City Council Meeting

Date TBD
Meeting ID: 14007

Meeting Summary

What Happened

Attendance ran at 13 of 15 for most of the session, with two members absent from each of the day's contested votes. Most of the 31-item calendar cleared in groups without dissent.

Item 19 (CF 23-4118-S3) — new 41.18 enforcement zones in Council District 12. The Lee–Park resolution designating locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping or storing personal property in the public right-of-way was adopted 8-5, the closest vote of the day, with Council President Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Eunisses Hernandez, Nithya Raman, Hugo Soto-Martinez and Katy Yaroslavsky opposed. It drew sustained opposition in public comment, where speakers linked the ordinance to policing outcomes — one telling the Council the measure "pushes cops into the community which causes more harm especially to Black and Brown people" and asking members to "abolish 41.18 completely." Another speaker paired it with Item 20 as "more 41.18 despite the so-called emergency," arguing the city was funding enforcement and survey work "rather than investing in community needs."

Item 18 (CF 23-0422) was called special for a separate vote by Hernandez and adopted 12-1 over her objection. The Price–Blumenfield motion transfers $100,000 out of the Police Fund into Council District 9 community services for a community assessment and public safety survey to be conducted by the Urban Peace Institute, gathering community input toward establishing a new LAPD Community Safety Partnership program at Gilbert Lindsay Recreation Center.

Item 13 (CF 23-0002-S30) was adopted 11-2, with John Lee and Monica Rodriguez opposed. The Yaroslavsky–Raman resolution puts the city on record in its 2023-24 State Legislative Program supporting Senate Bill 4 (Wiener), which states an intent to streamline the creation of affordable low and moderate income housing on faith-based lands. Debate on the city's posture toward state housing legislation turned on local control, with one member urging colleagues not to "let Sacramento take this power away from the people who can make the best decisions about our communities."

Item 5 (CF 22-1154) was adopted 12-1 over Yaroslavsky. Three committees — Trade, Travel and Tourism; Public Works; and Budget, Finance and Innovation — reported on a Request for Proposals process for interactive kiosks in the public right-of-way, and the item asks the City Attorney to prepare an agreement with IKE Smart City, LLC within 30 days on the competitive process the city had already conducted.

Contested Votes

Tallies and member votes are the official record (LA City Clerk CVVS). Descriptions are drawn from the meeting transcript.

Item 5 — CF 22-1154 (Adopted): (CF 22-1154) — Trade, Travel and Tourism; Public Works; and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee reports on a Request for Proposals process for installing and maintaining interactive kiosks in the city's public right-of-way, asking the City Attorney to prepare an agreement with IKE Smart City, LLC within 30 days using the competitive RFP process the city had already run.

VoteMembers
Yes (12)Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, John Lee, Kevin Deleon, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Nithya Raman, Paul Krekorian, Traci Park
No (1)Katy Yaroslavsky
Absent (2)(Vacant) (Vacant), Tim Mcosker

Item 13 — CF 23-0002-S30 (Adopted): (CF 23-0002-S30) — Resolution (Yaroslavsky – Raman) placing the city in support of Senate Bill 4 (Wiener) in its 2023-24 State Legislative Program. The bill states an intent to streamline the creation of affordable low and moderate income housing on faith-based lands.

VoteMembers
Yes (11)Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Eunisses Hernandez, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Katy Yaroslavsky, Kevin Deleon, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Nithya Raman, Paul Krekorian, Traci Park
No (2)John Lee, Monica Rodriguez
Absent (2)(Vacant) (Vacant), Tim Mcosker

Item 18 — CF 23-0422 (Adopted): (CF 23-0422) — Motion (Price – Blumenfield) transferring $100,000 from the Police Fund to Council District 9 community services for a community assessment and public safety survey by the Urban Peace Institute, gathering community input toward a new LAPD Community Safety Partnership program at Gilbert Lindsay Recreation Center. Called special for a separate vote by Councilmember Hernandez.

