Case: LA Alliance for Human Rights v. City of Los Angeles

2:20-cv-02291 | U.S. District Court for the Central District of California

Filed Date: March 10, 2020

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Case Summary

This case is a follow-up to Mitchell v. City of Los Angeles, in which advocates for unhoused people successfully pushed the City of Los Angeles to limit its removal of property in encampments in the Skid Row area of the city. LA Alliance for Human Rights, a community group that primarily represents the interests of business owners, homeowners, and property renters, unsuccessfully attempted to intervene in Mitchell and brought this case after that settlement was reached. LA Alliance filed this a…

This case is a follow-up to Mitchell v. City of Los Angeles, in which advocates for unhoused people successfully pushed the City of Los Angeles to limit its removal of property in encampments in the Skid Row area of the city. LA Alliance for Human Rights, a community group that primarily represents the interests of business owners, homeowners, and property renters, unsuccessfully attempted to intervene in Mitchell and brought this case after that settlement was reached. LA Alliance filed this action against both the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California on March 10, 2020. LA Alliance and several individuals represented by private counsel alleged federal violations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and constitutional violations of due process, equal protection, and takings. The plaintiffs also brought state law claims alleging violations of mandatory duty, nuisance statutes, the state constitutional takings provision, the California Disabled Persons Act, as well as negligence and waste of public funds and resources. For federal claims and state constitutional claims, the plaintiffs sought injunctive and equitable relief in addition to damages and attorneys’ fees. For all other state claims, they sought equitable and injunctive relief. 

The plaintiffs’ alleged that the City and County had failed to keep public areas clean and safe by not adequately addressing the homelessness crisis. They claimed that the rights of property owners and renters were impaired by the “constant threat of disease and the experience of human waste, trash, and encampments outside their property.” Their disability claims were based on the impassibility of sidewalks and the impairment to people who use wheelchairs. The case was assigned to District Judge David O. Carter and Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott. On March 11, 2020, the parties were directed to participate in an alternative dispute resolution program.

On March 18, 2020, Judge Carter granted an application to intervene from Los Angeles Community Action Network (LA CAN, also sometimes referred to as Cangress) and Los Angeles Catholic Worker (LACW), the organizations that settled with the city in Mitchell v. City of Los Angeles. The intervenors argued that the relief sought by LA Alliance, which largely represented downtown business and property owners and renters, could undermine the settlement agreement reached in Mitchell. In granting the application to intervene, Judge Carter reasoned that the intervenors had a distinct interest as the only parties to represent the interests of unhoused persons. The court also granted an application to intervene from Orange County Catholic Worker (OCCW) on March 17, 2020 because OOCW was party to a consent decree with Orange County regarding the enforcement of anti-camping violations that could have been impacted by the LA Alliance case. The plaintiffs did not oppose either application for intervenor status.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the court ordered sua sponte the installation of fifty additional toilets and sanitation stations in the Skid Row area on April 1, 2020. Three days later, after personally observing conditions in the area and testing the functionality of sanitation stations, Judge Carter determined that the sanitation facilities were inadequate to meet the exigencies of the health crisis posed by the pandemic. After a hearing on the issue, Judge Carter ordered the defendants to submit status reports with plans for maintaining and servicing sanitation facilities.

On April 14, 2020, the Venice Stakeholders Association, a neighborhood association opposed to homeless encampments, sought to intervene on the grounds that the remedy sought by the plaintiffs would directly impact the quality of life of renters and homeowners in Venice. The court denied the request to intervene without comment.

The parties were actively engaged in settlement conversations but failed to enter into an initial agreement due to a long-standing dispute between the City and County over responsibility for costs related to unhoused persons. As a result, Judge Carter issued a preliminary injunction sua sponte on May 22, 2020. Judge Carter ordered that unhoused people living near overpasses, underpasses, and ramps be offered alternative housing options with adequate sanitation, security and COVID-testing. The parties subsequently requested a mediator, which the court granted. On June 18, 2020, the City agreed to provide 6,700 beds for unhoused people within 18 months, after which the court vacated the preliminary injunction.

The Latino Coalition of Los Angeles and Pastor Josue Tiguila submitted an additional request to intervene on July 17, 2020. The argued that the Latinx population was underreported in homelessness data and that Latinx interests were not being adequately represented in the case. The court denied this request, indicating that it was not practical to have an intervenor for a specific ethnic group.

After extensive negotiations failed to produce a resolution of all claims in the case, the County filed a motion to dismiss for lack of standing and failure to state a claim for which relief can be granted, and the plaintiffs moved for a preliminary injunction. The district court granted the motion for preliminary injunction on April 20, 2021 and denied the motion to dismiss on May 11, 2021. The court ordered, among other relief: the escrow of $1 billion to address the homelessness crisis, offers of shelter or housing to all unhoused individuals in Skid Row within 180 days, and numerous audits and reports. Judge Carter detailed the County and City’s “historical constitutional violations” stemming from structural racism. 2021 WL 1546235. The defendants and intervenor LA CAN appealed and requested a stay, arguing that the plaintiffs lacked standing because they were alleging harms to third parties. Judge Carter denied the stay, finding that there was a plethora of people experiencing homelessness amongst the plaintiffs. 2021 WL 4713179.

