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.

On April 24, 2020, Judge Carter appointed Michele Martinez to serve as Special Master alongside the Honorable James L. Smith, who had previously been appointed Special Master.

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, in accordance with the Ninth Circuit’s decision in Martin v. City of Boise, 920 F.3d 584, which concluded that the Eighth Amendment “bars a city from prosecuting people criminally for sleeping outside on public property when those people have no home or other shelter to go to.” Judge Carter reasoned that it was likely that if citing a homeless person for sleeping outside is cruel and unusual punishment, then it was “likely also cruel and unusual to act with such indifference that an individual experiencing homelessness is forced to take shelter in an inherently hazardous location.” As such, 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, appointing Judge Birotte to mediate. 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 City 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 July 15, 2022, LA Alliance filed a second amended and supplemental complaint.

On September 16, 2022, the plaintiffs and the City announced that they had reached a preliminary agreement and requested a stay in litigation while the parties finalized the terms. The City 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 City 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 City’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 City filed another motion to dismiss on May 3, 2023. On May 5, 2023, the court issued an order setting the scheduling conference for May 9, 2023. On June 29, 2023, the court issued an order granting in part and denying in part the defendant City’s motion to dismiss. The property-owner plaintiff’s claims for violation of mandatory duty under § 170000 were dismissed with prejudice, but the defendant’s motion to dismiss all other claims was denied.

On August 28, 2023, the parties attended a status conference, and the court later continued the hearing on September 18. The parties represented to Judge Birotte and Special Master Martinez that they had “reached an agreement in principle,” were to “negotiate the few remaining terms,” and would represent the proposed settlement to the court by September 25, 2023. The parties jointly submitted their settlement agreement to the court on September 25, 2023. On September 28, 2023, the parties submitted a joint submission of a second addendum to the settlement agreement and stipulation for voluntary dismissal with prejudice.

Under the terms of the settlement, the City was, by 2026, to: (1) fund 3,000 new mental health and substance use disorder beds by 2026; and (2) make available 450 new subsidies for Adult Residential Facilities (“ARFs”) and Residential Care Facilities for the Elderly (“RCFEs”) to serve individuals with mental illness who are at risk of becoming homeless. Judge Jay C. Gandhi (ret). was appointed as monitor of the City’s compliance with the settlement, and the City had quarterly reporting obligations to the plaintiffs.

The court held a hearing on September 28, 2023, and the following day, Judge Carter granted the order to dismiss with prejudice plaintiffs’ cause of action against the City in the second amended and supplemental complaint. The court ordered that it would retain jurisdiction until June 30, 2027 for the purpose of overseeing and enforcing the settlement agreement.

On November 1, 2023, the Ninth Circuit granted the motion to voluntarily dismiss the appeal to it. On December 14, 2023, the court held a dispute resolution hearing regarding the City milestones. In its first status report submitted to the court on January 16, 2024, the City reported that it met the or exceeded its obligations under the settlement agreement by developing over 900 mental health and substance use disorder beds and providing over 100 new subsidies for ARFs and RCFEs. On February 7, 2024, however, plaintiffs filed a motion for order of non-compliance and sanctions, arguing that the City willfully violated the settlement agreement and failed to meet its obligations. The plaintiffs argued that the City obstructed efforts to establish encampment milestones and created fewer beds than it promised to. Specifically, the plaintiffs argued that the City had a milestone of creating 3,700 new beds in the previous fiscal year, but that it only created 1,748 new beds. The plaintiffs asked the court to impose sanctions on the City for being in non-compliance with the settlement agreement for a 447-day period, including paying $100,000 for each week of non-compliance to plaintiffs, which would equal about $6,400,000.

On February 29, 2024, Special Master Michele Martinez issued an Independent Monitor Report for Year One of the settlement agreement. Martinez’s report concluded that although the City created new beds for homeless individuals, it did not meet its targets and it faced challenges related to funding, transparency, and equitable distribution of housing solutions throughout the City. On April 8, 2024, the court held a status conference regarding the defendant’s progress in complying with their settlement agreement obligations. Judge Carter confirmed the firm Alvarez and Marsal as auditors to evaluate the City’s compliance with the settlement agreement.

On April 15 and July 15, 2024, the defendant’s quarterly status report, stating that it had again met or exceeded all its obligations under the settlement agreement during this reporting period.