VoteMembers
Yes (12)Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Heather Hutt, Hugo Soto-Martinez, John Lee, Katy Yaroslavsky, Kevin Deleon, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Monica Rodriguez, Nithya Raman, Paul Krekorian, Traci Park
No (1)Eunisses Hernandez
Absent (2)(Vacant) (Vacant), Tim Mcosker

Item 19 — CF 23-4118-S3 (Adopted): (CF 23-4118-S3) — Resolution (Lee – Park) designating locations in Council District 12 for enforcement under Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 41.18 against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right-of-way. LA Left Tracker Key Vote

VoteMembers
Yes (8)Bob Blumenfield, Curren D. Price, Heather Hutt, John Lee, Kevin Deleon, Monica Rodriguez, Paul Krekorian, Traci Park
No (5)Eunisses Hernandez, Hugo Soto-Martinez, Katy Yaroslavsky, Marqueece Harris-Dawson, Nithya Raman
Absent (2)(Vacant) (Vacant), Tim Mcosker
Completed hearings
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23-0354

BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Civil, Human Rights, and Equity Department to report on the progress made to incorporate equity into the City’s annual budget process.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the CAO, with assistance from the Civil, Human Rights, and Equity Department and other relevant departments, report on progress made to incorporate equity into the City’s annual budget process, including information on tools/metrics developed to assess or affirm how department programs and services will address and achieve equity outcomes, as well as report on how the City compares with other places or cities that have incorporated equity into their budget cycle process. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Report from Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committee_4-10-23 Council Action dated 4-25-23 Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson) dated 3-24-23.pdf Communication(s) from Public_03-30-2023
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22-0795 CD 14

BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending Contract No. C-133365 with the Downtown Center Business Improvement District to add funding and extend the term to prevent a disruption in security and maintenance services at the Bunker Hill Parcel Y-1 Property.

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and City Attorney, to amend Contract No. C-133365 with the Downtown Center Business Improvement District to add funding in an amount not to exceed $36,520, from the Capital, Technology, Improvement and Expenditure Plan Fund No. 100/54, Account No. 00R641, entitled “OCB CRA/LA Nuisance Abatement” and extend the term retroactive from January 1, 2023 through June 30, 2023 to prevent a disruption in security and maintenance services at the Bunker Hill Parcel Y-1 Property. DETERMINE, in accordance with Charter Section 1022, that due to the limited term and urgent necessity for the preservation of property, the use of competitive bidding is not practicable or advantageous for this scope of work and this work can be performed more feasibly by a Contractor than by City employees. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare Controller instructions and make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations contained in the August 2, 2022 CAO report, attached to the Council File, comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5/4/2023 Report from Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committee_4-10-23 Motion (Rodriguez for de Leon - Krekorian) dated 3-24-23.pdf Council Action dated 9-06-22 EDJ Committee Report 8-23-22 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 8-02-22 Motion (de Leon - Krekorian) dated 7-01-22 Speaker Card(s)_09-02-2022
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23-0318

BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a potential ballot measure to update the City’s Municipal Occupancy Tax Code regarding the Transient Occupancy Tax (TOT).

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the Office of Finance to report on the potential for a ballot measure to update the City’s Municipal Occupancy Tax Code regarding the TOT and require online travel companies to collect and remit the actual amount paid for lodging rather than the wholesale and/or discounted amount. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance to report on the amount of TOT currently paid by online travel companies and the estimated amount that could potentially be garnered by the City should the City’s tax code be updated. 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 Council Action dated 11-08-23 Report from Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committee_4-10-23 Council Action dated 4-25-23 Motion (McOsker - Blumenfield - Price) dated 3-17-23
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22-1262

CIVIL RIGHTS, EQUITY, IMMIGRATION, AGING, AND DISABILITY; PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING, and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to a proposed contract with Focus Language International, Inc. (Focus Language) to provide interpretation and translation services to assist City Departments and contractors with the implementation of the Language Access Plan (LAP).

