Los Angeles — 2024-05-29

(1) 24­0317 CD 9 HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the South Los Angeles Industrial Tract Property and Business Improvement District, pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 188201 on April 3, 2024. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Room 223 of City Hall immediately following the close of the hearing and will be publicly live streamed. For directions to access the live stream, visit clerk.lacity.gov/bids. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.))

(10) 23­0047 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to removing all references to gender from the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney to work with the City's code publisher to implement revisions to the LAMC and LAAC to remove specific references to gender and other identified non­substantive, technical errors. Wednesday - May 29, 2024 - PAGE 10 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the Code (LAAC). Recommendation for Council action: REQUEST the City Attorney to work with the City's code publisher to implement revisions to the LAMC and LAAC to remove specific references to gender and other identified non­substantive, technical errors. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

(11) 24­0002­S5 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to including in the City’s 2023­24 State Legislative Program support for Assembly Bill (AB) 3043 (Rivas), which would require safety and licensing measures for the fabrication of engineered stone. Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Resolution (Rodriguez ­ Blumenfield – Padilla – Hutt), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City's 2023­24 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 3043 (Rivas), which would require safety and licensing measures for the fabrication of engineered stone to address the increase in silicosis caused by the inhalation of respirable dust containing crystalline silica. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

(12) 24­0119 RESOLUTION relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor, dated February 5, 2024, regarding the existence of a local emergency as the City of Los Angeles continues to experience extreme conditions caused by rainstorms, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27. Wednesday - May 29, 2024 - PAGE 11 Recommendation for Council action: Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration) (12) 24­0119 RESOLUTION relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor, dated February 5, 2024, regarding the existence of a local emergency as the City of Los Angeles continues to experience extreme conditions caused by rainstorms, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27. Recommendation for Council action: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, dated February 9, 2024, to: 1. Resolve that a local emergency regarding impacts from the early February 2024 storms existed in the City of Los Angeles within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., at the time of the Mayor’s February 5, 2024, Declaration of Local Emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies. 2. Resolve that because the local emergency continues to exist, there is a need to continue the declared state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies. 3. In accordance with LAAC Section 8.21 et seq., instruct and request all appropriate City departments, agencies, and personnel to continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City in this matter to prevent and abate the emergency and receive, process, and coordinate all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the City and/or to the citizens of the City who may be affected by the emergency. 4. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council, as appropriate, on the need to extend the state of local emergency. 5. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

(13) 24­4118­S1 CD 12 RESOLUTION (LEE ­ PARK) relative to designating locations in Council District 12 for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right­of­way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18. Wednesday - May 29, 2024 - PAGE 12 Recommendations for Council action: the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. (13) 24­4118­S1 CD 12 RESOLUTION (LEE ­ PARK) relative to designating locations in Council District 12 for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right­of­way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18. Recommendations for Council action: 1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right­of­way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the (LAMC). a. 1577 Roscoe Boulevard ­ Designated Facility b. Woodley Avenue and 118 Freeway ­ Underpass c. Lassen Street and 405 Freeway ­ Underpass d. Plummer Street and 405 Freeway ­ Underpass e. Hayvenhurst Avenue and 118 Freeway ­ Underpass f. Gaynor Avenue and 118 Freeway ­ Underpass 2. RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period. TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 31, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 31, 2024)