The Ninth Circuit vacated the injunction on September 23, 2021 on the grounds that the plaintiffs lacked standing. Writing for a panel of three judges, Judge Jacqueline H. Nguyen found that the district court abused its discretion in relying on evidence outside the record to find facts supporting standing and relying on claims that the plaintiffs had not asserted. The court awarded costs to the appellants. 14 F.4th 947. The Ninth Circuit remanded to the district court, and settlement negotiations continued.

On December 3, 2021, the defendants filed motions to dismiss for lack of standing and failure to state a claim for which relief can be granted. In response, the court ordered a mandatory settlement conference. The plaintiffs reached an agreement to settle claims against the City on April 1, 2022. The parties agreed to a five-year settlement agreement to increase housing opportunities. The City committed to creating sufficient housing to accommodate 60% of unsheltered persons experiencing homelessness within the City. After conducting public hearings, the court approved the proposed settlement on June 14, 2022 and retained jurisdiction to monitor and enforce the terms of the agreement

Intervenors LACW, LA CAN, and OCCW opposed the settlement and filed a notice of appeal to the Ninth Circuit on July 13, 2022.

On September 16, 2022, the plaintiffs and the County announced that they had reached a preliminary agreement and requested a stay in litigation while the parties finalized the terms. The County tentatively agreed to pay $236 million to fund increased services, outreach, and interim housing for the most vulnerable people experiencing homelessness. The intervenors LACW, LA CAN, and OCCW filed a statement of non-opposition to the settlement between the plaintiff and the County on October 27, 2022. On April 20, 2023, however, the court denied the settlement, finding it to be inadequate. The district court further denied the County's motions, in a minute order on May 2, 2023, to certify the April 20 order for interlocutory appeal and to stay the case pending that interlocutory appeal.

As a result, the County filed another motion to dismiss on May 3, 2023.

As of May 22, 2023, this case is ongoing, with an appeal pending regarding the terms of the City's settlement and the County's motion to dismiss before the district court.

Summary Authors

Robin Peterson (2/3/2023)

Related Cases

Mitchell v. City of Los Angeles, Central District of California (2016)

People

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Judge(s)

Carter, David O. (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Contreras, Christian M. (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Black, Lauren M (California)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Abascal, Manuel A. (California)

Eisenberg, Jonathan Michael (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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Complaint

March 10, 2020

March 10, 2020

Complaint
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Ex Parte Application For Intervention and Appearance at the Conference Set for March 19, 2020

March 17, 2020

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Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Statement in Response to Lacan and Lacw's Ex Parte Application for Intervention and Appearance

March 18, 2020

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Pleading / Motion / Brief
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Order Granting Intervenors' Ex Parte Application to Intervene as of Right

March 18, 2020

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Order/Opinion

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Proposed Intervenors' Ex Parte Application for Intervention and Appearance at March 19, 2020 Conference

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Proposed Intervenor-Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application for Leave to Intervene as Additional Plaintiff

April 14, 2020

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Proposed Order Denying Ex Parte Application

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April 15, 2020

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Order/Opinion
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Civil Minutes - General: Proceedings (In Chambers) Preliminary Injunction

May 22, 2020

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Transcript
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Settlement Agreement

June 18, 2020

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Settlement Agreement
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Defendant Los Angeles County's Notice of Motion to Dismiss

March 29, 2021

March 29, 2021

Pleading / Motion / Brief

Docket

See docket on RECAP: https://www.courtlistener.com/docket/16950209/la-alliance-for-human-rights-v-city-of-los-angeles/

Last updated March 9, 2024, 3:12 a.m.

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COMPLAINT Receipt No: ACACDC-25670317 - Fee: $400, filed by Plaintiffs Charles Van Scoy, Harry Tashdjian, George Frem, Leandro Suarez, Joseph Burk, Gary Whitter, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Karyn Pinsky, Charles Malow. (Attorney Elizabeth Anne Mitchell added to party Joseph Burk(pty:pla), Attorney Elizabeth Anne Mitchell added to party George Frem(pty:pla), Attorney Elizabeth Anne Mitchell added to party LA Alliance for Human Rights(pty:pla), Attorney Elizabeth Anne Mitchell added to party Charles Malow(pty:pla), Attorney Elizabeth Anne Mitchell added to party Karyn Pinsky(pty:pla), Attorney Elizabeth Anne Mitchell added to party Leandro Suarez(pty:pla), Attorney Elizabeth Anne Mitchell added to party Harry Tashdjian(pty:pla), Attorney Elizabeth Anne Mitchell added to party Charles Van Scoy(pty:pla), Attorney Elizabeth Anne Mitchell added to party Gary Whitter(pty:pla))(Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/10/2020)

March 10, 2020

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CIVIL COVER SHEET filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter. (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/10/2020)

March 10, 2020

March 10, 2020

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,, 1, Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) 2 filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter. (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/10/2020)

March 10, 2020

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Request for Clerk to Issue Summons on Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening),,, 1, Civil Cover Sheet (CV-71) 2 filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter. (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/10/2020)

