CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION,  PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the majority of properties zone for multi-family residential use in the area generally bounded by Centinela Avenue to the west, San Vicente Boulevard to the north, I-405 to the east, and La Grange Avenue to the south within the West Los Angeles and the Brentwood-Pacific Palisades Community Plan Areas.

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

1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15308, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
   
   
2. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15061(b)(3), the Project is not subject to CEQA because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the Project may have a significant effect on the environment.
   
   
3. FIND, based on the independent judgement of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the Project was assessed in Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-1998-0184-MND-REC and ENV-1997-0223-MND-REC adopted on July 27, 1999 and June 17, 1998, respectively; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15162 and 15164, as supported by the addendum dated February 12, 2018, no major revisions to the Mitigated Negative Declaration are required; and no subsequent Environmental Impact Report or negative declaration is required for approval of the Project.
   
   
4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 22, 2018, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 F, effectuating a Zone Change from (Q)RD2-1, (Q)RD3-1, [Q]RD3-1, (T)(Q)RD3-1, [T][Q]RD3-1, RD1.5-1, (Q)RD1.5-1, [T][Q]RD1.5-1, R3-1, (Q)R3-1, [Q]R3-1, (T)(Q)R3-1, R4-1, and [Q]R4-1 to [Q]RD2-1, [Q]RD3-1, [Q]RD1.5, [Q]R3-1, [Q]R4-1, and [Q]R4-1VL as detailed in the proposed Ordinance Map.
   
   
6. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:
   
   ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.
   
   
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   
   
8. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant:  City of Los Angeles

Case No. CPC-2017-3647-ZC

Environmental No. ENV-2017-3648-CE; ENV-1998-0184-MND-REC; ENV-1997-0223-MND-REC

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 6, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 6, 2019)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change and Height District Change, and a Building Line Removal for the property located at 6847-6875 North Woodley Avenue.

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

1. FIND, pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including the Mitigated Negative Declaration No. ENV-2018-4247-MND (MND), and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; FIND the MND reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the City; FIND the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and ADOPT the MND and the MMP prepared for the MND.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCES dated March 28, 2019, effectuating a Zone Change and Height District Change from [T][Q]MR1-1VL, [T][Q]P-1, [Q]MR1-1, and [Q]P-1 to (T)(Q)M1-2D; and a Building Line Removal to remove a 15-foot Building Line along Woodley Avenue for portions of the subject property, established under Ordinance No. 105718, for the demolition of existing single-family and commercial buildings and the construction, use, and maintenance of a 140,000 square-foot, three-story self-storage building, including approximately 37 vehicle parking spaces and 28 bicycle parking spaces, and proposed hours of operation for the self-storage use from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily; for the property located at 6847-6875 North Woodley Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.
   
   
4. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:
   
   ...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated, and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.
   
   
5. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   
   
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant:  Gregg Buskett

Representative:  Johnathan Razbannia, JMR Land Use Consultants

Case No. CPC-2018-4246-ZC-HD-BL-CU-SPR

Environmental No. ENV-2018-4247-MND

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 5, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 2, 2019)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 5.120.4 of Article 4.1 of Chapter 6 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) regarding the Budget Stabilization Fund.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 11, 2019, relative to amending Section 5.120.4 of Article 4.1 of Chapter 6 of the LAAC in order to reflect the updated growth revenue threshold, pursuant to the requirements of the City’s current policy, from 3.4 percent to 4.5 percent.

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.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to imposing monetary penalties for unpermitted building remodels, additions, and demolitions.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O'Farrell - Koretz - Ryu):

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, in consultation with the City Attorney and City Administrative Officer (CAO), to prepare a report relative to monetary penalties that can be imposed for unpermitted remodels, additions, and demolitions of buildings, and that details the following:

1. Existing penalties for violations of the various building codes.
   
   
2. To what limits, if any, those penalties could be increased.
   
   
3. The feasibility of additional penalties to those with chronic violations of the same building code.
   
   
4. What, if any, alternative non-monetary penalties (e.g. permits not provided for the replacement project for a specific period of time, or a delay in the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy) can be imposed by the City.