Official recommendation
RESOLVE that the following positions to be utilized by the Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD) to support the implementation of the Citywide LAP Program is APPROVED and CONFIRMED: Class Code Title No. 9184 Management Analyst 3 AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations with the CIFD Fund No. 100/21 as follows: From: To: Amount 6010- Office and Administrative 1010- Salaries General $150,000 6010- Office and Administrative 3040- Contractual Services 800,000 Total: $950,000 AUTHORIZE the General Manager, CIFD, or designee, to enter into a new contract with Focus Language to provide interpretation and translation services to assist City Departments and contractors with the implementation of the LAP for an amount not to exceed $500,000 and for a term of up to three years. INSTRUCT the CIFD to: Conduct additional stakeholder engagement within 45 days with community-based organizations that serve indigenous communities in the City, prioritizing organizations that are indigenous-led, regarding the inclusion of indigenous languages in the City’s LAP. Report in 60 days to the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee on the primary concerns and priorities raised regarding the inclusion of indigenous languages in the LAP from these and prior stakeholder engagements, as well as with recommendations for addressing these issues in the implementation of the City’s LAP. PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: CONCUR with the CREIAD Committee actions of February 3, 2023. RECEIVE and FILE the November 10, 2022 City Administrative Officer report relative to proposed contract with Focus Language to provide interpretation and translation services to assist City Departments and contractors with the implementation of the LAP. BUDGET, FINANCE, AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: RECEIVE and FILE the CIFD report dated October 17, 2022, attached to the Council file. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Community Investment for Families Department (CIFD), or designee, to: Negotiate and execute a contract with Focus Language International, Inc. to provide interpretation and translation services to assist City departments and contractors with the implementation of the Language Access Plan for an amount not to exceed $500,000 and for a contract term of up to three years, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form, review by the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements. Prepare Controller instructions or technical corrections as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the CAO. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations in the amount of $800,000 within CIFD Fund No. 100/21, from Account No. 006010, Office and Administrative to Account No. 003040, Contractual Services. CONCUR with the Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging, and Disability (CREIAD) and Personnel, Audits, and Hiring (PAH) Committees for the following recommendations only: Conduct additional stakeholder engagement within 45 days with community-based organizations that serve indigenous communities in the City, prioritizing organizations that are indigenous-led, regarding the inclusion of indigenous languages in the City’s LAP. Report in 60 days to the CREIAD Committee on the primary concerns and priorities raised regarding the inclusion of indigenous languages in the LAP from these and prior stakeholder engagements, as well as with recommendations for addressing these issues in the implementation of the City’s LAP. INSTRUCT the CIFD to report to the PAH Committee within 30 days of implementing the Citywide LAP on the status of filling the existing vacant positions in the Office of Immigrant Inclusion and Language Access, implementation of the LAP, and any additional staffing and resources needed for the LAP. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. The 2022-23 Adopted Budget allocated $1 million within the Department’s Office and Administrative account for the implementation of the Citywide Language Access Program. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action dated 2-28-24 Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5/4/2023 Report from Budget, Finance, and Innovation Committee_4-10-23 Council Action dated 3-03-23 Speaker Card(s)_03-01-2023 Personnel, Audits, and Hiring Commitee Report 2-21-23 Report from Civil Rights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee_2-3-23 Communication from CREIAD Committee Clerk_02-03-23 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 11-10-22 Report from Community Investment for Families Department dated 10-17-22
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22-1154

TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM; PUBLIC WORKS, and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORTS relative to administering a Request for Proposals (RFP) process for the installation and maintenance of interactive kiosks in the City’s public right-of-way.