On September 4, 2024, the plaintiffs filed a motion for enforcement of settlement compliance. On September 10, 2024, Judge Carter issued minute orders about the audit’s proposed amended budget and ordered the City to provide updates on data requests, which it did so by September 18, 2024. On October 25, 2024, an evidentiary hearing was held to address the City’s compliance. On November 20, 2024, the court issued a minute order on audit pricing and delays, with Alvarez and Marsal to present the information at a hearing on November 21, 2024.

As of November 22, 2024, the case is ongoing.

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Robin Peterson (2/3/2023)

Nicole Brigstock (11/30/2024)

People

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Judge(s)

Carter, David O. (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bang, Diane H (California)

Contreras, Christian M. (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Black, Lauren M (California)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Abascal, Manuel A. (California)

Judge(s)

Carter, David O. (California)

Attorney for Plaintiff

Bang, Diane H (California)

Contreras, Christian M. (California)

Lewis, Jeffrey (California)

Mitchell, Elizabeth Anne (California)

Rotstan, Sean Christopher (California)

Umhofer, Matthew Donald (California)

Attorney for Defendant

Black, Lauren M (California)

Hashmall, Jennifer Mira (California)

Hoang, Arlene Nancy (California)

Lai, Ana Wai-Kwan (California)

Marcus, Scott D (California)

Mariani, Jessica (California)

McLain, Byron J (California)

Miller, Louis R. (California)

Moon, Adrian D. (California)

Park, Amie S (California)

Rodriguez-Sanchirico, Emily A (California)

Salsig, Ryan (California)

Sarkis, Nadia Ann (California)

Tokoro, Jason H. (California)

Young, Brandon D (California)

Expert/Monitor/Master/Other

Abascal, Manuel A. (California)

Eisenberg, Jonathan Michael (California)

Geczy, Isabelle Maxine (California)

Gray, Gregory Edward (California)

Hamburger, Bradley Joseph (California)

Hoffman, Paul L (California)

Kapur, Theano Evangelis (California)

Martin, David H (California)

Martinez, Michele (California)

Myers, Shayla Renee (California)

Ravis, Mark S (California)

Rowland, Weston C (California)

Sobel, Carol A. (California)

Sweetser, Catherine Elizabeth (California)

Weitzman, Brooke Alyson (California)

Wise, William R (California)

Yagman, Stephen (California)

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Documents in the Clearinghouse

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1 2:20-cv-02291	Complaint	March 10, 2020	March 10, 2020 Complaint
16 2:20-cv-02291	Ex Parte Application For Intervention and Appearance at the Conference Set for March 19, 2020	March 17, 2020	March 17, 2020 Pleading / Motion / Brief
32 2:20-cv-02291	Statement in Response to Lacan and Lacw's Ex Parte Application for Intervention and Appearance	March 18, 2020	March 18, 2020 Pleading / Motion / Brief
25 2:20-cv-02291	Proposed Intervenors' Ex Parte Application for Intervention and Appearance at March 19, 2020 Conference	March 18, 2020	March 18, 2020 Pleading / Motion / Brief
29 2:20-cv-02291	Order Granting Intervenors' Ex Parte Application to Intervene as of Right	March 18, 2020	March 18, 2020 Order/Opinion 2020 WL 13586046
66 2:20-cv-02291	Proposed Intervenor-Plaintiff's Ex Parte Application for Leave to Intervene as Additional Plaintiff	April 14, 2020	April 14, 2020 Pleading / Motion / Brief
69 2:20-cv-02291	Proposed Order Denying Ex Parte Application La Alliance for Human Rights v. City of Los Angeles	April 15, 2020	April 15, 2020 Order/Opinion
123 2:20-cv-02291	Civil Minutes - General: Proceedings (In Chambers) Preliminary Injunction	May 22, 2020	May 22, 2020 Transcript
136 2:20-cv-02291	Settlement Agreement	June 18, 2020	June 18, 2020 Settlement Agreement
256 2:20-cv-02291	Defendant Los Angeles County's Notice of Motion to Dismiss	March 29, 2021	March 29, 2021 Pleading / Motion / Brief

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Docket

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

Last updated March 11, 2025, 9:26 a.m.