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

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

For, if amended:  Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amendments to the Bel Air-Beverly Crest Hillside Construction Regulation Supplemental Use District.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - Ryu):

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Bureau of Engineering, and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, and in consultation with the City Attorney, and any other relevant City department, to prepare and present an Ordinance that incorporates the following amendments, as described in the Motion, to the Bel Air-Beverly Crest Hillside Construction Regulation Supplemental Use District:

1. Notification to hillside residents for both haul route and demolition permit activity.
   
   
2. Ensure that Neighborhood Councils have the opportunity to provide comment on haul routes.
   
   
3. Ensure that graded and hauling activity is not taking place in advance of a project being approved.
   
   
4. Earmark a funding source that will be used to make repairs and improvements to the hillside street infrastructure commensurate to the cumulative wear and tear that results from large construction-related vehicles.

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.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the equitable distribution of affordable housing on a Citywide basis.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Cedillo - Rodriguez for Harris-Dawson):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) and the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to report with recommendations on the following:
   
   
   1. Short-term and long-term policies and programmatic strategies to address the equitable distribution of new restricted affordable housing units within the City and affirmatively further fair housing, including identification of minimum affordable housing requirements in high resource / high opportunity areas where an affordable housing shortfall exists, and developing incentives for the provision of affordable housing in these geographies.
      
      
   2. The utilization of the City's Community Plan Update and Housing Element planning processes to establish a fair share distribution of affordable housing on a citywide basis as informed by the Regional Housing Need Assessment process, including but not limited to analyses of minimum affordable housing requirements for each Community Plan Area, how the Community Plan Area will meet its share of the City's affordable housing demand, where existing policy tools will not facilitate affordable housing production, and new mechanisms to reach the identified affordable housing need for each Community Plan Area.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the DCP and HCIDLA to report to the PLUM Committee on the above matter, on August 6, 2019.

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.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to outside counsel expenditures for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018-19.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Attorney report, dated June 20, 2019, relative to outside counsel expenditures for FY 2019 as of March 31, 2019.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to charging overtime costs for processing Conditional Use Permit applications by the Department of City Planning (DCP) Expedited Processing Section (EPS).

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Wesson - Ryu):

1. INSTRUCT the DCP to prepare a report identifying: a) a short-term strategy for the processing of Conditional Use requests under the BESt Program that is currently inhibiting EPS from accepting eligible projects; and b) a long-term strategy that provides for a long-term solution of the BESt Program that is either placed with the Condition Compliance Unit, or whose burden is shared on a Citywide level across all case processing sections of the Department.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the DCP, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), and in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report on the current status of backlogged applications and the feasibility of charging project applicants for overtime costs incurred by the DCP to process backlogged applications.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSFER OF FUNDS relative to the Innovation and Performance Commission Innovation Fund funding for the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) City Idea Hub Project.

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

TRANSFER $150,000 from the Innovation Fund No. 105/10, Account to be Established, DONE - City Idea Hub Pilot to Fund No. 100/47 as follows:

       

(Pursuant to Council action of June 28, 2019)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing a permanent Ordinance to implement the Mello Act and requiring the provision of affordable housing.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin - Harris-Dawson):

INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning and the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare and present a permanent Ordinance to implement the Mello Act, including a requirement for all new housing developments that are subject to the Mello Act, to provide affordable housing.