Official recommendation
REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Tourism Department, Bureau of Street Services, and all other relevant departments, prepare and present an agreement within 30 days with IKE Smart City, LLC, utilizing the competitive RFP process conducted by the City of Houston, Texas, for the installation and maintenance of interactive kiosks in the City of Los Angeles. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendation for Council action, initiated by Motion (Buscaino – Lee – O’Farrell) INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Bureau of Street Services, Bureau of Engineering, City Attorney, City Tourism Department, and any other necessary bureaus or departments, to report with an analysis of the proposed contract with IKE Smart Cities, including an analysis of potential General Fund impacts, impacts on the Sidewalk and Transit Amenities Program (STAP) contract, appropriateness of a piggybacking on the Houston contract, and approvals required for the IKE kiosks to be installed in the public right of way. BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, initiated by Motion (Buscaino – Lee – O’Farrell): INSTRUCT the City Tourism Department, with the assistance of the Bureau of Street Services, to administer a RFP process for the installation and maintenance of interactive kiosks in the City’s public right-of-way. NOTE and FILE the City Attorney report. 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: Yes For if Amended Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Against Westside Neighborhood Council Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council North Hills West Neighborhood Council Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council West Los Angeles Neighborhood Council Hollywood United Neighborhood Council Studio City Neighborhood Council Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council Mar Vista Community Council Atwater Village Neighborhood Council Westwood Neighborhood Council Venice Neighborhood Council Council Action dated 4-25-23 Report from Budget, Finance, and Innovation_4-10-23 Communication(s) from Public_04-10-2023 Communication(s) from Public_04-10-2023 Community Impact Statement submitted by Venice Neighborhood Council_04-03-2023 Communication(s) from Public_03-31-2023 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westwood Neighborhood Council_03-07-2023 Communication(s) from Public_03-06-2023 Community Impact Statement submitted by Atwater Village Neighborhood Council_02-18-2023 Community Impact Statement submitted by Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council_02-18-2023 Communication(s) from Public_02-04-2023 Communication(s) from Public_01-31-2023 Communication(s) from Public_01-30-2023 Communication(s) from Public_01-27-2023 Community Impact Statement submitted by Mar Vista Community Council_01-24-2023 Community Impact Statement submitted by Greater Toluca Lake Neighborhood Council_01-18-2023 Community Impact Statement submitted by Studio City Neighborhood Council_01-08-2023 Communication(s) from Public_12-22-2022 Communication(s) from Public_12-21-2022 Communication(s) from Public_12-20-2022 Communication(s) from Public_12-18-2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by Hollywood United Neighborhood Council_12-17-2022 Communication(s) from Public_12-17-2022 Communication(s) from Public_12-16-2022 Communication(s) from Public_12-15-2022 Communication(s) from Public_12-13-2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by West Los Angeles Neighborhood Council_12-10-2022 Communication(s) from Public_12-07-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-30-2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by Bel Air-Beverly Crest Neighborhood Council_11-29-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-20-2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by North Hills West Neighborhood Council_11-18-2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by Central San Pedro Neighborhood Council_11-17-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-17-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-16-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-14-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-13-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-12-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-12-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-11-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-10-2022 Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_11-10-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-09-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-09-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-09-2022 Communication from Public Works Committee Clerk_11-9-22 Communication(s) from Public_11-09-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-08-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-08-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-07-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-07-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-06-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-05-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-04-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-04-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-03-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-03-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-02-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-02-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-01-2022 Communication(s) from Public_11-01-2022 Communication(s) from Public_10-28-2022 Communication(s) from Public_10-25-2022 Majority Report from Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee_10-25-22 Minority Report from Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee_10-25-22 Communication(s) from Public_10-25-2022 Report from City Attorney dated 10-20-22 Communication(s) from Public_10-18-2022 Communication(s) from Public_10-17-2022 Communication(s) from Public_10-14-2022 Motion (Buscaino - O'Farrell - Lee) dated 10-04-22
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23-0370