ECF Number	Description	Date	Link Date / Link
1	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	March 10, 2020 RECAP
2	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 PACER
3	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	March 10, 2020 PACER
4	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	March 10, 2020 PACER
5	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	March 10, 2020 PACER
6	NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT to District Judge Stephen V. Wilson and Magistrate Judge Steve Kim. (ghap) (Entered: 03/11/2020)	March 11, 2020	March 11, 2020 PACER
7	NOTICE TO PARTIES OF COURT-DIRECTED ADR PROGRAM filed. (ghap) (Entered: 03/11/2020)	March 11, 2020	March 11, 2020 PACER
8	21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant City of Los Angeles. (ghap) (Entered: 03/11/2020)	March 11, 2020	March 11, 2020 PACER
9	21 DAY Summons Issued re Complaint (Attorney Civil Case Opening), 1 as to Defendant County of Los Angeles. (ghap) (Entered: 03/11/2020)	March 11, 2020	March 11, 2020 PACER
10	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	March 11, 2020 RECAP
11	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)	March 13, 2020	March 13, 2020 RECAP
12	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 PACER
13	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	March 16, 2020 PACER
14	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	March 16, 2020 PACER
15	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	March 17, 2020 PACER
16	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) 1 View on RECAP	March 17, 2020	March 17, 2020 RECAP
17	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)	March 17, 2020	March 17, 2020 RECAP
18	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	March 17, 2020 RECAP
19	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	March 17, 2020 PACER
20	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 PACER
21	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 PACER
22	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	March 17, 2020 PACER
23	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	March 17, 2020 PACER
24	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	March 17, 2020 RECAP
25	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) 1 View on RECAP	March 18, 2020	March 18, 2020 RECAP
26	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) 1 View on RECAP	March 18, 2020	March 18, 2020 RECAP
27	Notice of Withdrawal of Statement (Motion related) 24 filed by defendant City of Los Angeles. (Mariani, Jessica) (Entered: 03/18/2020)	March 18, 2020	March 18, 2020 RECAP
28	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)	March 18, 2020	March 18, 2020 RECAP
29	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	March 18, 2020 RECAP
30	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	March 18, 2020 RECAP
31	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)	March 18, 2020	March 18, 2020 PACER
32	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)	March 18, 2020	March 18, 2020 RECAP
33	Report re Developments filed by Intervenor Orange County Catholic Worker (Sobel, Carol) (Entered: 03/18/2020)	March 18, 2020	March 18, 2020 RECAP
34	STATUS REPORT filed by Intervenor Parties Cangress, Los Angeles Catholic Worker. (Sweetser, Catherine) (Entered: 03/19/2020)	March 19, 2020	March 19, 2020 RECAP
35	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)	March 19, 2020	March 19, 2020 RECAP
36	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	March 19, 2020 PACER
37	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	March 19, 2020 PACER
38	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	March 20, 2020 PACER
39	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)	March 20, 2020	March 20, 2020 RECAP
40	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)	March 20, 2020	March 20, 2020 PACER
	Notice of Filing Transcript	March 21, 2020	March 21, 2020 PACER
41	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)	March 23, 2020	March 23, 2020 RECAP
42	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)	March 23, 2020	March 23, 2020 RECAP
43	STATUS REPORT filed by Defendants City of Los Angeles, County of Los Angeles. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit A)(Young, Brandon) (Entered: 03/23/2020) 1 View on RECAP	March 23, 2020	March 23, 2020 RECAP
44	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)	March 24, 2020	March 24, 2020 RECAP
81	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)	March 24, 2020	March 24, 2020 PACER
45	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) 1 View on RECAP 2 View on RECAP 3 View on RECAP	March 25, 2020	March 25, 2020 RECAP
46	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)	March 25, 2020	March 25, 2020 RECAP
47	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) 1 View on RECAP	March 26, 2020	March 26, 2020 RECAP
82	Text Only Entry: Status 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)	March 26, 2020	March 26, 2020 PACER
48	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)	April 1, 2020	April 1, 2020 RECAP
49	STATUS REPORT filed by Defendant County of Los Angeles. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibit A to Status Report)(McLain, Byron) (Entered: 04/01/2020) 1 View on RECAP	April 1, 2020	April 1, 2020 RECAP
50	STATUS REPORT for April 1, 2020 filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/01/2020)	April 1, 2020	April 1, 2020 RECAP
51	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)	April 4, 2020	April 4, 2020 RECAP
52	STATUS REPORT IN ADVANCE OF APRIL 7 2020 HEARING filed by Intervenor Orange County Catholic Worker. (Sobel, Carol) (Entered: 04/06/2020)	April 6, 2020	April 6, 2020 RECAP
