7301 North Murietta Avenue.  (Lien: $3,927.42)

(Continued from Council meeting of April 12, 2016)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at the Palladium.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at the Palladium located at 6201 Sunset Boulevard and 6210 Selma Avenue, Los Angeles, CA, 90028, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at  6201 Sunset Boulevard and 6210 Selma Avenue.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant:  Jonathan J. Meir, CH Palladium, LLC

Representative:  Heather Crossner, Latham and Watkins

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 1, 2016

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 1, 2016)

(Continued from Council meeting of April 6, 2016)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on and off site consumption at Cost Plus World Market.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Cost Plus World Market located at 6621 Fallbrook Avenue (ground floor), West Hills, CA  91307, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on and off site consumption at 6621 Fallbrook Avenue (ground floor).
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant:  Cost Plus World Market

Representative:  Art Rodriguez

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 15, 2016

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 15, 2016)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for alcohol sales for off-site consumption at Jason's on Broadway located at 900 South Broadway.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Jason's on Broadway located at 900 South Broadway, Los Angeles, CA  90015, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 900 South Broadway.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant:  Broadway 900, LLC and Pasgroup, Incorporated

Representative:  Kate Bartolo and Associates

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 22, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 22, 2016)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of Dillon Street from London Street to its southwesterly terminus.

Recommendation for Council actions:

1. FIND that the temporary closure of Dillon Street from London Street to its southwesterly terminus 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.
   
   
2. FIND that the street as shown on the sketch, attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated February 25, 2016, 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.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of Dillon Street from London Street to its southwesterly terminus, 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.

GENERAL EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed amendments to the City of Los Angeles Emergency Water Conservation Plan Ordinance.

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

1. FIND that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that amending the Emergency Water Conservation Plan Ordinance is exempt pursuant to the General Exemption described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).  General Exemptions apply in situations where it can be seen with reasonable certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have significant effect on the environment.
   
   
2. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of March 16, 2016, Resolution No. 016-218, recommending proposed amendments to the City of Los Angeles Emergency Water Conservation Plan Ordinance.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 1, 2016 amending Article 1 of Chapter XII of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to clarify prohibited uses and modify certain water conservation requirements of the Water Conservation Plan of the City of Los Angeles.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) reports that all monies collected by the LADWP pursuant to any of the penalty provisions of the Ordinance shall be collected for water conservation purposes consistent with the  Ordinance.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing the selection criteria for a design-build contract for the 138-kilovolt (kV) Underground Transmission Cable Replacement Project.

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

1. FIND that in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), it has been determined that replacing the outdated 138-kV cables with modern cross-linked polyethylene cables is categorically exempt pursuant to Class 2, as described in CEQA Guidelines Section 15302 (c). This exemption applies to the replacement or reconstruction of existing utility systems and/or facilities on the same site and involving negligible or no expansion of capacity.
   
   
2. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of January 19, 2016, Resolution No. 016-149, authorizing the selection criteria for a design-build contract for the 138-kV Underground Transmission Cable Replacement Project using a competitive sealed bid proposal method, and authorizing the award of a contract with a duration not to exceed five years.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 12, 2016 authorizing the Board of Water and Power Commissioners to award an agreement, pursuant to a competitive bid sealed proposal method, to permit negotiations relating to the 138-kV Underground Transmission Cable Replacement Project.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Ordinance will result in a total expenditure estimated at $118 million which is included in the Power System Capital Budget as part of the Multi-Year Expenditure Plan.  The proposed agreement complies with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power adopted financial policies.  There is no impact to the City General Fund. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to execution of a permanent easement deed for public roadway purposes to the County of Kern, California.

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

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of February 16, 2016, Resolution No. 016-188, authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to execute a permanent easement deed for public roadway purposes to the County of Kern, California.
      
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 15, 2016 approving Resolution No. 016-188 of the Board authorizing the grant of an easement for road purposes by the LADWP to the County of Kern, California.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the Water or the Power Revenue Funds.  The proposed agreement complies with the LADWP adopted financial policies.  There is no impact to the City General Fund. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to commercial property encroachment onto public sidewalks and streets.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 21, 2016 amending Section 56.12 of Chapter V of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to address commercial property encroachment onto public sidewalks and streets.
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

(URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED)

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the reprogramming of project savings within the Proposition O Clean Water General Obligation Bond (Prop O) Program.

