23822 West Mobile Street.  (Lien: $4,028.61)

(Continued from Council meeting of October 23, 2015)

8031 North Chastain Avenue.  (Lien: $3,848.63)

(Continued from Council meeting of October 23, 2015)

14135 West El Casco Street.  (Lien: $3,301.77)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 10, 2015)

13840 West Bessemer Street.  (Lien: $932.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 10, 2015)

14241 West Berg Street. (Lien: $1,937.99)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 10, 2015)

4852 North Hayvenhurst Avenue.  (Lien: $1,785.89)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 10, 2015)

412 East 106th Street.  (Lien: $4,099.01)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 10, 2015)

415 North Crescent Heights Boulevard.  (Lien: $4,919.80)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 10, 2015)

521 South Bentley Avenue.  (Lien: $1,676.13)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 10, 2015)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to vacation proceedings for the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue (VAC - E1401249).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation of the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the August 14, 2015 City Engineer report:
   
   The north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue.
   
   
4. FIND that the vacation of the area shown colored orange on Exhibit B of the August 14, 2015 City Engineer report be denied.
   
   
5. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easement.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. FIND that the vacation of the north/south alley westerly of Cahuenga Boulevard between Selma Avenue and the east/west alley northerly of Selma Avenue is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
9. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated August 14, 2015 with the conditions contained therein.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980.00 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.  Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of November 17, 2015)

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Neighborhood Council subdivision policy.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to amend the relevant Los Angeles Administrative Code sections relative to Neighborhood Council subdivision/boundary adjustment as follows:
   
   
   1. A new Neighborhood Council may be created from within the boundaries of an existing Neighborhood Council by the following process:
      
      
      1. The subdividing group shall undertake the process for Neighborhood Council formation as already described for new councils.
         
         
      2. The Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) shall set an election to take up the question within 90 days of verifying all paperwork is complete.
         
         
      3. A majority of the votes cast by stakeholders of the entire original Neighborhood Council shall be required to complete the separation and create a new council.
         
         
      4. If an area leaves a Neighborhood Council, the original council should simply be required to adjust its boundaries and board structure and not recertify.
         
         
      5. If an area moves between two existing Neighborhood Councils, neither should be required to recertify.
         
         
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to include in the City budget for the next fiscal year, proposed funding for three positions needed to implement the proposed Neighborhood Council subdivision/boundary adjustment policy.
   
   
3. NOTE and FILE the DONE Reports dated November 19, 2013 and August 13, 2015.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None provided by the Board of Neighborhood Commissioners.  Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC)  to authorize the Council President to appoint nine members of the Innovation and Performance Commission.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Wesson):

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance that would amend Section 8.231 of the LAAC to indicate that the Council President is authorized to appoint nine members of the Innovation and Performance Commission from nominations submitted by the chairs of the three Council committees that oversee the budget, personnel, and innovation functions, respectively.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an Amended and Restated Ground Lease between the City and the Korean American Museum, Inc. for the use of a vacant City lot.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Wesson - Cedillo - O'Farrell)

1. AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD) and the City Attorney, with the assistance and cooperation of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to negotiate an Amended and Restated Ground Lease (Contract No. 122257, executed on April 4, 2013) between the City and the Korean American Museum, Inc. (a non-profit corporation) for the use of a vacant City lot, under the control of the LADOT, at 601-617 South Vermont Avenue in Council District 10, for the construction of a new location for the Korean American Museum and the replacement of a City operated parking facility on site, to incorporate various lease modifications including but not limited to the development of market rate residential units as proposed by the Korean American Museum, Inc.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the GSD, the Department of City Planning, and Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to accept and process entitlement, building permit and other related applications submitted by the Korean American Museum, Inc. required to construct a seven-story mixed-use building with approximately 30,000 square feet of commercial/museum space for the Korean American National Museum and a maximum of 103 dwelling units.  The project will reserve 10 percent of the 103 dwelling units permitted on the site (11 dwelling units) for affordable housing.  The project is to include 145 on-site parking spaces on three subterranean levels and 48 off-site parking spaces.  Such project to be subject to the approval of an Amended and Restated Ground Lease by the City Council, and the payment of all associated fees and permits.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the El Nino Emergency Preparedness Plan for the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the Bureau of Sanitation and Emergency Management Department reports relative to efforts to prepare the City’s critical infrastructure, protect property and educate residents for a potential El Nino event.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of November 18, 2015)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) using Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILOT) funds for the transition of recreation programs from the Department of Recreation and Parks to non-profit service providers.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the HACLA to:

1. Use $1,000,000 in PILOT funds for the transition of recreation programs from the Department of Recreation and Parks to non-profit service providers, including related minor facilities improvements, at various public housing sites.
   