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY 21) Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG)-American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Emergency Management Department (EMD), or designee to: Retroactively apply for and accept the FY 21 EMPG in the amount of $631,934 from the DHS, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for the period of July 1, 2021 through April 30, 2023 to support emergency management salary expenses. Execute the subrecipient agreement for FY 21 EMPG, included as Attachment 1 in the EMD report dated March 28, 2023, attached to Council file No. 23-0370, between the City and the County of Los Angeles, to receive grant funding in the amount of $631,934 for a term of July 1, 2021 through April 30, 2023, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Identify spending up to the total grant amount of $631,934 in accordance with the grant award agreement and performance period. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the County of Los Angeles and deposit the grant receipts into the General Fund, Department No. 35, Revenue Source Code No. 3684, Other Federal Grants. Retroactively apply for and accept the FY 21 EMPG-ARPA in the amount of $39,613 from the DHS, FEMA for the period of July 1, 2021 through April 30, 2023 to purchase equipment enhancing public awareness and communications. Execute the subrecipient agreement for FY 21 EMPG-ARPA, included as Attachment 2 in the EMD report dated March 28, 2023, between the City and the County of Los Angeles, to receive grant funding in the amount of $39,613 for a term of July 1, 2021 through April 30, 2023, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the County of Los Angeles and deposit the grant receipts into the Emergency Operations Fund No. 392/34, Revenue Source Code No. 3684, Other Federal Grants. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: Setup grant receivable and appropriate $39,613 to the Emergency Operations Fund No. 392/34, Revenue Source Code No. 3684, Other Federal Grants, for the disbursement of the FY 21 EMPG-ARPA funds. Increase appropriations up to $39,613 within the Emergency Operations Fund No. 392/34, account number to be determined. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that acceptance of the FY 21 EMPG in the amount of $631,934 is necessary to realize General Fund grant receipts anticipated to be received in the 2023-2024 Fiscal Year. Acceptance of the Fiscal Year 2021 EMPG-ARPA award will provide funding for an increase in appropriations in the Emergency Operations Fund to purchase equipment enhancing public awareness and communications. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in this report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that one-time grant funding will be utilized for grant-eligible program expenditures to support emergency preparedness initiatives. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5/4/2023 Report from Public Safety Committee 4-11-23 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 3-31-23.pdf Speaker Card(s)_04-11-2023 Report from Emergency Management Department dated 3-28-23.pdf
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23-0308 CD 9

PERSONNEL, AUDITS, AND HIRING and BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the City’s California Public Employees Retirement System pension obligation in connection with the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission.

Official recommendation
DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to provide recommendations within a Financial Status Report in 2022-23 that identify a source of funds to meet the City's financial obligation and ensure that $1,461,022 is provided to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission prior to July 30, 2023. AUTHORIZE the CAO to finalize and execute a Letter or Agreement or Memorandum of Agreement with the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Commission, subject to the City Attorney approval as to form, to establish payment parameters and other terms required to complete this transaction and any future required contributions. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted. Joint Personnel, Audits, and Hiring and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee Report 4-12-23 Council Action dated 4-21-23 Motion (Price - Blumenfield) dated 3-15-23
No hearings held (requires 10 votes)
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22-1545