March 10, 2020

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NOTICE of Interested Parties filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter, identifying LA Alliance for Human Rights, Joseph Burk, Harry Tashdjian, Karyn Pinsky, Charles Malow, Charles Van Scoy, George Frem, Gary Whitter, Leandro Suarez, City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles. (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/10/2020)

March 10, 2020

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NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Stephen V. Wilson and Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (ghap) (Entered: 03/11/2020)

March 11, 2020

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NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap) (Entered: 03/11/2020)

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant City of Los Angeles. (ghap) (Entered: 03/11/2020)

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21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant County of Los Angeles. (ghap) (Entered: 03/11/2020)

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NOTICE of Related Case(s) filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter. Related Case(s): 18-cv-00155-DOC-JDE (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/11/2020)

March 11, 2020

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ORDER RE TRANSFER PURSUANT TO GENERAL ORDER 19-03-Related Case-filed. Related Case No: 8:17-cv-00246-DOC (KESx). Case transferred from Magistrate Judge Steve Kim and Judge Stephen V. Wilson to Judge David O. Carter and Magistrate Judge Karen E. Scott for all further proceedings. The case number will now reflect the initials of the transferee Judge 2:20-cv-02291-DOC (KESx). Signed by Judge David O. Carter. (ts) (Entered: 03/15/2020)

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter: ORDER RE: STATUS CONFERENCE MARCH 19, 2020. The Court orders Plaintiffs to show proof of service in this action by 12:00PM on Tuesday March 17, 2020. ( Show Cause Response due by 3/17/2020.) ( Status Conference set for 3/19/2020 at 10:00 AM before Judge David O. Carter.) The conference will occur at the FIRST STREET U.S. COURTHOUSE, 350 W 1st Street, Suite 4311, Los Angeles, CA 90012-4565, Courtroom Number 1. (twdb) (Entered: 03/16/2020)

March 16, 2020

March 16, 2020

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Charles Van Scoy, Harry Tashdjian, George Frem, Leandro Suarez, Joseph Burk, Gary Whitter, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Karyn Pinsky, Charles Malow, upon Defendant City of Los Angeles served on 3/16/2020, answer due 4/6/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon City of Los Angeles, City Clerk in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/16/2020)

March 16, 2020

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PROOF OF SERVICE Executed by Plaintiff Charles Van Scoy, Harry Tashdjian, George Frem, Leandro Suarez, Joseph Burk, Gary Whitter, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Karyn Pinsky, Charles Malow, upon Defendant County of Los Angeles served on 3/16/2020, answer due 4/6/2020. Service of the Summons and Complaint were executed upon County of Los Angeles, Clerk of the Board in compliance with Federal Rules of Civil Procedure by service on a domestic corporation, unincorporated association, or public entity.Original Summons NOT returned. (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/16/2020)

March 16, 2020

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INITIAL STANDING ORDER FOLLOWING ASSIGNMENT OF CIVIL CASE TO JUDGE CARTER upon filing of the complaint by Judge David O. Carter. (kd) (Entered: 03/17/2020)

March 17, 2020

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EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene filed by intervenor Orange County Catholic Worker. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Carol A Sobel added to party Orange County Catholic Worker(pty:intv)) (Sobel, Carol) (Entered: 03/17/2020)

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter: SUPPLEMENTAL IN RE: STATUS CONFERENCE MARCH 19, 2020. Plaintiffs are ORDERED to serve this order on the Defendants. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) (Entered: 03/17/2020)

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ORDER by Judge David O. Carter: granting 16 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene and Appearance at the Conference set for 3/19/20. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) (Entered: 03/17/2020)

March 17, 2020

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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Orange County Catholic Worker, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter, re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only 15, Order on Motion to Intervene 18, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, Set/Reset Hearing, 12, EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene 16, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held 17 served on March 17, 2020. (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/17/2020)

March 17, 2020

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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Orange County Catholic Worker, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter, re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only 15, Order on Motion to Intervene 18, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, Set/Reset Hearing, 12, EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene 16, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held 17 as to Defendant, County of Los Angeles served on March 17, 2020. (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/17/2020)

March 17, 2020

March 17, 2020

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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter, re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only 15, Order on Motion to Intervene 18, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, Set/Reset Hearing, 12, EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene 16, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held 17 as to personal service on Defendant, City of Los Angeles served on March 17, 2020. (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/17/2020)

March 17, 2020

March 17, 2020

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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter, re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only 15, Order on Motion to Intervene 18, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, Set/Reset Hearing, 12, EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene 16, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held 17 Corrected Proof of Electronic Service on Defendant, County of Los Angeles served on March 17, 2020. (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/17/2020)

March 17, 2020

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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter, re Initial Order upon Filing of Complaint - form only 15, Order on Motion to Intervene 18, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held,, Set/Reset Deadlines,, Set/Reset Hearing, 12, EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene 16, Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held 17 Revised Proof of Personal Service on Defendant, City of Los Angeles served on March 17, 2020. (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 03/17/2020)

March 17, 2020

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STATEMENT of Defendant City of Los Angeles re: EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene 16 filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Attorney Jessica Mariani added to party City of Los Angeles(pty:dft))(Mariani, Jessica) (Entered: 03/17/2020)