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

1. APPROVE a decrease of $8,670,774 in the budget for the Echo Park Lake Rehabilitation Project from the original amount of $45,296,789 to a revised project budget of $36,626,015.
   
   
2. APPROVE a decrease of $632,910 in the budget for the Peck Park Canyon Enhancement Project from the original amount of $6,190,000 to a revised Project budget of $5,557,090.
   
   
3. APPROVE a decrease of $1,850,884 in the budget for the Rosecrans Recreation Center Stormwater Enhancements Project from the original amount of $4,829,119 to a revised project budget of $2,978,235.
   
   
4. APPROVE a decrease of $2,548,828 in the budget for the South Los Angeles Wetlands Park Project from the original amount of $12,378,202 to a revised project budget of $9,829,374.
   
   
5. APPROVE an increase of $9,345,000 in the budget for the Aliso Creek - Limekiln Creek Restoration Project from the original amount of $1,595,089 to a revised project budget of $10,940,089.
   
   
6. APPROVE an increase of $4,043,800 in the budget for the Machado Lake Phase I Project from the original amount of $21,049,911 to a revised project budget of $25,093,711.
   
   
7. APPROVE an increase of $2,166,000 in the budget for Optimization Structural Improvements on 10 projects described in Attachment A of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) Addendum dated April 4, 2016, attached to the Council file.
   
   
8. APPROVE an increase of $2,416,000 in the budget for Optimization activities on eight recently completed projects described in Attachment A of the CAO Addendum dated April 4, 2016, attached to the Council file.
   
   
9. AUTHORIZE the Controller to appropriate $4,582,000 from Prop O, Clean Water Bond funds, Fund No. 16T/50, Account No. 50LWCT, entitled Program Contingency-C1 to Fund No. 16T/50, Account No. TBD, entitled Optimization.
   
   
10. APPROVE a revised Program Contingency of $17,199,154.
    
    
11. INSTRUCT staff to report to the Administrative Oversight Committee and Council with recommendations for use of savings on additional Prop O eligible projects.
    
    
12. AUTHORIZE the CAO and the Department of Public Works to make technical corrections, as necessary, to those actions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the above recommendations result in additional funding of $18.0 million for various Prop O projects. This is offset by transfers of approximately $13.7 million from completed projects and project savings, as well as $4.3 million from existing program contingency.  Approval of the recommendations in this report will allocate the total amount of $552.9 million in Prop O funding, including $17.2 million in Program Contingency Reserve. The recommendations in this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as funding for the proposed projects is provided primarily from bond funds which are supported by voter-approved property tax revenue.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the issuance of up to $428 million of Power System Revenue Bonds by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP).

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

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of March 16, 2016, Resolution No. 4907, authorizing the LADWP to issue a maximum of $428 million of Power System Revenue Bonds in accordance with the provisions of City Charter Section 609 and Article 6.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 11.28.1 through 11.28.9.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the City or the General Fund.  Approval of the proposed Resolution will authorize the LADWP to issue $428 million of Power System Revenue Bonds to finance a portion of its Capital Improvements Program for Fiscal Year 2015-16. This issuance will increase debt service costs of the Power Revenue Fund by approximately $28.7 million annually. Debt service on these revenue bonds and all projected savings will accrue to the Power Revenue Fund.  Debt issuance costs are estimated at $1.6 million consisting of underwriter’s discount, bond and disclosure counsels, financial advisor, and ratings agencies fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to measures that can be taken in the short and long-term to address excessive water use among Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) customers.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the LADWP report dated December 23, 2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an update on the Home Water Report Pilot Study currently conducted in partnership with WaterSmart Software to encourage water use reduction.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power report dated September 14, 2015.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request from the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) for authorization to apply for a grant from the Southern California Gas Company under the Self Generation Incentive Program (SGIP) for the Hyperion Digester Gas Utilization Project (DGUP).

