Los Angeles — 2024-06-26

Budget & Finance

#1 Item
(1) 15­1207­S1\nChief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer joint report relative\nto the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion Project.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nDebt Impact Statement: Yes\nITEM(S)\n(1) 15­1207­S1\nChief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer joint report relative\nto the Los Angeles Convention Center Expansion Project.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nDebt Impact Statement: Yes
#10 Item
(10) 21­0112­S6\nCD 4 Motion (Raman – Hernandez) relative to funding to acquire the Oak Tree\nInn located at 17448 Ventura Boulevard in Council District 4 for interim\nhousing.
#11 Item
(11) 24­0600­S24\nMotion (Padilla – Harris­Dawson) relative to funding for rental vehicles\nused by the Human Trafficking Task Force.
#12 Item
(12) 24­0600­S31\nCity Administrative Officer report relative to 2023­24 Capital and\nTechnology Improvement Expenditure Program year­end reappropriations.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nFinancial Policies Statement: Yes\n(Public Works Committee waived consideration of this item)\n(12) 24­0600­S31\nCity Administrative Officer report relative to 2023­24 Capital and\nTechnology Improvement Expenditure Program year­end reappropriations.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nFinancial Policies Statement: Yes\n(Public Works Committee waived consideration of this item)
#13 Item
(13) 24­0600­S32\nChief Legislative Analyst report relative to Fiscal Year 2024­25 Budget\nSpecial Studies.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
#14 Item
(14) 22­0691­S3\nCity Attorney report and Ordinance relative to establishing Fiscal Year\n2024­25 tax levy for City of Los Angeles Community Facilities District No.\n8 (Legends at Cascades).\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
#15 Item
(15) 22­0016­S5\nCity Attorney report and Ordinance relative to establishing Fiscal Year\n2024­25 tax levy for City of Los Angeles Community Facilities District No.\n11 (Ponte Vista).\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
#16 Item
(16) 21­0573­S3\nCity Attorney report and Ordinance relative to establishing Fiscal Year\n2024­25 tax levy for City of Los Angeles Community Facilities District No.\n4 (Playa Vista ­ Phase 1).\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
#17 Item
(17) 22­1545­S19\nCity Administrative Officer report relative to the Homelessness Emergency\nAccount – General City Purposes Fund 16th Status Report for the week\nending May 31, 2024 and funding recommendations. (This item is\nreferred to the Housing and Homelessness and Budget, Finance\nand Innovation Committees)\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nFinancial Policies Statement: Yes
#18 Item
(18) 24­0612\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Praxedes Benitez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV32551. (This matter arises from\na trip and fall incident that occurred on November 8, 2020, on the sidewalk\nabutting 3231 Fletcher Road, in the City of Los Angeles.)
#19 Item
(19) 24­0614\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Richard Miller v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 19STCV15141. (This matter arises from a trip\nand fall incident caused by a pothole located at North Van Ness Avenue,\nbetween La Mirada Avenue and Fountain Avenue, in the City of Los\nAngeles.)
#2 Item
(2) 20­0769­S7\nCity Administrative Officer reports relative to the status of the City’s\nUnarmed Model of Crisis Response Pilot Program.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nFinancial Policies Statement: Yes
#20 Item
(20) 24­0613\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Juana Ivett Busby Arango v. City of Los Angeles, et al.,\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV05077. (This matter arises\nfrom a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 29, 2022, on the\nsidewalk abutting 1182 Crocker Street, in Los Angeles.)
#21 Item
(21) 22­0551\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\n(20) 24­0613\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Juana Ivett Busby Arango v. City of Los Angeles, et al.,\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV05077. (This matter arises\nfrom a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 29, 2022, on the\nsidewalk abutting 1182 Crocker Street, in Los Angeles.)\n(21) 22­0551\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Rafael Villarruel, an Individual v. Los Angeles Unified\nSchool District, et al., L o s A n g e l e s S u p e r i o r C o u r t C a s e N o .\n19STCV37594. (This matter arises from a trip and fall accident on\nNovember 2, 2018 at 22250 Elkwood Avenue in Canoga Park.)
#22 Item
(22) 24­0618\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled James Baldwin Jr. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 22SMCV02488. (This matter arises\nfrom a bicycle accident on May 27, 2022, near 576 Washington Boulevard,\nin Los Angeles.)
#23 Item
(23) 24­0621\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Philip Dimartino v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV32608. (This matter arises from\na trip and fall incident that occurred on March 23, 2021, near the\nintersection of Melrose Avenue and North Gower Street in the City of Los\nAngeles.)
#24 Item
(24) 24­0623\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Joseph Tris Richardson v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV27536. (This matter arises from\na fall from a scooter that occurred on January 16, 2020, on Alameda Street\nnear Olympic Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.)
#25 Item
(25) 24­0622\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Trina Greene Brown, et al. v. City of Los Angeles Fire\nDepartment, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV01365 .\n(This matter concerns allegations of professional negligence against Los\nAngeles Fire Department personnel.)
#26 Item
(26) 24­0616\nnear Olympic Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles.)\n(25) 24­0622\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Trina Greene Brown, et al. v. City of Los Angeles Fire\nDepartment, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV01365 .\n(This matter concerns allegations of professional negligence against Los\nAngeles Fire Department personnel.)\n(26) 24­0616\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Kia Auguillard v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 22STCV05417. (This matter arises from a trip\nand fall incident that occurred on November 17, 2020, at Jim Gilliam Park,\nlocated at 4000 South La Brea Avenue.)