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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (CE) and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) appeal for the properties located at 1269-1279 North Lyman Place and 4576 West Fountain Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND based on the whole of the administrative record that the Project is exempt from CEQA, pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Class 15301, Class 15311, and City's CEQA Guidelines, Article III, Section 1, Class 11, Category 2; and that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a CE, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Doug Haines, Charles Fisher and Alex Kondracke (Representative: Robert Silverstein, The Silverstein Law Firm), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the CLAAPC in approving CE No. ENV-2017-5248-CE as the environmental clearance for the demolition of two existing duplexes, and a change of use from residential to an ancillary surface parking lot for use by the Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center, located within Subarea C (Community Center) of the Vermont/Western Station Neighborhood Area Plan (SNAP) Specific Plan, for the properties located at 1269-1279 North Lyman Place and 4576 West Fountain Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant:  Sang Hoon Oh, CHS Property Holdings, L.P.

Representative:  Sun Jun Han, PQNK, Inc.

Related Case No. DIR-2017-5247-SPP-1A

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to allowing certain projects to retain the ability to defer compliance with the Seismic Retrofit Ordinance.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar - Harris-Dawson):

REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, to prepare and present an Ordinance to allow projects being developed during the City's declared shelter crisis and pursuant to Government Code 8698.4 and/or Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.80, that are otherwise compliant with relevant Building Code requirements and would have a number of years to comply with the Seismic Retrofit Ordinance, but for the fact that their use as temporary homeless housing qualifies as a change of use that triggers immediate compliance with the Seismic Retrofit Ordinance, to retain the ability to defer compliance with the requirements of the Seismic Retrofit Ordinance as if no change of use was occurring, for a period of three years; and to include in the Ordinance an Urgency Clause given the necessity to construct much needed temporary homeless housing during the shelter crisis.

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.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Development and Disposition Agreement (DDA) for the development of affordable housing on City-owned property located at 1047-1053 South Mariposa Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to negotiate and execute a DDA with the West Hollywood Community Housing Corporation, for the City-owned property located at 1047-1053 South Mariposa Avenue, or the Developer’s Limited Partnership as a condition of financing, based on the Key Terms and Conditions negotiated with the Developer as detailed in Attachment A of the April 15, 2019 HCIDLA report, attached to the Council file, in substantial conformance with the Form of Agreement as detailed in Attachment B of said HCIDLA report, and subject to the completion of the pending California Environmental Quality Act Review.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  The recommendations contained in the May 15, 2019 CAO report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that there is no additional cost to the City, and no additional funding commitments are being made at this time.  Potential project funding sources include State tax-exempt bonds, State grants and/or loans, State tax credits, private financing, the Affordable Housing Trust Fund, and a Proposition HHH Supportive Housing Loan, among others.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of June 11, 2019)

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to accepting a grant-award from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee's (MSRC) Clean Transportation funding through the 2017 Local Government Partnership Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), or designee, to accept $900,000 in grant funds from the MSRC, to conduct all negotiations, to provide additional information, and to execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to, agreements, amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, which may be necessary to secure funding with respect to the purchase of eight medium-duty electric refuse collection vehicles and its electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION No. BPW-2019-0393, approving the acceptance of grant funding in the amount of $900,000 and appointing the Director of the  BOS, or designee, to conduct all negotiations and to execute and submit all documents necessary to accept and expend the grant funding for the procurement of eight medium-duty electric refuse collection vehicles and its required EV charging infrastructure.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Public Works reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE, AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the grant application for the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Programmatic Support from the United States Department of Energy.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), or designee, to apply for, accept, negotiate, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, and amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, which may be necessary to secure grant funds in an amount not to exceed $500,000 for alternative fuel vehicle programmatic support for the period January 1, 2019 to December 31, 2023.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the BOS to continue to participate in the Clean Cities Program by completing the re-designation process with the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) expected to begin during Fiscal Year 2018-19.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the BOS to receive, if awarded, grant funds from U.S. DOE or other selected U.S. DOE Vendor and appropriate up to $500,000 in the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund (EATF), Fund No. 537/50, Clean Cities - Program Support.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the BOS to transfer and appropriate up to $100,000 each fiscal year from the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund No. 537/50. Appropriation Unit 50_311 Clean Cities - Program Support to Fund No. 100/82 with the following Appropriation Units:
   
   

