12) 23-0775 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by Risen Phoenix, LLC (Claimant) for the property located at 1210 North Chickory Lane, Los Angeles, California 90049. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the Refund Claim No. 164636 filed by the Claimant for the property located at 1210 North Chickory Lane, Los Angeles, California 90049, in the amount of $118,446.30.

(13) 21-0112-S5 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reauthorizing a reserve fund loan for the Homekey 2 Program in 2023-24. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Raman – Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: REAUTHORIZE a Reserve Fund loan in the amount of $28,390,559.41 for the Homekey 2 Program in 2023-24, for which transfers to the Homekey 2 Reserve Fund Loan account within the HCID General Fund Program Fund will be processed on an as-needed basis upon submission of proper documentation from the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), subject to approval by the City Administrative Officer (CAO). The loan amount reflects the projected balance of the Reserve Fund loan that was authorized in 2021-22 and 2022-23 for the Homekey 2 Program, inasmuch as the funds from the original loan that were not transferred by fiscal year-end must be reauthorized in the following fiscal year. This loan will be repaid upon receipt of reimbursement from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. AUTHORIZE the Controller to reduce appropriations in the amount of $3,589,809.67 in the HCID General Fund Program Fund No. 10A, Account No. 43WC48, Homekey 2 Reserve Fund Loan, to reflect the revised net total Reserve Fund loan transfers amount not to exceed $44,942,964.08. AUTHORIZE the CAO and/or the General Manager, LAHD, or designees, to prepare Controller instructions and make technical corrections as necessary to the above transactions to effectuate the intent of the Motion, subject to the approval of the CAO.

(14) 22-0707 CD 15 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending Council \naction of June 28, 2022 relative to a nonprofit lease agreement with the San Pedro Chamber \nof Commerce for the vacant Croatian Cultural Center, a City-owned property located at 635 \nSouth Pacific Avenue in San Pedro. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion \n(McOsker – Hutt): AMEND the Council action of June 28, 2022 relative to a nonprofit lease a\ngreement with the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce for the vacant Croatian Cultural Center, a \nCity-owned property located at 635 South Pacific Avenue in San Pedro, to instruct the Department \nof General Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to include the following three \nprovisions in the lease agreement: Authorize the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce to sublease space \nin the building to community non-profits. Require the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce to obtain and \nmaintain a valid a Certificate of Occupancy at their sole expense. Issue a Right of Entry Permit \nto the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce prior to the commencement of the lease, in order to allow the \nChamber to secure and improve the property, at the Chamber's sole expense.

(15) 21-1015-S5 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT, and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the preparation and submission of the grant application for the Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Grant Program. Recommendations for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee(s), to prepare the grant application for the proposal outlined in the Attachment of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated July 18, 2023, attached to the Council file, and apply for the grant program. INSTRUCT the General Manager, EWDD, or designee(s), if awarded a grant, to request authority to accept the grant award and to identify and confirm any required match and General Fund fiscal impact.

(16) 22-0870 CD 8 TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing Crenshaw Boulevard, between Vernon Avenue and 60th Street, as a Jobs and Economic Development Incentive (JEDI) Zone, in Council District Eight. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DESIGNATE Crenshaw Boulevard, from Vernon Avenue to 60th Street, as a City of Los Angeles JEDI Zone (Crenshaw Boulevard JEDI Zone) for a period of five years. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to implement a Business Incentive Plan for the area, as set forth in the EWDD report dated May 31, 2023, attached to the Council file, consistent with the adopted JEDI Establishment Policy, including providing permit subsidies of up to $10,000 for up to 30 businesses within the Crenshaw Blvd JEDI Zone, with a total allocation of up to $300,000 from previously appropriated JEDI Program funds. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,500,000 from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Business Assistance Programs Fund No. 64N/22, JEDI Zone Program Business Assistance Account No. 22V833 to the following City departments for permit fee reductions: Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Fund No. 48R/08, Building and Safety Permit Enterprise, $1,050,000. Department of City Planning, Fund No. 52D/68, Planning Case Processing Sprev, $450,000. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller Instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer, and instruct the Controller to implement these instructions.

(17) 23-0940 TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed operating agreement with Metro Services Group to provide landscape, maintenance, and repair services. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), to execute an operating agreement with Metro Services Group for a term of five years with the option of two additional two-year agreements at the sole discretion of the City for a total of nine years, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form, at a cost not to exceed $837,262 per year, plus an annual Consumer Price Index adjustment, and total compensation to not exceed $10,830,983 for the entire term of the contract.