(14) 15­1198­S2 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORTS COMMISSIONERS (Board) relative to Board Resolution No. 27858 authorizing the Fifth Amendment to Concession Wednesday - May 29,and Agreement LAA­8562 Seventh 2024 - Amendment to Lease PAGE 13 Agreement LAA­8562­1 with Authorized Taxicab Supervision, Inc., for taxicab staging TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 31, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 31, 2024) (14) 15­1198­S2 CD 11 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORTS COMMISSIONERS (Board) relative to Board Resolution No. 27858 authorizing the Fifth Amendment to Concession Agreement LAA­8562 and Seventh Amendment to Lease Agreement LAA­8562­1 with Authorized Taxicab Supervision, Inc., for taxicab staging and management at Los Angeles International Airport. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the Fifth Amendment to Concession Agreement No. LAA­8562 and the Seventh Amendment to Ground Lease LAA­ 8562­1 with Authorized Taxicab Supervision Inc. to extend their respective terms by 1 year, with a 6 month extension option, covering taxicab staging and management at Los Angeles International Airport. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on December 7, 2023, by Resolution No. 27858, authorizing the Interim Chief Executive Officer, or designee, of Los Angeles World Airports to execute said Fifth Amendment to Concession Agreement LAA­8562 and Seventh Amendment to Ground Lease LAA­8562­1, both with Authorized Taxicab Supervision Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the LAWA estimates that the proposed Fifth Amendment to Concession Agreement LAA­8562 and Ground Lease 8562­1 with Authorized Taxicab Supervision, Inc. will provide up to $2.3 million in revenue from taxicab trips originating from LAX to LAWA Account 401060 – Bus Limousine and Taxi and approximately $706,000 in ground lease revenue to Account 400021 – Non­Aeronautical Land Rentals. The recommendations in this report comply with the Department’s Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed amendments will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.

(15) 24­0501 CD 6 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORTS COMMISSIONERS (Board) relative to Board Resolution No.27892, authorizing Los Angeles World Airports to execute a lease with MLG Insurance Group, dba InTouch Insurance Services, for office space in the Los Angeles World Airports­owned Aviation Plaza, located at 16461 Sherman Way. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Class 1(18)(c) and (e) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE a 60­month Lease with MLG Insurance Group, a California corporation, dba InTouch Insurance Services, covering office space in the Los Angeles World Airports­owned Aviation Plaza, located at 16461 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on February 1, 2024, by Resolution No. 27892, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, of Los Angeles World Airports to execute the Lease with MLG Insurance Group, a California corporation, dba InTouch Insurance Services. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed lease between the LAWA and MLG Insurance Group, a California Corporation, dba InTouch Insurance Services at Aviation Plaza will result in annual rent revenue of $27,363 during the first year. LAWA is projected to receive net revenues of approximately $160,885 over the 60­month term of the lease (excluding automatic annual rental rate adjustments) after deductions for expenses such as broker Wednesday - May 29, commissions, tenant 2024 - improvements, PAGE and rent abatement. The15expenses associated with the proposed lease agreement will be appropriated from Insurance Services. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed lease between the LAWA and MLG Insurance Group, a California Corporation, dba InTouch Insurance Services at Aviation Plaza will result in annual rent revenue of $27,363 during the first year. LAWA is projected to receive net revenues of approximately $160,885 over the 60­month term of the lease (excluding automatic annual rental rate adjustments) after deductions for expenses such as broker commissions, tenant improvements, and rent abatement. The expenses associated with the proposed lease agreement will be appropriated from the LAWA Van Nuys Airport Revenue Fund, while revenue generated through the lease will be deposited into the same LAWA Van Nuys Airport Revenue Fund. The recommendations in the report comply with the Department’s adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed lease agreement will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.

(16) 24­0503 CD 6 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORTS COMMISSIONERS (Board) relative to Board Resolution No. 27876 authorizing Los Angeles World Airports to execute a lease with David Gutierrez dba Old Mission Financial, Inc, for office space in the Los Angeles World Airports­owned Aviation Plaza, located at 16461 Sherman Way. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f and Article III, Class 1(18)(c) and (e) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the 64­month Lease with David Gutierrez dba Old Mission Financial, Inc. covering office space in the Los Angeles World Airports­owned Aviation Plaza, located at 16461 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on January 18, 2024, by Wednesday - May Resolution No.29, 2024authorizing 27876, - PAGE 16 the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, of Los Angeles World Airports to execute said Lease with exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f and Article III, Class 1(18)(c) and (e) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the 64­month Lease with David Gutierrez dba Old Mission Financial, Inc. covering office space in the Los Angeles World Airports­owned Aviation Plaza, located at 16461 Sherman Way, Van Nuys. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on January 18, 2024, by Resolution No. 27876, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, of Los Angeles World Airports to execute said Lease with David Gutierrez dba Old Mission Financial, Inc. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed lease between the LAWA and David Gutierrez dba Old Mission Financial, Inc. at Aviation Plaza will result in annual rent revenue of $15,062 during the first year. LAWA is projected to receive net revenues of approximately $98,455 over the 64­month term of the lease (excluding automatic annual rental rate adjustments) after deductions for expenses such as broker commissions, tenant improvements, and rent abatement. The expenses associated with the proposed lease agreement will be appropriated from the LAWA Van Nuys Revenue Fund, while revenue generated through the lease will be deposited into the same LAWA Van Nuys Revenue Fund. The recommendations in the report comply with the Department’s adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed lease agreement will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.

