City Council Meeting — Los Angeles, CA
Date: 2023-02-14
Time: 10:00

Please Note That This Agenda Includes a Call​­in Option for Public Comment.
Public Comment Will Thus Be Taken Both In​­Person in the Council Chamber
And Also via Teleconference. Instructions for the Public to Listen to and Offer
 Remote Public Comment at the Meeting Appear on Page 2 of this Agenda.

 AGENDA
 LOS ANGELES CITY
 COUNCIL
 Tuesday, February 14, 2023

 10:00 AM
 JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER
 ROOM 340, CITY HALL
 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS
 ANGELES, CA 90012

 Submit written comment at
 LACouncilComment.com

 President EUNISSES HERNANDEZ, First District
 PAUL KREKORIAN, Second District BOB BLUMENFIELD, Third District
 NITHYA RAMAN, Fourth District
 President Pro Tempore KATY YAROSLAVSKY, Fifth District
 CURREN D. PRICE, JR., Ninth District VACANT, Sixth District
 MONICA RODRIGUEZ, Seventh District
 MARQUEECE HARRIS­DAWSON, Eighth District
 Assistant President Pro Tempore HEATHER HUTT, Tenth District
 VACANT TRACI PARK, Eleventh District
 JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
 HUGO SOTO­MARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
 KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
 TIM MCOSKER, Fifteenth District
PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST


The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at
https://clerk.lacity.org/calendar, and on YouTube. The live audio of the hearing will be available via telephone at: (213) 621­
CITY (Metro), (818) 904­9450 (Valley), (310) 471­CITY (Westside), and (310) 547­CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live video or
audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try another channel.

 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 -
The City Council will take public comment from members of the public in the Council chamber and also by
 PAGE 1
teleconference. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council via teleconference
 JOHN S. LEE, Twelfth District
 HUGO SOTO­MARTÍNEZ, Thirteenth District
 KEVIN DE LEÓN, Fourteenth District
 TIM MCOSKER, Fifteenth District
PUBLIC COMMENT AND LIVE BROADCAST


The Council meetings will be broadcast live on Cable Television Channel 35, on the internet at
https://clerk.lacity.org/calendar, and on YouTube. The live audio of the hearing will be available via telephone at: (213) 621­
CITY (Metro), (818) 904­9450 (Valley), (310) 471­CITY (Westside), and (310) 547­CITY (San Pedro Area). If the live video or
audio is unavailable via one of these channels, members of the public should try another channel.


The City Council will take public comment from members of the public in the Council chamber and also by
teleconference. Members of the public who wish to offer public comment to the Council via teleconference
should call 1 669 254 5252 and use Meeting ID No. 160 535 8466 and then press #. Press # again when prompted
for participant ID. Once admitted into the meeting, press *9 to request to speak.


Written public comment may be submitted at LACouncilComment.com.


Requests for reasonable modification or accommodation from individuals with disabilities, consistent with the Americans
with Disabilities Act can be made by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (213) 978­1133. For Telecommunication Relay
Services for the hearing impaired, please see the information below.


Telecommunication Relay Services


Telephone communication is one of the most important forms of communication in society today. Due to advancements in
technology, telephone devices have evolved with new services and capabilities. Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing,
and individuals with a speech disability are following these trends and are rapidly migrating to more advanced
telecommunications methods, both for peer­to­peer and third­party telecommunications relay service (TRS)
communications. Telecommunications Relay Service is a telephone service that allows persons with hearing or speech
disabilities to place and receive telephone calls. TRS is available in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and
the U.S. territories for local and/or long distance calls. TRS providers ­ generally telephone companies ­ are compensated
for the costs of providing TRS from either a state or a federal fund. There is no cost to the TRS user.


What forms of TRS are available? There are several forms of TRS, depending on the particular needs of the user and the
equipment available: TRS includes: Text to Voice TIY­Based TRS; Speech­to­Speech Relay Service; Shared Non­English
Language Relay Service; Captioned Telephone Relay Service; Internet Protocol Relay Service; and Video Relay Service.
Please visit this site for detail descriptions, https://www.fcc.gov/consumers/guides/telecommunications­relay­service­trs.


Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the CA is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello. This is
the relay service .. . " 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, hard­of­hearing, or has a speech disability.


For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities,
visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.


SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL
 BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES


AGENDAS ­ The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings
contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the
Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles,
CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.org; or lacouncilcalendar.com.


Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not
listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a two­thirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an
Agenda. Some Tuesday
 items on the agenda may be - February
 approved  without14,
 any2023 -
 discussion, however, any item mayPAGEbe 2called "special"
by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda
For more information about FCC programs to promote access to telecommunications services for people with disabilities,
visit the FCC's Disability Rights Office website.


SE OFRECE UN SERVICIO DE TRADUCCION AL ESPANOL EN TODAS LAS REUNIONES DEL CONSEJO MUNICIPAL
 BASIC CITY COUNCIL MEETING RULES


AGENDAS ­ The City Council meets Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:00 A.M. The agendas for City Council meetings
contain a brief general description of those items to be considered at the meetings. Council Agendas are available in the
Office of the City Clerk, Council and Public Services Division, Room 395, City Hall, 200 North Spring Street, Los Angeles,
CA 90012, and on the City's website at lacity.org; or lacouncilcalendar.com.


Ten (10) members of the Council constitute a quorum for the transaction of business. The Council may consider an item not
listed on the agenda only if it is determined by a two­thirds (10) vote that the need for action arose after the posting of an
Agenda. Some items on the agenda may be approved without any discussion, however, any item may be called "special"
by a Councilmember. If an item is called "special" it will be "held" until the remainder of the items on the Council agenda
have been acted on by the Council. An item may also be called "special" if a member of the public has requested to speak
on the item and a public hearing was not previously held.


The City Clerk will announce the items to be considered by the Council, however items will be grouped. For example, all
items for which required public hearings have not previously been held are listed in one section on the printed agenda. The
Council President will ask if any Councilmember or member or the public wishes to speak on one or more of these items. If
anyone wishes to speak on an item, it will be called "special". The remaining items in this section will be voted on by
Council with one roll call vote.


PUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL MEETINGS ­ An opportunity for the public to address the Council on agenda items for
which public hearings have not been held will be provided at the time the item is considered or during the Multiple Agenda
Item Comment period. Members of the public who wish to speak on items shall be allowed to speak for up to one minute
per item up to a total of three minutes per meeting. The Council has determined that a cumulative total of 20 minutes is a
reasonable minimum amount of time for the Multiple Agenda Item segment of each regular meeting.


The Council will also provide an opportunity for the public to speak on public interest items. Each speaker shall be limited to
one minute of general public comment each regular meeting for a cumulative total of ten (10) minutes. The Council shall not
discuss or take action relative to any general public comment.


If you wish to provide documents to the full Council for consideration on an item, please present the Sergeant­At­Arms with
35 copies. Otherwise, your materials will simply be added to the official record.


COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS ­ Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the
Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original
motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other
Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question
have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum
of three (3) minutes.


A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.


VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS ­ Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.


NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES ­ If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may
require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 3
information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978­
1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.


VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS ­ Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.


NOTICE TO PAID REPRESENTATIVES ­ If you are compensated to monitor, attend, or speak at this meeting, City law may
require you to register as a lobbyist and report your activity. See Los Angeles Municipal Code 48.01 et seq. More
information is available at ethics.lacity.org/lobbying. For assistance, please contact the Ethics Commission at (213) 978­
1960 or ethics.commission@lacity.org.


COUNCIL DISCUSSION AND TIME LIMITS ­ Councilmembers requesting to address the Council will be recognized by the
Council President in the order requested. For any item, the Chairperson of the Committee, or the maker of the original
motion, or the member calling a matter "special" shall have up to six (6) minutes to discuss the item. All other
Councilmembers may speak up to three (3) minutes each on the matter. After all members desiring to speak on a question
have had an opportunity to be heard once, the time for each Member desiring to speak again shall be limited to a maximum
of three (3) minutes.


A motion calling the "previous question" may be introduced by any member during a Council debate. If adopted, this motion
will terminate debate on a matter and the Chair will instruct the Clerk to call the roll on the matter.


VOTING AND DISPOSITION OF ITEMS ­ Most items require a majority vote of the entire membership of the Council (8
members). Items which have not been discussed in a Council Committee and have been placed directly on the agenda will
require 10 votes to consider. Once considered, these items will normally require eight (8) affirmative votes to be adopted.
Ordinances require a unanimous vote (at least 12 members must be present) in order to be adopted on first consideration. If
an ordinance does not receive the necessary unanimous vote, it is laid over one calendar week. The votes required for
approval on second consideration vary and depend upon the type of ordinance, but a typical ordinance requires eight (8)
affirmative votes upon second consideration.


When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for
or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of
Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an
intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of
the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular
meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file
number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative
vote of eight (8) members of the Council.


When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or
has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the
purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.


The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated
officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.


When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for
or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of
Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an
intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of
the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular
meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file
number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative
vote of eight (8) members of the Council.

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When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.


When debate on an item is completed, the Chair will instruct the Clerk to "call the roll". Every member present must vote for
or against each item; abstentions are not permitted. The Clerk will announce the votes on each item. Any member of
Council may move to "reconsider" any vote on any item on the agenda, except to adjourn, suspend the Rules, or where an
intervening event has deprived the Council of jurisdiction, providing that said member originally voted on the prevailing side of
the item. The motion to "reconsider" shall only be in order once during the meeting, and once during the next regular
meeting. The member requesting reconsideration shall identify for all members present the agenda number, Council file
number and subject matter previously voted upon. A motion to reconsider is not debatable and shall require an affirmative
vote of eight (8) members of the Council.


When the Council has failed by sufficient votes to approve or reject an item, and has not lost jurisdiction over the matter, or
has not caused it to be continued beyond the next regular meeting, the item is continued to the next regular meeting for the
purpose of allowing the Council to again vote on the matter.


The City Council rules provide that all items adopted by the Council will not be presented to the Mayor, or other designated
officer by the City Clerk until the adjournment of the regular Council meeting following the date of the Council action. A
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.