#27 Item
(27) 24­0615\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Matthew Stewart v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United\nStates District Court Case No. CV22­04922 SPG (BFMx). (This matter\narises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police\nDepartment on April 16, 2020, in Los Angeles, California.)
#28 Item
(28) 24­0620\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Laurie Nolan v. Luis Diego, et al., Los Angeles Superior\nCourt Case No. 23SMCV00695. (This matter arises from a traffic collision\nthat occurred on April 5, 2021, at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway\nand Driftwood Drive, in the City of Los Angeles.)
#29 Item
(29) 24­0617\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Rosalina Reyes, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV39329. (This matter arises from\nthe June 30, 2021 incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department\nBomb Squad detonated explosive material on East 27th Street in Los\nAngeles.)
#3 Item
(3) 23­0842­S5\nCity Administrative Officer report relative to the Sixth Construction Projects\nReport (CPR) for Fiscal Year 2023­24. (Government Operations\nCommittee approved this item on June 11, 2024)\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nFinancial Policies Statement: Yes\nDebt Impact Statement: Yes
#30 Item
(30) 24­0407\nCD 4 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Chester Simoni, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 21STCV18051. (This case involves an alleged\nslope failure at the Plaintiffs’ residential property located at 7965 Fareholm\nDrive.)\nBomb Squad detonated explosive material on East 27th Street in Los\nAngeles.)\n(30) 24­0407\nCD 4 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Chester Simoni, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 21STCV18051. (This case involves an alleged\nslope failure at the Plaintiffs’ residential property located at 7965 Fareholm\nDrive.)
#31 Item
(31) 24­0507\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled City of Los Angeles v. Greenwood, et al., Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 22STCV09501. (This matter relates to an\neminent domain action involving property located at 10420 Northvale\nRoad, Los Angeles, CA 90064 for construction of the Exposition Bike Path\n(Northvale Segment) Project.)
#32 Item
(32) 24­0686\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe cases entitled Casa Golondrina, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.; City\nof Los Angeles v. Casa Golondrina, Inc. and In Re Casa Golondrina, Inc.,\nLos Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. 23STCV11385; 23STCV29410\nand United States Bankruptcy Court Case No. 2:24­bk­10422. (These\ncases concern Casa Golondrina, Inc. ("Casa Golondrina"), the company\noccupying the former La Golondrina Cafe space on Olvera Street.)
#33 Item
(33) 24­0652\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Regina Goff v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 21STCV00064. (This matter arises from an\nautomobile collision that occurred on January 14, 2020, on Western\nAvenue north of Romaine Street, in the City of Los Angeles.)
#34 Item
(34) 24­0649\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Linda Mabry v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 19STCV20295. (This matter arises from a trip\nand fall incident that took place on June 14, 2018, on the sidewalk near\nEast 85th Street and South Central Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.)
#35 Item
(35) 24­0650\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Donald Jenkins, Jr. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV14034. (This matter arises from\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Linda Mabry v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 19STCV20295. (This matter arises from a trip\nand fall incident that took place on June 14, 2018, on the sidewalk near\nEast 85th Street and South Central Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.)\n(35) 24­0650\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Donald Jenkins, Jr. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV14034. (This matter arises from\nan April 19, 2020, scooter accident on the eastbound lane of West Harry\nBridges Boulevard, in the Wilmington area.)
#36 Item
(36) 24­0653\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Tonye Jennings v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 19STCV42544. (This matter arises from an\nautomobile collision that occurred on January 5, 2018, at the intersection of\nSan Fernando Road and Pasadena Avenue, in Los Angeles.)
#37 Item
(37) 24­0654\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Lasalle Lofton, Jr. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV36560. (This matter arises from\nalleged discrimination and harassment on the basis of race that occurred\nbetween 2019­2021 within the Bureau of Sanitation, and retaliation for\nreporting the allegations to management.)
#38 Item
(38) 24­0657\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled David Torres, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV11114 . (This matter arises from\na September 19, 2021, incident involving a large tree branch falling onto\nPlaintiffs' vehicle on Magnolia Boulevard near Lemp Avenue, in the City of\nNorth Hollywood.)
#39 Item
(39) 24­0655\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Manuel Macias v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 20STCV42824. (This matter arises from a trip\nand fall accident that occurred on November 16, 2018, near a bus stop\nlocated at 437 West 1st Street, in the City of Los Angeles.)
#4 Item
(4) 18­0244­S4\nLos Angeles Department of Transportation report relative to Proposition A\nstatus and forecast for Transit Services.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nDebt Impact Statement: Yes
#40 Item
(40) 24­0661\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Mary Lynn Ashby v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\n(39) 24­0655\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Manuel Macias v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 20STCV42824. (This matter arises from a trip\nand fall accident that occurred on November 16, 2018, near a bus stop\nlocated at 437 West 1st Street, in the City of Los Angeles.)\n(40) 24­0661\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Mary Lynn Ashby v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV20220 . (This matter arises\nfrom a trip and fall accident that occurred on September 30, 2021, on the\nsidewalk abutting 5759 Troost Avenue, in North Hollywood, California.)
#41 Item
(41) 24­0662\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Stephanie Anushe Cortes v. City of Los Angeles, Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV24977. (This matter arises from\na trip and fall incident that occurred on April 30, 2021, near 722 San Julian\nStreet, in the City of Los Angeles.)
