8154 North Matilija Avenue. (Lien: $4,487.02)

(Continued from Council meeting of October 28, 2015)

Finton Construction Inc.  (Lien: $20,254.10)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Camellia Avenue and Landale Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 2, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 2, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Wilshire Boulevard and Coronado Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 2, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 2, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Wilshire Boulevard and Valencia Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 2, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 2, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Sawtelle Boulevard and La Grange Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 2, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 2, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Wilshire Boulevard and Malcolm Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 2, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 2, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Topham Street and Wilbur Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 2, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 2, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218.

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Glenoaks Boulevard and Cobalt Street No. 2 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 16, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 9, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Hazeltine Avenue and Milbank Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 16, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 9, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Rockwood and Colton Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 16, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 9, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Magnolia Boulevard and Costello Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 16, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 9, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Woodman Avenue and Valerio Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 16, 2015 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on December 9, 2015 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for a storm drain on property lying north of Center Drive, east of Park Terrace (Right of Way No. 36000-2088).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for a storm drain on property lying north of Center Drive, east of Park Terrace (Right of Way No. 36000-2088) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate the easement for a storm drain on property lying north of Center Drive, east of Park Terrace (Right of Way No. 36000-2088), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the October 15, 2015 City Engineer report to Council.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for a storm drain on property lying north of Center Drive, east of Park Terrace (Right of Way No. 36000-2088), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the October 15, 2015 City Engineer report to Council.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that a $3,317 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the surge in homicides in the 77th, Southeast and Newton divisions of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).  

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Harris-Dawson – Price – Wesson):

1. DIRECT the LAPD, the Mayor's Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development, the City Attorney, the Department of Recreation and Parks, and the Los Angeles Fire Department to report with recommendations for establishing a comprehensive response to the surge in homicides in the 77th, Southeast and Newton Divisions of the LAPD.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT all City-funded intervention agencies to convene monthly meetings with each Council District that they work in to provide progress reports and discuss additional strategies to be employed.
   
   
3. DIRECT the LAPD to report on how to create a program that builds on successful programs such as Community Safety Partnership to be implemented in the LAPD divisions listed above.
   
   
4. DIRECT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report with recommendations to establish a cooperative effort between the City Council, Mayor’s Office, LAPD, and the City's intervention contractors addressing the problem of homicides on a long-term basis, including a reevaluation of the budgets for intervention workers.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of October 27, 2015)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Director of Cash Management, Office of Finance, from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Director of Cash Management for the Office of Finance, from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Mayor.  Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 18, 2015

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 18, 2015)

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding legislation  that would update California's definition of aircraft to include Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Englander - Martinez), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City’s 2015-16 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for, or SPONSORSHIP of, legislation that would update California’s definition of aircraft found in the State Aeronautics Act to include UAS.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding legislation to amend the California Vehicle Code to allow seizure and impoundment of a motor vehicle in connection with prostitution, pimping, pandering, and solicitation.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Martinez - Buscaino), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2015-16 State Legislative Program SPONSORSHIP and/or SUPPORT of legislation that would amend California Vehicle Code Section 22659.5 to allow for the seizure and impoundment of a motor vehicle when used in the commission or attempted commission of an act that violates the California Penal Code sections related to prostitution, pimping, pandering and solicitation even if the owner or operator of the vehicle has not had a prior conviction for the same offense within the past three years.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding H.R. 2898 (Valadao) that would override or weaken environmental protections for the Sacramento-San Joaquin River Delta (Delta) and its native fish species.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Huizar), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2015-16 Federal Legislative Program OPPOSITION to H.R. 2898 (Valadao) that seeks to override/weaken environmental protections for the Delta and its native fish species.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District Nine Public Benefits Trust Fund No.48x covering Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report to the Mayor and Council dated September 30, 2015 (attached to the Council file), relative to the status of the Council District Nine Public Benefits Trust Fund No.48x covering Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District 13 Public Assistance Trust Fund No. 904 covering Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report to the Mayor and Council dated September 30, 2015 (attached to the Council file), relative to the status of the Council District 13 Public Assistance Trust Fund No. 904 covering Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District One Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 889 covering Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report to the Mayor and Council dated September 30, 2015 (attached to the Council file), relative to the status of the Council District One Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 889 covering Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District 15 Los Angeles Police Department Harbor Division Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 888 covering Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report to the Mayor and Council dated September 30, 2015 (attached to the Council file), relative to the status of the Council District 15 Los Angeles Police Department Harbor Division Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 888 covering Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to transferring budgeted funds for contract tree trimming, tree trimming supervision, and staff overtime for on-demand tree trimming.

