Los Angeles — 2023-10-10

(1) 23-0600-S105 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2023-24 Appropriations Limit. Recommendations for Council action: PROVIDE the public, in accordance with Section 7910 of the Government Code, the opportunity to review the documentation attached to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 15, 2023, attached to the Council file, for at least 15 days before adopting an appropriations limit for 2023-24. ADOPT the following factors to calculate the appropriations limit for 2023-24: Population Percentage Change: City -0.97% Nonresidential New Construction 6.02% ADOPT $8,008,538,281 as the appropriations limit for 2023-24.

(10) 22-0675 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the Second Amendment to a Contract with Convergint Technologies, LLC, covering ongoing maintenance, repair, and technical support services for the Access Control and Alarm Monitoring Systems of Los Angeles World Airports (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 ll, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Second Amendment to Contract DA-5369 with Convergint Technologies, LLC to extend the term by one year and increase the contract authority by $2,138,108, for new total not to exceed $17,650,091, covering ongoing maintenance, repair, and technical support services for the Access Control and Alarm Monitoring Systems of LAWA. CONCUR with said Board’s action on May 4, 2023, by Resolution No. 27725, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, LAWA, to execute said Second Amendment to Contract DA-5369 with Convergint Technologies, LLC.

(11) 22-0281 CATEGORICAL and ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTIONS and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the Second Amendment to Contracts with Birdi Systems, Inc. and with Direct A/V, covering information technology infrastructure installation and related services for Los Angeles World Airports (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 ll, Section 2(f) and Article lll, Class 1(1) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Second Amendment to Contracts DA-5456 with Birdi Systems, Inc. and DA-5457 with Direct A/V to extend both contracts’ term through December 31, 2025, and increase their contract authorities by $10,948,006 and $1,169,531, respectively, covering information technology infrastructure installation and related services for LAWA. CONCUR with said Board’s action on June 1, 2023, by Resolution No. 27742, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, LAWA, to execute said Second Amendment to Contracts DA-5456 with Birdi Systems, Inc. and DA-5457 with Direct A/V.

(12) 20-0602 CATEGORICAL and ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTIONS and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Sixth Amendment to a Contract with Integrated Security Solutions, Inc., covering configuration of new and existing closed-circuit television cameras and ongoing maintenance and repair services for the Closed Circuit Television Video Surveillance and Intelligent Observation Network of Los Angeles World Airports (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 ll, Section 2(f) and Article lll, Class 1(1) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the Sixth Amendment to Contract DA-5212 with Integrated Security Solutions, Inc., to extend the term through July 31, 2025 and increase the contract authority by $4,256,361, for new total not to exceed $18,344,323, covering configuration of new and existing closed-circuit television cameras and ongoing maintenance and repair services for the Closed Circuit Television Video Surveillance and Intelligent Observation Network System of LAWA. CONCUR with said Board’s action on June 1, 2023, by Resolution No. 27743, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, LAWA, to execute said Sixth Amendment to Contract DA-5212 with Integrated Security Solutions, Inc.

(13) 23-0435 CD 10 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Cunningham Residence, located at 1802 – 1806 South Crenshaw Boulevard, 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 Cunningham Residence, located at 1802 – 1806 South Crenshaw Boulevard, in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Owners: Cunningham Trust, Vanita Jones, Successor Trustee, and V. Richard and Helen L. Cunningham, Co-Trustees, Cunningham Trust; and, V. Richard and Helen L. Cunningham, Co-Trustees, Helen and Richard Cunningham Living Trust

(14) 23-0002-S91 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding  House Resolution (H.R.) 4024 (Barragan), which would provide for the establishment of standards to limit the carbon intensity of the fuel used by certain vessels.  Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (McOsker - Raman), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City's 2023-24 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for H.R. 4024, the Clean Shipping Act of 2023, which would provide for the establishment of standards to limit the carbon intensity of the fuel used by certain vessels.

(15) 23-0002-S92 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding support for S.1664 (Sanders  – DeLauro), the Healthy Families Act, which would establish a federal paid sick days policy for employees to earn minimum of seven paid sick days per year to care for themselves or their families. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (McOsker - Hernandez), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City's 2023-24 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for support for S.1664 (Sanders – DeLauro), the Healthy Families Act, which would establish a federal paid sick days policy for employees to earn minimum of seven paid sick days per year to care for themselves or their families.

(16) 23-0002-S93 RULES, ELECTIONS AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City’s position regarding support for S. 728 (Murray) and H.R 17 (DeLauro), the Paycheck Fairness Act, which aims to ensure equal pay for equal work regardless of sex.  Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (McOsker - Hutt), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City's 2023-24 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for S.728 (Murray) and H.R.17 (DeLauro), the Paycheck Fairness Act, which aims to ensure equal pay for equal work regardless of sex.