#42 Item
(42) 24­0666\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Amir Medizadeh v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 22STCV06810. (This matter arises from a\nmotorcycle accident that occurred on August 13, 2021, near 439 North\nFairfax, in Los Angeles.)
#43 Item
(43) 24­0667\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Nancy Gossett v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 21STCV40431. (This matter arises from a trip\nand fall incident that occurred on August 9, 2021 in the City of Los Angeles,\nCA.)
#44 Item
(44) 24­0651\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Edwin Joaquin Escamilla, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et\nal., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV05072. (This matter\narises out of an automobile accident occurring on February 25, 2020, at\nthe intersection of Van Nuys Boulevard and Valerio Street, in Van Nuys.)
#45 Item
(45) 24­0670\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\n(44) 24­0651\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Edwin Joaquin Escamilla, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et\nal., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV05072. (This matter\narises out of an automobile accident occurring on February 25, 2020, at\nthe intersection of Van Nuys Boulevard and Valerio Street, in Van Nuys.)\n(45) 24­0670\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Lucia Gonzales v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 22STCV09083. (This matter arises from the June\n30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb\nSquad detonated explosive material.)
#46 Item
(46) 24­0669\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Devere Jackson v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV30540. (This matter arises from\na vehicle versus vehicle traffic collision on August 24, 2019, which occurred\nat the intersection of Rosecrans Avenue and Eadall Avenue, in\nunincorporated Los Angeles County.)
#47 Item
(47) 17­0026­S2\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Christian Rodriguez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United\nStates District Court Case No. CV11­1135 DMG (PJWx). (This case\nconcerns allegations the Plaintiffs' constitutional rights were violated when\nthey were subject to certain Gang injunctions.)
#48 Item
(48) 24­0659\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Crusader Insurance Company v. City of Los Angeles, et\nal., Claim No. C22­00564. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021,\nincident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad\ndetonated explosive material.)
#49 Item
(49) 24­0665\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Danielle Tumbleson v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV11386. (This matter arises from\na claim under the Fair Employment and Housing Act for: (1) Gender\nDiscrimination; (2) Sexual Harassment/Hostile Work Environment; and (3)\nRetaliation.)
#5 Item
(5) 24­0458\nOffice of Finance reports relative to the January, February and March 2024\nInvestment Reports.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
#50 Item
(50) 24­0664\n(49) 24­0665\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Danielle Tumbleson v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV11386. (This matter arises from\na claim under the Fair Employment and Housing Act for: (1) Gender\nDiscrimination; (2) Sexual Harassment/Hostile Work Environment; and (3)\nRetaliation.)\n(50) 24­0664\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Andrea Marsh v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 19STCV43521. (This matter arises from a claim\nunder the Fair Employment and Housing Act for: (1) Gender/Pregnancy\nDiscrimination; (2) Sexual Harassment/Hostile Work Environment; and (3)\nRetaliation.)
#51 Item
(51) 24­0663\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Helodoro Lara v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles\nSuperior Court Case No. 20STCV32870. (This matter arises from a\nvehicle collision that occurred on September 21, 2019, between an Los\nAngeles Police Department police officer and Plaintiff.)
#52 Item
(52) 24­0530\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled M.A.R, A Minor, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los\nAngeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV20578 and United States\nDistrict Court Case No. CV21­2957 FWS (MAR). (This is a police tort\ncase against the City of Los Angeles.)
#53 Item
(53) 24­0531\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Nike Retail Services, Inc. (This case arises from a\nbusiness tax payment.)
#54 Item
(54) 24­0538\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (This case arises from\na business tax payment.)
#55 Item
(55) 24­0494\nCity Attorney report relative to a request for closed session to discuss the\nsanitary sewer overflow near the 6th Street Bridge on July 18, 2016.\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\n(54) 24­0538\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. (This case arises from\na business tax payment.)\n(55) 24­0494\nCity Attorney report relative to a request for closed session to discuss the\nsanitary sewer overflow near the 6th Street Bridge on July 18, 2016.\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(2) (one potential case), to confer with\nits legal counsel relative to a sanitary sewer overflow near the 6th Street\nBridge on July 18, 2016.\n(Energy and Environment Committee considered this matter on\nJune 14, 2024.)
#56 Item
(56) 21­1188­S7\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(a) and (d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel\nrelative to the case entitled Ace American Insurance Co. v. City of Los\nAngeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case: 22STCV18654. (This case\narises from allegations of equipment damage at Hyperion from July 11,\n2021.)
#57 Item
(57) 24­0719\nThe Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government\nCode Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to\nthe case entitled BD Impotex, LLC v. City of Los Angeles, Claim Nos. C22­\n00065; C22­01863; C22­01864; C22­01865; C22­03244; C22­03245;\nC22­03246; C22­03405; C22­03406; C22­03407; C22­03408; C22­\n03409; C22­03568; C22­03572; C22­03580. (This matter arises from the\nJune 30, 2021 incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb\nSquad detonated explosive material.)\nSUPPORTING MATERIALS\nMaterials relating to items on the agenda are available on the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System found at\nhttps://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect by entering the Council File number (e.g., 00­0000) associated with the agenda item.\nPUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS\nMembers of the public who wish to speak on one or multiple items shall have an opportunity to speak up to one minute per item up\nto a total of two minutes for two or more agenda items. At regular meetings, members of the public shall also have an opportunity to\nspeak up to one minute for general public comment on any matter within the subject­matter jurisdiction of the Committee. The\nCommittee is not required to take general public comment at special meetings. 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Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City\nCouncil's final action on a matter will become a part of the administrative record.\nTELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) COMMUNICATIONS\nIndividuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with a speech disability, may be able to avail themselves of both for\npeer­to­peer and third­party telecommunications relay service (TRS) communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a\ntelephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in\nall 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers ­\ngenerally telephone companies ­ are compensated for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no\ncost to the TRS user.\nWhat forms of TRS are available? There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the equipment\navailable: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIY­Based TRS; Speech­to­Speech Relay Service; Shared Non­English Language Relay\nService; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service. Please visit this site for detail\ndescriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications­relay­service­trs.\nDon't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the caller is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello, this is the relay\nservice…" when you pick up the phone, please don't hang up! You are about to talk, through a TRS provider, to a person who is deaf,\nhard­of­hearing, or has a speech disability.\nFor more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities, visit the\nFCC's Disability Rights Office website.