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

1. TRANSFER $2,500,000 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No.100/58, Account 580185, Tree Trimming Services, and appropriate to the Bureau of Street Services, Fund No. 100/86, as follows:
   
   

   Account No.	Title	Amount
   001010	Salaries General	$500,000
   001090	Overtime General	500,000
   003040	Contractual Services	1,500,000
   	Total:	$2,500,000

      
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any needed technical corrections to these transactions to implement this action.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Bureau of Street Services. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District Four Public Safety Trust Fund No. 884 covering Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report to the Mayor and Council dated September 30, 2015 (attached to the Council file), relative to the status of the Council District Four Public Safety Trust Fund No. 884 covering Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Council District 12 Los Angeles Police Department Devonshire and Foothill Division’s Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 883 covering Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report to the Mayor and Council dated September 30, 2015 (attached to the Council file), relative to the status of the Council District 12 Los Angeles Police Department Devonshire and Foothill Division’s Police Assistance Trust Fund No. 883 covering Fiscal Year 2014-2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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.

HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for authority to execute proposed amendments to 2015-16 Evidence-Based Program (EBP) contracts to increase funding levels for the period beginning on April 1, 2015 and ending on March 31, 2016. 

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA), or designee, to execute the proposed contract amendments with the EBP service providers and to allocate the additional funds as described in Attachment 1 of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated October 26, 2015, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments that are consistent with Mayor and Council actions, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
     
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, LADOA, or designee.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports  that the funds for the proposed amendments are available in Fund 100/02, Account 003040. There is no additional impact on the General Fund. Approval of this agreement is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies as one-time funding is being used for one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an extension of the existing contract with FilmL.A., Inc. for film permit coordination services in the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Martinez - Krekorian):

1. REQUEST the City Attorney, with assistance from the Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD), to extend the existing contract with FilmL.A., Inc. (C-117206) for an additional six months to April 30, 2016 to provide City staff and FilmL.A., Inc. with sufficient time to further discuss technical issues and proposed revisions.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) , City Administrative Officer (CAO), City Attorney, EWDD, and FilmL.A., Inc. to negotiate and execute a contract renewal for a five-year term in accordance with the existing contract agreement.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of microchips and scanners from the Found Animals Foundation, Inc. (Found Animals Foundation) valued at $125,000 annually.

Recommendations for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Animal Services (DAS), or designee, to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), attached to the Council file, with the Found Animals Foundation to partner with the Found Animals Microchip Registry and receive up to 26,000 microchips and 60 microchip scanners per years, for a period of two years, at no cost to the City, in order to meet the microchipping requirements of the Los Angeles Municipal Code and assist in reuniting owners with their lost pets with the following inclusions:

1. The Found Animals Foundation will provide the DAS access to the Found Animals Microchip Registry free of charge with said access to continue beyond the conclusion of the MOU.
   
   
2. The Found Animals Foundation will emphasize a 24/7 access telephone number for pet owners to obtain information regarding their lost pet in informational, promotional, and communication materials.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the MOU with the Found Animals Foundation and the recommendations contained in the July 30, 2015 CAO report will provide 26,000 microchips and 60 microchip scanners per year to LAAS at no cost for a period of two years. Approval of the MOU is anticipated to generate savings in the Electronic Animal Identification Device (Microchip) Fund and the General Fund in excess of $125,000. There is no additional impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS).

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

1. AUTHORIZE City representatives on the LA-RICS Board of Directors to opt-out of LA-RICS by the November 24, 2015 deadline pursuant to Article V, Section 5.01 of the Joint Powers Authority (JPA) Agreement.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE City representatives to convert the City’s status from LA-RICS Member to LA-RICS Affiliate.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE City representatives to collaborate with other public safety agencies in the region to develop the Regional Interoperability Communications Working Group.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and the Information Technology Agency (ITA) to report with a comprehensive plan to implement the City stand-alone Land Mobile Radio (LMR) system including required staffing, costs, project timeline and available funding sources
   
   
5. INSTRUCT City representatives to ensure that all future site access agreements, whether they be for LMR or Long-Term Evolution (LTE), shall come to council for approval.
   
