Los Angeles — 2024-05-10

(1) Friday 24­0496 - May 10, 2024 - PAGE 4 motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay. RULE 16 MOTIONS ­ Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda. Los Angeles City Council Agenda Friday, May 10, 2024 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 ­ 10:00 AM Roll Call Approval of the Minutes Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations Multiple Agenda Item Comment Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council Items Noticed for Public Hearing (1) 24­0496 CD 10 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the dedication of City­owned real property as a public street lying on the east side of Claudina Avenue and the south side of Washington Boulevard ­ Right of Way No 36000­10267. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that this dedication of City­owned land as a public sidewalk is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, under Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. DEDICATE, ACCEPT and ESTABLISH the City­owned real property lying on the east side of Claudina Avenue and the south side of Washington Boulevard, as shown on the Exhibit Map of the January 26, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, as part of Claudina Avenue and Washington Boulevard, a public street of the City. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated March 15, 2024, authorizing the dedication, acceptance and establishment of certain real property owned by the City as part of Friday - May 10, 2024 - PAGE 5 the east side of Claudina Avenue and the south side of Washington 2. DEDICATE, ACCEPT and ESTABLISH the City­owned real property lying on the east side of Claudina Avenue and the south side of Washington Boulevard, as shown on the Exhibit Map of the January 26, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, as part of Claudina Avenue and Washington Boulevard, a public street of the City. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated March 15, 2024, authorizing the dedication, acceptance and establishment of certain real property owned by the City as part of the east side of Claudina Avenue and the south side of Washington Boulevard, all public streets of the City. 4. FIND that this dedication, acceptance, and establishment, of City­ owned real property as public street is in substantial conformance with the purpose, intent, and provisions of the General Plan, pursuant to Section 556 of the City Charter. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Engineer. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(2) 24­0497 CD 3 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for storm drain on 20101 West Ventura Boulevard ­ Right of Way No. 36000­10236 (Dedication). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the April 25, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing. Friday - May 10, 2024 - PAGE 6 shown on the Exhibit Map of the April 25, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication. 4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Bureau of Engineering, Survey Division for processing. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

(3) 24­0292 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the services provided within the geographic areas covered by Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), or designated waste hauler, as compared to the service levels provided outside of BID areas, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Soto­Martinez – Blumenfield): 1. DIRECT the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to report to Council within 60 days on the services the BOS provides within the geographic areas covered by BIDs, or its designated waste hauler, as compared to the service levels provided outside of BID areas, including but not limited to, how many tons of refuse the BOS collects. 2. DIRECT the Bureau of Street Services to report to Council within 60 days on how many lane­miles of street sweeping it provides in BID areas in comparison to service levels provided outside of BID areas. 3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with support from the BOS to report to Council within 60 days on options the City can use to offset costs related to waste disposal for each active BID existing under ordinance, as verified by the Office of the City Clerk. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Friday - May 10, Analyst has completed 2024 - analysis of this report. PAGE 7 a financial areas in comparison to service levels provided outside of BID areas. 3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with support from the BOS to report to Council within 60 days on options the City can use to offset costs related to waste disposal for each active BID existing under ordinance, as verified by the Office of the City Clerk. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(4) 24­0254 CD 12 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the current complaints about odors emitting from the Sunshine Canyon Landfill facility, the root causes of the odors and steps being implemented to address them, and related matters. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Lee – Yaroslavsky): REQUEST the Sunshine Canyon Landfill Local Enforcement Agency, Republic Services, and the Bureau of Sanitation to report to Council on the status of addressing the current complaints about odors emitting from the Sunshine Canyon Landfill facility, and explain the root causes of the odors, and what steps are being implemented to address them. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(5) 24­0363 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2024­25 Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Budget. Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the March 28, 2024 Board of Water and Power Commissioners report relative to the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2024­25 LADWP Budget, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable. Friday Community Impact - May 10, 2024 None Statement: - submitted. PAGE 8 Recommendation for Council action: NOTE and FILE the March 28, 2024 Board of Water and Power Commissioners report relative to the Preliminary Fiscal Year 2024­25 LADWP Budget, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