March 17, 2020

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EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene filed by Proposed Intervenors Los Angeles Catholic Worker, Cangress. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Attorney Shayla Renee Myers added to party Los Angeles Catholic Worker(pty:intv), Attorney Shayla Renee Myers added to party Cangress(pty:intv)) (Myers, Shayla) (Entered: 03/18/2020)

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REQUEST FOR JUDICIAL NOTICE re EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene 25 filed by Intervenor Parties Cangress, Los Angeles Catholic Worker. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A - D)(Attorney Catherine Elizabeth Sweetser added to party Cangress(pty:intv), Attorney Catherine Elizabeth Sweetser added to party Los Angeles Catholic Worker(pty:intv))(Sweetser, Catherine) (Entered: 03/18/2020)

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Notice of Withdrawal of Statement (Motion related) 24 filed by defendant City of Los Angeles. (Mariani, Jessica) (Entered: 03/18/2020)

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter: IN RESPONSE TO REQUEST 27 . The Court is inclined to grant the request, and invites the parties to discuss the removal of Docket No. 24 at the March 19, 2020 hearing. The Clerk shall serve this minute order on the parties. (twdb) (Entered: 03/18/2020)

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ORDER by Judge David O. Carter: Granting 25 Intervenors' EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene AS Of Right. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) (Entered: 03/18/2020)

March 18, 2020

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STATUS REPORT re: March 19, 2020 Status Conference filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter. (Umhofer, Matthew) (Entered: 03/18/2020)

March 18, 2020

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PROOF OF SERVICE filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter, re Minutes of In Chambers Order/Directive - no proceeding held, 28, EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene 25, Request for Judicial Notice, 26, Status Report 30, Notice of Withdrawal 27, Order on Motion to Intervene 29 as to Defendant, County of Los Angeles served on March 18, 2020. (Umhofer, Matthew) (Entered: 03/18/2020)

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STATEMENT of in Response to LACAN and LACW's Ex Parte Application for Intervention and Appearance EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene 25 filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter. (Umhofer, Matthew) (Entered: 03/18/2020)

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Report re Developments filed by Intervenor Orange County Catholic Worker (Sobel, Carol) (Entered: 03/18/2020)

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STATUS REPORT filed by Intervenor Parties Cangress, Los Angeles Catholic Worker. (Sweetser, Catherine) (Entered: 03/19/2020)

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ORDER LIMITING NUMBER OF PEOPLE PERMITTED TO ATTEND EMERGENCY STATUS CONFERENCE by Judge David O. Carter, that the number of people permitted to attend the emergency status conference limited to 50 people and only to those who are necessary to determine and implement the mitigation measures. No more than four representatives from the press will be permitted to attend the emergency status conference and present in the courtroom so the public can be advised of what transpired at the emergency status conference. (see attached for further details) (pj). (Entered: 03/19/2020)

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MINUTES OF Status Conference held before Judge David O. Carter: The Honorable James L. Smith (Ret.), various City Officials, Mayors, and Chiefs of Police are present to discuss homeless population of Los Angeles and other cities in the County of Los Angeles. The Court orders the transcript of the Status Conference held on March 19, 2020, be immediately produced at government expense and billed at the daily rate. The transcript shall be prepared forthwith and filed on the docket with immediate release to the public. The Court sets a further Status Conference for MARCH 24, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. Court Reporter: Debbie Hino-Spaan. (kd) (Entered: 03/19/2020)

March 19, 2020

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Byron J McLain counsel for Defendant County of Los Angeles. Adding Byron J. McLain as counsel of record for County of Los Angeles for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant County of Los Angeles. (Attorney Byron J McLain added to party County of Los Angeles(pty:dft))(McLain, Byron) (Entered: 03/19/2020)

March 19, 2020

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Brandon D Young counsel for Defendant County of Los Angeles. Adding Brandon D. Young as counsel of record for County of Los Angeles for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant County of Los Angeles. (Attorney Brandon D Young added to party County of Los Angeles(pty:dft))(Young, Brandon) (Entered: 03/20/2020)

March 20, 2020

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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 3/19/2020 at 10:100 a.m. ****Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through Court Reporter DEBBIE HINO-SPAAN at: WEBSITE www.debbiehinospaan.com; E-mail, dhinospaan@yahoo.com before the deadline for Release of Transcript restriction. After that date, it may be obtained from the Court Reporter or through PACER. Additional formats of the transcript (ASCII, Condensed, and Word Indexing/Concordance) are also available to be purchased at any time through the Court Reporter. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date.** Redaction Request due 4/10/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 4/20/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 6/18/2020. (dhs) (Entered: 03/20/2020)

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NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 3/19/2020 at 10:00 a.m. re Transcript 39 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dhs) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 03/20/2020)