RESOLUTION relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor, dated December 12, 2022, concerning homelessness in the City of Los Angeles, pursuant to the provisions of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to: Resolve that a local emergency regarding homelessness existed in the City of Los Angeles (City) within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., at the time of the Mayor’s December 12, 2022 Declaration of Local Emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies. Resolve that because the local emergency continues to exist within the City, within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., there is a need to continue the declared state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies and continues through 30 days from the adoption of this Resolution. . Resolve that the declaration of the state of local emergency, pursuant to its terms, shall terminate on June 12, 2023, unless the City Council directs otherwise. Approve and resolve that the competitive bidding restrictions enumerated in Charter Section 371(e)(6) and LAAC Sections 10.15 and 10.17 be suspended for contracts entered into by City departments, in response to the local emergency and mitigation efforts related to the homelessness emergency, with this suspension remaining in effect until September 1, 2023 or the termination of the proclaimed emergency, whichever comes first. Insofar as the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard life, health or property, authorize the City Administrative Officer and City departments, upon direction of the Mayor, to order any action relative to the procurement of construction contracts, service provider contracts, supplies, and equipment for homelessness facilities to safeguard life, health or property caused by the proclaimed local emergency. Resolve that the City Administrative Officer shall report every two weeks to the City Council on the reasons justifying why such aforesaid action was necessary to respond to the emergency, including why the emergency did not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids or proposals and why competitive proposals or bidding was not reasonably practicable or compatible with the City's interests. In accordance with LAAC Section 8.21 et seq., instruct and request all appropriate City departments, agencies, and personnel to continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City in this matter to prevent and abate the emergency and receive, process, and coordinate all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the City and/or to the citizens of the City who may be affected by the emergency. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need to extend the state of local emergency. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Council Action dated 8-25-25 Council Action dated 5-28-25 Council Action dated 3-05-25 Council Action dated 12-16-24 Council Action dated 9-26-24 Council Action dated 7-03-24 Council Action dated 4-22-24 Council Action dated 1-24-24 Council Action dated 11-01-23 Council Action dated 6-09-23 Council Action dated 5-17-23 Council Action dated 4-25-23 Attested Resolution_03-24-23 Council Action dated 3-28-23 Speaker Card(s)_03-24-2023 Council Action dated 3-02-23 Attested Resolution_03-01-23 Attested Resolution_02-28-23 Communication(s) from Public_02-25-2023 Communication from City Attorney dated 2-23-23 Attachment to Communication dated 2-23-23 - Resolution Continuing State of Emergency Council Action dated 2-22-23 Attested Resolution_02-21-23 Motion (krekorian - Price) dated 2-15-23 Attested Resolution_01-31-23 Council Action dated 2-01-23 Council Action dated 1-12-23 Community Impact Statement submitted by Echo Park Neighborhood Council_01-25-2023 Council Action dated 12-14-22 Speaker Card(s)_02-28-2023 Speaker Card(s)_02-21-2023 Speaker Card(s)_01-10-2023 Speaker Card(s)_01-31-2023 Speaker Card(s)_12-13-2022 Resolution (Krekorian - Price - et al.) dated December 13, 2022 Communication(s) from Public_12-12-2022 Declaration from Mayor dated 12-12-22
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23-0299

RESOLUTION relative to the Declaration of Emergency by the Mayor, dated March 14, 2023, concerning the continuation of extreme conditions caused by rainstorms, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to: Resolve that a local emergency regarding extreme conditions caused by rainstorms existed in the City of Los Angeles (City) within the meaning of Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.21, et seq., at the time of the Mayor’s March 14, 2023, Declaration of Local Emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies. Resolve that because the local emergency continues to exist within the City, within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., there is a need to continue the declared state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies and continues through 30 days from the adoption of this Resolution. In accordance with LAAC Section 8.21 et seq., instruct and request all appropriate City departments, agencies, and personnel to continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City in this matter to prevent and abate the emergency and receive, process, and coordinate all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the City and/or to the citizens of the City who may be affected by the emergency. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need to extend the state of local emergency. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Council Action dated 8-03-23 Council Action dated 7-06-23 Council Action dated 5-17-23 Council Action dated 6-09-23 Council Action dated 3-22-23 Council Action dated 4-25-23 Motion (Krekorian - Price) with accompanying Resolution dated 03-21-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-14-23 Speaker Card(s)_03-21-2023
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23-0300

RESOLUTION relative to the Declaration of Emergency by the Mayor, dated March 14, 2023, concerning rainstorms causing flooding from extreme runoff and resulting in the partial collapse of a portion of a Los Angeles Aqueduct wall, pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27.