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

AUTHORIZE the Director, BOS, or designee, to apply for, accept, negotiate, execute and submit all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements and amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, which may be necessary to receive funding from the Southern California Gas Company under the SGIP, in the amount of $924,000, for the Hyperion DGUP. The credit amount can increase in 2016 pending availability of state funding and  qualification of the project for bio-gas technology.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Public Works reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  If the grant is awarded, the amount of $924,000 will be deposited in the Sewer and Construction Maintenance Fund to offset the DGUP capital expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to low income self-identification for free spay/neuter program eligibility.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE a change in the low income verification procedure to determine eligibility for the Free Spay/Neuter Certificate Program that allows self-identification of low income status using a signed affidavit. 
   
   
2. DIRECT the Department of Animal Services (DAS) to work with the City Attorney to develop an appropriate affidavit that allows City of Los Angeles residents to declare their annual income to determine eligibility for the Free Spay/Neuter Certificate Program.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The DAS reports that there is no direct impact to the City’s General Fund.  The cost of the Free Spay/Neuter Certificate Program is covered by the Animal Sterilization Fund.  It is anticipated that the proposed change in the low income verification procedure will result in an increased usage of the program by those residents who are unable to furnish the documentation currently required for participation.  The DAS previously submitted a budget request for the Comprehensive Homeless Strategy as described in the March 11, 2016 DAS report, attached to the Council file.  In the budget request, $500,000 was requested to service pets of the homeless population. This equates to approximately 4,000 surgeries.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of all positions of Vocational Worker from the Civil Service pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(1).

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with, and APPROVE, the February 25, 2016 action of the Civil Service Commission to exempt all positions of Vocational Worker (Class Code 3113) from the civil service provisions of the City Charter pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(1) based on the positions requiring the services of unskilled laborers.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City's compliance with the Affordable Care Act in regard to providing accommodations for breastfeeding.

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

1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Personnel Department and the Department of General Services to report on the City's compliance with this provision of the Affordable Care Act in regard to breastfeeding.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CLA, CAO and the Personnel Department to work with the City's Commission on the Status of Women and report on how the City can raise awareness about this provision of the Affordable Care Act.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request from the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) for authority to execute a second amendment to Contract No. 113313 with CH2M Hill Engineering, Inc. (CH2M Hill) for as-needed development and support services for the Automation Master Plan.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, or designee, to execute Amendment No. 2 to Contract No.113313 between the BOS and CH2M Hill to extend the contract term for an additional three years, from January 1, 2016 to December 31, 2018, and to increase the total cost ceiling amount to $30 million, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The cost ceiling for Project Task Order No. A2-08-02 shall not exceed $13,866,981 over the next three years.  As of December 31, 2015, unspent project funds totaling $1,378,744 are available in Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund No. 761, Account No. 50MGES, to support the cost of work performed in Fiscal Year 2015-16. Funding for future years will be provided through the City’s annual budget process and is subject to Mayor and Council approval. The contract includes a financial liability clause which limits the City’s financial obligation to the extent of the City appropriation for this purpose. Therefore, the recommendation in this report is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 10, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 10, 2016)

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request from the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) for authority to execute a personal services contract with USA Waste of California, Inc. dba Waste Management for the receipt, processing, and reuse of green material, food material and/or horse manure from the City's Curbside Collection Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, or designee, on behalf of the BOS, to execute the proposed personal services contract with USA Waste of California, Inc., dba Waste Management for the receipt, processing, and reuse of green material, food material and/or horse manure, for a term of five years, with two five-year renewal options and an option to extend on a month-to-month basis for an additional six months at the end of any five-year term, and at a cost not to exceed $74,477,685, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Sufficient funds are available from the Solid Waste Resource Revenue Fund No. 508, Account No. 50MX82 to support the cost of the proposed contract for Fiscal Year 2015-16. Funding for future years is provided through the City’s annual budget process and is subject to the availability of funds and Mayor and Council approval. The contract includes a financial liability clause which limits the City’s financial obligation to the extent of the City appropriation for this purpose. The recommendation in this report complies with the City’s Financial Policies as ongoing special fund revenues will support ongoing expenditures. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 16, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 13, 2016)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to initiating street vacation proceedings for Vantage Avenue between Archwood Street and the alley south of Vanowen Street.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino – Krekorian):

DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to:

1. Initiate street vacation proceedings for Vantage Avenue between Archwood Street and the alley south of Vanowen Street, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.
   