   Appropriation Unit	Description	(Up To) Amount
   001070	Salaries, As-Needed	$75,000
   002130	Travel	15,000
   006010	Office and Administrative Expenses	3,000
   006020	Operating Supplies and Expenses	7,000
   	TOTAL:	$100,000

5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to make technical corrections as necessary.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Public Works reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  If awarded, the EATF will provide front funding for the grant and be reimbursed through grant receipts.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed contract with Idexx Laboratories, Inc. (Idexx) for diagnostic laboratory testing services.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Personnel Department, or designee, to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement for the Department of Animal Services (DAS) and LA Zoo (Zoo) with Idexx for diagnostic laboratory testing services with a contract term from July 1, 2018 through June 30, 2021 with the option of three additional years in one-year increments for an amount not to exceed $100,000 per year, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no additional General Fund appropriation that is required.  The amount expended for these services shall not exceed $50,000 per year for both the DAS and Zoo for a total amount not to exceed $100,000 per year.  Funding for this contract has already been provided and is available in each Department’s Contractual Services Account. Execution of this contract complies with the City's Financial Policies in that contract expenditures will be limited to the use of approved budgeted funds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 6, 2019

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 6, 2019)

(Health, Education, Neighborhoods, Parks, Arts, and River Committee waived the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (CEDILLO - HUIZAR - MARTINEZ - PRICE - RODRIGUEZ - WESSON) relative to a funding plan for door-to-door outreach and education efforts regarding the Census 2020.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the Office of the Mayor's Census 2020 Initiative to report with a funding plan for a door-to-door outreach and education effort in chronically undercounted areas, and if necessary, a report on what additional funding the City needs to provide to assure a comprehensive outreach effort.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Sarah Pettinato v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC623914. (This matter arises from Plaintiffs claim of Whistleblower Protection, Labor Code section 1102.5.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on July 1, 2019)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled John N. Braverman v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC663654. (This matter arises from a trip and fall incident on October 23, 2016, on the west sidewalk of Hillsboro Avenue adjacent to a parkway tree.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on July 1, 2019)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Kimberly Stoner v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC682660. (This matter arises from a trip-and-fall accident from an uplifted sidewalk that occurred on November 18, 2016 at or near 19310 Business Center Drive.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the matter in Closed Session on July 1, 2019)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Anat Louis v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC678533. [This matter arises from Plaintiff's alleged Government Code Section 12940, Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), claims of discrimination, harassment, failure to prevent discrimination and harassment, retaliation and a non-FEHA claim related to Plaintiff's employment with the Los Angeles Department of Aging.]

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Estate of Anthony Soderberg, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV18-03861-FMO (JPRx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on May 8, 2017, in Tujunga, California.)

(Budget and Finance Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MEETING HELD - NO ACTION TAKEN

The City Council shall recess into Closed Session, pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the litigation entitled Garcia, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court, Central District of California, Western Division, Case No. 2:19-CV-6182, and pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(4) to enable the legislative body to decide whether to initiate one litigation, and pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2) and (e)(1) to confer with legal counsel relative to significant exposure to one litigation case.

(Homelessness and Poverty Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON for BLUMENFIELD - BUSCAINO) relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $70,000,000 for the purpose of refinancing the acquisition, construction, improvement, and equipping of the acute care, skilled nursing, and continuing care facilities called LA Jewish Home for the Aging at 7150 Tampa Avenue and 18855 Victory Boulevard.

MOTION (BUSCAINO - RYU) relative to funding for a personal services contract with Karina Martinez (dba Avana Creative) for the term from August 1, 2019 to August 1, 2020.

MOTION (RYU - SMITH) relative to funding special street sweeping on Ventura Boulevard in Council District Four.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - HUIZAR) relative to funding from the Clinica Romero line item in the General City Purposes Fund.

Members Present: Buscaino, Cedillo, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Rodriguez, Ryu and Smith (11); Absent: Blumenfield, Bonin, Price and President Wesson (4)