(17) 23-0842 GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the 2023-24 First Construction Projects Report. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the recommendations contained in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 14, 2023, attached to the Council file.

(18) 15-0100 CD 3 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Council action of March 23, 2021 regarding the alley easterly of Reseda Boulevard from Erwin Street to approximately 153 feet northerly of Bessemer Street. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield – Harris-Dawson): AMEND the Council action of March 23, 2021, relative to the vacation of the alley easterly of Reseda Boulevard from Erwin Street to approximately 153 feet northerly of Bessemer Street (VAC-E1401262), to adopt the following conditions in lieu of Conditions 6 a. - b. of the Bureau of Engineering Report dated October 13, 2016, attached to the Council file: 6. That the following improvements be constructed adjoining the petitioner's property in a manner satisfactory to the City Engineer: Fund the fabrication and installation of a City Street Transit Amenities Program (STAP) bus shelter to replace and improve an existing bus stop adjacent to the Property at the southeast corner of Reseda Boulevard and Erwin Street, including the dedication of land necessary to widen the sidewalk within the bus stop zone per Bureau of Street Services (BSS) recommendations. Construct a new roadway bus pad on Reseda Boulevard in accordance with Department of Public Works Standard Plan S-433-1 and modify and replace the guide wire adjacent to the existing bus stop per Los Angeles Department of Water and Power requirements and BSS recommendations to allow placement of the STAP bus shelter in a location that avoids conflicts with an existing storm drain.

(19) 23-1075 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Tract No. 82765 located at 100, 110, 114 South Boyle Avenue, southerly of First Street. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Tract No. 82765, located at 100, 110, 114 South Boyle Avenue, southerly of First Street and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C-144301) Subdivider: City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Housing Department; Surveyor: Armando Dupont

(2) 12-0122-S2 PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a False Fire Alarm Program; and adding a fee provision and new definitions related to a False Fire Alarm Program; and updating provisions related to false fire alarms. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: PREPARE and PRESENT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 20, 2023, relative to adding Sections 57.901.11 through 57.901.11.3 to Article 7, Chapter V of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to establish a False Fire Alarm Program; and amending Sections 57.106.7.1.1 and 57.202 of the LAMC to add a fee provision and new definitions related to a False Fire Alarm Program; and amending Sections 57.901.8.3 through 57.901.8.4 of the LAMC to update provisions related to false fire alarms.

(20) 23-1099 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2019-4513 located at 815 North Avenue 65, 6412 Planada Avenue, easterly of Avenue 65. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2019-4513, located at 815 North Avenue 65, 6412 Planada Avenue, easterly of Avenue 65 and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C-144347) Owner: Kristi Cirtwill, Trustee of the Kristi L. Cirtwill Living Trust Dated July 25, 2013; Surveyor: Mohamad Molai

(21) 23-1087 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEÓN - PADILLA) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 14’s special recognition of World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, 2024. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0714 (CD-14 Community Services) to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 14’s special recognition of World Tuberculosis Day on March 24, 2024 including the illumination of City Hall and the Sixth Street Viaduct. Motion (de Leon - Padilla) dated 10-03-23

(22) 23-1088 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for costs associated with Movies in the Park at the Queen Anne Recreation Center. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $1,060 from the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects- Services) to the Recreation and Parks Fund Nos. 301/88 and 302/88, Revenue Sources 4145, 4155, for the costs associated with Movies in the Park at Queen Anne Recreation Center, as further detailed in the Recreation and Parks Invoice (Number 24034) dated August 21, 2023. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means; and, be authorized to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above funding instructions in order to effectuate the intent of the Motion. Motion (Hutt - Blumenfield) dated 10-03-23

(23) 20-0708-S1 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for the purchase and installation of cameras and an alarm system for the Council District 10 Pico Field Office located at the Tom Bradley Youth and Family Center. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $67,764.48 from the AB 1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Information Technology Fund No. 100/32, Account No. 9350 (Communications Services) for the purchase and installation of cameras and an alarm system for the Council District 10 Pico Field Office located at the Tom Bradley Youth and Family Center, as further detailed under Information Technology Agency (ITA) Demand 8204. AUTHORIZE the ITA to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means be authorized to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above funding instructions in order to effectuate of this Motion. Motion (Hutt - Blumenfield) dated 10-03-23.pdf