   
6. INSTRUCT the LAPD, LAFD, and the ITA to report back with an analysis of microcell, satellite, and other now or emerging technologies as to their suitability for public safety communications that may be less intrusive.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that adoption of the recommendations above will enable the City to opt-out from its membership in the LA-RICS JPA. By withdrawing from the JPA prior to the November 24, 2015 withdrawal deadline, the City will bear no responsibility for any financial liabilities incurred during its membership in the JPA, per Article V, Section 5.01 of the JPA Agreement. As an alternative, should the City decide to proceed with a stand-alone LMR system, the estimated cost to build this system would be approximately $18 million. Additionally, LAPD will need to purchase new radios that are estimated to cost a total of $65 million that can be purchased in phases. LAFD has also indicated a need to replace radios however, they have not yet identified the estimated cost (it should be noted that replacement radio purchases would be a City obligation regardless of membership in LA-RICS). If the City were to subscribe to the LA-RICS LTE system, the City would incur future costs. Estimated costs for subscriber participation in the LTE system are unknown at this time, as system activation is scheduled for early 2016.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Rhodes Avenue and Oxnard Street No. 1 Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 14, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 20, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Rhodes Avenue and Oxnard Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $537.28 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 13, 2016)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Runnymede Street No. 1 Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 7, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 20, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Runnymede Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,363.65 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 13, 2016)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Cohasset Street No. 1 Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 7, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 20, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Cohasset Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,727.29 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 13, 2016)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Covello Street No. 1 Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 7, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 20, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sepulveda Boulevard and Covello Street No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,545.47 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 13, 2016)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Burnet Avenue and Runnymede Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 7, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 20, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Burnet Avenue and Runnymede Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,482.80 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 13, 2016)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Crenshaw and Wilshire Boulevards Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 14, 2015.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 20, 2016 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Crenshaw and Wilshire Boulevards Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,684.85 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2015-16 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 13, 2016)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of AMY POEHLER on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of Amy Poehler at 6764 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that that action does not impact the General Fund.  All cost is paid by the permittee.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of DANIEL RADCLIFFE on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of Daniel Radcliffe at 6801 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that that action does not impact the General Fund.  All cost is paid by the permittee.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of RIDLEY SCOTT on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of Ridley Scott at 6712 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that that action does not impact the General Fund.  All cost is paid by the permittee.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of SNOOPY on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of Snoopy at 7021 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that that action does not impact the General Fund.  All cost is paid by the permittee.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of ROB LOWE on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of Rob Lowe at 6667 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that that action does not impact the General Fund.  All cost is paid by the permittee.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - BUSCAINO) relative to directing the Bureaus of Street Services and Sanitation to report relative 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)

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)

MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to amending prior Council actions of September 14, 2014 and February 10, 2015 regarding the allocation of Council District 10 AB 1290 funds for Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative / Neighborhood Improvement Activities.

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND prior Council actions of September 14, 2014 and February 10, 2015 regarding to increase the amount of the allocation by an additional $300,000 with all other aspects of those Council actions to remain unchanged.

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PRICE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Brandon Jamall Shorts for an additional six months.

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

1. REAFFIRM Council's findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the unsolved murder of Brandon Jamall Shorts (Council action of January 24, 2012) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment of a City reward in this instance.
   
   
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notice in the Our Weekly, Los Angeles Sentinel and LA Watts Times, in addition to the regular publications used by the City Clerk for reward notices, to ensure adequate community notice.

MOTION (PRICE - RYU) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting of Justin Kieshaun Alexander Logie on March 20, 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 Justin Kieshaun Alexander Logie on March 20, 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.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 72528 located at 1922 North Carmene Avenue northerly of Franklin Avenue.

(Bond No. C-126568)

(Quimby Fee: $23,730)

Subdivider: 1920 Carmen Avenue, LLC; Surveyor: Iacobellis & Associates, Inc.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled CPR for Skid Row, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. 2:11 CV 06274 JFW (CW). (This matter arises out of litigation concerning the constitutionality and application of a City ordinance in the context of demonstrations against public officials during a walk through Los Angeles’ Skid Row.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on October 26, 2015)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $225,000 in settlement  of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account 009780 Liability Payouts.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: The Law Offices of Carol Sobel Client Trust Account.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Ricardo Castillo, et al. v. City of Maywood, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC469942. (This matter concerns allegations that the City enforcement of Vehicle Code Section 14602.6 violated Plaintiff's State constitutional rights.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on November 9, 2015)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $102,204.25 ($100,000 for attorney's fees and $2,204.25 for costs), plus accrued interest thereon, in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account 009780 Liability Payouts.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Robert Mann and Donald W. Cook.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Stephanie Banks v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC525642. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on July 2, 2013.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on November 9, 2015)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $400,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account 009780 Liability Payouts.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Law Offices of Gregory W. Smith and Stephanie Banks.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Danielle Wells v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC503104. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on November 9, 2015)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $1,000,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from the City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account 009780 Liability Payouts.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Danielle Wells, McNicholas & McNicholas, LLP.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Sipple, et al. v. The City of Alameda, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC462270. (This matter involves a class action tax refund lawsuit brought by various plaintiffs against numerous public entities for collecting taxes on Internet access charges in violation of federal law.)

(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on November 16, 2015)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to settle the claim of Plaintiff New Cingular Wireless, in the above entitled matter, in the amount of $7,598,793.  Plaintiff has offered to allow the City to pay off the settlement amount by providing credits against future tax remittances by New Cingular Wireless, and the Plaintiff has agreed to waive $2,400,000 in interest.  In addition, any balance of unclaimed funds will be returned to the City.