   
2. Process this vacation request under Council File No. 09-0856, Engineering work order No. E1401145, and apply the conditions established under the Council action of November 3, 2010.
   
   
3. Report to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.
   
   

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.

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to increasing the amount of the contract with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., for on-going maintenance services for the Venice Canals and Ballona Lagoon.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin – Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to increase the amount of the Contract No. C-115131 with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., from $211,000 to $250,000 in order to allow for provisions, terms and conditions that are in the current Contract, effective until a new contract is executed with the successful bidder.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Street Services to process invoices from Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., for on-going maintenance services for the Venice Canals and Ballona Lagoon, for a not-to-exceed amount of $250,000 from funds available within the Bureau of Street Services Fund No. 100/86, Contractual Services Account No. 003040.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Street Services, to amend the month-to-month contract with Mariposa Landscapes, Inc., as needed to implement the intent of this action.
   
   

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.

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the revised scope for the Echo Park Skate Park, a Proposition K 8th Competitive Cycle Project, to relocate the project site and increase the area of the skate park.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE a revised scope for the Echo Park Skate Park to relocate the project site from being on the north side of the Recreation Center Building to instead be at the abandoned swimming pool area, located on the south side of the Recreation Center Building, thereby increasing the area of the skate park from 3,000 square feet to 7,000 square feet.
   
   
2. FIND that the proposed relocated and larger skate park is substantially equivalent to the approved project, and will provide the same basic services to youth as the originally approved skate park.
   
   
3. ACKNOWLEDGE that the revised project scope will increase the cost estimate from $500,000 to $1,132,000, resulting in a funding shortfall of $632,000.
   
   
4. DIRECT the City Administrative Officer, Department of Recreation and Parks, and Bureau of Engineering (BOE) to work with the Office of Council District 13 to identify and seek approval of the additional funds necessary to complete the project.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the BOE to proceed with design of the larger relocated skate park, even though additional funding for the entire project has not yet been identified.
     

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LA for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no impact on the General Fund associated with this action. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request from the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) for authority to accept and execute an agreement for grant funding from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Regional Multi-Benefit Project.

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

AUTHORIZE the Director of the BOS, or designee, to accept, execute and submit grant documents, including, but not limited to, applications, agreements, and amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, which may be necessary to receive funding from the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy for the Upper Los Angeles River Watershed Regional Multi-Benefit Project not exceeding the amount of $110,000.
 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Public Works reports that the receipt of grant funds will offset costs from the Stormwater Pollution Abatement Fund. There is no impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-115607 to extend the deadline for completion of design and construction of the Youth and Family Recreation Center located at 4501-4511, 4513 South Broadway Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the People Coordinated Services of Southern California, Inc.’s request to extend the deadline under Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-115607 for design and construction of the Youth and Family Recreation Center Project from December 31, 2015, to December 31, 2017.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Amendment No. 2 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-115607 to extend the deadline for completion of design and construction.
     

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LA for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no impact on the General Fund associated with this action. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Citywide Minimum Wage Ordinance and proposed paid sick leave policy.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and File the April 8, 2016 Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report relative to the State of California Minimum Wage Law.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT all City Departments to provide the CLA with a report on Department data sources that provide information on economic and business activity in the City of Los Angeles.
      
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to create a paid sick leave policy in the City of Los Angeles that is modeled after State law and with the following provisions:
   
   
   1. An employee who, on or after July 1, 2016, works in the City for the same employer for 30 days or more within a year from the commencement of employment, is entitled to paid sick leave.
      
      
   2. Paid sick leave shall begin on the first day of employment or July 1, 2016, whichever is later.
      
      
   3. An employee may use paid sick leave beginning on the 90th day of employment or July 1, 2016, whichever is later.
      
      
   4. Employees will be entitled to take 48 hours of leave per calendar year, that must be provided up front by the employer, or accrued at the rate of 1 hour per every 30 hours worked.
      
      
   5. Accrued paid sick leave shall carry over to the following year of employment and may be capped at 72 hours; an employer may set a higher cap or no cap at all.
      