RULE 16 MOTIONS ­ Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having
to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council
session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.
Los Angeles City Council Agenda

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 ­ 10:00 AM
Roll Call


Approval of the Minutes


Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations


Multiple Agenda Item Comment


Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council


Items Noticed for Public Hearing

(1) 22­0900­S68
 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Everett Street and Sunset Boulevard Street Lighting
 District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 Tuesday 1. DENY -the protest 14,
 February and2023
 confirm
 - the assessments. PAGE 5
motion to send an item "forthwith" if adopted by ten (10) votes, suspends these rules and requires the City Clerk to forward
the matter to the Mayor, or other officer, without delay.


RULE 16 MOTIONS ­ Council Rule No. 16, in part, allows a member to send an item directly to the Council without it having
to go to a Council Committee first, by giving the City Clerk a motion (seconded by an additional member) during a Council
session to be placed on the next regular available Council agenda.
Los Angeles City Council Agenda

Tuesday, February 14, 2023

JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET,
LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 ­ 10:00 AM
Roll Call


Approval of the Minutes


Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations


Multiple Agenda Item Comment


Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council


Items Noticed for Public Hearing

(1) 22­0900­S68
 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Everett Street and Sunset Boulevard Street Lighting
 District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the
 maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with
 Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
 Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).



(2) 22­0900­S69
 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Alexandria Safety Improvements Street Lighting
 District.

 Tuesday Recommendations for 14,
 - February Council
 2023action,
 - SUBJECT TO THE
 PAGEAPPROVAL
 6
 OF THE MAYOR:
 Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).



(2) 22­0900­S69
 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Alexandria Safety Improvements Street Lighting
 District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting
 Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment
 cannot be enacted.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above
 lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los
 Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section
 53753 (Proposition 218).


 3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the
 streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if
 previously installed.



(3) 22­0900­S70
 CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Vanowen Street and Chimineas Avenue No. 1 Street
 Lighting District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the
 maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with
 Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
 Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).



(4) 22­0900­S71
 CD 11 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 Tuesday ORDINANCE- February 14, 2023 -
 FIRST CONSIDERATION PAGE 7
 relative to the improvement and
 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the
 maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with
 Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
 Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).



(4) 22­0900­S71
 CD 11 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Sawtelle Boulevard and Braddock Drive Street Lighting
 District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting
 Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment
 cannot be enacted.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above
 lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los
 Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section
 53753 (Proposition 218).


 3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the
 streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if
 previously installed.



(5) 22­0900­S72
 CD 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Wells and Casa Drives Street Lighting District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting
 Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment
 cannot be enacted.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above
 lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los
 Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section
 Tuesday 53753 -(Proposition
 February 14, 2023 -
 218). PAGE 8
 1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting
 Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment
 cannot be enacted.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above
 lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los
 Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section
 53753 (Proposition 218).


 3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the
 streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if
 previously installed.



(6) 22­0900­S73
 CD 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Reseda Boulevard and Kittridge Street No. 1 Street
 Lighting District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting
 Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment
 cannot be enacted.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above
 lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los
 Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section
 53753 (Proposition 218).


 3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the
 streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if
 previously installed.



(7) 22­0900­S74
 CD 6 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Haskell Avenue and Bassett Street Lighting District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 9
(7) 22­0900­S74
 CD 6 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Haskell Avenue and Bassett Street Lighting District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the
 maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with
 Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
 Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).



(8) 22­0900­S75
 CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Waverly Drive and Auburn Street No. 2 Street Lighting
 District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the
 maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with
 Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
 Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).




Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

(9) 22­0177
 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 updates from the City Attorney regarding the suspension of enforcement of
 scofflaw violations.

 Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Lee –
 Krekorian):

 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 10
 1. REQUEST the City Attorney and INSTRUCT the City Administrative
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

(9) 22­0177
 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 updates from the City Attorney regarding the suspension of enforcement of
 scofflaw violations.

 Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Lee –
 Krekorian):


 1. REQUEST the City Attorney and INSTRUCT the City Administrative
 Officer (CAO) and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation
 (LADOT) to report to the City Council, in either/both open or closed
 session, updates on the following:

 a. The current status of the case.


 b. The expected timeline for the case and anticipated outcomes.


 c. Policy and legal recommendations for resuming scofflaw
 enforcement.


 2. INSTRUCT the LADOT and CAO to report within 60 days on the
 impact of suspending the scofflaw program as it relates to parking
 violations and debt owed to the City.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
 Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to
 Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal
 counsel relative to the case entitled Breonnah Fitzpatrick v. City of
 Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court, Central District of
 California, Case No. 2:21­cv­6841. (This matter concerns the
 LADOT’s unpaid parking tickets vehicle seizure policy and related
 claims.)


(10) 22­1090
 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los
 Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to prevent primary hotel operators from
 avoiding all collection obligations by entering into a contract with a
 secondary operator.


 Tuesday Recommendation for Council
 - February action,
 14, 2023 - SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 PAGE 11 OF
 THE MAYOR:
 claims.)


(10) 22­1090
 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los
 Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to prevent primary hotel operators from
 avoiding all collection obligations by entering into a contract with a
 secondary operator.

 Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
 THE MAYOR:
 PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 December 6, 2022, relative to amending Subsection (f) of Section 21.7.2
 of Article 1.7 of Chapter ll of the LAMC to prevent primary hotel operators
 from avoiding collection obligations by entering into a contract with a
 secondary operator.


 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.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(11) 23­0051
 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 the below market value sale of one 2003 Ford E250 van to About My
 Father’s Business, a 501(c)3 tax­exempt non­profit organization.

 Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield –
 Hernandez):


 1. FIND that About My Father’s Business is eligible to purchase one
 2003 Ford E250 van (VIN No. 1FTNE24L93HB87879) at below
 market value ($1.00) in accordance with the Los Angeles
 Administrative Code Section 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City
 Equipment), as the recipient in a non­profit organization that has
 been established exclusively to further the services provided by the
 City.


 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare a contract to effectuate the
 sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below
 market value to About My Father’s Business, as expeditiously as
 possible.


 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform About My Father’s Business
 [Kathy Huck, (805) 428­2881, 7210 Jordan Avenue, No. C61,
 Canoga Park, California 91303] that the surplus equipment must be
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 12
 claimed within 90 days from the date of Council approval of the
 City.


 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare a contract to effectuate the
 sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below
 market value to About My Father’s Business, as expeditiously as
 possible.


 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform About My Father’s Business
 [Kathy Huck, (805) 428­2881, 7210 Jordan Avenue, No. C61,
 Canoga Park, California 91303] that the surplus equipment must be
 claimed within 90 days from the date of Council approval of the
 request after which time it will revert to the City’s surplus equipment
 pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
 Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(12) 23­0081
 CD 3 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 the transfer of $2,205,000 from the Measure M Local Return Special Fund
 No. 59C/94 for a new capital project at 5159 North Escobedo Drive.

 Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield ­
 Lee), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:


 1. ESTABLISH a new capital project entitled “North Escobedo Drive
 (5159) Storm Response,” and within Measure M Local Return
 Special Fund No. 59C/94 transfer $2,205,000 from Account
 93V194 “Transportation” to a new account entitled “North Escobedo
 Drive (5159) Storm Response.”


 2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any
 technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer
 instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including
 any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
 Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(13) 22­1549
 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY
 Tuesday COMMITTEE- February
 REPORT14,relative
 2023 to
 - accepting Medicare Improvement
 PAGE  13 for
 Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) grant funds from the California
 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
 Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(13) 22­1549
 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY
 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting Medicare Improvement for
 Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) grant funds from the California
 Department of Aging (CDA) and executing the Standard Agreement with
 the CDA; and, executing and amending agreements with the Center for
 Health Care Rights (CHCR).

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging (LADOA),
 or designee, to accept the CDA MIPPA grant funds; to execute
 Standard Agreement Ml­2223­25, and any unilateral amendments to
 the subgrant agreement, subject to review and approval of the City
 Attorney as to form and legality, and in compliance with Los Angeles
 Administrative Code Section No. 14.8 et seq. (City grant
 regulations); and, AUTHORIZE the Ml­2223­25 Budget.


 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to
 negotiate and execute agreements and amendments to agreements
 with CHCR with funds awarded as identified in Table 2 of the
 LADOA report dated November 10, 2023, attached to the Council
 file.


 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

 a. Establish new accounts and appropriate funds for the MIPPA
 program within the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy
 Program Fund No. 47 for the period covering from September
 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023 as follows:

 Account Title Amount
 02W102 Aging $ 21,094
 02WD13 MIPPA 197,097
 Total: $218,191



 b. Increase appropriation within Fund No. 100/02 and transfer
 funds on an as­needed basis as follows:

 Fund/Dept Account Title Amount
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 14
 From: 47Y/02 02W102 Aging $21,094
 02W102 Aging $ 21,094
 02WD13 MIPPA 197,097
 Total: $218,191



 b. Increase appropriation within Fund No. 100/02 and transfer
 funds on an as­needed basis as follows:

 Fund/Dept Account Title Amount
 From: 47Y/02 02W102 Aging $21,094

 Salaries­
 To: 100/02 001010 $21,094
 General



 c. Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager,
 LADOA, or designee.


 4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to
 prepare Controller's instructions and any necessary technical
 adjustments that are consistent with the Mayor and Council actions
 on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative
 Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the
 instructions.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOA reports that the proposed action
 involves the allocation of MIPPA Grant Funding from the CDA. There is no
 additional impact to the City General Fund.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(14) 21­0553
 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY
 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the carry forward of Older Adults
 Recovery and Resilience (OARR) Grant Funds from the California
 Department of Aging (CDA) from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021­22 to FY 2022­23
 to support the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging (LADOA),
 or designee, to carry forward $978,652 in OARR funds from the
 CDA to support the SCSEP approved by the City Council on May
 31, 2022, attached to the Council file.

 Tuesday - February
 2. AUTHORIZE 14, 2023 to:
 the Controller - PAGE 15
 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging (LADOA),
 or designee, to carry forward $978,652 in OARR funds from the
 CDA to support the SCSEP approved by the City Council on May
 31, 2022, attached to the Council file.