   
2. Use $300,000 in PILOT funds for a utility system evaluation at various public housing sites.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  Approval of the above recommendation will clarify the scope of work for $1,000,000 in PILOT funds for the transition of recreational programs from the Department of Recreation and Parks to non-profit service providers as well as revise the use of $300,000 in PILOT funds from Paint and Lead Abatement to a Utility System Evaluation at various public housing sites. The above recommendation is in compliance with City financial policies in that one time funds provided by HACLA would be provided for one-time expenditures associated with these purposes.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending the existing contracts with Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS (HOPWA) service providers for six months, and executing contracts with recommended HOPWA program service providers.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Amend the existing contracts with the HOPWA providers listed in Attachment A of the HCIDLA report to the Mayor dated November 4, 2015, for six months, beginning October 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016, to continue to provide HOPWA services countywide until the new contracts awarded through the Request for Proposals (RFP) begin on April 1, 2016; funding will be provided from the Program Year (PY) 2015-2016 HOPWA grant accounts, as follows:
      
      

      Fund	Account	Title	Amount
      569	43M326	HOPWA Subsidy Assistance	$1,011,707
      569	43M332	Project Sponsor Administration	242,345
      569	43M406	HOPWA Support Services	2,082,164
      569	43M442	HOPWA Information Services	144,902
      569	43M644	Outside Auditor	37,500
      		Total:	$3,518,618

   
   
   2. Negotiate and execute contracts in substantial conformance with Attachment B of the HCIDLA report dated November 4, 2015, recommended contractors for the HOPWA program, for twelve-month terms beginning April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017, with an option to renew for up to four additional years, subject to the approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality, and incompliance with all necessary City and federal requirements; funding will be provided for these new contracts from the HOPWA entitlement grant for PY April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and execute contracts in substantial conformance with Attachment B of the HCIDLA report dated November 4, 2015, existing providers in the regional areas where no contract awards were recommended through the RFP process for twelve months beginning April 1, 2016 through March 31, 2017, subject to the approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality, and in compliance with all necessary City and federal requirements; funding will be provided for these new contracts from the HOPWA entitlement grant for PY April 1, 2016 to March 31, 2017.
      
      
   4. Release an RFP for services to be provided at the San Gabriel Valley Service Planning Area (SPA) 3 and East Los Angeles SPA 7, and the Metro Downtown and Metro East Subgroups of SPA 4 regional offices; said RFP to be in substantial conformance with the requirements of the HOPWA RFP released in 2015 with respect to eligibility and services to be provided, with services expected to begin April 1, 2017.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish new accounts and increase/(decrease) appropriations within the Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS Fund No. 569, as follows:
   
   

   Account	Title	Amount
   43M326	HOPWA Subsidy Assistance	($2,535,318)
   43M332	HOPWA Project Sponsor Administration	(230,282)
   43M335	Savings - HOPWA Subsidy Assistance	3,700,000
   43M336	Savings - HOPWA Support Services	252,000
   43M406	HOPWA Support Services	1,595,738
   43M442	HOPWA Information Services	144,904
   43M455	HOPWA Regional Office	(2,927,042)
   	Total:	$0



3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  The amended and new contracts will be funded from the federal HOPWA grant for PY 2015-2016 and the anticipated grant for 2016-2017, plus any rollover identified from previous years.  Funding costs for the recommendations in this report are as follows: funding for the 6-month extensions (October 1, 2015 - March 31, 2016) will be $3,518,618, which is currently available in the PY 2015-2016 HOPWA budget, and funding for one-year contracts (April 1, 2015 - March 31, 2017) will be $11,298,213, which is anticipated to be $14.3 million.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing a City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative, or Ban the Box Policy.