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Notice of Filing Transcript

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter. After the Court conducted its initial hearing in this matter on March 19, 2020, the Central District of California issued its Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), effective March 23, 2020. In order to comply with the COOP and other public health guidance, the parties have agreed to an acceptable off-site location for the March 24settlement conference. The settlement conference shall be held at the Alexandria Ballrooms, 501 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013.The Clerk shall serve this minute order on the parties. (kd) (Entered: 03/23/2020)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Carol A Sobel counsel for Intervenor Orange County Catholic Worker. Filed by plaintiff Orange County Catholic Worker. (Sobel, Carol) (Entered: 03/23/2020)

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STATUS REPORT filed by Defendants City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Young, Brandon) (Entered: 03/23/2020)

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter. After the Court conducted its initial hearing in this matter on March 19, 2020, the Central District of California issued its Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), effective March 23, 2020. In order to comply with the COOP and other public health guidance, the parties have agreed to an acceptable off-site location for the March 26 status conference. The Status Conference will be held on March 26, 2020, at 10:00 a.m. at the Alexandria Ballrooms, 501 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. In order to be prepared to address this issue at Thursdays status conference, the Court requests and encourages the Los Angeles Police Department and the Los Angeles County Sheriffs Office to continue their joint efforts to establish procedures to be implemented for law enforcement personnel involved in facilitating the placement of homeless persons in appropriate shelter facilities in the City of Los Angeles, contract cities, and the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County. (kd) (Entered: 03/24/2020)

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Text Only Entry: Settlement Conference held before Judge David O. Carter at the Alexandria Ballrooms, 501 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, California. Court Reporter: None present; Courtroom Deputy: None present. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dgo) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/28/2020)

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EX PARTE APPLICATION to File Amicus Brief filed by Amicus Curae Venice Stakeholders Association. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. of Mark Ryavec, # 2 Declaration Decl. of Jeffrey Lewis, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order) (Attorney Jeffrey Lewis added to party Venice Stakeholders Association(pty:am)) (Lewis, Jeffrey) (Entered: 03/25/2020)

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STATUS REPORT filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter. (Umhofer, Matthew) (Entered: 03/25/2020)

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STATUS REPORT as of March 26, 2020 filed by Intervenor Parties Cangress, Los Angeles Catholic Worker. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A-D)(Myers, Shayla) (Entered: 03/26/2020)

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March 26, 2020

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter: The Court has received information indicating the lack of sufficient sanitary facilities to meet the basic needs of the homeless community generally referred to as Skid Row. The Court, moreover, has personally observed these conditions. In this community, there are very few sanitation facilities available, and it appears that no new toilets or sanitation stations have been installed in this area since the advent of the COVID-19 health crisis. If left unchecked, it is likely that the coronavirus will both devastate the vulnerable homeless population and exacerbate the existing public health crisis more generally.Therefore, the Court hereby ORDERS a status report by Defendants City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles to address the timeline for the installation of fifty additional toilets and fifty additional sanitation stations in the Skid Row area. The Special Master has reported that a private-sector entity has reserved these needed toilets and sanitation stations, along with a commitment for their installation. All of the toilets and sanitation stations can be installed by Wednesday, April 8, 2020. Fifty of the toilets and twenty-five of the sanitation stations can be installed by Friday, April 3, 2020. However, the parties are invited to acquire and installfrom whatever source they deem appropriatethe needed units within the timeline outlined above.Defendants City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles shall file the ordered status report, whether separately or jointly, by 4:00 p.m. on April 1, 2020. The Special Master has been ordered to communicate with the parties regarding these issues. (kd) (Entered: 04/01/2020)

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STATUS REPORT filed by Defendant County of Los Angeles. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Status Report)(McLain, Byron) (Entered: 04/01/2020)

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STATUS REPORT for April 1, 2020 filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/01/2020)

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter. Since its previous Order in this case 48 issued April 1, 2020, the Court has continued to observe the conditions of the homeless community generally referred to as Skid Row. The Court attempted to use four of the handwashing stations that were in place prior to the COVID-19 outbreak, and found no water in all four of the tested stations. The Court also attempted to use two of the newly delivered handwashing stations; one was fully functional, and one had soap but no water. Although this sample size is small, the Courts observations raise a strong inference that there are inadequate sanitation facilities available in Skid Row. The Court, accompanied by Los Angeles Police Department officers, also encountered an employee from Andy Gump, Inc., who advised that he was working on instructions from his employer to remove fifty of the companys existing handwashing stations from Skid Row. Although Defendant City of Los Angeles represents, in its April 1 Status Report (Dkt. 50), that the City is deploying sixty new handwashing stations to Skid Row, if fifty of the existing handwashing stations are removed, Skid Row will see a net gain of only ten handwashing stations. This minimal increase supports the inference that the sanitation facilities in Skid Row continue to be inadequate to meet the exigencies of the COVID-19 health crisis. The Court therefore ORDERS a hearing in this matter for Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. In order to comply with the Central District of Californias Continuity of Operations Plan and other public health guidance, the hearing shall be held at the Alexandria Ballrooms, 501 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. (kd) (Entered: 04/04/2020)

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STATUS REPORT IN ADVANCE OF APRIL 7 2020 HEARING filed by Intervenor Orange County Catholic Worker. (Sobel, Carol) (Entered: 04/06/2020)

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REQUEST for Order for Status Report filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter. (Attachments: # 1 Proposed Order) (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/06/2020)