(18) 17-1098 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to succession plans submitted by City Departments.  Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the July 22, 2022 and June 26, 2023 Original and Corrected Personnel Department reports relative to succession plans submitted by City Departments, inasmuch as these reports are for information only and no Council action is required.

(19) 23-0600-S15 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to addressing barriers to hiring lateral transfers of personnel employed by law enforcement agencies external to the City of Los Angeles. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the August 30, 2023 Board of Police Commissioners report relative to addressing barriers to hiring lateral transfers of personnel employed by law enforcement agencies external to the City of Los Angeles, attached to the Council File, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.

(2) 23-0897 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the renewal of the Industry Track Agreement between the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) and Union Pacific Railroad Company. Recommendation for Council action: CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners’ action on August 15, 2023, approving Board Resolution 024023, which approves the renewal of Industry Track Agreement between the LADWP and Union Pacific Railroad Company – LADWP File No. P-53255.

(20) 23-0600-S104 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization for one Senior Management Analyst (Class Code 9171-1) for the Board of Public Works (BPW) Centralized Contracts Management Section. Recommendation for Council action: DISAPPROVE the request from the BPW to add a Resolution Authority for a Senior Management Analyst I (Class Code 9171-1) position for Fiscal Years (FY) 2023-24 and 2024-25 for centralized contracts management and the appropriation of $144,105 from Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 1070, Salaries, As-Needed to Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 1010, Salaries, General for this position.

(21) 23-0385 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Department of Fire and Police Pensions (LAFPP) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the April 4, 2023 LAFPP report relative to the Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2021-22, inasmuch as this report is for information only and no Council action is required.

(22) 21-0831 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE relative to proposed Third Amendment and Restated Agreement to Contract No. C-131322 with Steven Siemers Dispute Resolution, LLC to continue the administration of an Alternative Dispute Resolution program for active and retired members of the Los Angeles Police Protective League.  Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department, to execute, the Third Amended and Restated Professional Services Agreement C-131322 with Steven Siemers Dispute Resolution to: Extend the term for a revised term effective February 15, 2018 through June 30, 2024. Maintain the expenditure authority at not to exceed $450,000, subject to approval as to form by the City Attorney.

(23) 23-0920 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a haul route appeal for the property located at 1461 North Amalfi Drive. Recommendations for Council action:​ FIND that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15301 (Class 1), Section 15303 (Class 3) and Section 15332 (Class 32) (Case No. ENV­-2021-8272­-CE), per the Notice of Exemption prepared by the Department of City Planning. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC) as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Marjorie Perloff, from the determination of the BBSC; and, THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the BBSC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the environmental clearance, and a haul route application to export 3,045 cubic yards of earth, for the property located at 1461 North Amalfi Drive, subject to Conditions of Approval. (The proposed project is for the demolition of the existing single-family dwelling, attached garage, and swimming pool and the construction of a new two-story, 8,137 square-foot single-family dwelling, 2,726 square-foot basement, attached three-car garage, swimming pool and spa, and retaining walls; the project includes approximately 3,121 cubic yards of grading and excavation activity comprised of 2,840 cubic yards of cut and 281 cubic yards of fill, and requires a haul route for the export of 3,045 cubic yards of soil.) Applicant: Nick Leathers, Crest Real Estate Owner: Jeffrey Schwartz and Rachel Schwartz As Co-­Trustees of The Schwartz Family Board File No. 220008 Environmental No. ENV-­2021-­8272-­CE

(24) 23-0543 CD 4 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Conditional Use Permit appeal filed for the property located at 3477 North Laurelvale Drive. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: DETERMINE, that based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301 and 15323, 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 Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Jed and Marisa Kubrin (Representative: Larry Slade, Esq), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the determination of the LACPC in approving, pursuant to Section 12.24 U.24 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a Conditional Use Permit to permit the operation of a private school in the RE15­-1­-H Zone; for the continued use and operation of a private swim school at a private residence; for the property located at 3477 North Laurelvale Drive, subject to Conditions of Approval. Applicant: Ralph William Marsh, Swim to Bill Representative: Stacey Brenner, Brenner Consulting Group, Inc. Case No. CPC-­2018-­2223-­CU-­1A Environmental No. ENV-­2018-­2224-­CE

(25) 23-0864 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reducing the risk of rapidly spreading wildfires. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian – Rodriguez): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department, Emergency Management Department, and Los Angeles Police Department to report to the Council on the following: What measures the City has taken to reduce the risk of rapidly spreading wildfires. What measures are in place to ensure a rapid response that will reduce the impact of such a fire if it does occur. What additional resources and actions are needed to better prepare the City for such an occurrence. What members of the public need to know to promote their own safety in such an event. Recommendations on better informing the public on these issues and improving the public's safety against the risks of wildfire.