 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

 a. Transfer FY 2021­22 OARR grant savings of $978,652 to FY
 2022­23 and appropriate funds within the Other Programs for
 the Aging, Fund No. 410, as follows:

 Account Title Amount
 From: 02V102 Aging $978,652

 To: 02W102 Aging $97,865
 02W01E Training & Edu. – OARR 452,607
 02W02E Supplies & Other – OARR 60,780
 02W03E Office & Tech. Equip – OARR 367,400
 Total: $978,652



 b. Increase the appropriation within Fund No. 100/02 and
 transfer funds on an as needed basis as follows:

 Fund Account Title Amount
 From: 410 02W102 Aging $97,865

 To: 100 001010 Salaries­General $97,865



 c. Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager,
 LADOA, or designee.


 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to
 prepare Controller’s instructions and any necessary technical
 adjustments that are consistent with the Mayor and Council action on
 this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer;
 and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOA reports that the proposed action
 involves OARR grant funding from the CDA. There is no additional impact
 to the City General Fund.
Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 16
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted
 prepare Controller’s instructions and any necessary technical
 adjustments that are consistent with the Mayor and Council action on
 this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer;
 and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOA reports that the proposed action
 involves OARR grant funding from the CDA. There is no additional impact
 to the City General Fund.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(15) 21­0921
 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and
 RESOLUTION relative to discontinuing COVID­19 surveillance testing
 requirements implemented pursuant to Ordinance No. 187134.

 Recommendation for Council action:

 ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION discontinuing COVID­19
 surveillance testing requirements implemented pursuant to Ordinance No.
 187134.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
 Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(16) 20­0313­S11
 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 the October 2022 Quality Assurance report from Gartner, Inc. (Gartner) in
 connection with the Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) Project.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 NOTE and FILE the November 23, 2022 City Administrative Officer
 (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as this report is for
 information only and no Council action is required.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(17) 20­0313­S12
 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 the November 2022 Quality Assurance report from Gartner, Inc. (Gartner) in
 Tuesday - the
 February
 connection with Human14, 2023 -
 Resources and Payroll (HRP)PAGE 17
 Project.
 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(17) 20­0313­S12
 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 the November 2022 Quality Assurance report from Gartner, Inc. (Gartner) in
 connection with the Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) Project.

 Recommendations for Council action:
 NOTE and FILE the December 13, 2022 City Administrative Officer
 (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as this report is for
 information only and no Council action is required.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(18) 20­0313­S13
 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 the December 2022 Quality Assurance report from Gartner, Inc. (Gartner) in
 connection with the Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) Project.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 NOTE and FILE the January 25, 2023 City Administrative Officer (CAO)
 report, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as this report is for
 information only and no Council action is required.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(19) 21­1370­S1
 CD 1 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks
 (RAP) to apply for State Specified Grant for Rio De Los Angeles State
 Park­ Outdoor Improvement Project (PRJ21462; E1908950) (Project).

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to file
 an application to the State of California, Office of Grants and Local
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 18
 Services (State) for the State Specified Grant (Grant) for the Rio De
 CD 1 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks
 (RAP) to apply for State Specified Grant for Rio De Los Angeles State
 Park­ Outdoor Improvement Project (PRJ21462; E1908950) (Project).

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to file
 an application to the State of California, Office of Grants and Local
 Services (State) for the State Specified Grant (Grant) for the Rio De
 Los Angeles State Park­ Outdoor Improvement Project (PRJ21462;
 E1908950) as detailed in the December 15, 2022 Board of
 Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the
 Council file.


 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the
 State Specified Grant funds for the Project.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the final improvements at
 Rio de Los Angeles State Park are expected to be very similar to the
 scope descriptions in the 2018 Proposition 68, Round 3 application.
 While funds to complete this project have been awarded $1.5 million from
 the Locally Operated State Parks Program previously approved by the
 Board (No. 21­142, August 19, 2021), and $750,000 from the Community
 Development Block Grants, and should be available in Fiscal Year 2022­
 23. Therefore, there is no anticipated fiscal impact to RAP’s General Fund
 in applying for the Rio de Los Angeles State Park Project.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(20) 09­2839­S3
 CDs 7,9 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to the extension of the grant performance period for
 the Nevin Avenue Elementary School Park and West Lakeside Street Park
 Projects.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to
 extend the grant performance period for the following projects:


 a. Proposition 84 Statewide Park Development and Community
 Revitalization Program Grants– Nevin Avenue Elementary School
 Park (PRJ20833) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024.


 b. Proposition 84 Statewide Park Development and Community
 Revitalization Program Grants– West Lakeside Street Park
 Tuesday - February
 (PRJ20398) 14,from
 Project 2023 - 30, 2022 to June 30,
 June PAGE  19
 2024.
 AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to
 extend the grant performance period for the following projects:


 a. Proposition 84 Statewide Park Development and Community
 Revitalization Program Grants– Nevin Avenue Elementary School
 Park (PRJ20833) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024.


 b. Proposition 84 Statewide Park Development and Community
 Revitalization Program Grants– West Lakeside Street Park
 (PRJ20398) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: T h e B o a r d o f R e c r e a t i o n a n d P a r k
 Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact to RAP’s General
 Fund. However, future maintenance costs for above projects will be
 adjusted in the next fiscal year budget.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(21) 22­1589
 CDs 2, 6 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to extending for the grant performance period for the
 Rhodes Park (Valley Plaza Park), Sheldon­Arleta Sportsfield (aka Cesar
 Chavez Park, Sheldon Arleta Park Phase IIIC), and Southeast San
 Fernando Valley Roller and Skateboard Rink (aka Sheldon­Arleta Skate
 Park) Projects.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to extend
 the grant performance period for the following projects:


 a. Proposition 68 (Prop 68) Specified Grant Rhodes Park (Valley
 Plaza Park; PRJ21331) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30,
 2024 (Council file No. 19­1604).


 b. Proposition 68 Specified Grant – Sheldon­Arleta Sportsfield (aka
 Cesar Chavez Park, Sheldon Arleta Park Phase IIIC; PRJ20817;
 E170163B) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024 (Council
 file No. 18­0780­S1).


 c. State Specified Grant­ Southeast San Fernando Valley Roller and
 Skateboard Rink (aka Sheldon­Arleta Skate Park; PRJ1671;
 E170390A) Project from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2028 (Council
 file No. 21­1370).


 Fiscal Impact Statement: T h e B o a r d o f R e c r e a t i o n a n d P a r k
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 20
 Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact to RAP’s General
 E170163B) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024 (Council
 file No. 18­0780­S1).


 c. State Specified Grant­ Southeast San Fernando Valley Roller and
 Skateboard Rink (aka Sheldon­Arleta Skate Park; PRJ1671;
 E170390A) Project from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2028 (Council
 file No. 21­1370).


 Fiscal Impact Statement: T h e B o a r d o f R e c r e a t i o n a n d P a r k
 Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact to RAP’s General
 Fund. However, future maintenance costs for above projects will be
 adjusted in the next fiscal year budget.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


(22) 22­0178
 HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation of an
 Ordinance that will require greater transparency for tenant utility bills.

 Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Raman –
 Koretz – Bonin):
 lNSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), with the
 assistance of the City Attorney, to report to the Council within 60 days with
 recommendations for the implementation of an Ordinance that will require
 greater transparency for tenant utility bills. The report should include
 recommendations for the following:


 a. An Ordinance that will require landlords and third­party billing
 agencies to provide a detailed written disclosure of the methodology
 used to allocate utility charges to each tenant.


 b. Any restrictions and regulations for the billing of utility services
 outside a tenant’s primary unit, including for common areas of
 buildings.


 c. A protocol for tenants and landlords to resolve disputes over utility
 charges, with the possibility of the LAHD as a mediator.


 d. Options for enforcement strategies to ensure compliance, including
 but not limited to: an administrative enforcement program; a 60­day
 cure period similar to the provision of the Tenant Anti­Harassment
 Ordinance; a fine schedule; a private right of action for tenants
 against their landlords for overcharging and violations of the
 Ordinance; and, mechanisms to ensure that landlords will be
 responsible for the actions of contracted third­party billing agencies
 that violate the Ordinance.

 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 21
 e. Allowing low­income tenants whose utility bills are processed by
 d. Options for enforcement strategies to ensure compliance, including
 but not limited to: an administrative enforcement program; a 60­day
 cure period similar to the provision of the Tenant Anti­Harassment
 Ordinance; a fine schedule; a private right of action for tenants
 against their landlords for overcharging and violations of the
 Ordinance; and, mechanisms to ensure that landlords will be
 responsible for the actions of contracted third­party billing agencies
 that violate the Ordinance.


 e. Allowing low­income tenants whose utility bills are processed by
 private companies to take advantage of low­income utility services.


 Financial Policies Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
 the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
 report.

 Community Impact Statement: Yes
 For:
 North Westwood Neighborhood Council
 Echo Park Neighborhood Council
 Hermon Neighborhood Council
 Palms Neighborhood Council
 NoHo Neighborhood Council
 Mid­City West Neighborhood Council




Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration)

(23) 23­0005­S31
 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
 DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
 property at 2814 North Sichel Street (Case No. 764454), Assessor I.D. No.
 5206­004­009, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

 Recommendation for Council action:
 APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 2, 2023,
 attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
 removing the property at 2814 North Sichel Street (Case No. 764454),
 Assessor I.D. No. 5206­004­009, from the REAP.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
 Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
 financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 22
 attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
 removing the property at 2814 North Sichel Street (Case No. 764454),
 Assessor I.D. No. 5206­004­009, from the REAP.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
 Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
 financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(24) 23­0005­S32
 CD 15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
 DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
 property at 916 West 30th Street (Case No. 747771), Assessor I.D. No.
 7469­010­003, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

 Recommendation for Council action:
 APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 2, 2023,
 attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
 removing the property at 916 West 30th Street (Case No. 747771),
 Assessor I.D. No. 7469­010­003, from the REAP.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
 Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
 financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(25) 23­0005­S33
 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
 DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
 property at 670 West 68th Street (Case No. 745662), Assessor I.D. No.
 6013­020­011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

 Recommendation for Council action:
 APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated Februay 2, 2023,
 attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
 removing the property at 670 West 68th Street (Case No. 745662),
 Assessor I.D. No. 6013­020­011, from the REAP.


 Fiscal Impact Statement:
 None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
 the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
 report.