Official recommendation
Adopt the accompanying RESOLUTION to: Resolve that a local emergency regarding rainstorms causing flooding from extreme runoff and resulting in the partial collapse of a portion of a Los Angeles Aqueduct wall existed throughout the City-owned lands adjacent to the City's Los Angeles Aqueduct, its water-gathering facilities and air-quality control facilities located in Mono, Inyo, Kern, and Los Angeles Counties and in the City of Los Angeles, within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., at the time of the Mayor’s March 14, 2023, Declaration of Local Emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies. Resolve that because the local emergency continues to exist within the City, within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., there is a need to continue the declared state of local emergency, which the City Council hereby ratifies and continues through 30 days from the adoption of this Resolution. In accordance with LAAC Section 8.21 et seq., instruct and request all appropriate City departments, agencies, and personnel to continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City in this matter to prevent and abate the emergency and receive, process, and coordinate all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the City and/or to the citizens of the City who may be affected by the emergency. Instruct the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need to extend the state of local emergency. Insofar as the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public funds to safeguard life, health, or property in response to the local emergency and mitigation efforts related to the local emergency, the competitive bidding restrictions enumerated in Charter Sections 371 and 372, and LAAC Sections 10.15 and 10.17, are hereby suspended until April 21, 2023 or the termination of the state of emergency, whichever comes first, for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to authorize and order any action relative to the procurement of construction contracts, supplies, and equipment but only if monies for related payments be drawn from LADWP’s proprietary funds. Request the LADWP to report to the City Council every two weeks on the reasons justifying why such aforesaid action was necessary to respond to the emergency, including why the emergency did not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids or proposals, and why competitive proposals or bidding was not reasonably practicable or compatible with the City's interests. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, the Los Angeles County Office of Emergency Management, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors. Council Action dated 9-19-23 Council Action dated 8-31-23 Council Action dated 8-03-23 Council Action dated 7-06-23 Council Action dated 6-09-23 Council Action dated 5-17-23 Council Action dated 3-22-23 Council Action dated 4-25-23 Amending Motion (Price - Park) dated 03-21-23 Speaker Card(s)_03-21-2023 Motion (Krekorian - Price) with accompanying Resolution dated 03-21-23 Report from Mayor dated 3-14-23
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23-0002-S28

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and RESOLUTION (PARK – KREKORIAN) relative to establishing the City's position regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 28 (Gabriel) which expresses the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would enact a tax on firearms and ammunition to protect against gun violence.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2023-24 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 28 (Gabriel) which expresses the intent of the Legislature to enact legislation that would enact a tax on firearms and ammunition to protect against gun violence. Community Impact Statement: Yes For: Westside Neighborhood Council (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5/4/2023 Communication(s) from Public_04-12-2023 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 3-10-23.pdf Community Impact Statement submitted by Westside Neighborhood Council_03-09-2023 Resolution (Park - Krekorian) dated 2-15-23
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23-0002-S30

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and RESOLUTION (YAROSLAVSKY - RAMAN) relative to establishing the City's position regarding SB (Senate Bill) 4 (Wiener) which expresses the intent to enact legislation to address streamlining the creation of affordable low and moderate income housing on faith-based lands.

Official recommendation
ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2023-24 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for SB 4 (Wiener) which expresses the intent to enact legislation to address streamlining the creation of affordable low and moderate income housing on faith-based lands. Community Impact Statement: Yes Against: Tarzana Neighborhood Council Against unless Amended: Sherman Oaks Neighborhood Council (Rules, Elections, and Intergovernmental Relations Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5/4/2023 Community Impact Statement submitted by Sherman Oaks NC_04-12-2023 Report from Chief Legislative Analyst dated 3-03-23.pdf Community Impact Statement submitted by Tarzana Neighborhood Council_03-01-2023 Resolution (Yaroslavsky - Raman) dated 2-15-23
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23-0007-S17 CD 13

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Sheila E on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Official recommendation
APPROVE the installation of the name of Sheila E at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee. Community Impact Statement: None submitted Council Action dated 4-25-23 Report from Bureau of Engineering dated 4-14-23 Attachment to Report dated 4-14-23 - Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Letter Attachment to Report dated 4-14-23 - Biography Attachment to Report dated 4-14-23 - Minutes
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23-0424 CD 14

MOTION (KREKORIAN for DE LEÓN - LEE) relative to the establishment of the Historic Core Los Angeles Business Improvement District (BID).