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STATUS REPORT for April 7, 2020 Hearing filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/06/2020)

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STATUS REPORT filed by Intervenor Parties Cangress, Los Angeles Catholic Worker. (Myers, Shayla) (Entered: 04/06/2020)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Brandon D Young counsel for Defendant County of Los Angeles. Adding Lauren Black as counsel of record for County of Los Angeles for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant County of Los Angeles. (Young, Brandon) (Entered: 04/06/2020)

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ORDER by Judge David O. Carter: Denying 45 EX PARTE APPLICATION. DENIED BY COURT. (twdb) (Entered: 04/06/2020)

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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 4/07/2020, 2:10 p.m. Electronic Court Recorder: Austin Che / Transcriber: Lorie A. Cook with Personal Court Reporters, A Veritext Company, phone number (818) 988-1900. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 4/28/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/8/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/6/2020. (ls) (Entered: 05/05/2020)

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter:In order to address the ostensibly inadequate sanitation facilities in Skid Row and the surrounding area, the Court hereby ORDERS Defendants City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles to submit a status report on Defendants plans for maintaining and servicing the sanitation facilities, such that the local community will have sufficient access to functioning sanitation facilities to mitigate the spread of coronavirus. Defendants City of Los Angeles and County of Los Angeles shall file the ordered status report, whether separately or jointly, within 48 hours, i.e., by 12:00 noon on Friday, April 10, 2020. (kd) (Entered: 04/08/2020)

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NOTICE filed by Plaintiffs Joseph Burk, George Frem, LA Alliance for Human Rights, Charles Malow, Karyn Pinsky, Leandro Suarez, Harry Tashdjian, Charles Van Scoy, Gary Whitter. Notice of Transcript of April 7, 2020 Hearing and Instructions to Order Copies (Mitchell, Elizabeth) (Entered: 04/09/2020)

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STATUS REPORT DEFENDANT COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES APRIL 10, 2020 STATUS REPORT filed by Defendant County of Los Angeles. (McLain, Byron) (Entered: 04/10/2020)

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STATUS REPORT for April 10, 2020 filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/10/2020)

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter: ORDER FOR STATUS REPORT AND HEARING. At the April 7, 2020 hearing, Plaintiffs and Intervenors requested, and the Court ORDERED, a status report, which Defendants shall file either jointly or separately by 7:00 p.m. on Monday, April 13, 2020. See document for detailed information. The Court indicated at the previous hearing that it was going to start settlement discussions immediately. The initial discussion concerned recreational vehicles and focused on Skid Row and the surrounding area, up to and including the 10 Freeway. The Court requests that the parties discuss designated areas for recreational vehicles and present possible options to the Court, beginning with Skid Row and the surrounding area. If the parties wish to present a more comprehensive plan covering more of Los Angeles City and County, they are welcome to do so. While the Court will begin settlement discussions with a focus on Skid Row and the surrounding area, the Court intends to quickly broaden the scope of these discussions to encompass more of the City and County. As such, the parties should also be prepared to indicate to the Court when their respective principals will be available for an in-depth settlement discussion. A hearing to discuss these matters shall be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. In order to comply with the Central District of Californias Continuity of Operations Plan and other public health guidance, the hearing shall be held at the Alexandria Ballrooms, 501 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. (ts) (Entered: 04/10/2020)

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STATUS REPORT RE RVs filed by Intervenor Orange County Catholic Worker. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A-H)(Sobel, Carol) (Entered: 04/12/2020)

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STATUS REPORT Defendant County of Los Angeles April 13, 2020 Status Report filed by Defendant County of Los Angeles. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Young, Brandon) (Entered: 04/13/2020)

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STATUS REPORT for April 14, 2020 Hearing filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/13/2020)

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EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene filed by Intervenor-Plaintiff Venice Stakeholders Association. (Attachments: # 1 Declaration Decl. iso Ex Parte Application, # 2 Declaration Decl. iso Ex Parte Application, # 3 Proposed Order Proposed Order Granting Ex Parte) (Attorney Jeffrey Lewis added to party Venice Stakeholders Association(pty:intvp)) (Lewis, Jeffrey) (Entered: 04/14/2020)

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter: Defendant City of Los Angeles is hereby ORDERED to make available those persons responsible for the environmental report concerning Maple and 16th Street by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 (i.e., this evening). A hearing to discuss this report and related matters shall be held on Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at 8:00 p.m. In order to comply with the Central District of Californias Continuity of Operations Plan and other public health guidance, the hearing shall be held at the Alexandria Ballrooms, 501 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. The Clerk shall serve this minute order on the parties. (kd) (Entered: 04/14/2020)

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April 14, 2020

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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 4/14/2020, 8:21 p.m. Electronic Court Recorder: Austin Che / Transcriber: Jane W. Gilliam with Veritext Legal Solutions, phone number (866) 299-5127. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 5/5/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/15/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/13/2020. (ls) (Entered: 05/05/2020)

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NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 4/14/2020, 8:21 a.m. re Transcript 92 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ls) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/05/2020)