 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 23
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.
 attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
 removing the property at 670 West 68th Street (Case No. 745662),
 Assessor I.D. No. 6013­020­011, from the REAP.


 Fiscal Impact Statement:
 None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
 the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
 report.


 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(26) 20­0005­S82
 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
 DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
 property at 632 West 83rd Street (Case No. 751844), Assessor I.D. No.
 6032­019­003, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

 Recommendation for Council action:
 APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 2, 2023,
 attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
 removing the property at 632 West 83rd Street (Case No. 751844),
 Assessor I.D. No. 6032­019­003, from the REAP.


 Fiscal Impact Statement:
 None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
 the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
 report.


 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.


(27) 23­0002­S13
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA)
 and RESOLUTIONS relative to recommendations for legislative positions
 for the 2023­2024 State and Federal Legislative Programs, submitted by
 the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR).

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE
 CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:


 1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending
 legislative positions for the 2023­2024 State Legislative Program,
 as submitted by the DCR, to support legislative proposals that
 would:

 a. Extend the State’s provisional application deadline beyond
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 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE
 CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:


 1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending
 legislative positions for the 2023­2024 State Legislative Program,
 as submitted by the DCR, to support legislative proposals that
 would:

 a. Extend the State’s provisional application deadline beyond
 March 31, 2022 in order to allow for Social Equity Individual
 Applicants to achieve full licensure.


 b. Further reduce taxes, increase tax credits, or impose a tax
 moratorium, or provide fee waivers and deferrals to licensed
 Social Equity cannabis operators.


 c. Increase grant funding for Social Equity Programs and require
 favorable equity lending standards.


 d. Enhance local enforcement authority to prosecute and enjoin
 water theft as well as water pollution in order to combat water
 theft stemming from illegal cannabis grows, similar to AB
 2421 (Rubio; 2022).


 2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending
 legislative positions for the 2023­2024 Federal Legislative
 Program, as submitted by the DCR, to support legislative proposals
 that would:

 a. Decriminalize and deschedule cannabis as a Schedule I
 controlled substance, as well as create a Community
 Reinvestment Grant Program that provides job training, reentry
 services, legal aid, literacy programs, youth recreation or
 mentoring programs, and health education programs.


 b. Enable licensed cannabis businesses to access traditional
 banking services, such as checking accounts, credit card
 services, and other vital banking services.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City
 Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
 waived consideration of the above matter)
Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 25
 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City
 Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
 waived consideration of the above matter)


(28) 23­0135
 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for arts
 programming in conjunction with the February 26, 2023 CicLAvia to be
 held along Sherman Way in Canoga Park, Winnetka and Reseda.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:

 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $6,500 from the AB1290 Fund
 No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects ­
 Services) to a new Account in the Transportation Trust Fund No.
 840/94, entitled "Open Streets Program ­ Valley" for arts
 programming in conjunction with the February 26, 2023 CicLAvia to
 be held along Sherman Way in Canoga Park, Winnetka and
 Reseda.


 2. AUTHORIZE the Transportation Department to make any technical
 corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer
 instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.



(29) 23­0136
 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for
 community beautification efforts in Council District Three.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:

 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $239,000 from the AB1290 Fund
 No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects ­
 Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account
 No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for community beautification efforts
 coordinated by the Office of Community Beautification with services
 provided by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps.


 2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of
 Community Beautification to prepare, process and execute the
 necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles
 Conservation Corps, or any other agency or organization, as
 appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose,
 Tuesday subject- to
 February  14, 2023
 the approval of the- City Attorney as to form.
 PAGE 26
 Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account
 No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for community beautification efforts
 coordinated by the Office of Community Beautification with services
 provided by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps.


 2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of
 Community Beautification to prepare, process and execute the
 necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles
 Conservation Corps, or any other agency or organization, as
 appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose,
 subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.


 3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works Office of Accounting
 to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to
 the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of
 this Motion.



 (30) 23­0133
 MOTION (LEE ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to a street banner campaign to
 promote participation and increase awareness of neighborhood councils
 city­wide.

 Recommendations for Council action:

 1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code
 Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by
 the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to promote
 participation and increase awareness of neighborhood councils, as
 a City of Los Angeles Non­Event Street Banner Program for the
 period of February 2023 ­ February 2024.


 2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the
 Motion.




Items Called Special


Motions for Posting and Referral


Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings


Adjourning Motions


Council Adjournment


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Motions for Posting and Referral


Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings


Adjourning Motions


Council Adjournment


EXHAUSTION OF ADMINISTRATIVE REMEDIES ­ If you challenge a City action in court, you may be limited to raising only those
issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the City
Clerk at or prior to, the public hearing. Any written correspondence delivered to the City Clerk before the City Council's final action on
a matter will become a part of the administrative record.

CODE OF CIVIL PROCEDURE SECTION 1094.5 ­ If a Council action is subject to judicial challenge pursuant to Code of Civil
Procedure Section 1094.5, be advised that the time to file a lawsuit challenging a final action by the City Council is limited by Code of
Civil Procedure Section 1094.6 which provides that the lawsuit must be filed no later than the 90th day following the date on which
the Council's action becomes final.

Materials relative to items on this agenda can be obtained from the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System,
at lacouncilfile.com by entering the Council File number listed immediately following the item number (e.g., 00­0000).




 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 28

Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS
ANGELES, CA 90012 ­ 10:00 AM

 (For further details see Official Council Files)
 (For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)
Roll Call

Members Present: Blumenfield, , Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
Raman, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (11); Absent: de León, Hernandez, Rodriguez (3)

Approval of the Minutes


Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations - SEE ATTACHED


Multiple Agenda Item Comment


Public Testimony of Non­agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council


Items Noticed for Public Hearing ­ PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED

(1) 22­0900­S68
 CD 1 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Everett Street and Sunset Boulevard Street Lighting
 District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the
 maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with
 Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
 Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Yaroslavsky, Soto­Mart​ínez, Rodriguez, Raman, Price Jr., Park, McOsker, Lee,
 Krekorian, Hutt, Harris­Dawson, de León, Blumenfield (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 1
 Hernandez (1)
 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the
 maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with
 Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
 Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Yaroslavsky, Soto­Mart​ínez, Rodriguez, Raman, Price Jr., Park, McOsker, Lee,
 Krekorian, Hutt, Harris­Dawson, de León, Blumenfield (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(2) 22­0900­S69
 CD 13 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Alexandria Safety Improvements Street Lighting
 District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting
 Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment
 cannot be enacted.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above
 lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los
 Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section
 53753 (Proposition 218).


 3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the
 streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if
 previously installed.


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(3) 22­0900­S70
 CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Vanowen Street and Chimineas Avenue No. 1 Street
 Lighting District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 2
 Hernandez (1)

(3) 22­0900­S70
 CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Vanowen Street and Chimineas Avenue No. 1 Street
 Lighting District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the
 maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with
 Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
 Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(4) 22­0900­S71
 CD 11 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Sawtelle Boulevard and Braddock Drive Street Lighting
 District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting
 Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment
 cannot be enacted.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above
 lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los
 Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section
 53753 (Proposition 218).


 3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the
 streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if
 previously installed.

 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 3
 Adopted Item
 February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above
 lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los
 Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section
 53753 (Proposition 218).


 3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the
 streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if
 previously installed.


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(5) 22­0900­S72
 CD 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Wells and Casa Drives Street Lighting District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting
 Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment
 cannot be enacted.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above
 lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los
 Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section
 53753 (Proposition 218).


 3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the
 streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if
 previously installed.


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(6) 22­0900­S73
 CD 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Reseda Boulevard and Kittridge Street No. 1 Street
 Lighting District.

 Tuesday - February
 Recommendations for 14, 2023 -
 Council PAGE 4
 action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(6) 22­0900­S73
 CD 3 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Reseda Boulevard and Kittridge Street No. 1 Street
 Lighting District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting
 Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment
 cannot be enacted.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, abandoning all proceedings relating to the above
 lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los
 Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section
 53753 (Proposition 218).


 3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to ensure that the
 streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if
 previously installed.


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(7) 22­0900­S74
 CD 6 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Haskell Avenue and Bassett Street Lighting District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the
 maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with
 Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
 Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 5
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the
 maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with
 Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
 Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(8) 22­0900­S75
 CD 4 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and
 maintenance of the Waverly Drive and Auburn Street No. 2 Street Lighting
 District.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.


 2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 February 2, 2023, levying the assessments and ordering the
 maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with
 Sections 6.95­6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and
 Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)



Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

(9) 22­0177
 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 updates from the City Attorney regarding the suspension of enforcement of
 scofflaw violations.

 Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Lee –
 Krekorian):
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 6
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held

(9) 22­0177
 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 updates from the City Attorney regarding the suspension of enforcement of
 scofflaw violations.

 Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Lee –
 Krekorian):


 1. REQUEST the City Attorney and INSTRUCT the City Administrative
 Officer (CAO) and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation
 (LADOT) to report to the City Council, in either/both open or closed
 session, updates on the following:

 a. The current status of the case.


 b. The expected timeline for the case and anticipated outcomes.


 c. Policy and legal recommendations for resuming scofflaw
 enforcement.


 2. INSTRUCT the LADOT and CAO to report within 60 days on the
 impact of suspending the scofflaw program as it relates to parking
 violations and debt owed to the City.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
 Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 The Committee Council* may recess to Closed Session, pursuant
 to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal
 counsel relative to the case entitled Breonnah Fitzpatrick v. City of
 Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court, Central District of
 California, Case No. 2:21­cv­6841. (This matter concerns the
 LADOT’s unpaid parking tickets vehicle seizure policy and related
 claims.)
 *Journal Correction


 Council discussed the matter in Closed Session and instructed legal counsel with
 respect to subject litigation.

 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report adopted as amended by Motion
 (McOsker for Hernandez – Lee) and Motion (Lee – McOsker) in Open Session
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 7
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 claims.)
 *Journal Correction


 Council discussed the matter in Closed Session and instructed legal counsel with
 respect to subject litigation.

 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee report adopted as amended by Motion
 (McOsker for Hernandez – Lee) and Motion (Lee – McOsker) in Open Session - SEE
 ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker,
 Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: Hernandez,
 Price Jr. (2)


(10) 22­1090
 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT and
 ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los
 Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to prevent primary hotel operators from
 avoiding all collection obligations by entering into a contract with a
 secondary operator.

 Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF
 THE MAYOR:
 PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated
 December 6, 2022, relative to amending Subsection (f) of Section 21.7.2
 of Article 1.7 of Chapter ll of the LAMC to prevent primary hotel operators
 from avoiding collection obligations by entering into a contract with a
 secondary operator.


 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.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(11) 23­0051
 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 the below market value sale of one 2003 Ford E250 van to About My
 Father’s Business, a 501(c)3 tax­exempt non­profit organization.

 Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield –
 Hernandez):


 Tuesday 1. FIND - February
 that 14, 2023
 About My - Business is eligible to
 Father’s PAGE 8
 purchase one
 2003 Ford E250 van (VIN No. 1FTNE24L93HB87879) at below
(11) 23­0051
 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 the below market value sale of one 2003 Ford E250 van to About My
 Father’s Business, a 501(c)3 tax­exempt non­profit organization.

 Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield –
 Hernandez):


 1. FIND that About My Father’s Business is eligible to purchase one
 2003 Ford E250 van (VIN No. 1FTNE24L93HB87879) at below
 market value ($1.00) in accordance with the Los Angeles
 Administrative Code Section 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City
 Equipment), as the recipient in a non­profit organization that has
 been established exclusively to further the services provided by the
 City.


 2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare a contract to effectuate the
 sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below
 market value to About My Father’s Business, as expeditiously as
 possible.


 3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform About My Father’s Business
 [Kathy Huck, (805) 428­2881, 7210 Jordan Avenue, No. C61,
 Canoga Park, California 91303] that the surplus equipment must be
 claimed within 90 days from the date of Council approval of the
 request after which time it will revert to the City’s surplus equipment
 pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
 Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(12) 23­0081
 CD 3 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 the transfer of $2,205,000 from the Measure M Local Return Special Fund
 No. 59C/94 for a new capital project at 5159 North Escobedo Drive.

 Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield ­
 Lee), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:


 Tuesday 1. ESTABLISH a new
 - February 14,capital
 2023 -project entitled “NorthPAGE
 Escobedo
 9 Drive
 (5159) Storm Response,” and within Measure M Local Return
(12) 23­0081
 CD 3 BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 the transfer of $2,205,000 from the Measure M Local Return Special Fund
 No. 59C/94 for a new capital project at 5159 North Escobedo Drive.

 Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield ­
 Lee), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:


 1. ESTABLISH a new capital project entitled “North Escobedo Drive
 (5159) Storm Response,” and within Measure M Local Return
 Special Fund No. 59C/94 transfer $2,205,000 from Account
 93V194 “Transportation” to a new account entitled “North Escobedo
 Drive (5159) Storm Response.”


 2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any
 technical corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer
 instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including
 any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative
 Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(13) 22­1549
 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY
 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting Medicare Improvement for
 Patients and Providers Act (MIPPA) grant funds from the California
 Department of Aging (CDA) and executing the Standard Agreement with
 the CDA; and, executing and amending agreements with the Center for
 Health Care Rights (CHCR).

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging (LADOA),
 or designee, to accept the CDA MIPPA grant funds; to execute
 Standard Agreement Ml­2223­25, and any unilateral amendments to
 the subgrant agreement, subject to review and approval of the City
 Attorney as to form and legality, and in compliance with Los Angeles
 Administrative Code Section No. 14.8 et seq. (City grant
 regulations); and, AUTHORIZE the Ml­2223­25 Budget.
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 10
 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging (LADOA),
 or designee, to accept the CDA MIPPA grant funds; to execute
 Standard Agreement Ml­2223­25, and any unilateral amendments to
 the subgrant agreement, subject to review and approval of the City
 Attorney as to form and legality, and in compliance with Los Angeles
 Administrative Code Section No. 14.8 et seq. (City grant
 regulations); and, AUTHORIZE the Ml­2223­25 Budget.


 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to
 negotiate and execute agreements and amendments to agreements
 with CHCR with funds awarded as identified in Table 2 of the
 LADOA report dated November 10, 2023, attached to the Council
 file.


 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

 a. Establish new accounts and appropriate funds for the MIPPA
 program within the Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy
 Program Fund No. 47 for the period covering from September
 1, 2022 to August 31, 2023 as follows:

 Account Title Amount
 02W102 Aging $ 21,094
 02WD13 MIPPA 197,097
 Total: $218,191



 b. Increase appropriation within Fund No. 100/02 and transfer
 funds on an as­needed basis as follows:

 Fund/Dept Account Title Amount
 From: 47Y/02 02W102 Aging $21,094

 Salaries­
 To: 100/02 001010 $21,094
 General



 c. Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager,
 LADOA, or designee.


 4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to
 prepare Controller's instructions and any necessary technical
 adjustments that are consistent with the Mayor and Council actions
 on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative
 Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the
 instructions.
Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 11
 c. Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager,
 LADOA, or designee.


 4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to
 prepare Controller's instructions and any necessary technical
 adjustments that are consistent with the Mayor and Council actions
 on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative
 Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the
 instructions.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOA reports that the proposed action
 involves the allocation of MIPPA Grant Funding from the CDA. There is no
 additional impact to the City General Fund.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(14) 21­0553
 CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING AND DISABILITY
 COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the carry forward of Older Adults
 Recovery and Resilience (OARR) Grant Funds from the California
 Department of Aging (CDA) from Fiscal Year (FY) 2021­22 to FY 2022­23
 to support the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP).

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging (LADOA),
 or designee, to carry forward $978,652 in OARR funds from the
 CDA to support the SCSEP approved by the City Council on May
 31, 2022, attached to the Council file.


 2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

 a. Transfer FY 2021­22 OARR grant savings of $978,652 to FY
 2022­23 and appropriate funds within the Other Programs for
 the Aging, Fund No. 410, as follows:

 Account Title Amount
 From: 02V102 Aging $978,652

 To: 02W102 Aging $97,865
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023
 02W01E - & Edu. – OARR PAGE 12
 Training 452,607
 02W02E Supplies & Other – OARR 60,780
 a. Transfer FY 2021­22 OARR grant savings of $978,652 to FY
 2022­23 and appropriate funds within the Other Programs for
 the Aging, Fund No. 410, as follows:

 Account Title Amount
 From: 02V102 Aging $978,652

 To: 02W102 Aging $97,865
 02W01E Training & Edu. – OARR 452,607
 02W02E Supplies & Other – OARR 60,780
 02W03E Office & Tech. Equip – OARR 367,400
 Total: $978,652



 b. Increase the appropriation within Fund No. 100/02 and
 transfer funds on an as needed basis as follows:

 Fund Account Title Amount
 From: 410 02W102 Aging $97,865

 To: 100 001010 Salaries­General $97,865



 c. Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager,
 LADOA, or designee.


 3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to
 prepare Controller’s instructions and any necessary technical
 adjustments that are consistent with the Mayor and Council action on
 this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer;
 and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: The LADOA reports that the proposed action
 involves OARR grant funding from the CDA. There is no additional impact
 to the City General Fund.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(15) 21­0921
 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and
 RESOLUTION relative to discontinuing COVID­19 surveillance testing
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 13
 requirements implemented pursuant to Ordinance No. 187134.
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(15) 21­0921
 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT and
 RESOLUTION relative to discontinuing COVID­19 surveillance testing
 requirements implemented pursuant to Ordinance No. 187134.

 Recommendation for Council action:

 ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION discontinuing COVID­19
 surveillance testing requirements implemented pursuant to Ordinance No.
 187134.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the
 Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee report as amended by Motion
 (McOsker – Krekorian) - SEE ATTACHED
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)



(16) 20­0313­S11
 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 the October 2022 Quality Assurance report from Gartner, Inc. (Gartner) in
 connection with the Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) Project.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 NOTE and FILE the November 23, 2022 City Administrative Officer
 (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as this report is for
 information only and no Council action is required.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 14
 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(17) 20­0313­S12
 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 the November 2022 Quality Assurance report from Gartner, Inc. (Gartner) in
 connection with the Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) Project.

 Recommendations for Council action:
 NOTE and FILE the December 13, 2022 City Administrative Officer
 (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as this report is for
 information only and no Council action is required.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(18) 20­0313­S13
 PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to
 the December 2022 Quality Assurance report from Gartner, Inc. (Gartner) in
 connection with the Human Resources and Payroll (HRP) Project.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 NOTE and FILE the January 25, 2023 City Administrative Officer (CAO)
 report, attached to the Council file, inasmuch as this report is for
 information only and no Council action is required.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman,
 TuesdayRodriguez, Soto­Mart​-ínez, Yaroslavsky
 February 14, 2023 (12);
 - Nays: (0); Absent:
 PAGEde 15
 León,
 Hernandez (2)
 Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(19) 21­1370­S1
 CD 1 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to authorizing the Department of Recreation and Parks
 (RAP) to apply for State Specified Grant for Rio De Los Angeles State
 Park­ Outdoor Improvement Project (PRJ21462; E1908950) (Project).

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:


 1. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to file
 an application to the State of California, Office of Grants and Local
 Services (State) for the State Specified Grant (Grant) for the Rio De
 Los Angeles State Park­ Outdoor Improvement Project (PRJ21462;
 E1908950) as detailed in the December 15, 2022 Board of
 Recreation and Park Commissioners (Board) report, attached to the
 Council file.