53	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) 1 View on RECAP	April 6, 2020	April 6, 2020 RECAP
54	STATUS REPORT for April 7, 2020 Hearing filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/06/2020)	April 6, 2020	April 6, 2020 RECAP
55	STATUS REPORT filed by Intervenor Parties Cangress, Los Angeles Catholic Worker. (Myers, Shayla) (Entered: 04/06/2020)	April 6, 2020	April 6, 2020 RECAP
56	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)	April 6, 2020	April 6, 2020 PACER
57	ORDER by Judge David O. Carter: Denying 45 EX PARTE APPLICATION. DENIED BY COURT. (twdb) (Entered: 04/06/2020)	April 6, 2020	April 6, 2020 RECAP
83	Text Only Entry: Status Conference held 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: 1:33. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dgo) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/28/2020)	April 7, 2020	April 7, 2020 PACER
90	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)	April 7, 2020	April 7, 2020 RECAP
91	NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 4/07/2020, 2:10 p.m. re Transcript 90 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ls) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/05/2020)	April 7, 2020	April 7, 2020 PACER
58	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)	April 8, 2020	April 8, 2020 RECAP
59	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)	April 9, 2020	April 9, 2020 RECAP
60	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)	April 10, 2020	April 10, 2020 RECAP
61	STATUS REPORT for April 10, 2020 filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/10/2020)	April 10, 2020	April 10, 2020 RECAP
62	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)	April 10, 2020	April 10, 2020 RECAP
63	STATUS REPORT RE RVs filed by Intervenor Orange County Catholic Worker. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit Exhibits A-H)(Sobel, Carol) (Entered: 04/12/2020) 1 View on RECAP	April 12, 2020	April 12, 2020 RECAP
64	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) 1 View on RECAP	April 13, 2020	April 13, 2020 RECAP
65	STATUS REPORT for April 14, 2020 Hearing filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/13/2020)	April 13, 2020	April 13, 2020 RECAP
66	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)	April 14, 2020	April 14, 2020 RECAP
67	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)	April 14, 2020	April 14, 2020 RECAP
84	Text Only Entry: Status Conference held (p.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: :21. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (dgo) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/28/2020)	April 14, 2020	April 14, 2020 PACER
92	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)	April 14, 2020	April 14, 2020 RECAP
93	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)	April 14, 2020	April 14, 2020 PACER
298	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	April 14, 2020 PACER
68	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)	April 15, 2020	April 15, 2020 RECAP
69	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	April 15, 2020 RECAP
70	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)	April 15, 2020	April 15, 2020 RECAP
71	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)	April 16, 2020	April 16, 2020 RECAP
72	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) 1 View on RECAP 2 View on RECAP	April 17, 2020	April 17, 2020 RECAP
73	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)	April 19, 2020	April 19, 2020 RECAP
74	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)	April 21, 2020	April 21, 2020 RECAP
75	STATEMENT [Status Conference Statement] filed by Defendant County of Los Angeles (Miller, Louis) (Entered: 04/21/2020)	April 21, 2020	April 21, 2020 RECAP
76	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)	April 21, 2020	April 21, 2020 RECAP
77	STATUS REPORT Joint Status Report filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/21/2020)	April 21, 2020	April 21, 2020 RECAP
86	Text Only Entry: Status Conference held 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: 2:52. THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ts) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 04/30/2020)	April 23, 2020	April 23, 2020 PACER
94	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)	April 23, 2020	April 23, 2020 RECAP
95	NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 4/23/2020, 10:03 a.m. re Transcript 94 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ls) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/05/2020)	April 23, 2020	April 23, 2020 PACER
78	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)	April 24, 2020	April 24, 2020 RECAP
79	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)	April 24, 2020	April 24, 2020 RECAP
80	STATUS REPORT for April 27, 2020 filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/27/2020)	April 27, 2020	April 27, 2020 RECAP
302	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	April 28, 2020 PACER
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303	NOTICE OF FILING TRANSCRIPT filed for proceedings 4/14/2020, 10:00 a.m. re Transcript 302 THERE IS NO PDF DOCUMENT ASSOCIATED WITH THIS ENTRY. (ls) TEXT ONLY ENTRY (Entered: 05/12/2021)	April 28, 2020	April 28, 2020 PACER
85	Letter from Kathryn Barger, Supervisor re County's Intention to Enter Into Settlement Negotiations. (dgo) (Entered: 04/29/2020)	April 29, 2020	April 29, 2020 RECAP
87	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)	April 30, 2020	April 30, 2020 RECAP
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88	STATUS REPORT Defendants Joint Progress Report for April 30 2020 filed by Defendant City of Los Angeles. (Marcus, Scott) (Entered: 04/30/2020)	April 30, 2020	April 30, 2020 RECAP