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(6) 23­0318\nOffice of Finance reports relative to revisions to the Los Angeles Municipal\nCode to address concerns regarding the applicability of the Transient\nOccupancy Tax; and related matters.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
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(7) 21­0821\nOffice of Finance reports relative to escheatments of $363,244.61 and\n$1,765,417.60 from the Unclaimed Monies Seized Incidental to Arrest\nTrust Fund No. 7772 to the City's General Fund.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
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(8) 24­0589\nCollections Board of Review report relative to delinquent accounts\nreceivables submitted by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation\nand the Los Angeles Housing Department.\n$1,765,417.60 from the Unclaimed Monies Seized Incidental to Arrest\nTrust Fund No. 7772 to the City's General Fund.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
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(9) 24­0640\nDepartment of Building and Safety report relative to a refund claim filed by\nSukmac LLC (Claim No. 168970) for the project located at 933 South Park\nView Street (1­22) in Council District 1.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No

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CD 1 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the quitclaim of the 4­feet wide easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 3600 Primavera Avenue ­ Right of Way No. 36000­2440 (Quitclaim). Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. FIND that the Quitclaim is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. APPROVE the petitioner’s request for the quitclaim of the 4­feet wide easement for sanitary sewer purposes lying on 3600 Primavera Avenue, as shown on the Exhibit Map on the May 30, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition: That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) with respect to the payment of the document recording fee. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 22, 2024, authorizing the Quitclaim, which has been Wednesday - June 26, 2024 - PAGE 5 approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney. Primavera Avenue, as shown on the Exhibit Map on the May 30, 2024 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file, subject to the following condition: That petitioner make satisfactory arrangement with the Real Estate Group of the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) with respect to the payment of the document recording fee. 3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated January 22, 2024, authorizing the Quitclaim, which has been approved as to form and legality by the City Attorney. 4. INSTRUCT the Real Estate Division of the BOE record and deliver the necessary quitclaim deed or deeds to the persons legally entitled thereto. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $7,075.91 was paid for processing this request pursuant to Section 7.40 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
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(10) 24­0511 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Fourth Amendment to Contract No. C­138396 between the City and Ernst & Young LLP for COVID­19 Financial Recovery Services. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, to execute the proposed Fourth Amendment to Contract No. C­138396 between the City and Ernst & Young LLP to extend the term by three years for a revised term of six years effective June 1, 2021 through May 31, 2027, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the proposed Fourth Amendment does not change the Contract compensation, which will remain at not to exceed $5.5 million. As reported in the 2023­24 Mid­year Financial Status Report (Council file No. 23­0600­S116), sufficient funding has been identified to fully fund this Contract obligation. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the contracted services support the mandate in the City’s Financial Policies that the City fully recover costs by allowing the City to pursue reimbursement from the Federal government of all eligible costs related to the COVID­19 emergency. The recommendation of this report is therefore in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies.
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(11) 19­0355­S1 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the selection of the City's General Municipal Advisors and Municipal Advisors for the City's Wastewater System Revenue Bond Program. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, to negotiate and execute contracts with: a. KNN Public Finance, Montague DeRose & Associates LLC, Omnicap Group LLC, and Public Resources Advisory Group to serve as general municipal advisors for a three­year term, in an amount not to exceed $300,000 annually for non­transactional work plus an amount not expected to exceed $100,000 per bond financing, with the option to extend for two additional one­year periods, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. b. Frasca & Associates, LLC, KNN Public Finance, Montague DeRose & Associates LLC, Omnicap Group LLC, and Public Resources Advisory Group to serve as municipal advisors to the Wastewater System Revenue Bond Program for a three­year term, in an amount not to exceed $200,000 annually for non­transactional work plus an amount not expected to exceed $200,000 per bond financing, with the option to extend for two additional one­year periods, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendation contained in this report. Non­bond transaction general municipal advisory services will be paid from budgeted funds within Capital Finance Administration Fund, or budgeted bond administrative accounts within various special funds as appropriate. Non­bond transaction wastewater municipal advisory services will be paid from budgeted funds within the Sewer Construction Wednesday and Maintenance Fund. - June 26,The cost 2024 13 for bond services - of municipal advisoryPAGE financings is estimated between $30,000 and $200,000 per transaction, periods, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the recommendation contained in this report. Non­bond transaction general municipal advisory services will be paid from budgeted funds within Capital Finance Administration Fund, or budgeted bond administrative accounts within various special funds as appropriate. Non­bond transaction wastewater municipal advisory services will be paid from budgeted funds within the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund. The cost of municipal advisory services for bond financings is estimated between $30,000 and $200,000 per transaction, depending on the complexity of the financing, and will be paid from bond proceeds upon the successful closing of a financing transaction. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that this report is in compliance with the City's financial policies.