 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, RAP, to accept and receive the
 State Specified Grant funds for the Project.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that the final improvements at
 Rio de Los Angeles State Park are expected to be very similar to the
 scope descriptions in the 2018 Proposition 68, Round 3 application.
 While funds to complete this project have been awarded $1.5 million from
 the Locally Operated State Parks Program previously approved by the
 Board (No. 21­142, August 19, 2021), and $750,000 from the Community
 Development Block Grants, and should be available in Fiscal Year 2022­
 23. Therefore, there is no anticipated fiscal impact to RAP’s General Fund
 in applying for the Rio de Los Angeles State Park Project.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 16
(20) 09­2839­S3
 23. Therefore, there is no anticipated fiscal impact to RAP’s General Fund
 in applying for the Rio de Los Angeles State Park Project.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(20) 09­2839­S3
 CDs 7,9 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to the extension of the grant performance period for
 the Nevin Avenue Elementary School Park and West Lakeside Street Park
 Projects.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to
 extend the grant performance period for the following projects:


 a. Proposition 84 Statewide Park Development and Community
 Revitalization Program Grants– Nevin Avenue Elementary School
 Park (PRJ20833) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024.


 b. Proposition 84 Statewide Park Development and Community
 Revitalization Program Grants– West Lakeside Street Park
 (PRJ20398) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: T h e B o a r d o f R e c r e a t i o n a n d P a r k
 Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact to RAP’s General
 Fund. However, future maintenance costs for above projects will be
 adjusted in the next fiscal year budget.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(21) 22­1589
 CDs 2, 6 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to extending for the grant performance period for the
 Rhodes Park (Valley Plaza Park), Sheldon­Arleta Sportsfield (aka Cesar
 Chavez Park, Sheldon Arleta Park Phase IIIC), and Southeast San
 Fernando Valley Roller and Skateboard Rink (aka Sheldon­Arleta Skate
 Park) Projects.
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 17
 Recommendation for Council action:
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(21) 22­1589
 CDs 2, 6 NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITY ENRICHMENT COMMITTEE
 REPORT relative to extending for the grant performance period for the
 Rhodes Park (Valley Plaza Park), Sheldon­Arleta Sportsfield (aka Cesar
 Chavez Park, Sheldon Arleta Park Phase IIIC), and Southeast San
 Fernando Valley Roller and Skateboard Rink (aka Sheldon­Arleta Skate
 Park) Projects.

 Recommendation for Council action:
 AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to extend
 the grant performance period for the following projects:


 a. Proposition 68 (Prop 68) Specified Grant Rhodes Park (Valley
 Plaza Park; PRJ21331) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30,
 2024 (Council file No. 19­1604).


 b. Proposition 68 Specified Grant – Sheldon­Arleta Sportsfield (aka
 Cesar Chavez Park, Sheldon Arleta Park Phase IIIC; PRJ20817;
 E170163B) Project from June 30, 2022 to June 30, 2024 (Council
 file No. 18­0780­S1).


 c. State Specified Grant­ Southeast San Fernando Valley Roller and
 Skateboard Rink (aka Sheldon­Arleta Skate Park; PRJ1671;
 E170390A) Project from June 30, 2024 to June 30, 2028 (Council
 file No. 21­1370).


 Fiscal Impact Statement: T h e B o a r d o f R e c r e a t i o n a n d P a r k
 Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact to RAP’s General
 Fund. However, future maintenance costs for above projects will be
 adjusted in the next fiscal year budget.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(22) 22­0178
 HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation of an
 Ordinance that will require greater transparency for tenant utility bills.

 Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Raman –
 Koretz – Bonin):
 Tuesday lNSTRUCT -the February
 Los 14, 2023 -
 Angeles Housing Department PAGE  (LAHD), 18 with the
 assistance of the City Attorney, to report to the Council within 60 days with
 Ayes: Blumenfield, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr.,
 Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Nays: (0); Absent: de León,
 Hernandez (2)

(22) 22­0178
 HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation of an
 Ordinance that will require greater transparency for tenant utility bills.

 Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Raman –
 Koretz – Bonin):
 lNSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), with the
 assistance of the City Attorney, to report to the Council within 60 days with
 recommendations for the implementation of an Ordinance that will require
 greater transparency for tenant utility bills. The report should include
 recommendations for the following:


 a. An Ordinance that will require landlords and third­party billing
 agencies to provide a detailed written disclosure of the methodology
 used to allocate utility charges to each tenant.


 b. Any restrictions and regulations for the billing of utility services
 outside a tenant’s primary unit, including for common areas of
 buildings.


 c. A protocol for tenants and landlords to resolve disputes over utility
 charges, with the possibility of the LAHD as a mediator.


 d. Options for enforcement strategies to ensure compliance, including
 but not limited to: an administrative enforcement program; a 60­day
 cure period similar to the provision of the Tenant Anti­Harassment
 Ordinance; a fine schedule; a private right of action for tenants
 against their landlords for overcharging and violations of the
 Ordinance; and, mechanisms to ensure that landlords will be
 responsible for the actions of contracted third­party billing agencies
 that violate the Ordinance.


 e. Allowing low­income tenants whose utility bills are processed by
 private companies to take advantage of low­income utility services.


 Financial Policies Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
 the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
 report.

 Community Impact Statement: Yes
 For:
 North Westwood Neighborhood Council
 Echo Park Neighborhood Council
 Tuesday - February Council
 Hermon Neighborhood 14, 2023 - PAGE 19
 Palms Neighborhood Council
 Financial Policies Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
 the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
 report.

 Community Impact Statement: Yes
 For:
 North Westwood Neighborhood Council
 Echo Park Neighborhood Council
 Hermon Neighborhood Council
 Palms Neighborhood Council
 NoHo Neighborhood Council
 Mid­City West Neighborhood Council


 Adopted Motion (Lee – Rodriguez)
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

 Adopted Housing Committee report as amended by Motion (Lee – Rodriguez) -
 SEE ATTACHED Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian,
 Lee, McOsker, Park, Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Martínez, Yaroslavsky
 (13); Nays: (0); Absent: Hernandez (1)




Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held ­ (10 Votes Required for Consideration)

(23) 23­0005­S31
 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
 DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
 property at 2814 North Sichel Street (Case No. 764454), Assessor I.D. No.
 5206­004­009, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

 Recommendation for Council action:
 APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 2, 2023,
 attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
 removing the property at 2814 North Sichel Street (Case No. 764454),
 Assessor I.D. No. 5206­004­009, from the REAP.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
 Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
 financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, -Soto­Mart​
 Tuesday February í14,
 nez,2023
 Yaroslavsky
 - (13); Nays:PAGE
 (0); Absent:
 20
 Hernandez (1)
 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
 Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
 financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(24) 23­0005­S32
 CD 15 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
 DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
 property at 916 West 30th Street (Case No. 747771), Assessor I.D. No.
 7469­010­003, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

 Recommendation for Council action:
 APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 2, 2023,
 attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
 removing the property at 916 West 30th Street (Case No. 747771),
 Assessor I.D. No. 7469­010­003, from the REAP.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City
 Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a
 financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(25) 23­0005­S33
 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
 DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
 property at 670 West 68th Street (Case No. 745662), Assessor I.D. No.
 6013­020­011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

 Recommendation for Council action:
 APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated Februay 2, 2023,
 attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
 removing the property at 670 West 68th Street (Case No. 745662),
 Assessor I.D. No. 6013­020­011, from the REAP.


 Tuesday Fiscal Impact- Statement:
 February 14, 2023 - PAGE 21
 None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
 property at 670 West 68th Street (Case No. 745662), Assessor I.D. No.
 6013­020­011, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

 Recommendation for Council action:
 APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated Februay 2, 2023,
 attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
 removing the property at 670 West 68th Street (Case No. 745662),
 Assessor I.D. No. 6013­020­011, from the REAP.


 Fiscal Impact Statement:
 None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
 the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
 report.


 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(26) 20­0005­S82
 CD 8 COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING
 DEPARTMENT (LAHD) and RESOLUTION relative to removing the
 property at 632 West 83rd Street (Case No. 751844), Assessor I.D. No.
 6032­019­003, from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP).

 Recommendation for Council action:
 APPROVE the LAHD report recommendation dated February 2, 2023,
 attached to the Council file, and ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION
 removing the property at 632 West 83rd Street (Case No. 751844),
 Assessor I.D. No. 6032­019­003, from the REAP.


 Fiscal Impact Statement:
 None submitted by the LAHD. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor
 the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this
 report.


 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(27) 23­0002­S13
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 22
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA)
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(27) 23­0002­S13
 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST (CLA)
 and RESOLUTIONS relative to recommendations for legislative positions
 for the 2023­2024 State and Federal Legislative Programs, submitted by
 the Department of Cannabis Regulation (DCR).

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE
 CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:


 1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending
 legislative positions for the 2023­2024 State Legislative Program,
 as submitted by the DCR, to support legislative proposals that
 would:

 a. Extend the State’s provisional application deadline beyond
 March 31, 2022 in order to allow for Social Equity Individual
 Applicants to achieve full licensure.


 b. Further reduce taxes, increase tax credits, or impose a tax
 moratorium, or provide fee waivers and deferrals to licensed
 Social Equity cannabis operators.


 c. Increase grant funding for Social Equity Programs and require
 favorable equity lending standards.


 d. Enhance local enforcement authority to prosecute and enjoin
 water theft as well as water pollution in order to combat water
 theft stemming from illegal cannabis grows, similar to AB
 2421 (Rubio; 2022).


 2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending
 legislative positions for the 2023­2024 Federal Legislative
 Program, as submitted by the DCR, to support legislative proposals
 that would:

 a. Decriminalize and deschedule cannabis as a Schedule I
 controlled substance, as well as create a Community
 Reinvestment Grant Program that provides job training, reentry
 services, legal aid, literacy programs, youth recreation or
 mentoring programs, and health education programs.
 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 23
 2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS recommending
 legislative positions for the 2023­2024 Federal Legislative
 Program, as submitted by the DCR, to support legislative proposals
 that would:

 a. Decriminalize and deschedule cannabis as a Schedule I
 controlled substance, as well as create a Community
 Reinvestment Grant Program that provides job training, reentry
 services, legal aid, literacy programs, youth recreation or
 mentoring programs, and health education programs.


 b. Enable licensed cannabis businesses to access traditional
 banking services, such as checking accounts, credit card
 services, and other vital banking services.


 Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CLA. The City
 Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee
 waived consideration of the above matter)

 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(28) 23­0135
 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for arts
 programming in conjunction with the February 26, 2023 CicLAvia to be
 held along Sherman Way in Canoga Park, Winnetka and Reseda.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:

 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $6,500 from the AB1290 Fund
 No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects ­
 Services) to a new Account in the Transportation Trust Fund No.
 840/94, entitled "Open Streets Program ­ Valley" for arts
 programming in conjunction with the February 26, 2023 CicLAvia to
 be held along Sherman Way in Canoga Park, Winnetka and
 Reseda.