(17) 24­0506 CD 6 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORTS COMMISSIONERS (Board) relative to Board Resolution No. 27893 authorizing Los Angeles World Airports to execute Non­Exclusive Revocable Fuel Delivery Permits to companies delivering fuel to Van Nuys Airport. Recommendations for Council action: Wednesday - May 1. ADOPT the 29, 2024 - by the Board that the PAGE determination 17 action is proposed exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (17) 24­0506 CD 6 ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF AIRPORTS COMMISSIONERS (Board) relative to Board Resolution No. 27893 authorizing Los Angeles World Airports to execute Non­Exclusive Revocable Fuel Delivery Permits to companies delivering fuel to Van Nuys Airport. Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the determination by the Board that the proposed action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2.f and Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines. 2. APPROVE a Blanket Authority covering issuance of successor five­ year Non­Exclusive Revocable Fuel Delivery Permits to companies delivering fuel to Van Nuys Airport. 3. CONCUR with the Board’s action on February 1, 2024, by Resolution No. 27893, authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, or designee, of Los Angeles World Airports to execute said Non­ Exclusive Revocable Fuel Delivery Permits. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the LAWA indicates that the proposed five­year Non­Exclusive Revocable Fuel Delivery Permits issued to companies delivering fuel to VNY will increase the administrative fee from $150 to $172 based on the increase in the Consumer Price Index and result in revenue to the Airport Revenue Fund of approximately $4.5 million during the first year and $22.5 million over the five­year term. The recommendations in the report comply with the Department’s Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed Blanket Authority for the issuance of Fuel Permits will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.

(18) Wednesday 24­0574 - May 29, 2024 - PAGE 18 CD 6 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating TIME LIMIT FILE ­ MAY 31, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ MAY 31, 2024) (Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee waived consideration of the above matter.) (18) 24­0574 CD 6 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the for the Ralston Avenue Vacation District (VAC­E1401430). Recommendations for Council action: 1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated May 15, 2024, attached to the Council file, to initiate the vacation proceedings to vacate the following Vacation District, as shown on Exhibit A of said City Engineer report, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law: a. Ralston Avenue between Wicks Street and Art Street. b. A portion of Art Street between Sutter Avenue and Ralston Avenue, from approximately 140 feet northeasterly of Sutter Avenue to Ralston Avenue. 2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to investigate and report regarding the feasibility of this vacation request. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a deposit of $47,080 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.

(19) 24­0509 CD 11 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for a portion of Reseda Boulevard approximately 698 feet to 955 feet northeast of Sunset Boulevard (VAC­E1401442). Recommendations for Council action: Wednesday - May 29, 2024 - PAGE 19 1. ADOPT the City Engineer report dated April 29, 2023, attached to

(2) 24­0318 CD 4 HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the Studio City Business Improvement District, pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 188200 on April 3, 2024. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Room 223 of City Hall immediately following the close of the hearing and will be publicly live streamed. For directions to access the live stream, visit clerk.lacity.gov/bids. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.)

(20) 24­0007­S13 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Jenni Rivera on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Jenni Rivera at 1750 North Vine Street. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

(21) 24­0600. ANNUAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2024­25 TO BE SUBMITTED BY THE CITY ATTORNEY, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER Wednesday AND CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST. - May 29, 2024 - PAGE 20 Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.