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(12) 24­0479 CD 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring the property located at 8873 South Broadway a public nuisance as the result of the presence of illegal dumping and abandoned vehicles. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris­ Dawson – McOsker): RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: a. Declare the property located at 8873 South Broadway (APN 6040025013) a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of illegal dumping and abandoned vehicles. b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 8873 South Broadway. c. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City. Wednesday - June 26, 2024 - PAGE 14 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 8873 South Broadway. c. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(13) 24­0480 CD 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring the property located at 3762 Normandie Avenue a public nuisance as the result of the presence of illegal dumping, encampments, and other illicit activities. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris­ Dawson – McOsker): RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: a. Declare the property located at 3762 Normandie Avenue (APN 5040012029) a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of illegal dumping, encampments, and other illicit activities. b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 3762 Normandie Avenue. c. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(14) 24­0481 Wednesday CD 8 PUBLIC WORKS - June 26, 2024 -REPORT relative to declaring COMMITTEE PAGE 15 the property located at 8654 South Broadway a public nuisance as the result of the Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(15) 24­0482 CD 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring the property located at 8659 South Broadway a public nuisance as the result of the presence of illegal dumping. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris­ Dawson – McOsker): RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: Wednesday - June 26, 2024 - PAGE 16 (15) 24­0482 CD 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring the property located at 8659 South Broadway a public nuisance as the result of the presence of illegal dumping. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris­ Dawson – McOsker): RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: a. Declare the property located at 8659 South Broadway (APN 6040014007) a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of illegal dumping. b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 8659 South Broadway. c. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(16) 24­0483 CD 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring the property located at 8216­8222­8224 South Western Avenue a public nuisance as the result of illegal dumping and encampments. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris­ Dawson – McOsker): RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: a. Declare the property located at 8216­8222­8224 South Western Avenue (APN 6034016029) a Public Nuisance as the result of illegal dumping and encampments. b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 8216­8222­8224 South Wednesday Western -Avenue. June 26, 2024 - PAGE 17 a. Declare the property located at 8216­8222­8224 South Western Avenue (APN 6034016029) a Public Nuisance as the result of illegal dumping and encampments. b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 8216­8222­8224 South Western Avenue. c. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(17) 24­0484 CD 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring the property located at 10727 South Central Avenue a public nuisance as the result of the presence of debris and multiple fire incidents. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris­ Dawson – McOsker): RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: a. Declare the property located at 10727 South Central Avenue (APN 6051014036) a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of debris and multiple fire incidents. b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 10727 South Central Avenue. c. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City. Wednesday Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither - June 26, 2024 - the City Administrative PAGE 18 nor the Officer Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 10727 South Central Avenue. c. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(18) 24­0485 CD 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring the property located at 6700 Crenshaw Boulevard a public nuisance as the result of the presence of large amounts of trash. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris­ Dawson – McOsker): RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: a. Declare the property located at 6700 Crenshaw Boulevard (APN 4006025032) a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of large amounts of trash. b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 6700 Crenshaw Boulevard. c. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(19) 24­0486 CD 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring the property located at 10019 South Broadway a public nuisance as the result of Wednesday - June 26, overgrown vegetation, 2024 trash, and- debris. PAGE 19 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(2) 24­0595 CD 6 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on 8175 Fair Avenue ­ Right of Way No. 36000­10243 (Dedication). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the Dedication of an easement for street purposes on 8175 Fair Avenue (Dedication) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the May 23, 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. Wednesday - June 26, 2024 - PAGE 6 Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee 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.
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(20) 24­0498 CD 8 PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to declaring the property located at 7216 South Western Avenue a public nuisance as the result of the presence of large amounts of trash, encampments, and illicit drug activity, including a recent overdose. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris­ Dawson – McOsker): RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: Wednesday - June a. Declare the 26, 2024 property - at 7216 South Western located PAGE 20 Avenue (APN 6018001003) a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of located at 7216 South Western Avenue a public nuisance as the result of the presence of large amounts of trash, encampments, and illicit drug activity, including a recent overdose. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Harris­ Dawson – McOsker): RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 7.35.2(c) of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), to: a. Declare the property located at 7216 South Western Avenue (APN 6018001003) a Public Nuisance as the result of the presence of large amounts of trash, encampments, and illicit drug activity, including a recent overdose. b. Direct the Board of Public Works (BPW) to expedite the issuances of appropriate notices and documentation that may be necessary to effectuate the abatement of the nuisance at 7216 South Western Avenue. c. Direct the BPW, or its designees, to proceed with the abatement process, as may be necessary, and, pursuant to Section 7.35.3 of the LAAC, invoice the property owner for all and any abatement costs incurred by the City. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(21) 22­0600­S90 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request to establish four appropriation accounts within the Climate Equity Fund for environmental stringent projects, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE the transfer of appropriation of $8.35 million within the Climate Equity Fund No. 65K, Department No. 50, Appropriation Account 50W156, into four newly established appropriation accounts (TBD), as referenced in the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget and detailed in the June 4, 2024, Board of Public Works (Board) report, attached to the Council file. 2. AUTHORIZE the Director of Accounting, Board, to transfer from the Climate Equity Fund No. 65K, Department No. 50, Appropriation Wednesday Account -TBD Juneto26, the2024 - Departments, Appropriation Funds, PAGE 21Accounts, and amounts listed under recommendation number 2 detailed in the 1. APPROVE the transfer of appropriation of $8.35 million within the Climate Equity Fund No. 65K, Department No. 50, Appropriation Account 50W156, into four newly established appropriation accounts (TBD), as referenced in the Fiscal Year 2022/2023 budget and detailed in the June 4, 2024, Board of Public Works (Board) report, attached to the Council file. 2. AUTHORIZE the Director of Accounting, Board, to transfer from the Climate Equity Fund No. 65K, Department No. 50, Appropriation Account TBD to the Funds, Departments, Appropriation Accounts, and amounts listed under recommendation number 2 detailed in the June 4, 2024, Board report, attached to the Council file. 3. AUTHORIZE the Board to make technical corrections or clarification as necessary to the above fund transfer instructions in order to implement Mayor and Council intentions. 4. REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to report back with an expenditure plan for the Heat Mitigation Home Improvement Program and LA’s Building Jobs Pilot. 5. REQUEST the LADWP and the Board to report on status and results of the programs after one year of deployment. 6. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer to issue a report on appropriations and programs as outlined in this report, with recommendations on the remaining amount. Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that approval will transfer, and appropriate $8.35 million to BPW and LADWP. In addition, it will create and establish new appropriation accounts totaling $8.35 million within the Climate Equity Fund No. 65K, Department No. 50, and will not have a general fund impact pursuant to Council file Nos. 21­1267, 22­0600, and 22­0600­S90. Any unused funds will remain in the Climate Equity Fund No. 65K pursuant to Charter Section 344(a) until the programs are ready to be implemented.
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(22) 23­1380 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to deploying and coordinating municipal facilities in the City to operate as cooling and resilience centers, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: Wednesday - June 26, 2024 - PAGE 22 1. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and Library
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(23) 23­1333 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the existing process for reviewing and adopting new technologies related to solar and battery system installations in commercial and residential properties. Wednesday Recommendation for Council - June 26, 2024action: - PAGE 23 REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP)
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(24) 23­1023 ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to expanding Project PowerHouse beyond 100 percent affordable housing projects, and improving the engineering design and construction processes and timelines to build enough housing of all kinds to meet the demand. Recommendations for Council action: 1. REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to create a policy by which housing developers will receive expedited switchgear purchase approval if they choose to purchase an abundantly large switchgear that can handle worst case scenario fault currents. The policy should include published guidelines for how large the switch gear must be for respective housing development sizes to be considered abundantly large and a process by which the LADWP will provide worst case scenario fault current data to developers within 30 days of the request of the developers. Wednesday - June 26, 2024 - PAGE 25 2. REQUEST the LADWP and DIRECT the Los Angeles Department (LADWP) to create a policy by which housing developers will receive expedited switchgear purchase approval if they choose to purchase an abundantly large switchgear that can handle worst case scenario fault currents. The policy should include published guidelines for how large the switch gear must be for respective housing development sizes to be considered abundantly large and a process by which the LADWP will provide worst case scenario fault current data to developers within 30 days of the request of the developers. 2. REQUEST the LADWP and DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to publicize the Service Planning group on their respective platforms, including a sheet of answers to common questions to be prepared by the LADWP. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LADWP. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(25) 24­0711 CD 15 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (McOSKER ­ BLUMENFIELD) relative to the environmental analysis, as well as any required standard evaluations, that are needed for any construction or projects to occur at 23416 President Avenue, Harbor City, California 90710, and related matters. Recommendations for Council action: 1. INSTRUCT the Office of Petroleum and Natural Gas Administration to work with the California Geologic Energy Management Division to complete an environmental analysis, as well as any required standard evaluations, that are needed for any construction or projects to occur at 23416 President Avenue, Harbor City, California 90710. 2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, and any other relevant department, to halt any pending approvals related to the project site located at 23416 President Avenue, Harbor City, California 90710 (Application Number 23020­10000­0223), as well as the Certificate of Occupancy, until additional environmental analysis occurs for the site. Wednesday - June 26, 2024 - PAGE 26 complete an environmental analysis, as well as any required standard evaluations, that are needed for any construction or projects to occur at 23416 President Avenue, Harbor City, California 90710. 2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, and any other relevant department, to halt any pending approvals related to the project site located at 23416 President Avenue, Harbor City, California 90710 (Application Number 23020­10000­0223), as well as the Certificate of Occupancy, until additional environmental analysis occurs for the site. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(26) 24­0732 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the agreement with Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, to operate the North Central Animal Services Center's spay and neuter clinic. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Animal Services (DAS), or designee, to execute an agreement between the DAS and the Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine, to operate the spay and neuter clinic and provide related veterinary services at North Central Animal Service Center, located at 3201 Lacy Street, Los Angeles, in Council District 1, for a period of three years, from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2027, with two one­year options to extend, for an amount not to exceed $350,000 annually or $1,750,000 total. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendation will have no additional impact on the General Fund. All spay and neuter service costs are funded through the Animal Sterilization Trust Fund and sufficient funding for this purpose is available therein. Financial Policies Statement: T h e C A O f u r t h e r r e p o r t s t h a t t h e recommendation stated in the report complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for intended purposes, and ongoing revenues are used for ongoing expenditures. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendation will have no additional impact on the General Fund. All spay and neuter service costs are funded through the Animal Sterilization Trust Fund and sufficient funding for this purpose is available therein. Financial Policies Statement: T h e C A O f u r t h e r r e p o r t s t h a t t h e recommendation stated in the report complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for intended purposes, and ongoing revenues are used for ongoing expenditures.
