Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee — Los Angeles, CA
Date: 2024-10-30
Time: 13:30

Please Note Public Comment Will Be Taken In­Person Only.


 JOURNAL – BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE

 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2024 ­ 1:30 PM

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

 MEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER BOB BLUMENFIELD, CHAIR
 COUNCILMEMBER MONICA RODRIGUEZ
 COUNCILMEMBER TIM MCOSKER
 COUNCILMEMBER KATY YAROSLAVSKY
 COUNCILMEMBER TRACI PARK


 (Luigi Verano ­ Legislative Assistant ­ (213) 978­1082 or juan.l.verano@lacity.org)

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 MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT


ITEM(S)

 (1) 24­0600­S111
 City Administrative Officer report relative to the First Financial Status
 Report (FSR) for Fiscal Year 2024­25.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Financial Policies Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted
(1) 24­0600­S111
 City Administrative Officer report relative to the First Financial Status
 Report (FSR) for Fiscal Year 2024­25.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Financial Policies Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


 APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated October 25, 2024 AS AMENDED –
 (5) Yes
(2) 23­1289
 City Administrative Officer and Board of Fire Commissioners reports
 relative to the continuation of Federal Emergency Management Agency
 Governor's Office of Emergency Services California Task Force One
 Mobilization Exercise Agreement Grant.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Financial Policies Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Public Safety Committee approved this item on October 22, 2024)


 CONCURRED with the October 22, 2024 action of the Public Safety Committee – (5)
 Yes
(3) 22­1423
 City Administrative Officer and Board of Fire Commissioners reports
 relative to the continuation of Grant Funds for the 2022 Federal Emergency
 Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Cooperative
 Agreement Grant in Fiscal Year 2024­25.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Financial Policies Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Public Safety Committee approved this item on October 22, 2024)


 CONCURRED with the October 22, 2024 action of the Public Safety Committee – (5)
 Yes
 Financial Policies Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Public Safety Committee approved this item on October 22, 2024)


 CONCURRED with the October 22, 2024 action of the Public Safety Committee – (5)
 Yes
(4) 21­1293
 City Administrative Officer and Board of Fire Commissioners reports
 relative the continuation of Grant Funds for the 2021 Federal Emergency
 Management Agency Urban Search and Rescue Task Force Cooperative
 Agreement Grant in Fiscal Year 2024­25.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Financial Policies Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Public Safety Committee approved this item on October 22, 2024)


 CONCURRED with the October 22, 2024 action of the Public Safety Committee – (5)
 Yes
(5) 21­0042­S8
 Los Angeles Housing Department and City Administrative Officer reports
 relative to a fee study and recommendations to administer Just Cause
 Eviction and expanded tenant protections for tenants citywide.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Financial Policies Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee approved this item on
 October 15, 2024. Housing and Homelessness Committee
 approved this item on September 18, 2024)


 CONCURRED with the October 15, 2024 action of the Personnel, Audits, and Hiring
 Committee and with the September 18, 2024 action of the Housing and
 Homelessness Committee – (5) Yes
(6) 24­1252
 CD 15 Department of Building and Safety report relative to a refund claim filed by
 (Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Committee approved this item on
 October 15, 2024. Housing and Homelessness Committee
 approved this item on September 18, 2024)


 CONCURRED with the October 15, 2024 action of the Personnel, Audits, and Hiring
 Committee and with the September 18, 2024 action of the Housing and
 Homelessness Committee – (5) Yes
(6) 24­1252
 CD 15 Department of Building and Safety report relative to a refund claim filed by
 Meritage Homes of California, Inc. (Claim No. 172072) for the project
 located at 26900 South Western Avenue in Council District 15.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: No

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


 APPROVED Department of Building and Safety report dated August 28, 2024 – (5) Yes
(7) 20­1346
 Board of Public Works report relative to the acceptance of the National
 Aeronautics and Space Administration grant; and related matters.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Public Works Committee approved this item on October 9, 2024)


 CONCURRED with the October 22, 2024 action of the Public Safety Committee;
 APPROVED Board of Public Works Committee report dated September 12, 2024 AS
 AMENDED – (5) Yes
(8) 24­1218
 Motion (Rodriguez – Lee) relative to the transfer of funds for the Los
 Angeles Fire Department participation in the Fiscal Year 2022­23 Medi­
 Cal Intergovernmental Transfer Program.

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


 APPROVED Motion (Rodriguez – Lee) – (5) Yes
(9) 24­1244
 City Administrative Officer report relative to an amendment to Contract No.
 C­137261 with Mobility Capital Financial, Inc. for a consumer demand
 deposit account.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes
 Community Impact Statement: None submitted


 APPROVED Motion (Rodriguez – Lee) – (5) Yes
(9) 24­1244
 City Administrative Officer report relative to an amendment to Contract No.
 C­137261 with Mobility Capital Financial, Inc. for a consumer demand
 deposit account.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Financial Policies Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 TIME LIMIT FILE ­ DECEMBER 9, 2024


 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ DECEMBER 6, 2024)


 APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated October 2, 2024 – (5) Yes
(10) 21­1015­S14
 City Administrative Officer report relative to authorizing the Bureau of
 Sanitation to prepare and submit grant applications for the United States
 Environmental Protection Agency National Brownfields Program Part A:
 Community Wide Assessment Grant Fiscal Year (FY) 2025 and Part C:
 Cleanup Grant FY 2025.

 Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes

 Financial Policies Statement: Yes

 Community Impact Statement: None submitted

 (Energy and Environment Committee waived consideration of the
 above matter)


 APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated October 10, 2024 – (5) Yes
(11) 24­1231
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Elizabeth Ann Armstrong v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los
 Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV23068. (This matter arises from
 a trip and fall that occurred on August 29, 2021, at 2333 Fern Dell Drive, in
 the City of Los Angeles.)
 APPROVED City Administrative Officer report dated October 10, 2024 – (5) Yes
(11) 24­1231
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Elizabeth Ann Armstrong v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los
 Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV23068. (This matter arises from
 a trip and fall that occurred on August 29, 2021, at 2333 Fern Dell Drive, in
 the City of Los Angeles.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(12) 24­1230
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Patience LaDawn Clark v. Alfonzo Chavez, et al., Los
 Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV46971. (This matter arises from
 a vehicle versus vehicle traffic accident on February 14, 2020, on La Brea
 Avenue at the intersection of Obama Boulevard, in the City of Los
 Angeles.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(13) 24­1234
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Maria Cisneros Romero v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los
 Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV21600. (This matter arises from
 a trip and fall incident on June 24, 2021, on the sidewalk located at 11988
 Adelphia Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(14) 24­1235
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Robert Fischer v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 22STCV02009. (This matter arises from a trip
 and fall incident on August 28, 2020, on an uneven sidewalk located at
 3031 North Roswell Street, in the City of Los Angeles.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(15) 24­1240
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Laura Gelles v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 23STCV08367. (This matter arises from a trip
 and fall incident on August 28, 2020, on an uneven sidewalk located at
 3031 North Roswell Street, in the City of Los Angeles.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(15) 24­1240
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Laura Gelles v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 23STCV08367. (This matter arises from a trip
 and fall incident on April 25, 2022, on the sidewalk at 1933 North Bronson
 Avenue, Los Angeles.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(16) 24­1241
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Yolanda Ricks v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 20STCV32529. (This matter arises from a trip
 and fall incident that occurred on September 13, 2019, near 11416 South
 Vermont Avenue, in Los Angeles.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(17) 24­1242
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Mahin Massaband v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los
 Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23SMCV00178. (This matter arises
 from a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 18, 2022, on the
 sidewalk near 2049 Midvale Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(18) 24­1243
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Beau Brown v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 20STCV31226 . (This matter arises from an
 incident wherein Plaintiff was riding a motorized scooter and hit a pothole
 on Pico Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(19) 24­1248
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Beau Brown v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 20STCV31226 . (This matter arises from an
 incident wherein Plaintiff was riding a motorized scooter and hit a pothole
 on Pico Boulevard in the City of Los Angeles.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(19) 24­1248
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled James Phillip Thomas, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.,
 Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23STCV26107. (This matter arises
 from a trip and fall incident that occurred on June 24, 2023, near 4299 Via
 Marisol, Los Angeles.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(20) 24­1239
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Ashley House v. Brett Populorum, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 21STCV07527. (This matter arises from a traffic
 accident that occurred on April 17, 2020, at the intersection of Florence
 Avenue and Main Street.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(21) 24­1249
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Estate of Rosendo Olivio, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et
 al., United States District Court Case No. 2:23­cv­01516­FMO (Ex). (This
 matter arises from an officer­involved shooting which occurred on
 December 18, 2021, in the Newton Division area of the City of Los
 Angeles.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(22) 24­1238
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Willie Redmond v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 21STCV03620. (This matter arises from a trip
 and fall incident which occurred on January 29, 2019, near the 10700 block
 of Corbin Avenue, Los Angeles, California.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(22) 24­1238
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Willie Redmond v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 21STCV03620. (This matter arises from a trip
 and fall incident which occurred on January 29, 2019, near the 10700 block
 of Corbin Avenue, Los Angeles, California.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(23) 24­1237
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Kim Williams v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 22STCV35693. (This matter arises from a trip
 and fall incident that occurred on May 13, 2022, at 9816 South Hobart
 Boulevard, in the City of Los Angeles, California.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(24) 24­1250
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the cases entitled Michael Libitzky, et al v. City of Los Angeles, et al (Lead
 Case) & Kriss Dozal v. City of Los Angeles, et al (Consolidated Case), Los
 Angeles Superior Court Case Nos. 21STCV33832 & 22STCP01177.
 (This matter arises from a motor vehicle accident at West Sunset
 Boulevard and Cassil Place, in Los Angeles, on January 16, 2021.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(25) 24­1197
 CD 4 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Byun Myunghee v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles
 Superior Court Case No. 21STCV05627. (This matter relates to property
 damage resulting from a landslide located at 2804 Westshire Drive, Los
 Angeles, CA 90068.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
(26) 24­1310
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Dawn Eliashiv, MD, v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los
 Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV00029. (This matter arises from
 a trip and fall incident on June 7, 2020, on an uneven sidewalk located at
 Angeles, CA 90068.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.
 (26) 24­1310
 The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government
 Code Section No. 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to
 the case entitled Dawn Eliashiv, MD, v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los
 Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV00029. (This matter arises from
 a trip and fall incident on June 7, 2020, on an uneven sidewalk located at
 10589 Kinnard Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.)


 Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee considered this matter in Closed Session
 on October 9, 2024.


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