(24) 23-1200-S148 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mayor Karen Bass to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) Commission for a term ending June 30, 2026. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mayor Karen Bass to the LAHSA Commission for the term ending June 30, 2026, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 13. (Current composition: M = 2; F = 7; Vacant = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Not applicable Background Check: Completed Community Impact Statement: None submitted (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Report from Mayor dated 10-03-23.pdf

(25) 23-0995 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 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.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 9-07-23 Communication(s) from Public_09-27-2023

(26) 23-0999 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 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.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 8-24-23 Communication(s) from Public_09-27-2023

(27) 23-1003 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 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.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 8-24-23 Communication(s) from Public_09-27-2023

(28) 23-1002 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 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.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session on September 27, 2023) Report from City Attorney dated 8-24-23 Communication(s) from Public_09-27-2023

(3) 23-1006 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION, and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the proposed issuance of the Municipal Improvement Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2021-C (Capital Equipment and Real Property). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the accompanying Authorizing RESOLUTION, attached to the Council file, which authorizes the issuance and sale in a principal amount up to $210 million of MICLA Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2023-A (Capital Equipment and Real Property) (Bonds) to be sold on a negotiated basis, and authorizes the execution and delivery of various bond documents in connection with the issuance and sale of the Bonds, and the execution and delivery of an Omnibus Lease Amendment relating to existing MICLA equipment leases PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying Fund ORDINANCE, dated September 14, 2023, attached to the Council file, adding a new Section 5.162.54 to the Los Angeles Administrative Code to create a special fund for the lease financing referred to herein as the MICLA Lease Revenue Bonds, Series 2023-A (Capital Equipment and Real Property) (Bonds) to record certain accounting transactions related to the Bonds. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying Lease/Leaseback ORDINANCE, dated September 14, 2023, attached to the Council file, providing for the issuance of lease revenue bonds by the MICLA, which are being issued to retire certain commercial paper notes issued by MICLA, by approving the lease and leaseback of certain real properties by and between the City of Los Angeles and MICLA. REQUEST the Controller to create an account in the Capital Finance Administration Fund (Fund No. 100/53) that will be used to pay for future lease payments entitled “MICLA 2023-A (Capital Equipment and Real Property)”. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make technical corrections and adjustments as necessary to those transactions included in this report to implement the Mayor and Council intentions.

(4) 23-0971 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the Office of Finance to execute a professional services agreement with Madden Corp. dba ProLegal, for legal processing services. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Director, Office of Finance, or designee, to execute a professional services agreement with ProLegal for legal processing services for a four-year term with a total compensation amount not to exceed $104,000.

(5) 23-0600-S39 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Fiscal Year 2023-24 Budget response regarding a Mini-Multipurpose Senior Center for the Asian American Pacific Islander community. Recommendations for Council action: RECEIVE and FILE the recommendation by the Department of Aging to fund a MiniMultipurpose Senior Center to serve the Asian American and Pacific Islander Community. INSTRUCT the Department of Aging to submit this request in its 2024-25 Proposed Budget.

(6) 22-1106 PUBLIC SAFETY and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year 2021 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (FY 2021 JAG) award. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to: Retroactively accept the FY 2021 JAG in the amount of $2,692,835 for the period effective October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2024. Negotiate and execute the Grant Award Agreement on behalf of the City and submit any other necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Execute a Subrecipient Agreement between the City and the County of Los Angeles for the FY 2021 JAG for up to 45 months, for a total not to exceed $1,211,776, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Negotiate and execute a contract between the City and the County of Los Angeles for the Community Law Enforcement and Recovery (CLEAR) Program for a term of up to 12 months, and for a total amount not to exceed $626,711, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and upon submission of invoices and approval by the Mayor, or designee, of such invoices for JAG-related expenditures: Account Title Amount 46W216 District Attorney $ 378,359 46W216 Probation Department 248,352 Total: $ 626,711 APPROVE the FY 2021 JAG budget; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety to expend the grant in accordance with the approved budget. APPROVE a Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the County of Los Angeles for the FY 2021 JAG for the period of October 1, 2020 through September 30, 2024, for a total not to exceed $2,692,835; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to execute the Memorandum of Understanding, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Authorize the Controller to: Create a new interest-bearing Fund titled FY 2021 Justice Assistance Grant Fund; establish a receivable in this new Fund in the amount of $2,692,835; expend funds upon presentation of proper documentation from the Mayor’s Office; and, create new Appropriation Accounts within the new Fund No. XXX/46, as follows: Account Title Amount 46W216 CLEAR Contractual Services $626,711 46W912 City Attorney Grant Allocation 328,282 46W218 Domestic Violence Program 112,296 46W146 Mayor Salaries 262,594 46W299 Related Costs 105,745 46W310 Mayor’s Office and Administrative 1,000 46W668 Partner Jurisdiction 1,211,776 46W970 LAPD Grant Allocation 44,431 Total: $2,692,835 Transfer up to $262,594 from FY 2021 JAG Fund No. XXX/46, Account No. 46W146 to the Mayor’s General Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 001020, Grant Reimbursed, for reimbursement of grant-funded personnel salaries. Transfer up to $105,745 from FY 2021 JAG Fund No. XXX/46, Account No. 46W299 to the Mayor’s General Fund No. 100/46, Revenue Source Code No. 5346, Related Cost Reimbursements for Grants, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits. Authorize the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