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(27) 24­0645 CDs 7, 10 COMMUNICATION FROM THE MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (MFC) relative to a Request for Proposal process for management contracts to provide for the operation of the Northeast and Jefferson Park Animal Service Centers. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Animal Services (DAS), or designee, to execute a Request for Proposals process for management contracts to provide for the operation of the Northeast and Jefferson Park Animal Service Centers, with the provision that the City furnish basic facility maintenance and utility services, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no anticipated General Fund impact. The facility maintenance and utility services for the Northeast Valley and Jefferson Park Animal Service Centers will continue to be provided through the Department of General Services and the City’s Water and Electricity Fund budgets, with other operational costs to be funded by the non­profit operator and its co­located partners. Financial Policies Statement: T h e M F C f u r t h e r r e p o r t s t h a t t h e recommendation stated in the report complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for intended purposes.
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(28) 23­1239 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM MUNICIPAL FACILITIES COMMITTEE (MFC) relative to authorizing the Department of General Services (GSD) to modify and execute a lease agreement with JC South Central, LLC, based on the revised terms and conditions for the property located at 450, 500, and 590 South Central Avenue, in Council District Fourteen. Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the GSD to modify and execute a lease agreement between the Bureau of Sanitation’s Livability Services Division and JC South Central, LLC, based on the revised terms and conditions for property located at 450, 500, and 590 South Central Avenue, in Council District 14. The revised terms and conditions clarify that the JC South Central, LLC, entity will act on behalf of both Landlords. The material changes and provision clarifications that were negotiated are mutually acceptable by the City and Landlord, and are detailed in Exhibit A of the MFC report dated June 18, 2024, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. Funding for this purpose has been provided in the 2024­25 Citywide Leasing Account.
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(29) 24­0200 The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) & (d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Cirgadyne Incorporated. (This case arises from Business License Tax assessments for tax years 2009­2021.) (Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter on June 12, 2024.)
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(3) 24­0594 CD 12 CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on 20717 West Nashville Street ­ Right of Way No. 36000­10335 (Dedication). Recommendations for Council action: 1. FIND that the Dedication of an easement for sidewalk purposes on 20717 West Nashville Street (Dedication) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(4) of the City's Environmental Guidelines. 2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the May 22, 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.
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(4) 24­0415 CDs 1, 14 HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the Highland Park 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. 188225 on May 7, 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.org/bids. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Wednesday, July 3, 2024)
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(5) 24­0429 CDs 5, 13 HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the Hollywood Media 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. 188226 on May 7, 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.org/bids. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Wednesday, July 3, 2024.)
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(6) 24­0477 CD 2 HEARING OF PROTESTS relative to the establishment of the North Hollywood Transit 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. 188227 on May 7, 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.org/bids. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Wednesday, July 3, 2024) Wednesday - June 26, 2024 - PAGE 8 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. 188227 on May 7, 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.org/bids. Public announcement of the tabulation of ballots is on Wednesday, July 3, 2024) Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
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(7) 23­0953 CD 11 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of Marilyn Monroe Residence, located at 12305 West 5th Helena Drive, in the list of Historic­Cultural Monuments. Recommendations for Council action: 1. 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. 2. DETERMINE that the subject property conforms with the definition of a Monument pursuant to Section 22.171.7 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of Council. 4. APPROVE the recommendations of the CHC relative to the inclusion of Marilyn Monroe Residence, located at 12305 West 5th Helena Drive, in the list of Historic­Cultural Monuments. Applicant: City of Los Angeles Owners: Glory of the Snow 1031 LLC; and Andrew Sahure, Glory of the Snow 1031 Trust Case No. CHC­2023­6134­HCM Environmental No. ENV­2023­6135­CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Wednesday Administrative-Officer June 26,nor2024 - the Chief Legislative Analyst PAGE 9 has completed a Applicant: City of Los Angeles Owners: Glory of the Snow 1031 LLC; and Andrew Sahure, Glory of the Snow 1031 Trust Case No. CHC­2023­6134­HCM Environmental No. ENV­2023­6135­CE Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CHC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(8) 24­0600­S14 TRANSPORTATION and PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Transportation Committee Jurisdiction in connection with transportation grant funds. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hutt – Park): 1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to the Transportation Committee for Committee and Council approval prior to any Council authorization of expenditures, including loans, or changes thereof as required by the Council Committee Structure Resolution, which does not include the Financial Status Reports and the Construction Projects Report (CPR), for the following: Wednesday a. Proposition A 2024 - June 26, Local -Transit Assistance FundPAGE 10 Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Hutt – Park): 1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report to the Transportation Committee for Committee and Council approval prior to any Council authorization of expenditures, including loans, or changes thereof as required by the Council Committee Structure Resolution, which does not include the Financial Status Reports and the Construction Projects Report (CPR), for the following: a. Proposition A Local Transit Assistance Fund b. Proposition C Anti­Gridlock Transit Assistance Fund c. Measure R Traffic Relief and Rail Expansion Ordinance d. Measure M, the Los Angeles County Traffic Improvement Plan e. Special Parking Revenue Fund 2. INSTRUCT the CAO to remove transportation­related projects from the CPR and transmit them separately for the Transportation and Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committees’ consideration. 