(3) Wednesday 24­0462 - May 29, 2024 - PAGE 5 Business Improvement District, pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution. (Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 188200 on April 3, 2024. The tabulation of ballots shall take place in Room 223 of City Hall immediately following the close of the hearing and will be publicly live streamed. For directions to access the live stream, visit clerk.lacity.gov/bids. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Wednesday, June 12, 2024.) (3) 24­0462 CD 6 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the dedication of City­owned real property as public street lying on Victory Boulevard west of Balboa Boulevard ­ Right of Way No 36000­10326. 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 Victory Boulevard west of Balboa Boulevard, as shown on the Exhibit Map of the February 15, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, as part of Victory Boulevard, a public street of said City. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 15, 2024, authorizing the dedication, acceptance and establishment of certain real property owned by the City as part of the west side of Victory Boulevard west of Balboa Boulevard, all public streets of said 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.

(4) 23­0002­S125 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to including in the City’s 2023­24 Federal Legislative Program support for HR 7065 (Napolitano), the Priority for Water Supply and Conservation Act of 2024, which would elevate and improve the overall water resiliency of the Los Angeles region. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Yaroslavsky – Raman), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2023­24 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for HR 7065 (Napolitano), the Priority for Water Supply and Conservation Act of 2024, which would elevate and improve the overall water resiliency of the Los Angeles region. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

(5) 23­0002­S126 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to including in the City’s 2023­24 Federal Legislative Program support for HR 6093 (Lucas), the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023, which would help the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to facilitate better coordination with other agencies. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Yaroslavsky – Raman), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2023­24 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for HR 6093 (Lucas), the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023, which would help the LADWP facilitate better coordination with other agencies by aligning efforts and resources while enhancing data­ Wednesday sharing to better plan - May 29,for the -impacts of atmospheric PAGE 2024 rivers 7and other significant weather events that are becoming more frequent. Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to facilitate better coordination with other agencies. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Yaroslavsky – Raman), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2023­24 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for HR 6093 (Lucas), the Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2023, which would help the LADWP facilitate better coordination with other agencies by aligning efforts and resources while enhancing data­ sharing to better plan for the impacts of atmospheric rivers and other significant weather events that are becoming more frequent. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

(6) 23­0002­S118 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to including in the City’s 2023­24 Federal Legislative Program support for Senate Bill 3876 (Kaine) to establish a national registry of Korean American divided families and facilitate re­connection opportunities with their family members in North Korea. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Hutt – Lee), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2023­24 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for Senate Bill 3876 (Kaine) to establish a national registry of Korean American divided families and facilitate re­connection opportunities with their family members in North Korea. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

(7) 23­0002­S117 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to including in its 2023­24 Federal Legislative Program support or sponsorship of legislation related to the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) and/or to provide an alternative benefits formula for employment not covered by Social Security. Wednesday - May 29, 2024 - PAGE 8 Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE (7) 23­0002­S117 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to including in its 2023­24 Federal Legislative Program support or sponsorship of legislation related to the repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) and/or to provide an alternative benefits formula for employment not covered by Social Security. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report dated March 22, 2024, attached to the Council file, recommending legislative positions for the City’s 2023­24 Federal Legislative Program, as submitted by the Los Angeles City Employees' Retirement System (LACERS), to support or sponsor legislation related to the repeal of the WEP and GPO and/or to provide an alternative benefits formula for employment not covered by Social Security. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

(8) 23­0002­S116 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to including in the City’s 2023­24 Federal Legislative Program support for SB 3830 (Padilla), the Low­Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP) Establishment Act, which would re­establish a national, low­income water assistance program. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Yaroslavsky – Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2023­24 Federal Legislative Program SUPPORT for SB 3830 (Padilla), the LIHWAP Establishment Act, which would re­establish a national, low­income water assistance program. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

(9) 23­0002­S132 RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to including in the City’s 2023­24 State Legislative Program support for AB 2135 which would extend, from 18 to 24 months, or even longer with good cause, the time period the Labor Commission has to issue a civil wage and penalty assessment against a public works contractor or subcontractor. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (McOsker – Price), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2023­24 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 2135 which would extends from 18 to 24 months, or even longer with good cause, the time period the Labor Commission has to issue a civil wage and penalty assessment against a public works contractor or subcontractor. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financiail analysis of this report.