(6) 24­0007­S12 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Richard Blade on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Richard Blade at 1725 Vine Street. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

(7) 16­0358­S2 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (RODRIGUEZ – PADILLA ­ ET AL.) relative to crime statistics on Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) trains, buses, platforms, and stations, and the Metro’s Ambassador Program. Recommendations for Council action: 1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to report to the Public Safety Committee on the crime statistics on Metro trains, buses, platforms and stations from 2017 to current time, including the demographic breakdown of all victims. 2. REQUEST the Metro and INSTRUCT the LAPD to report to the Public Safety Committee on the scale of deployment and role of Metro’s Ambassador program, and how it interacts and intersects with the LAPD and any other relevant law enforcement agencies to respond to calls for service riders and transit operators including bus operators. Friday - May 10, 2024 - PAGE 9 buses, platforms and stations from 2017 to current time, including the demographic breakdown of all victims. 2. REQUEST the Metro and INSTRUCT the LAPD to report to the Public Safety Committee on the scale of deployment and role of Metro’s Ambassador program, and how it interacts and intersects with the LAPD and any other relevant law enforcement agencies to respond to calls for service riders and transit operators including bus operators.

(1) 24­0461\nBoard of Water and Power Commissioners report relative to the\nappointment of Janisse Quinones as General Manager of the Los Angeles\nDepartment of Water and Power.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Pending\nBackground Review: Pending\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nITEM(S)\n(1) 24­0461\nBoard of Water and Power Commissioners report relative to the\nappointment of Janisse Quinones as General Manager of the Los Angeles\nDepartment of Water and Power.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Pending\nBackground Review: Pending\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted

(2) 23­0600­S9\nBureau of Sanitation report relative to the rate adjustments for the Clean\nWater Program.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted

(3) 23­1056\nDepartment of Water and Power report relative to the feasibility of an E­\nbike subsidy program with qualifications similar to existing federal, state,\nand local rebates for electric vehicles (EVs) and residential EV charging\nstations.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: Yes\nFor:\nNorth Westwood Neighborhood Council

(4) 23­1352­S1\nMotion (Yaroslavsky – Harris­Dawson) relative to denying any further\nrequests from the Pacific Coast Energy Company, LP to initiate a new\nfranchise agreement for the transport of oil/gas through pipeline\ninfrastructure connected to the West Pico Drill Site, and related matters.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted

(5) 24­0456\nMotion (Blumenfield – Padilla – Rodriguez – Yaroslavsky) realtive to the\npresence of Polyfluoroalkyl / Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and other\nsimilar contaminants identified by EPA, and the PFAS Roadmap Action\nPlan, and provide information on testing and actions that the Los Angeles\nDepartment of Water and Power is undertaking to continue to ensure safe\npotable drinking water for the City, and related matters.\ninfrastructure connected to the West Pico Drill Site, and related matters.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\n(5) 24­0456\nMotion (Blumenfield – Padilla – Rodriguez – Yaroslavsky) realtive to the\npresence of Polyfluoroalkyl / Perfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) and other\nsimilar contaminants identified by EPA, and the PFAS Roadmap Action\nPlan, and provide information on testing and actions that the Los Angeles\nDepartment of Water and Power is undertaking to continue to ensure safe\npotable drinking water for the City, and related matters.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted

(6) 18­0384­S8\nCity Attorney report and draft Ordinance relative to amending Section\n5.594(b) of Chapter 188, Division 5 of the Los Angeles Administrative\nCode to allow the Measure W ­ Safe, Clean Water Municipal Program\nSpecial Fund to receive funds from other sources in addition to the Los\nAngeles County Safe, Clean Water Municipal Program.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted

(7) 21­1015­S10\nCity Administrative Officer report relative to authorizing the Department of\nRecreation and Parks and Board of Public Works to prepare and submit\ngrant application for the California Governor’s Office of Planning and\nResearch, Integrated Climate Adaptation and Resiliency Program,\nExtreme Heating and Community Resiliency Program Round 1, for Fiscal\nYear 2023­24.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\n(Also referred to the Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee,\nand Public Works Committee)