Official recommendation
INSTRUCT the City Clerk, or designee, to sign the petition for the City-owned parcels included in the Historic Core Los Angeles BID. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any changes or adjustments to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion. Motion (Krekorian for de Leon - Lee) dated 4-14-23 Council Action dated 4-21-23
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23-0421 CD 14

MOTION (KREKORIAN for DE LEÓN - PARK) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District 14 special recognition of the El Tráfico - LA Football Club versus LA Galaxy - game on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Rose Bowl Stadium, including the illumination of City Hall and the Sixth Street Viaduct on Saturday, April 15, 2023.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 0714 (CD-14 Community Services), to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with the Council District 14 special recognition of the El Tráfico - LA Football Club v LA Galaxy - game on Sunday, April 16, 2023 at Rose Bowl Stadium, including the illumination of City Hall and the Sixth Street Viaduct on the Sixth Street Viaduct on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5/4/2023 Motion (Krekorian for de Leon - Park) dated 4-14-23.pdf
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23-0425

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - KREKORIAN) relative to funding for services in connection with Mayor Karen Bass’ special recognition on April 17, 2023 of the State of the City Address, including the illumination of City Hall.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $400 from the Mayor's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration & Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for services in connection with Mayor Bass' special recognition on April 17, 2023 of the State of the City Address, including the illumination of City Hall. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5/4/2023 Motion (Harris-Dawson - Krekorian) dated 4-14-23
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23-0422 CD 9

MOTION (PRICE - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding for a community assessment and public safety survey for a new Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Community Safety Partnership program at Gilbert Lindsay Recreation Center in Council District 9.

Official recommendation
TRANSFER $100,000 from the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services), to the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000709 (CD-9 Community Services), for a community assessment and public safety survey to be conducted by the Urban Peace Institute that seeks community input via surveys and meetings in order to implement an LAPD Community Safety Partnership program at Gilbert Lindsay Recreation Center and the surrounding community. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare, process and execute the necessary documents with the Urban Peace Institute, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate in the above amount, for the above purpose(s) subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means. Council Action - Mayor Concurrence dated 5/4/2023 Motion (Price - Blumenfield) dated 4-14-25
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23-4118-S3 CD 12

RESOLUTION (LEE - PARK) relative to designating locations in Council District 12 for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right­-of- way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right­ of­ way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: Gothic Avenue / 118 Freeway - Underpass Etiwanda Avenue / Parthenia Street - Railroad Overpass RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period. Resolution (Lee - Park) dated 4-11-23 Council Action dated 4-25-23
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23-4118-S4 CD 3

RESOLUTION (BLUMENFIELD - LEE) relative to designating locations in Council District 3 for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right­-of- way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18.

Official recommendation
RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right­ of­ way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: 5400 Alhama Drive - Public Safety 5416 Comercio Way - Public Safety RESOLVE to direct and authorize the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations to post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and to begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period. Resolution (Blumenfield - Lee) dated 4-14-23 Council Action dated 5-12-23
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23-0382

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Board of Public Works (BPW), and the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to prepare grant applications for the Clean California Local Grant Program (CCLGP) Cycle 2 Grants Program.

Official recommendation
AUTHORIZE the General Managers, LADOT, BPW, the BOS, or designees, to prepare grant applications for the proposals outlined in the Attachment 1 of the CAO report, dated April 3, 2023, attached to the Council file. INSTRUCT the General Managers, LADOT, BPW, BOS, or designees, to report back if the City is awarded the grants, to request authority to accept the grant awards, and confirm any additional required match and/or front funding. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the report recommendations will not result in a General Fund impact. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in said report complies with the City’s Financial Policies. (Public Works Committee waived consideration of the above matter) Council Action dated 4-25-23 Report from City Administrative Officer dated 4-03-23
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Verbal presentation from Los Angeles Unified School District Superintendent Alberto Carvalho.

Closed sessions