 2. AUTHORIZE the Transportation Department to make any technical
 corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer
 instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 24
 Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – McOsker)
 840/94, entitled "Open Streets Program ­ Valley" for arts
 programming in conjunction with the February 26, 2023 CicLAvia to
 be held along Sherman Way in Canoga Park, Winnetka and
 Reseda.


 2. AUTHORIZE the Transportation Department to make any technical
 corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above fund transfer
 instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.


 Adopted Motion (Blumenfield – McOsker) - SEE ATTACHED
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)


(29) 23­0136
 CD 3 MOTION (BLUMENFIELD ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for
 community beautification efforts in Council District Three.

 Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL
 OF THE MAYOR:

 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $239,000 from the AB1290 Fund
 No. 53P, Account No. 281203 (CD 3 Redevelopment Projects ­
 Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account
 No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for community beautification efforts
 coordinated by the Office of Community Beautification with services
 provided by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps.


 2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of
 Community Beautification to prepare, process and execute the
 necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles
 Conservation Corps, or any other agency or organization, as
 appropriate, utilizing the above amount, for the above purpose,
 subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.


 3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works Office of Accounting
 to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to
 the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of
 this Motion.


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(30) 23­0133
 MOTION (LEE ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to a street banner campaign to
 promote participation and increase awareness of neighborhood councils
 Tuesday city­wide.  - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 25
 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)

(30) 23­0133
 MOTION (LEE ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to a street banner campaign to
 promote participation and increase awareness of neighborhood councils
 city­wide.

 Recommendations for Council action:

 1. APPROVE, in accordance with Los Angeles Municipal Code
 Section 62.132, the Street Banner program being coordinated by
 the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment to promote
 participation and increase awareness of neighborhood councils, as
 a City of Los Angeles Non­Event Street Banner Program for the
 period of February 2023 ­ February 2024.


 2. APPROVE the content of the street banner design, attached to the
 Motion.


 Adopted Item
 Ayes: Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park,
 Price Jr., Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­Mart​ínez, Yaroslavsky (13); Nays: (0); Absent:
 Hernandez (1)



Items Called Special


Motions for Posting and Referral - SEE ATTACHED


Council Members' Requests for Excuse from Attendance at Council Meetings


Adjourning Motions


Council Adjournment

ENDING ROLL CALL
Blumenfield, de León, Harris­Dawson, Hutt, Krekorian, Lee, McOsker, Park, Raman, Rodriguez, Soto­
Martínez, Yaroslavsky (12); Absent: Hernandez, Price Jr.,(2)




Whereupon the Council did adjourn. - February 14, 2023 -
 Tuesday PAGE 26
Council Adjournment




Whereupon the Council did adjourn.

ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By



 Council Clerk PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL




 Tuesday - February 14, 2023 - PAGE 27
 COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS


MOVED BY SECONDED BY NAME
Krekorian Soto Martinez Make-up Artists & Hair
 Stylists Day
Rodriguez Lee Lupe De La Cruz III
 NEIGHBORHOOD & COMMUNITY
 MOTION ENRICHMENT


 In 2002, the Knoll Hill Dog Park opened on the top of Knoll Hill. A few years later, in
2007, the Knoll Hill Dog Park was moved below Knoll Hill to make way for the Eastview Little
League fields. In 2021, the Knoll Hill Dog Park closed as part of a plan to revamp the interchange
from the Vincent Thomas Bridge. The removal of the Knoll Hill Dog Park will make room for a
new off-ramp for the 110 freeway that will pass directly over the dog park and line up with the
China Shipping Terminal entrance. ·

 While this revamp will make for safer and easier travel to accommodate growing port
traffic, it has permanently closed the Knoll Hill Dog Park. Per the State attorney's prior advice,
dog parks do not qualify as permanent uses under state restrictions governing port property.
However, given the community's interest in a local dog park, the City should consider viable
options to replace the Knoll Hill Dog Park.

 I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council request the Port of Los Angeles, the
Department of Recreation and Parks, the Bureau of Engineering, and any other relevant City
departments, to report on the feasibility of replacing the Knoll Hill Dog Park in proximity to its
current location.




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 NEIGHBORliOOU & (;0MMUNITY
 ENRICHMENT
 MOTION

 Watts Skate Park will be the thirtieth skate park in Los Angeles once fully built. The park
will be located at the junction of Imperial Highway and S. Wilmington A venue. In partnership
with The Skatepark Project, the City is transforming an under-utilized space under the hnperial
Highway in South Los Angeles into a large skate park. The City broke ground on the skate park
on May 14, 2022.

 The park, which will require pouring 10,000 square feet of concrete, will feature a smart
irrigation system, sustainable plants, low perimeter fencing, pedestrian pathways, seating,
drinking fountains, trash cans, signage and security lighting. The design is considered world
class and was formed through a community-led process where many groups partnered together to
bring this project to realization over thirteen years. The Watts community will benefit from this
skate park in their own neighborhood.

 I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council instruct the Bureau of Engineering and
Department of Recreation and Parks to report on project updates and timelines for the Watts
Skate Park.

 I FURTHER MOVE that the City Administrative Officer to report back on potential
funding sources as well as grants that can be applied to for the Watts Skate Park.




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 Councilmember, 15th District ::x:J

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 EEB 1 4 2023
 NEIGHBORHOOD &COMMUNITY
 ENRICHMENT
 MOTION

 According to statistics released by the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) on
 September 811\ 2022, there are more than an estimated 9,100 homeless youth in Los Angeles County.
 These young people not only face the challenges of finding work and going to school without a stable
 roof over their head, but they are frequent targets for human trafficking.

 A groundbreaking 2016 study conducted by Loyola University New Orleans and the Modem Slavery
 Research project found that out of 641 homeless and runaway youth across the United States who
 accessed services through a network of shelters, transitional living and apartment programs, and drop-in
 centers, nearly one in five (approximately 19 percent) were identified as victims of some sort of human
 trafficking. In Los Angeles, 10 percent were found to have been involved with human trafficking, and 25
 percent had engaged in some kind of commercial sex. The study found that a lack of job opportunities,
 compounded with a lack of computer literacy and job skills, was a primary factor in young people being
 recruited for human trafficking in the form of fraudulent job advertisements. Moreover, an alarming 91
 percent of all respondents reported being approached by strangers or acquaintances who offered work
 opportunities that turned out to be scams, pandering, fraud, or sex trafficking.

 LAHSA has a number of programs in place to support homeless youth, including the Host Homes
 program, the Youth Family Reconnection Program, the Youth Work Plan, and Youth-Specific Housing
 Interventions. Moreover, LAHSA reported in 2019 that investments from Measure H were preventing
 more than four times as many youth from falling into homelessness each year. Unfortunately, given that
 human trafficking recruitment often occurs •~under the radar" on the internet and streets alike, being able
 to access essential services does not necessarily make homeless youth less vulnerable to human
 trafficking. Moreover, while existing research on the issue is stark, there is a lack of available real-time
 data on human trafficking among homeless youth who are receiving services from the City's
 homelessness response system, which hinders effective policy-making for preventing the issue in the first
 place.

 I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council instruct the Community Investment for Families
 Department, the Youth Development Department, with assistance from the Office of the Chief
 Legislative Analyst, and other departments as appropriate, to investigate and report on solutions to
 prevent human trafficking among homeless youth in the City of Los Angeles.



 PRESENTED BY: ~J:?.tM-k~=~
 TRACI PARK
 Councilwoman, 11 th District


 fEB 14 2023


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 MOTION
 A portion of the T-shaped alley south of 24th Street between Santa Fe Avenue and Minerva
Street is being developed as a solid waste transfer station by Universal Waste Systems, Inc. as part
of the City's _;zero waste efforts. Universal Waste Systems is currently seeking the vacation of a
portion of this alley for the development of the transfer station (C.F. 21-0503) (VAC-E1401397).
However, the issuance of a revocable permit is necessary to allow Universal Waste Systems to
commence work in the public right-of-way prior to the finalization of the street vacation process.

 I THEREFORE MOVE that the Bureau of Engineering be authorized to issue a revocable
permit to Universal Waste Systems, Inc., subject to satisfaction of the conditions for issuing such
permit, to close, fence, occupy, demolish, excavate, and construct in the public right-of-way of the
T-shaped alley south of 24th Street between Santa Fe Avenue and Minerva Street prior to finalizing
and recording the street vacation (VAC- E1401397) of a portion of this alley.




 PRESENTED BY:
 VIN DELEON
 Councilmember, 14th District




 SECONDED BY:




 FEB 142023

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 MOTION

 Over the last three weeks, numerous residents of Council District 8 have reported phone
service outages, mainly impacting Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) landlines. These outages
have disproportionately impacted elderly residents and seem to be only impacting people who have
AT&T phone lines. AT&T has not been forthcoming with information on the cause of these
outages, or on a timeframe for service restoration. As landlines are a vital tool of communication
for many elderly residents, the City should take all steps it can to identify the cause of this problem
and why no notice has been provided to impacted residents, and what the City can do to mitigate
this problem.

 I THEREFORE MOVE that the Information Technology Agency be directed to report
within seven days on ongoing phone service outages in Council District 8. This report should
discuss the following:
 • The cause of phone service outages in the area;
 • The types of services effected, including Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS)
 lines, internet Voice over IP (VoIP) and mobile services;
 • What actions have been taken to date to resolve service outages;
 • Why AT&T has not provided updates to their customers;
 • An estimated time frame for service restoration; and
 • Any steps the City could take to mitigate this problem and ensure that residents
 who rely on landline phone service have it.

 I FURTHER MOVE that the Information Technology Agency with the assistance of the
Department of Public Works be directed to report, if these outages are the result of construction
activity, on the presence of and adherence to "before you dig" signs, and on if "locates" were
provided prior to construction activity commenced.