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

1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to require City contractors and private employers with 10 or more employees to remove questions relating to criminal history from job applications and to require any questions related to criminal history be made after a conditional offer of employment has been made.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Contract Administration, with assistance of City Attorney, to report on an enforcement strategy including monitoring, compliance, and penalty structure.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Entertainment and Facilities Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to efforts of the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to preserve expiring United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) subsidized mortgages and project-based Section 8 contracts.

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

INSTRUCT the HCIDLA to report relative to the Department's preservation efforts for expiring HUD subsidized mortgages and project-based Section 8 contracts, along with an outreach plan for the preservation of these units.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Julie Stromberg to the Community Forest Advisory Committee.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Julie Stromberg to the Community Forest Advisory Committee is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Stromberg resides in Council District Four.

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Energy and Environment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Marilee Kuhlmann to the Community Forest Advisory Committee.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Marilee Kuhlmann to the Community Forest Advisory Committee is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Kuhlmann resides in Council District Three.

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Energy and Environment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Mr. Timothy O'Connor to the Community Forest Advisory Committee.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Timothy O'Connor to the Community Forest Advisory Committee is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Mr. O'Connor resides in Council District Five.

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Energy and Environment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

1800 West 4th Street. (Case No. 307415) Assessor I.D. No. 5154-023-012

1800 West 4th Street. (Case No. 334368) Assessor I.D. No. 5154-023-012

3116 South Normandie Avenue. (Case No. 318775) Assessor I.D. No. 5040-001-006

3116 South Normandie Avenue. (Case No. 330800) Assessor I.D. No. 5040-001-006

3116 South Normandie Avenue. (Case No. 386902) Assessor I.D. No. 5040-001-006

6518 South Victoria Avenue. (Case No. 448097) Assessor I.D. No. 4006-018-037

4217 South Woodlawn Avenue. (Case No. 485457) Assessor I.D. No. 5113-031-014

1238 South Burnside Avenue. (Case No. 7705) Assessor I.D. No. 5085-015-008

4631 West Pickford Street. (Case No. 137554) Assessor I.D. No. 5071-023-015

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) AND CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to amending the HCIDLA contracts with International Realty and Investments, Inc., Overland, Pacific and Cutler, Inc., and AmeriNational Community Services, Inc.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:

1. Execute Second Amendments to Contract No. C-123730 with International Realty and Investments, Inc., and Contract No. C-122917 with Overland, Pacific and Cutler, Inc., to extend the contracts for one year through March 31, 2016, for the continued provision of property management services for HCIDLA’s real estate owned properties, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
2. Execute a Second Amendment to Contract No. C-121127 with AmeriNational Community Services, Inc. to extend the contract for one year through April 30, 2016, for the continued provision of loan servicing for HCIDLA’s portfolio of amortizing loans, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  No additional funding is requested for the proposed contract amendments. The above recommendations are in compliance with City financial policies in that the proposed amendments will be funded by the HCIDLA's Municipal Housing Finance Fund, Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund, and rental revenues.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a personal services agreement with David Paul Rosen and Associates for residual receipts loan policy analysis and recommendations.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to execute a personal services agreement with David Paul Rosen and Associates for the provision of residual receipts loan policy analysis and recommendations, with compensation in an amount not to exceed $24,999, and for a six-month term from the date of execution with no renewal options, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish and appropriate a new account within Fund 815/43, Municipal Housing Finance Fund, as follows:
   
   

   Account	Title	Amount
   43M246	D P Rosen - Residual Receipts Policy Analysis	$24,999

          
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  The above recommendations are in compliance with City financial policies in that the agreement will be paid for by special funds. The personal services agreement with David Paul Rosen and Associates will be funded by HCIDLA’s Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) AND CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to creating two new asset protection accounts within the Housing Production Revolving Fund, and related transfers of funds.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish new accounts and appropriate as follows:
      
      

      Fund	Account No.	Title	Amount
      Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J	43M221	Asset Protection	$250,000
      Housing Production Revolving Fund No. 240	43M221	Asset Protection	250,000
      		Total:	$500,000

   
   
   2. Expend funds in an amount not to exceed $500,000 from Account 43M221 Asset Protection upon proper written demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, for costs related to the protection, loss mitigation, and/or enforcement of the City’s liens, covenants, collateral, and real estate owned properties.