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to ensure all referrals to the Transportation Committee are made pursuant to the Council Committee Structure Resolution as further defined above. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(9) 24­1200­S17 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Almuhtada "Al" Smith to the Innovation and Performance Commission (IPC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Almuhtada "Al" Smith to the IPC for the term ending September 06, 2026., is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 12. Appointee will fill the vacancy created by Tony Hoang. (Current Composition: M = 1; F = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Wednesday - June 26, 2024 - PAGE 11 Background Check: Completed the appointment of Almuhtada "Al" Smith to the Innovation and Performance Commission (IPC). Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Almuhtada "Al" Smith to the IPC for the term ending September 06, 2026., is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Appointee currently resides in Council District 12. Appointee will fill the vacancy created by Tony Hoang. (Current Composition: M = 1; F = 1) Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed Background Check: Completed

Public Works

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(1) 24­0173\nMotion (Raman, Harris­Dawson – Soto­Martinez) relative to revising the\ndraft Mobility Plan Implementation Ordinance to be compatible with, and\nfurther the purpose of, the Healthy Streets LA ballot measure (Measure\nHLA), pursuing the development of a five­year Capital Infrastructure Plan\n(CIP), and aligning maintenance programs with policy goals and Measure\nHLA requirements. (Transportation Committee approved this item as\namended on March 20, 2024. This item was also referred to Budget,\nFinance and Innovation Committee)\nCommunity Impact Statement: Yes\nFor:\n(1) 24­0173\nMotion (Raman, Harris­Dawson – Soto­Martinez) relative to revising the\ndraft Mobility Plan Implementation Ordinance to be compatible with, and\nfurther the purpose of, the Healthy Streets LA ballot measure (Measure\nHLA), pursuing the development of a five­year Capital Infrastructure Plan\n(CIP), and aligning maintenance programs with policy goals and Measure\nHLA requirements. (Transportation Committee approved this item as\namended on March 20, 2024. This item was also referred to Budget,\nFinance and Innovation Committee)\nCommunity Impact Statement: Yes\nFor:\nNorth Westwood Neighborhood Council
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(2) 24­0131\nMotion (Park – Krekorian, Lee) relative to the impacts of the Healthy\nStreets LA ballot measure (Measure HLA), and related\nmatters. (Transportation Committee approved this item as amended\non March 20, 2024. This item was also referred to Budget, Finance\nand Innovation Committee)\nCommunity Impact Statement: Yes\nFor:\nReseda Neighborhood Council\nAgainst:\nNorth Westwood Neighborhood Council\nStudio City Neighborhood Council
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(3) 15­0719­S26\nCity Attorney report and Ordinance relative to adding a new Chapter 19 to\nDivision 19 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) implementing\nthe Mobility Plan 2035 element of the City of Los Angeles General Plan;\nand, Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and Bureau of\nStreet Services joint report relative to Mobility Plan 2035 Implementation\nand City Mobility Plan Street Improvement Measures; and LADOT,\nDepartment of City Planning, and Bureau of Engineering joint report\nrelative to the Draft Mobility Plan 2035 Implementation Ordinance.\n(Transportation Committee approved this item as amended on\nMarch 20, 2024)
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(4) 24­0730\nCD 7 Motion (Rodriguez – Price, Padilla, Harris­Dawson, Hutt) relative to\ndesignating the intersection at Van Nuys, Boulevard and Kewen Avenue as\n“Nancy C. Avery ­ First African American Postmaster of a Major Post\nOffice 1961 ­ 1984."\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nSUPPORTING MATERIALS\nMaterials relating to items on the agenda are available on the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System found at\nhttps://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect by entering the Council File number (e.g., 00­0000) associated with the agenda item.\nPUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS\nMembers of the public who wish to speak on one or multiple items shall have an opportunity to speak up to one minute per item up\nto a total of two minutes for two or more agenda items. At regular meetings, members of the public shall also have an opportunity to\nspeak up to one minute for general public comment on any matter within the subject­matter jurisdiction of the Committee. The\nCommittee is not required to take general public comment at special meetings. The Committee may limit the total amount of time for\npublic comment on any specific agenda item, on all agenda­items collectively, and/or on general public comment, based on the\nanticipated time required to hear from public speakers on any given or all agenda items, on the availability of Committee members\nand the need to maintain quorum, and on any other relevant factor. The Committee shall not discuss or take action relative to any\ngeneral public comment except as explicitly permitted under the Brown Act.\nCOMMITTEE INFORMATION, ASSIGNMENTS, AND STRUCTURE\nhttps://clerk.lacity.gov/clerk­services/cps/council­committee­meetings/info­assignments­structure\nSPECIAL ACCOMMODATION\nRequests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans with\nDisabilities Act, can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 978­1064. For Telecommunications Relay Service for the\nhearing impaired, please see the information below.\nNOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES\nIf a member of the public is compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require them to register as a\nlobbyist and report this activity. More information can be found at Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. or at\nethics.lacity.org/lobbying. Further assistance can be found by contacting the Ethics Commission at (213) 978­1960 or\nethics.commission@lacity.org.\nEXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES\nA member of the public seeking to challenge a City action in court may be limited to raising only those issues raised at the public\nhearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk prior to the public hearing in time\nreasonably to be considered by the Committee members. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City\nCouncil's final action on a matter will become a part of the administrative record.\nTELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) COMMUNICATIONS\nNOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES\nIf a member of the public is compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may require them to register as a\nlobbyist and report this activity. More information can be found at Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. or at\nethics.lacity.org/lobbying. 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