      
   6. If an employer has a paid leave or paid time off policy, or provides payment for compensated time off, that is equal to or no less than 48 hours, no additional time is required.
      
      
   7. An employer shall provide paid sick days upon the oral or written request of an employee for themselves or a family member, as defined by State law, or for any individual related by blood or affinity whose close association with the employee is the equivalent of a family relationship; no documentation is required.
      
      
   8. An employer is not required to provide compensation to an employee for accrued or unused sick days upon termination, resignation, retirement, or other separation from employment.
      
      
   9. If an employee separates from an employer and is rehired by the employer within one year from the date of separation, previously accrued and unused paid sick time shall be reinstated.
      
      
   10. Retaliation or discrimination against an employee who requests paid sick days or uses paid sick days or both is prohibited.
       
       
   11. The City’s paid sick leave policy will be enforced by the Office of Wage Standards.
              

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes  

For:

Historical Highland Park Neighborhood Council

North Hollywood Northeast Neighborhood Council

ADOPTED

 MOTION 25B (O'FARRELL - KREKORIAN - WESSON)

AMEND the Economic Development Committee Report to include in the ordinance to be prepared by the City Attorney a provision that the ordinance provide a one year delay for small businesses, as defined in the minimum wage ordinance.

ADOPTED

 MOTION 25C (KREKORIAN - WESSON)

AMEND the Economic Development Committee Report to include an instruction for the City Attorney to report back on providing businesses with the option of requiring employees to provide documentation after taking more than three consecutive days of sick leave.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Los Angeles Neighbors in Action v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case BS150559 Second Dwelling Units and 2716 Krim Drive.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REPEAL the City's Second Unit Ordinance codified at Los Angeles Municipal Code Sections 12.24 W.43 and W.44.
   
   
2. DECLARE any building permit for a second unit issued pursuant to the 2003 correspondence issued by the Departments of City Planning and Building and Safety or the 2010 memorandum issued by the Chief Zoning Administrator of the Department of City Planning to be valid and effective if the permit otherwise complies with all State and local laws.
   
   
3. DIRECT the Department of City Planning to take any steps necessary to implement this action as soon as possible.
   
   
4. DIRECT the Department of Building and Safety to continue to allow inspections and plan checks for second dwelling unit permits issued prior to February 25, 2016, and to advise property owner permit applicants that the Court Order and judgment are still pending.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

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

(The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) to confer with its legal counsel relative to the above matter.)

(Continued from Council meeting of April 13, 2016)

2128 West Florence Avenue (Case No. 392163) Assessor I.D. No. 6017-004-007

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (ENGLANDER - WESSON) relative to establishing the City's position regarding SB 887 (Pavley) which would establish new safety standards for natural gas storage wells.

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

RESOLVE that the City of Los Angeles include in its 2015-16 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for SB 887 (Pavley) which would establish new safety standards for natural gas storage wells and require the eventual phase-out of all old wells.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF BUILDING AND SAFETY (LADBS) relative to a travel ban exemption for LADBS staff to travel to the state of Arizona for City business.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE a blanket exemption from the travel ban to the state of Arizona, under the special circumstances provision of Council file No. 10-0002-S36, for LADBS staff to conduct City business. This travel is necessary to enable LADBS staff to monitor fabricators and testing agencies by performing the required due diligence of physically visiting the shops, and verifying facilities and quality control practices and personnel. Without this travel, those shops that do no currently hold a valid license may not provide materials or services to any projects within the City of Los Angeles.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

REFERRED

 MOTION 29A (CEDILLO - FUENTES)

AMEND the Communication from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety to Rescind in its entirety the Council's action of May 12, 2010 relative to the state of Arizona, as recorded under Council file No. 10-0002-S36.

MOTION (CEDILLO - FUENTES) REFERRED TO RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE

COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to a supplemental agreement with S. L. Franklin Enterprise, Inc. (d.b.a. Urban Design Center), for  grant consulting services related to the Crenshaw Amended Redevelopment and the Mid-City Recovery Redevelopment Project Areas.