2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The above recommendations authorize the creation of two new accounts with $250,000 each, one within the Housing Production Revolving Fund No. 240 and one within the Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J.  This action is in compliance with City financial policies in that the appropriations are from special funds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the development of the T. Bailey Manor Apartments.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of up to $10,000,000 in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the development of the T. Bailey Manor Apartments, a project comprised of the construction of 46 new residential units at 4121 Eagle Rock Boulevard.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to negotiate and execute:
   
   
   1. The relevant bond documents for the T. Bailey Manor Apartments.
      
      
   2. Amendments to the loan documents related to the existing HCIDLA loan; revisions will include but shall not be limited to interest rate, loan and affordability terms and subordination to new permanent loans.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  The City is a conduit issuer and will not incur liability for repayment of the bonds. The bonds are a limited obligation payable strictly from revenue from the project. The City will not be obligated to make payments on the bonds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the development of the Skid Row Southeast 1 Apartments.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of up to $10,200,000 in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the development of the Skid Row Southeast 1 Apartments, a project comprised of 106 multifamily affordable rental housing units at 1201 East 7th Street and at 1205 East 6th Street.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to negotiate and execute:
   
   
   1. The relevant bond documents for the Skid Row Southeast 1 Apartments.
      
      
   2. Amendments to the loan documents related to the existing HCIDLA loan; revisions will include but shall not be limited to modification of one interest rate, loan and affordability terms, subordination to new permanent loans and assignment and transfer to a new limited partnership.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.  The City is a conduit issuer and will not incur liability for repayment of the bonds. The bonds are a limited obligation payable strictly from revenue from the project. The City will not be obligated to make payments on the bonds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of Golden Avenue between James M. Wood Boulevard and 8th Place.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that Golden Avenue between James M. Wood Boulevard and 8th Place as shown on the map attached to Council file No. 15-0497-S1, subject to the conditions contained herein, be temporarily closed pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 for a period of eighteen months upon Council approval.
   
   
2. FIND that this action is categorically exempt under Article III, Class 5, of the Los Angeles City Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to Council file No. 15-0497-S1, signed by the City Attorney.
   
   
4. ADOPT the following findings:
   
   
   1. There is substantial evidence of serious and continual criminal activities in the street recommended for temporary closure.
      
      
   2. The temporary closure of the street will reduce the criminal activity in the area.
      
      
   3. The street does not provide necessary vehicular or pedestrian access to adjacent properties but the majority of affected property owners have agreed to the temporary closure.
      
      
   4. The closure will not substantially adversely affect traffic flow, safety on adjacent streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods, the operation of emergency vehicles or the performance of municipal or public utility services in the street proposed to be temporarily closed.
      
      
   5. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the street contributes to the criminal activities.
      
      
   6. The street has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing the request in the approximate amount of $5,000. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE DIRECTOR, BUREAU OF SANITATION, AND THE GENERAL MANAGERS, EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DEPARTMENT (EMD) AND LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF WATER AND POWER (DWP) relative to preparing the City’s storm drains, gutters, debris basins, public utilities and other critical infrastructure for a potential El Nino event.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Bonin – Buscaino):

NOTE and FILE reports from the Bureau of Sanitation, EMD and DWP relative to preparing the City’s storm drains, gutters, debris basins, public utilities and other critical infrastructure for a potential El Nino event.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Public Safety and Public Works and Gang Reduction Committees waived consideration of the above matter)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 18, 2015)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - BUSCAINO) relative to directing the Bureaus of Street Services and Sanitation to report regarding to preparations for the El Nino storm season.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DIRECT the Bureau of Street Services to report relative to the resources needed to provide regular street sweeping during the El Nino season on streets prone to flooding and in areas that have older infrastructure.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Sanitation to report in 10 days with detailed information on the Bureau's review of factors that lead to flooding on October 19th and the Bureau's response; report shall also include the locations that are prone to flooding, what causes flooding at those locations, and what improvements are needed in order to prevent future flooding, including temporary methods that can be employed until permanent solutions are identified.
   
   
3. DIRECT the Bureaus of Sanitation and Street Services to develop:
   
   
   1. A comprehensive plan to remove debris from the public right of way in a proactive matter that prioritizes areas of high flood vulnerability and locations with older infrastructure.
      
      
   2. Metrics to assess response times to flooded streets, to rate streets and specific locations based upon their vulnerability to flooding, and to track what debris is blocking catch basins. 
      