(26) 20-1536-S3 PUBLIC WORKS and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to establish a Reinvestment in Accessibility, Infrastructure, and Streetscape Enhancements for Los Angeles (RAISE LA) Fund, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 12, 2023, relative to adding a new Article 15 to Chapter 6, Division 5 of the LAAC establishing a RAISE LA Fund and amending LACC Article 8.1 of Chapter 6, Division 5. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a revised ordinance that requires that the first $4 million in street furniture advertising revenue be deposited into the Council Discretionary Street Furniture Fund, and to allow for the award of contracts to non-profits up to and including $15,000 in amount to not be required to be in writing.

(27) 23-0936 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed $30 million Public Works Trust Fund loan for transit shelters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE a new $30 million loan from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834/50 to front fund the costs associated with the fabrication and construction of new transit shelters and related amenities for the Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program. AUTHORIZE the Director of Accounting, Board of Public Works (BPW), to transfer up to $30 million from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834/50, Available Cash Balance, to the Bureau of Street Services Fund No. 100/86, Contractual Services Account No. 003040. INSTRUCT the Director of Accounting, BPW, to work with the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to structure the loan repayment schedule and source of funds and to minimize interest costs from this loan, consistent with the City Financial Policies. AUTHORIZE the Executive Officer, BPW, or designee, to make any technical corrections or accounting updates to the recommendations above to effectuate the intent of the Mayor and Council. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services to report on how the City can maximize the use of the former transit shelters and the potential costs of using the former transit shelters.

(28) 23-0005-S135 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2823 West Leeward Avenue (Case No. 748419), Assessor I.D. No. 5077-015-014, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated August 7, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2823 West Leeward Avenue (Case No. 748419), Assessor I.D. No. 5077-015-014, from the REAP.

(29) 23-0005-S131 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 934 North Everett Street (Case No. 784305), Assessor I.D. No. 5406-017-026, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated July 24, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 934 North Everett Street (Case No. 784305), Assessor I.D. No. 5406-017-026, from the REAP.

(3) 21-1208-S2 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation of Zero Waste City Facilities and Events on City Property Ordinance No. 187718 and Zero Waste Plans. Recommendations for Council action: DIRECT all City Departments, and REQUEST all City Proprietary Departments, to provide annual progress reports to the Energy and Environment Committee, beginning in January 2024, on their compliance with Ordinance No. 187718 and their zero-waste plan. The reports should include, but are not limited to, a list of contracts/leases subject to the Ordinance, including contract(s) number or equivalent, vendor names and contract(s) expiration dates. Each City Department should report to the Council whether their contracts/leases, event forms/permits and websites have been modified to reference the Ordinance. The report should include details on the implemented zero waste measures at events; weight reports on the amount of trash generated, recyclables and organics diverted at City-sponsored events and city facilities. A copy of these reports should also be submitted to the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) at [email protected] for tracking and reporting purposes. DIRECT the BOS to conduct a pilot with one or more food rescue organizations to provide the staffing, vehicles, and equipment needed to capture and divert edible surplus food from catered City events and City facilities. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to provide funding in the BOS 2024-25 budget for two new part time Event Attendant positions. The two positions will provide education and outreach during City Hall and Civic Center events. DIRECT the CAO and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with support from the BOS, to convene a zero waste facilities and events working group comprised of City Departments and Bureaus that permit/coordinate/host or organize events, as well as City Departments and Bureaus that have on-site restaurants, concessionaires or food vendors to ensure the following: That the requirements of the Zero Waste Ordinance No. 187718 are incorporated into relevant leases, agreements and events web pages and forms. That the Departments and Bureaus provide information about their current leasing and events policies and logistics, so these can be evaluated, barriers identified, and logistics revised to facilitate zero waste measures. That the systems for collecting events data are implemented, so that the City can accurately report the diversion of recyclables and organic materials. DIRECT the BOS and the Department of General Services to report by January 2024, on the progress of the two organics pilot programs and resources needed to expand the program to additional City facilities and City sponsored events.

(30) 23-0005-S157 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 2885 West Leeward Avenue (Case No. 776734), Assessor I.D. No. 5077-016-024, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated September 18, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 2885 West Leeward Avenue (Case No. 776734), Assessor I.D. No. 5077-016-024, from the REAP.

(31) 23-0005-S158 CD 9 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 232 West 49th Street (Case No. 741365), Assessor I.D. No. 5110-020-009, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated September 18, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 232 West 49th Street (Case No. 741365), Assessor I.D. No. 5110-020-009, from the REAP.

