City Council

(30) 17-0026-S1 CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HERNANDEZ – McOSKER – PRICE) relative to a settlement agreement modification in the case entitled Christian Rodriguez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV11-01135 DMG (JEMx). Recommendations for Council action: AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to modify the settlement agreement to: Extend its term for two years, moving the end date from June 27, 2023 to June 27, 2025 and to modify the settlement agreement to allow class members to sign up for benefits under the settlement agreement until March 27, 2025. Expand the benefits to include services such as childcare, housing/rental/utility assistance, food and other essential living expenses and ensure that these resources are not contingent on work or education path requirements. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to: Work with Council Offices and the Mayor’s Gang Reduction and Youth Development Office to report in 15 days on trusted organizations in the community that are effectively working with gang-impacted Angelenos and a plan for the EWDD to contract with them for the purpose of identifying class members and supporting them through the eligibility and benefits process. Identify and report back in 15 days on the following: Outcome data from the existing providers and recommended expanded use of those demonstrating efficacy. Agencies effectively working in gang and criminal justice system impacted communities that could be additionally contracted with. How the EWDD will maintain cultural and social competency with the class members through ongoing training and technical assistance.