Meeting

Please Note Public Comment Will Be Taken In-Person Only.
 

REVISED – Budget, Finance and Innovation Committee

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 - 2:30 PM

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

*REVISED TO CORRECT THE AGENDA DESCRIPTION FOR ITEM NO. 11 – COUNCIL FILE NO. 24-0956

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

(Luigi Verano - Legislative Assistant - (213) 978-1082 or [email protected])

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MULTIPLE AGENDA ITEM COMMENT

GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT

ITEM(S)

(1)
22-1545-S21
CD 14
Statutory Exemption and Bureau of Engineering and City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports relative to financial transaction to provide funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to contract with an existing shelter/navigation center at 545 South San Pedro Street for those experiencing homelessness and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption determination that, the project is statutorily exempt under Government Code Section 65660(b), applicable to City of Los Angeles (City) low barrier navigation centers; Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080(b)(4) and State CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15269(c), as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; and Section 15061(b)(3), and Section 15301; and SB 1361 and SB 1395, applicable to existing facilities; and the Homelessness Emergency Account - General City Purposes Fund 18th Status report as of July 31, 2024; and related matters. (Referred to the Housing and Homelessness and Budget, Finance and Innovation Committees) 
   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: Yes
   
 

Financial Policies Statement: Yes
   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted
   
 

(Housing and Homelessness Committee approved the CAO report dated August 22, 2024 as amended on August 28, 2024. Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the Bureau of Engineering and CAO reports dated Septermber 5, 2024.)
   
(2)
24-0921
City Attorney report relative to a proposed Legal Services Agreement with Willkie Farr and Gallagher LLP to provide legal services related to Human Resources advice and litigation.

The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) & (e)(3), to discuss the need for outside counsel to assist with Human Resources related advice and litigation.
   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: No
   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted
   
(3)
24-0674
City Attorney report relative to a proposed Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Williams and Sorenson, LLP, and Maynard Nexsen, PC, to provide legal services related to the case entitled Vadnais Trenchless Service, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 23STCP03825. 

The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to discuss the need for outside counsel to assist with the case entitled Vadnais Trenchless Service, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 23STCP03825
   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: No
   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted
   
(4)
24-1060
City Attorney report relative to status of the General Fund Liability Account and request for additional funds.

The Committee may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to discuss the status of the General Fund Liability Account and additional funding.
   
 

Fiscal Impact Statement: No
   
 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted
   
(5)
24-0961
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 Liz Hernandez v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV21780. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus vehicle accident on July 12, 2021, near the intersection of Sepulveda Boulevard and Valley Heart Drive, in Los Angeles.)
   
(6)
23-0373-S2
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 Don Devore, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al. (Consolidated) and Isabel Castellanos v. City of Los Angeles, et al. (Lead Case), Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV34214 (Consolidated) & No. 19STCV42155 (Lead Case). (This matter arises from an incident involving the Los Angeles Fire Department that occurred on March 17, 2019, at 210 West Slauson Avenue, Los Angeles, California.)
   
(7)
24-0960
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 Nanci Christopher v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22SMCV02311. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident that occurred on December 10, 2021, at 2388 Parnell Avenue, in Los Angeles.)
   
(8)
24-0959
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 Kelly Tyler Heidtke v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 23SMCV00878. (This matter arises out of a trip and fall incident that occurred on March 20, 2022 in the street located at 1848 Fox Hills Drive, Los Angeles.)
   
(9)
24-0958
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 Sherin Sheriff v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV41853. (This matter involves an alleged trip and fall incident on November 24, 2019 at 9158 Hargis Street, Los Angeles, CA.)
   
(10)
24-0957
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 Ariell Kirylo v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV16621. (This matter arises from a September 12, 2021, incident wherein a City tree fell on a moving vehicle, injuring the driver.)
   
(11)
24-0956
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 George Wilson v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 21STCV04472. (This matter arises from the delay in the Plaintiff's promotion to Detective due to a hearing disability.)
   
(12)
24-0955
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 Ernesto Marquez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV19318. (This matter arises from the June 30, 2021, incident in which the Los Angeles Police Department Bomb Squad detonated explosive material.)
   
(13)
24-0917
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 The People of the State of California, et al v. Monsanto Co. et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV07958. (This matter relates to polychlorinated biphenyl contamination of City waterways and other assets.)
   
(14)
24-1023
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 Dora Maqueda v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV12567. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on March 16, 2019, on an uneven sidewalk located at 1018 North Western Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.)
   
(15)
24-1021
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 Tamara Simpson v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV21094. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on August 9, 2021, on the sidewalk located at 2876 South Bundy Drive, Los Angeles.)
   
(16)
24-1020
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 Coral Markle v. The City of Los Angeles, et al, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 20STCV04202. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on June 17, 2019, on the sidewalk located between 14639 Vanowen Street and 14635 Vanowen Street, in the City of Los Angeles.)
   
(17)
24-1018
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 Matt Paul McGowan v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV19185. (This matter arises from a fall accident on July 1, 2021, on a deteriorated roadway near 2700 Laurel Canyon Boulevard, in Los Angeles, California.)
   
(18)
24-1024
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 Adekunle G. Rogers v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. 22STCV11203. (This matter arises from a vehicle versus motor vehicle accident on May 4, 2020, on Coldwater Canyon Avenue at its intersection of Riverside Drive.)
   
(19)
24-1022
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 T.S A Minor, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV23-06334 FMO (SSCX) (This matter arises from an officer-involved shooting which occurred on January 2, 2023.)
   

SUPPORTING MATERIALS

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SPECIAL ACCOMMODATION

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TELECOMMUNICATIONS RELAY SERVICE (TRS) COMMUNICATIONS

Individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing, and individuals with a speech disability, may be able to avail themselves of both for peer-to-peer and third-party 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 TIY-Based TRS; Speech-to-Speech Relay Service; Shared Non-English 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/telecommunications-relay-service-trs.

Don't hang up! Some people hang up on TRS calls because they think the caller is a telemarketer. If you hear, "Hello, this is the relay 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, hard-of-hearing, 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.