(32) 23-0005-S155 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the property at 600 North Robinson Street (Case No. 789581), Assessor I.D. No. 5401-014-010, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP). Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated September 18, 2023, attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION removing the property at 600 North Robinson Street (Case No. 789581), Assessor I.D. No. 5401-014-010, from the REAP.

(33) 23-1200-S141 COMMUNICATION FROM THE PRESIDENT PRO TEMPORE relative to the appointment of Alex Johnson to the City Ethics Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the President Pro Tempore's appointment of Alex Johnson to the City Ethics Commission, for the term ending June 30, 2024, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Alex Johnson will fill the vacancy created by Laura Irene Genao. (Current Composition: F=1; M=1; Vacant=3) Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending Community Impact Statement: None submitted TIME LIMIT FILE - OCTOBER 27, 2023 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - OCTOBER 27, 2023) (Rules, Elections and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Report from President Pro Tempore dated 9-11-23.pdf Attachment to Report dated 9-11-23 - Resume.pdf Communication(s) from Public_09-13-2023

(34) 23-0811 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 Joseph Marcantonio v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV36600. (This matter arises from a traffic collision in a residential area located on Welby Way in Sherman Oaks.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in closed session on September 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 7-27-23 Speaker Card(s)_09-13-2023

(35) 23-0809 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 Margarita Hernandez Lopez v. County of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV06060. (This matter arises from an auto v. auto accident on May 2, 2019, at the intersection of Venice Boulevard and Hauser Boulevard.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in closed session on September 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 7-27-23.pdf Speaker Card(s)_09-13-2023

(36) 23-0373-S1 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 cases entitled Aracely Investment Property, LLC, et al. v. Scott R. Devore, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV34002 and Isabel Castellanos v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV42155 (Lead). (This matter arises from an incident involving the Los Angeles Fire Department that occurred on March 17, 2019, at 210 West Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in closed session on September 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 7-27-23 Speaker Card(s)_09-13-2023

(37) 23-0784 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 James Linsao, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Those Certain Underwriters at Lloyds of London v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. 21STCV02415 and 22VECV00106. (This matter concerns two related inverse condemnation actions.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in closed session on September 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 7-25-23 Speaker Card(s)_09-13-2023

(38) 23-0807 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 Victoria Hare v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV21-00336-DDP-KS. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on January 17, 2019, in Los Angeles, California.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in closed session on September 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 7-27-23 Speaker Card(s)_09-13-2023

(39) 23-0883 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 Krisha Ashley Roach v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV38377. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic accident which occurred on October 8, 2019, at the intersection of Stoner Avenue and Missouri Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in closed session on September 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 8-10-23.pdf Speaker Card(s)_09-13-2023

(4) 23-0852 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) for enforcement of the plastic ordinances and appeals procedures that are consistent with one another and aligned with the City's Administrative Citation Enforcement (ACE) Program. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian - Yaroslavsky): REQUEST the City Attorney to draft, in consultation with the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), an ordinance amending the sections of the LAMC relating to enforcement of the plastics ordinances enforced by the BOS, to contain enforcement and appeals procedures that are consistent with one another and align with the City's ACE Program. INSTRUCT the BOS to report with recommendations for potential revisions to the plastics ordinances that would make enforcement more effective in order to better implement the intent of the ordinances.

(40) 23-0880 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 Alliena Bostad v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV23003. (This matter arises from a fall from a push scooter that was being used on a City sidewalk.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in closed session on September 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 8-10-23.pdf Speaker Card(s)_09-13-2023

(41) 23-0878 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 Ofelia Gutierrez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC676156. (This matter arises from a fall that occurred on December 7, 2016, on the sidewalk at or near 4101 Walton Avenue.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in closed session on September 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 8-15-23 Speaker Card(s)_09-13-2023

(42) 23-0873 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 Zelandia Fero v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV08662. (This matter arises from alleged trip and fall incident that occurred on July 4, 2019, at or near 7th Street and Hope Street in the City of Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in closed session on September 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 8-10-23.pdf Speaker Card(s)_09-13-2023

(43) 23-0871 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 Frannie Lynn Rattler v. Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV26303. (This matter arises from a fall that occurred on November 28, 2018, at 660 South Coronado Street in Los Angeles.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in closed session on September 13, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 8-10-23.pdf Speaker Card(s)_09-13-2023

(5) 23-0453-S1 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to potential programs to assist low-income and middle-income tenants with subsidies to offset increased and/or unaffordable energy consumption due to the installation and operation of a cooling apparatus. Recommendation for Council action: INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Los Angeles Housing Department, and Climate Emergency Mobilization Office to report back to the Energy and Environment Committee with an expansive response on this matter that includes consideration of building efficiency programs and heat pumps.