 PRESENTED BY:
 MARQUEECE HARRIS-DAWSON
 Councilmember, 8th District - .-.~
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 MOTION
The urban environment is a web of natural and built feature~ interacting daily. Whether it's the sun
beating down on streets and sidewalks; or rain running off asphalt and saturated lawns into gutters, these
daily workings oflife in a city are all surrounded by an important piece of green infrastructure - trees.
Trees are combatants of the urban heat island effect, providing necessary shade to streetscapes. Trees are
interceptors of rainwater, providing stormwater retention for overloaded drainage systems. Trees are
absorbers o(air and water pollutants, improving health and wellness in neighborhoods, and they are
beautiful green canopies housing wildlife and improving the character of communities.

In the City of Los Angeles, the Urban Forestry Division manages nearly 700,000 street trees growing
along 6,500 miles of public roads, making the City's street tree population the largest urban forest in the
nation. Having the largest urban forest does not come without its share of problems. The conflicts
between tree roots and sidewalks in Los Angeles are widespread, resulting in recurring expenses for
repair and even at times, tree removals. In 2016, the City settled a $1.4 billion class action lawsuit,
commonly known as the "Willits Settlement," that determined the City's crumbling sidewalk
infrastructure was not compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and prevented people
with disabilities from traveling and accessing opportunities in Los Angeles. This legal action led the City
to develop the "Sidewalk Repair Program," which as of today is the only program for sidewalks in the
City.

In an effort to comply with the Willits Settlement, the City prepared a comprehensive EIR that supported
the need to remove some 13,000 street trees. However, in late January 2023, the Los Angeles Superior
Court ruled that the EIR failed to thoroughly examine the impacts to wildlife and the environmental
consequences of trading mature trees for young replacement trees.

I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council direct the Bureau of Street Services, in coordination with
the Urban Forestry Division and the City Forest Officer, to report back on sustainable solutions and best
practices to sidewalk repairs, implemented by other cities, that preserve our City's mature street trees
while ensuring safe sidewalks.

I FURTHER MOVE that the City Council instruct the City Administrative Officer, and all other relevant
departments, to report back on the steps necessary, or already underway, to secure federal funding under
the urban forestry program of the new infrastructure bill.




 PRESENTEDBY
 JO S.LEE
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 Councilmember, 12~ District


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 MOTION
 HOUSING &HOMELESSNESS
The severity of the homelessness crisis in the City of Los Angeles demands a multi-pronged response that prioritizes
not just housing people experiencing unsheltered homelessness on the street, but also endeavors to do everything
possible to prevent Angelenos from becoming homeless in the first place. The most effective way to do that is to
keep people in their homes.

One of the most powerful tools the City has at its disposal to stabilize Angelenos in their current housing is to offer
free legal services to tenants facing eviction via a Right to Counsel. An estimated 30,000 eviction notices are filed
annually in the City of Los Angeles. When tenants are unable to afford a lawyer, they frequently fail to contest an
eviction notice, even if it's unlawfully issued. As a result, many eviction actions end in default judgments against
tenants that may have been able to make successful arguments in court, if they only had representation.

In New York City, which passed a Right to Counsel law in 2017, 74% of tenants facing eviction cases are now
represented by a lawyer, and 84% of those represented in housing court by lawyers provided by the city were able to
remain in their homes. As a result, evictions in New York dropped by 27% since 2013, helping an estimated 70,000
tenants avoid displacement. In San Francisco, which enacted the Right to Counsel in 2018, eviction filing~delinecf
10% in just one year, and of the two-thirds of tenants now receiving full representation, 67% have been ab -
remain in their homes. Providing tenants legal representation not only reduces the number of evictions su, ess:tyily
carried out, but also deters landlords from pursuing wrongful evictions in the first place. As the epicenteiof the
nation's homelessness crisis, there is no reason the City of Los Angeles should not have an equally robust and
effective program.

Preventing evictions via a Right to Counsel will also present a net cost-savings to the City by offsetting the cost of
emergency shelters and homelessness services. A 2019 report prepared by Stout Risius Ross found that with an
annual investment of approximately $34.6 million annually, the City could avoid costs of approximately $120.3
million. 1 In other words, for every dollar that the City invests in providing free legal counsel to tenants facing
eviction, the City will receive approximately $3.48 in costs avoided or revenue generated. These findings line up
with cost savings already being realized in cities like San Francisco, New York, and Philadelphia, where the Right to
Counsel is already in place.

The City Council has long understood the value of establishing a similar Right to Counsel in Los Angeles. In 2018,
the Council directed the Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA)-now the Los
Angeles Housing Department (LAHD)-to work with the Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the
City Attorney to develop recommendations, including prospective costs and funding sources, for a City of Los
Angeles "Right to Counsel" ordinance and/or a program to ensure that tenants have access to the information and
representation when facing landlord harassment, rental agreement and lease issues, and eviction (CF 18-0610), Then
in 2021, the City launched the Eviction Defense Program (EDP) to promote housing stability by offering
comprehensive eviction prevention services to City of LA tenants impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

With the passage of Measure ULA, which allocates 10% of revenue generated each year to fund a Right to Counsel
program for lower income tenants threatened with eviction, the time has come for the City to lay the groundwork for
the implementation of a Right to Counsel program once these funds become available. Doing so will not only stem


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the flow of people into homelessness, preserve affordable housing, and help alleviate gentrification and
displacement, it will also save the City money.

I THEREFORE MOVE that the City Council instruct the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), with
assistance from the City Attorney and any other City departments, as needed, to report back within 60 days with
recommendations for the establishment of a Right to Counsel ordinance and program, subject to the availability of
funds, for tenants facing eviction in the City of Los Angeles. The recommendations should build upon HCIDLA' s
November 1, 2019 Report Back Regarding Recommendations for a City of Los Angeles Eviction Defense Program,
in addition to lessons learned from the establishment and implementation of the COVID-19 Response Eviction
Defense Program (EDP), and should utilize the National Coalition for a Civil Right to Counsel (NCCRC)' s Model
Legislation as a model for best practices for the development of a City ordinance. Specifically, the recommendations
should consider including the following:
 • Coverage for tenants at 80% of the Area Median Income or below who live in the City of Los Angeles;
 • Full legal representation for any judicial or administrative proceedings to evict or terminate the tenancy or
 housing subsidy of a covered individual, including first appeals at the discretion of contracted legal service
 providers;
 • A requirement that landlords provide notice to tenants of the right to counsel when tenancies are initiated and
 attached to any termination notice in the primary language of the tenant;
 • A requirement that LAHD work with designated community groups to engage and educate tenants about
 their rights and provide tenants with navigation services;
 • An annual reporting requirement on the number of individuals served, case outcomes, and engagement and
 education efforts;
 • An implementation timeline of no more than five years, prioritizing vulnerable individuals based on zip
 codes and/or criteria developed by LARD in collaboration with contracted legal service providers and
 community based organizations; and
 • As in the Right to Counsel ordinances in other jurisdictions, a provision clarifying that the Right to Counsel
 program be established and operated "subject to appropriation" of the necessary funds.

I FURTHER MOVE that the City Council instruct the Los Angeles Housing Department, with assistance from the
City Administrative Officer, Chief Legislative Analyst, the City Attorney, and any other City departments, as
needed, to report back within 60 days with a detailed cost breakdown for the Right to Counsel ordinance and
program and staffing needs, in addition to a prospective year-by-year spending plan for the implementation of the
program subject to funding becoming available.



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Councilmember, 4th District Counrember, 3rd _istrict

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 RULES, ELECTIONS. INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATiUN,
 RESOLUTION

\VHEREAS; any official position of the City ofLos Angeles with respect to legislation,
rules; regulations or policies proposed to or pending before a local, state or federal
governmental body or agency must have first been adopted in the form of a Resolution by
the City Council v,.rith the concurrence of the Mavor; and
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\\'HEREAS, the California Business Roundtable filed the 11 Taxpayer Protection and
Government Accountability Act'' to increase requirements for taxes and certain charges;
\\'hich is eligible to appear on the November 2024 ballot; and

\\7HEREAS, the measure would amend the State Constitution to stipulate that every levy,
charge; or exaction of any kind imposed by state or local law is either a tax or an exempt
charge;. and

V1lHEREAS. the definition of a tax would be amended to include certain cbames 1hat ~




state and local governments currently classify as fees; and

\\7HEREAS, the measure would require that any proposed tax incr,ease receive the
approYal of t\vo-thirds of each house of 1he Legislature in addition to a vote of the
statewide electorate and establish that new local voter-proposed truces be enacted via a
two-thirds vote of the electorate; and

"\\7HEREAS, any tax measures passed after January l, 2022 but prior to the effective date
of this Act 1.vould be nullified, unless reenact,e d W':ithin 12 months in compliance \vith the
Act, at an additional cost to taxpayers; and

"\\7HEREAS ..this Act would nullify Measure ULA, known as the United to House LA
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measure, approved by the City's voters in November 2022 and expected to generate up to
S 1.1 billion for affordable housing and programs to address the homelessness crisis; and

\\iJIBREAS, a report by the California Legislative Analyst Office finds that this measure
could result in decrease-cl revenue for state and local ....Q"OVernments:, and




 FEB 1 4 2023
V./HEREAS, local governments currently face chaltenge.s raising revenue, and the
proposed changes would make it more difficult to generate revenue to fund community
programs, infrastructure, and other essential services; and

\VIIBREAS, the City of Los Angeles has taken a position to oppose the 1'Ta,'{payer
Protection and Government Accountability Act 11 in its 2021-2022 State Legislative
Program and should affirm its opposition in the current legislative year;

NOV,l, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, v.cith the concurrence of the Mayor, that by the
adoption of this Resolution, the City of Los Angeles hereby includes in its 2023-2024
State Legislative Program OPPOSITION to the "Taxpayer Protection and Government
Accountability Act," v,.ihich would amend the State Constitution to impose restrictions on
the wavs -- _
 _. in ·which state and local governments can levv ta.~es_ fees . and other charn:es
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 PRESENTED BY:
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 MOTION



 I HEREBY MOVE that Council NOTE and FILE Motion (Blumenfield – Hernandez)
relative to funding for arts programming in conjunction with the February 26, 2023 CicLAvia to
be held along Sherman Way in Canoga Park, Winnetka and Reseda.



 PRESENTED BY___________________________
 BOB BLUMENFIELD
 Councilmember, 3rd District


 SECONDED BY___________________________
 TIM McOSKER
 Councilmember, 15th District




February 14, 2023
CF 23-0135
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