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Text Only Entry: Status Conference held (a.m. session) before Judge David O. Carter at the Alexandria Ballrooms, 501 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles, California. Recorded by: Austin Che; Courtroom Deputy: None present; Time in Session: 2:50. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dgo) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (dgo) (Entered: 05/11/2021)

April 14, 2020

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter: During the April 14, 2020 status conference, the parties indicated that they had reached a proposed settlement agreement regarding the use of the site at 16th and Maple as a parking area for recreational vehicles, vans, and cars being resided in by homeless persons. The Court then learned, at the last minute, that the proposed agreement in question was subject to evaluation of any environmental concerns that the site may present. The parties shall file a joint status report on or before 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, addressing the following items: (a) the status of the environmental review, including any tentative findings and conclusions; and (b) any non-environmental issues remaining unresolved, as pertain to the proposed settlement agreement announced to the Court. (kd) (Entered: 04/15/2020)

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ORDER by Judge David O. Carter: Denying 66 EX PARTE APPLICATION to Intervene. DENIED BY ORDER OF THE COURT. (twdb) (Entered: 04/15/2020)

April 15, 2020

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AMENDED ORDER FOR STATUS REPORT AND HEARING RE: PROPOSED SETTLEMENT by Judge David O. Carter. During the April 14, 2020 status conference, the parties indicated that they had reached a proposed settlement agreement regarding the use of the site at 16th and Maple as a parking area for recreational vehicles, vans, and cars being resided in by homeless persons. The Court then learned, at the last minute, that the proposed agreement in question was subject to evaluation of any environmental concerns that the site may present. The parties shall file a joint status report on or before 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 21, 2020, addressing the following items: (a)the status of the environmental review, including any tentative findings and conclusions; and (b) any non-environmental issues remaining unresolved, as pertain to the proposed settlement agreement announced to the Court. The Court hereby schedules a hearing for Thursday, April 23 at 10:00 a.m. In order to comply with the Central District of Californias Continuity of Operations Plan and other public health guidance, the hearing shall be held at the Alexandria Ballrooms, 501 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. (kd) (Entered: 04/15/2020)

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NOTICE of Transcript of April 14, 2020 Hearing and Instructions to Order Copies filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Hoang, Arlene) (Entered: 04/16/2020)

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REQUEST for Hearing Emergency Status Conference filed by Defendant County of Los Angeles. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit B) (McLain, Byron) (Entered: 04/17/2020)

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MINUTE ORDER (IN CHAMBERS) Regarding Request for Emergency Status Conference 72 by Judge David O. Carter: The Project Roomkey program -- a joint undertaking by the City of Los Angeles, the County of Los Angeles, and the State of California -- seeks to secure hotel and motel rooms in the local community to provide safe isolation for the vulnerable homeless population during this unprecedented pandemic. As part of this program, over 250 hotel and motel owners have been contacted by City and County officials, and currently the County of Los Angeles has entered into contracts for over 2500 beds. The implementation of the Room Key Program will require cooperation of state and local government at all levels. The Court, recognizes the powers vested in the executive branch of government at all levels, including officials of the cities in which these hotels and motels are located. Concerns have been expressed by the cities of Lawndale and Bell Gardens regarding how this program is to be implemented. These concerns include, but are not necessarily limited to, the perceived lack of notice and an opportunity to be heard by the cities in which the hotels are located.The County of Los Angeles has requested an emergency status conference. Given the time-sensitive nature of the program and the concerns raised, the Court, to facilitate the discussion of these issues, respectfully invites the attendance of the following individuals at the previously scheduled status conference on Thursday April 23, 2020: City of Bell Gardens: Mayor Alejandra Cortez; City of Lawndale: Mayor Robert Pullen-Miles; Chairperson of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Kathryn Barger; and Not more than one (1) representative from each party in this action. In order to comply with the Central District of Californias Continuity of Operations Plan and other public health guidance, the status conference shall be held at the Alexandria Ballrooms, 501 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013. To ensure social distancing and compliance with public health guidelines, the above participants are urged to limit the number persons appearing on their behalf. (dgo) (Entered: 04/19/2020)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Louis R Miller counsel for Defendant County of Los Angeles. Adding Louis R. Miller as counsel of record for Defendant County of Los Angeles for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant County of Los Angeles. (Attorney Louis R Miller added to party County of Los Angeles(pty:dft))(Miller, Louis) (Entered: 04/21/2020)

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STATEMENT [Status Conference Statement] filed by Defendant County of Los Angeles (Miller, Louis) (Entered: 04/21/2020)

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Notice of Appearance or Withdrawal of Counsel: for attorney Jennifer Mira Hashmall counsel for Defendant County of Los Angeles. Adding Mira Hashmall as counsel of record for Defendant County of Los Angeles for the reason indicated in the G-123 Notice. Filed by Defendant County of Los Angeles. (Attorney Jennifer Mira Hashmall added to party County of Los Angeles(pty:dft))(Hashmall, Jennifer) (Entered: 04/21/2020)

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STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/21/2020)

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April 23, 2020

April 23, 2020

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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 4/23/2020, 10:03 a.m. Electronic Court Recorder: Austin Che / Transcriber: Lorie A. Cook with Veritext Legal Solutions, phone number (866) 299-5127. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 5/14/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/26/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/22/2020. (ls) (Entered: 05/05/2020)