      

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 18, 2015)

MOTION (RYU- HUIZAR) relative to various public/community projects in Council District Four in need of funding.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $43,500 in the Council District Four Real Property Trust Fund No 686/14 to the below listed Funds/Accounts, in the amounts specified  and for the listed or named purposes.
   
   

   Fund No.	Account No.	Amount	Name/Purpose
   302/89	89809M	$25,000	Recreation and Parks Fund/Sub-Account DB (Griffith Area Maintenance) Work Order SP89XW02: Griffith Park Dead Tree Removal - Observatory Area
   682/50	New	$18,500	Engineering Special Service Fund/New Account entitled: Oaks Island Improvement Project

     
2. ALLOCATE $10,000 in the Council District Four Real Property Trust Fund No. 686/14 to partially fund the efforts of the Travel Town aka American Southwestern Railway Association, including general operating expenses;  DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) or agreement(s) with the above named organization, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Fourth District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City, as may be needed.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

ADOPTED 

SUBSTITUTE MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL)

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $43,500 in the Council District Four Real Property Trust Fund No 686/14 to the below listed Funds/Accounts, in the amounts specified  and for the listed or named purposes.
   
   

   Fund No.	Account No.	Amount	Name/Purpose
   302/89	89809M	$25,000	Recreation and Parks Fund/Sub-Account DB (Griffith Area Maintenance) Work Order SP89XW02: Griffith Park Dead Tree Removal - Observatory Area
   682/50	New	$18,500	Engineering Special Service Fund/New Account entitled: Oaks Island Improvement Project

     
2. ALLOCATE $10,000 in the Council District Four Real Property Trust Fund No. 686/14 to partially fund the efforts of the Travel Town aka American Southwestern Railway Association, including general operating expenses;  DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) or agreement(s) with the above named organization, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and, AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Fourth District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City, as may be needed.
   
   
3. ALLOCATE $25,000 in the Council District Four Real Property Trust Fund No. 686/14 to partially fund the efforts of the Independent Shakespeare Company, including general operating expenses; DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary document(s) or agreement(s) with the above named organization, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount; for the above purposes, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and,  AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the Fourth District to execute any such documents on behalf of the City, as may be needed.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL) relative to funding for additional traffic enforcement in the Beachwood Canyon area during Thanksgiving (November 26th-29th from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.)

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $4,900 in the Council District Four Real Property Trust Fund No. 686/14 to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Account No. 1090 (Salaries Overtime) for additional traffic enforcement in the Beachwood Canyon area during Thanksgiving (November 26th-29th from 10am-3pm).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections/clarifications/changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

MOTION (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ) relative to the case entitled Simon Saenz v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court  (LASC) Case No. BC497783.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $300,000 in settlement of the case entitled Simon Saenz v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. BC497783 (Council File No. 15-1113).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from City Attorney Fund 100/59, Account 9780, in the amount of $300,000.00, made payable to Khorshidi Law Firm, APC, and Simon Saenz.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments; and, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Office, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

MOTION (CEDILLO - O'FARRELL) relative to installing and removing holiday lights from the median island located at 4044 Eagle Rock Boulevard.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $1,500 to Street Services Fund No. 100/86, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

MOTION (HUIZAR - ENGLANDER) relative to an offer or reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting of Jose Rodriguez on November 4, 2015.

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

1. PROVIDE an offer or reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting of Jose Rodriguez on November 4, 2015.
   
   
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to cause to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72496 located at 938 South Orange Grove Avenue northeasterly of San Vicente Boulevard.

(Bond No. C-126572)

(Quimby Fee: $53,355)

Subdivider: Orange Grove 938, LLC; Surveyor: Robert Kameoka

MOTION (FUENTES - ENGLANDER) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting of Willy Barrios on October 26, 2015.

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

1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting of Willy Barrios on October 26, 2015.
   
   
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

MOTION (O'FARRELL for HUIZAR - MARTINEZ) relative to the December holiday season display in the City Hall Rotunda.

Recommendation for Council action:

DIRECT the General Services Department to coordinate the December holiday season display in the City Hall Rotunda with a Christmas tree as well as to display appropriately any other symbols of holidays celebrated during this time such as Hanukkah, Kwanza, Las Posadas, Ramadan and others.