(7) 21-1469 PUBLIC WORKS and PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to improvements to the City's sidewalk programs. Recommendations for Council action: DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to report to the Council in 60 days with recommended changes to the Council-adopted Access Request Prioritization Matrix, Council File No. 14-0163-S3, which update the existing scoring methods to better implement the Willits, et al. Settlement (Settlement) and City priorities, including the addition of equity and damage severity factors. DIRECT the BOE to report to the Council in 60 days with recommended changes to the Council adopted City Facility Matrix and associated Damage Severity Sub-Matrix, Council File No. 14- 0163-S3, which update the existing scoring methods to better implement Settlement and City priorities, including prioritizing locations with significant access barriers over reconstruction of pedestrian facilities in reasonable condition and adding equity factors. DIRECT the BOE, in consultation with the City Attorney, Bureau of Street Services, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, and other relevant departments, to report to the Council in 120 days to the Council with recommended changes to sidewalk and pedestrian facility related ordinances and policies either consistent with the “public stewardship” framework or other pathways to prioritizing sidewalk repairs, including recommended exceptions to maintain property owner, developer, and other public agency responsibility under specific circumstances. DIRECT all City departments, offices, and agencies delivering projects on behalf of the City in the public right of way to coordinate with BOE’s Sidewalk Division via processes established in the Interdepartmental Memorandum of Understanding: Improving Project Planning and Delivery in the Public Right-of-Way, 2022, to ensure that pedestrian facility improvements required by disabled access laws and regulations are included in the project scope and to take advantage of opportunities to improve pedestrian facilities beyond those requirements, to the maximum extent feasible.

(8) 21-1469-S1 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to provide a proposed scope and methodology for the sidewalk inventory and assessment pilot program. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Controller to appropriate $500,000 within Measure R Local Return Fund No. 51Q/94, Account No. 94YC09, Sidewalk Access Request Acceleration to a new account, Account No. TBD, titled "Pedestrian Facility Inventory and Assessment," for a sidewalk inventory and assessment pilot program. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make technical corrections, as necessary to implement the intent of the Council and Mayor.

(9) 23-0978 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approving the First Amendment to a Contract with Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell, covering legal services for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) pertaining to the Landside Access Modernization Program public contracting, advisory and claims work, and other related services. 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 ll, Section 2(i) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. APPROVE the First Amendment to Contract DA-5464 with Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP to increase the contract authority by $550,000, for new total of $750,000, and extend the term by two years, covering legal services for LAWA pertaining to the Landside Access Modernization Program public contracting, advisory and claims work, and other related services. CONCUR with the Board’s action on March 16, 2023, by LAWA Resolution No. 27694, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute said First Amendment to Contract DA-5464 with Kaplan Kirsch & Rockwell LLP.

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\n5

I. Management Reports

J. Filed Items

L. Items for Approval

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

1. Presentation by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power Society\nfor Hispanic Professional Engineers

2. Presentation regarding LA100 Equity Strategies Update

1. Investment Report for the Quarter Ending June 30, 2023

2. Renewable Portfolio Standard and Clean Energy Resources Planning\nMonthly Report – July 2023

1. Recommended by Customer Service, Communications, and Corporate\nStrategy\nApproval of Amendment No. 2 to Agreement No. 47648 for Media Planning\nand Placement Services with Fraser Communications. The Amendment will\nincrease funding by $3,000,000 for an amount not to exceed $9,000,000.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section\n15060(c)(3).

10. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Amendment No. 1 to Agreement No. 47670 for Owner’s Agent\nfor Hyperion Advanced Treatment Facility With Hazen and Sawyer. The\nAmendment will increase the amount by $7,000,000 for an amount not to\nexceed $12,000,000.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\n7

2. Recommended by Customer Service, Communications, and Corporate\nStrategy\nApproval of Agreement No. 47804 for Advertising Services – Smiley Radio\nProperties dba Smiley Audio Media, for a term of one year, and a total\namount not to exceed $250,000.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2).