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter: ORDER FOR STATUS REPORTThe Court thanks the parties, as well as all of the additional attendees, who participated in the April 23, 2020 Status Conference for their efforts to engage in constructive discussions regarding efforts to house those experiencing homelessness during this pandemic. By this ORDER, the Court is memorializing the participants suggestions as to the process by which this may be accomplished.To that end, the parties shall file a joint status report no later than 4:00 p.m. on Monday, APRIL 27, 2020, regarding the following:(1) The use of property located at 749 S. Los Angeles Street, Los Angeles, California, for safe parking or pallet shelters; and(2) The status of the review and use of the property located at Maple and 16th Street, Los Angeles, California. At the April 23, 2020 Status Conference, the Court perceived what appeared to be a consensus reached among the participants, and on that basis REQUESTS that the parties file a progress report as to each of the following items on or before APRIL 30, 2020:(1) The current status of each location which has previously been identified or is under consideration as a safe parking site. In particular, said report should include how many recreational vehicles, vans, and cars are in each site, as well as the maximum capacity of each site.(2) The current status of the implementation of Governor Newsoms Project Roomkey. In particular, said report should include the number of persons already placed in hotels and motels.(3) The current number of recreational centers being used as shelters, and the number of persons sheltered therein. Finally, the Court notes that the City of Los Angeles is divided into 15 Districts, each represented by a City Councilperson. The Court has been advised that a settlement in this matter will best be achieved by a global settlement implemented on a District-by-District basis. The Court has been informed that, in furtherance of that goal, Nury Martinez, President, Los Angeles City Council, and Joe Buscaino, President Pro Tem, Los Angeles City Council, will be directly involved in the settlement discussions.The Court reiterates its appreciation of the efforts of all of the participants in these settlement discussions. (kd) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter: APPOINTING SPECIAL MASTER. The Court hereby APPOINTS Michele Martinez to serve as a Special Master in this case, alongside the previously appointed Special Master, the Honorable James L. Smith (Ret.). (twdb) (Entered: 04/24/2020)

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STATUS REPORT for April 27, 2020 filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/27/2020)

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TRANSCRIPT for proceedings held on 4/14/2020, 10:00 a.m. Electronic Court Recorder: Austin Che / Transcriber: Danielle S. Vanriper with Veritext Legal Solutions, phone number (866) 299-5127. Transcript may be viewed at the court public terminal or purchased through the Electronic Court Recorder before the deadline for Release of Transcript Restriction. After that date it may be obtained through PACER. Notice of Intent to Redact due within 7 days of this date. Redaction Request due 5/19/2020. Redacted Transcript Deadline set for 5/29/2020. Release of Transcript Restriction set for 7/27/2020. (ls) (Entered: 05/12/2021)

April 28, 2020

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Letter from Kathryn Barger, Supervisor re County's Intention to Enter Into Settlement Negotiations. (dgo) (Entered: 04/29/2020)

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MINUTE ORDER IN CHAMBERS by Judge David O. Carter: ORDER RE TRANSCRIPTS OF HEARINGS HELD ON 4/7/20, 4/14/20 AND 4/23/20. SEE DOCUMENT FOR FURTHER INFORMATION. (twdb) (Entered: 04/30/2020)

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STATUS REPORT Defendants Joint Progress Report for April 30 2020 filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/30/2020)

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Case Details

State / Territory: California

Case Type(s):

Public Housing

Disability Rights

Key Dates

Filing Date: March 10, 2020

Case Ongoing: Yes

Plaintiffs

Plaintiff Description:

An alliance of business and property owners, renters, and unhoused people in Los Angeles.

Plaintiff Type(s):

Private Plaintiff

Public Interest Lawyer: No

Filed Pro Se: No

Class Action Sought: No

Class Action Outcome: Not sought

Defendants

Los Angeles County (Los Angeles), County

City of Los Angeles (Los Angeles, Los Angeles), City

Defendant Type(s):

Jurisdiction-wide

Case Details

Causes of Action:

42 U.S.C. § 1983

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), 42 U.S.C. §§ 12111 et seq.

Section 504 (Rehabilitation Act), 29 U.S.C. § 701

State law

Constitutional Clause(s):

Due Process

Due Process: Procedural Due Process

Equal Protection

Takings

Available Documents:

Trial Court Docket

Complaint (any)

Injunctive (or Injunctive-like) Relief

Any published opinion

Outcome

Prevailing Party: Plaintiff

Nature of Relief:

Injunction / Injunctive-like Settlement

Source of Relief:

Settlement

Form of Settlement:

Court Approved Settlement or Consent Decree

Order Duration: 2022 - None

Issues

General:

Bathing and hygiene

Bathrooms

Housing

Poverty/homelessness

Sanitation / living conditions

Disability and Disability Rights:

Sidewalks

Mobility impairment

Discrimination-area:

Accommodation / Leave

Discrimination-basis:

Disability (inc. reasonable accommodations)

COVID-19:

COVID testing ordered/modified

Sanitizer/Handsoap ordered made available/used