(6) 23-0899 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the California State Legislature’s authorized funding for the City of Los Angeles’ five Fiscal Year (FY) 2022-23 Priority Legislative Budget Projects. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the General Managers, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Bureau of Street Services (BSS), Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), or designees, to accept the FY 2022-23 Priority Legislative Budget Projects Earmark Fund and execute the Fund Transfer Agreements with the California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) for the earmarked projects outlined in Attachment No. 1 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 24, 2023, attached to the Council file. INSTRUCT the General Managers, LADOT, BSS, BOE, RAP, and LADWP, or designees, to report to the Council if the City needs to identify front funding.

(7) 23-0625 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Tax Board of Review and their authority to make a final determination in the appeal process of business tax assessments. Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance revising the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 21.16 to: Codify the authority of the Office of Finance to establish policies and procedures governing the activities of a Board of Review established under Section (g), to update those rules when the need arises, and to make them available to the public. Retain the authority of the Office of Finance to audit a business that has undergone administrative review proceedings pursuant to Subsection (i)(5). Retain the language of Subsection (i)(1) that effectuates the finality of a determination issued by a Board of Review, adding language to clarify that this is pursuant to the Director of Finance’s delegation of their power and duty to collect revenues, and add language that renders a determination as final and complete only upon the approval as to form and legality by the City Attorney. Repeal Sections therein that are no longer necessary inasmuch as the Office of Finance will establish procedures, pursuant to Recommendation 1a, to effectuate those sections.

(8) 23-0836 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for a waiver of conflict of interest for Burke, Williams & Sorenson, LLP, in its representation of the County of Los Angeles, in the matter of Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association v. City of Los Angeles. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute a conflict of interest waiver to allow Burke, Williams and Sorenson, LLP, currently retained to represent the City of Los Angeles in Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. 22STCV39662, et al. (the “ULA Litigation”), to also represent the County of Los Angeles in such matters.

(9) 23-0885 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for a waiver of conflict of interest for Ropers Majeski, for its representation of Christopher Lee in the matter of Ali v. City of Los Angeles. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute a conflict of interest waiver to allow the law firm Ropers Majeski, currently retained to represent the City of Los Angeles in various employment and personal injury matters, to also represent Christopher Lee in the lawsuit Ali v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. 22STCV40381.

(1)\n21-1469\nBureau of Engineering report relative to improvements to the City's sidewalk programs. (This item was also referred to Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee)

(2)\n21-1469-S1\nJoint Bureaus of Engineering and Street Services report relative to provide a proposed scope and methodology for the sidewalk inventory and assessment pilot program.

(3)\n23-0977\nCD 1, CD 10\nMotion (Hutt – Hernandez, McOsker) relative to designating corridor of Pico Boulevard between Arlington Avenue and Westmoreland Avenue as the Oaxacan Corridor.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Hutt - Hernandez - McOsker) dated 9-12-23

(4)\n23-0976\nCD 9\nMotion (Price - Lee) relative to temporarily closing the alleys adjacent to 1174 E 42nd Place (south of 42nd Place and north of 43rd Street between William Way and Hooper Avenue) and 149 W 61st Street (south of 60th Street and north of 61st Street between Broadway and Main Street).\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Price - Lee) dated 9-12-23

(5)\n23-0863\nCD 4\nMotion (Yaroslavsky for Raman – Soto-Martínez) relative to the feasibility of and cost estimate for the City to complete the permanent hillside stabilization for the property located on 3585 Multiview Drive.  (This item was also referred to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee)\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Yaroslavsky for Raman - Soto-Martinez) dated 8-18-23\nSpeaker Card(s)_09-05-2023

(6)\n21-0595\nCD 12\nCity Engineer report relative to the name of the private driveway at Rinaldi Street southwesterly of Porter Ranch Drive, being established as Vineyards Way.

(7)\n21-0425\nCD 12\nCity Engineer report relative to the name of the private driveway on the westerly side of Porter Ranch Drive between Rinaldi Street and Corbin Avenue, being established as Porter Crossing.

(8)\n21-0603\nCD 12\nCity Engineer report relative to the name of the private driveway at Rinaldi Street between Mason Avenue and Porter Ranch Drive, being established as Vineyards Lane.

(9)\n23-0891\nCD 4\nMotion (Raman – Soto-Martinez) relative to designating the intersection at the traffic circle bordered by North Bronson Ave and Canyon Drive as "Alexanderplatz."\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nMotion (Raman - Soto-Martinez) dated 8-23-23