3.\nRecommended by Financial Services Organization\nApproval of Debt Management Policy and Variable Rate Securities\nRemarketing Agent Policy for LADWP.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\n6

4. Recommended by Power System\nApproval of Agreement No. 47768 for Valley Generating Station Units 1 to 4\nDemolition with Silverado-Pankow Joint Venture. This Agreement is for a\nterm of five years and a total amount not to exceed $147,295,868 which\nincludes a 30 percent contingency.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

5. Recommended by Power System\nApproval of Contract No. 190 for Rental of Backhoes with Operators with\nChamberlain Backhoe Service. The Contract is for a term of one year with\ntwo one-year renewal options, and an amount not to exceed $40,294,360.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

6. Recommended by Power System\nApproval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. 02196 for Reinforcing Steel\nwith Bellis Steel Company, Inc. The Amendment will extend the Contract\nterm by adding two optional one-year renewal periods, and increase the\ncontract total by $2,500,000 for a new contract total of $8,608,214.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

7. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Right of Way Contract with State of California, Department of\nTransportation for its North See Vee Signal Project. The Agreement will\nresult in revenue of $54,551.73.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).\nCity Council approval is required.

8. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Revised Reimbursement Resolution for Safe Drinking Water\nState Revolving Loan Fund Construction Financing for City Trunk Line. The\nreasonably expected principal amount of the project funds is $138,886,196.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(3).

9. Recommended by Water System\nApproval of Water Supply Assessment – Wilshire and Cloverdale Project.\nDetermine item is exempt pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15060(c)(2).

1. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nTeresa Llamas Mendoza v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power,\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV07968.

2. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nElie Braidi v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 20STCV31366.

3. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nMark Rizuto v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, Workers’\nCompensation Claim No. 2019-0456; Workers’ Compensation Appeals\nBoard Case No. ADJ16322560.

4. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nCody Martines, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Martin L. Adams and City of\nLos Angeles v. Cody Martines, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case\nNo. 21STCV45143.

5. CONFERENCE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL – EXISTING LITIGATION\n(Section 54956.9(d)(1) of the California Government Code)\nGrady Dillon v. Los Angeles Department of Water and Power,\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. 19STCV14977.

6. 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).\n8\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.

(1)\n---\nVerbal report from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) relative to the Mental Evaluation Unit.

(2)\n23-0600-S43\nLos Angeles Police Department (LAPD) report relative to the release of remaining Interim Homeless Housing Funds.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\n(Referred to the Public Safety and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committees)\nReport from Los Angeles Police Department dated 7-27-23\nCommunication(s) from Public_09-26-2023

(3)\n23-0909\nBoard of Police Commissioners and City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports relative to the Fiscal Year (FY) 2023-24 and FY 2024-25 Cannabis Tax Fund Grant Program Toxicology Laboratory, from the California Highway Patrol, for the period of July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nFinancial Policies Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted.\nReport from City Administrative Officer dated 9-27-23\nReport from Board of Police Commissioners dated 7-18-23

(4)\n20-1178-S4\nLos Angeles Fire Commission report relative to the status of the Therapeutic Van Pilot Program.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted.\nReport from Board of Fire Commissioners - dated 7-20-23

(5)\n21-1320\nCAO report and Communication from the Mayor relative to a request for contracting authorities, budget modifications, and re-appropriation of funds for the Fiscal Year 2021 Urban Areas Security Initiative.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nRevised Report from City Administrative Officer dated 10-05-23\nReport from City Administrative Officer dated 10-04-23\nReport from Mayor dated 6-23-23\nCouncil Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5-24-22\nReport from Public Safety Committee 5-13-22\nCommunication from the City Administrative Officer 5-2-22\nReport from City Administrative Officer dated 4-27-22.pdf\nReport from Mayor dated 3-08-22\nAttested Resolution_2-24-22\n21-1320 Motion (Rodriguez - O'Farrell) dated 2-2-22.\nCouncil Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 2-02-22\nReport from City Administrative Officer dated 1-24-22\nReport from Mayor dated 11-05-21\nCommunication(s) from Public_05-17-2022

(6)\n22-1316-S1\nCAO and City Attorney reports relative to acceptance of grant award in the amount of $1 million from the US Department of Health and Human Services, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration for the Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma (ReCAST) Program for the performance period from September 30, 2022 through September 29, 2027. \nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nFinancial Policies Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted.\nReport from City Administrative Officer dated 9-21-23.pdf\nReport from City Attorney dated 8-03-23.pdf

(7)\n23-1046\nMotion (Rodriguez – Park) relative to assisting the victims of human trafficking and reducing the occurrence of human trafficking.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted.\nMotion (Rodriguez - Park) dated 9-26-23