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

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

1. Execute a Supplemental Agreement to the contract (C-126092) with S.L. Franklin Enterprise to increase the amount of funding from $50,000 to $220,000, and to extend the contract term retroactively from November 14, 2015 through June 30, 2017, for grant consulting services related to the Crenshaw Amended Redevelopment and the Mid-City Recovery Redevelopment Project Areas, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
2. Prepare Controller’s instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, Authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The supplemental agreement in the amount of $170,000 will be funded by the Proposition 1C Infill and Infrastructure Grant from the State Department of Housing and Community Development.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (CEDILLO - WESSON)

ADOPT the recommendations contained in the City Administrative Officer report dated April 15, 2016, attached to the Council file.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a conflict waiver request of Loeb & Loeb, LLP.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE a waiver of conflicts of interest for the law firm of Loeb & Loeb, LLP for the matter arising out of the Harbor Department's Drayage Truck Concession Program.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the waiver on behalf of the City.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (FUENTES - BLUMENFIELD) relative to the Aliso Canyon Reliability Action Plan.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to immediately report to the Council on the Aliso Canyon Reliability Action Plan and its efforts to preserve energy reliability in the City and region.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BUSCAINO - BLUMENFIELD) relative to funding in the amount of $433,000 for continuation of the Summer Night Lights (SNL) Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to reappropriate $433,000 ($68,714 in disencumbered 2013-14 funds and $364,286 in disencumbered 2014-15 funds) as listed below and transfer the same amount to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 100/88, Account No. 003040 (Contractual Services) to be used for this year’s SNL Program:
   
   

   Contractor Name	Fiscal Year	Contract Number	Amount
   Public Health Foundation Enterprise	13/14	121062	$54,506.50
   University of Southern California	13/14	118557	14,207.50
   Toberman Neighborhood Center	14/15	121430	26,441.43
   Chapter Two	14/15	121397	88,700.00
   Soledad Enrichment Action, Inc.	14/15	122580	61,826.36
   New Directions for Youth	14/15	120819	31,799.50
   Youth Policy Institute	14/15	121404	42,207.13
   Child and Family Guidance	14/15	121432	19,156.37
   Asian American Drug Abuse Program	14/15	120854	16,039.32
   Cal State LA	14/15	121583	16,521.27
   El Centro Del Pueblo	14/15	121584	42,379.76
   Brotherhood Crusade	14/15	121396	19,214.86
   		Total:	$433,000.00

     
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to make any technical adjustments and corrections to the above fund transfer instructions to effectuate the intent of this Motion.
   
   

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

MOTION (FUENTES - BUSCAINO) relative to allocating tax-exempt Community Redevelopment Agency/LA (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds not to exceed $162,078 to implement public infrastructure improvements along Van Nuys Boulevard between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and San Fernando Road.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. UTILIZE tax-exempt CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds available to Council District Seven in an amount not to exceed $162,078 from the Pacoima/Panorama City Earthquake Disaster Assistance Redevelopment Project Area to implement public infrastructure improvements along Van Nuys Boulevard between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and San Fernando Road.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer, Chief Legislative Analyst, Council District Seven, and any other applicable City department, to provide a report with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee to allocate tax-exempt CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceed not to exceed $162,078 to implement public infrastructure improvements along Van Nuys Boulevard between Laurel Canyon Boulevard and San Fernando Road, as described above and identified in the Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan for the Pacoima/Panorama City Earthquake Disaster Assistance Redevelopment Project Area.

MOTION (HUIZAR - KREKORIAN) relative to recognizing Fiesta Broadway as a  Special Event at a major venue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that Fiesta Broadway be a Special Event at a major venue as defined in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) section 41.201 (c).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works, Bureau of Street Services, to issue a permit and collect permit fees for the conduct of Fiesta Broadway (April 24, 2016), a production of All Access Entertainment, in installments (for a total estimated to date amount of $18,566) per LAMC section 41.201 (c) and in accordance with the schedule of payments set forth in the Motion.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Councilmember of the 14th District to execute the agreement between the City and Access Entertainment, attached to the Council file.

MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to the use of the City Hall Tom Bradley Room on May 13, 2016.

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

APPROPRIATE $232 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries - As Needed) for services in connection with the May 13, 2016, Council District 10 special reception for the Southwestern Law School in the City Hall Tom Bradley Room - said funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by the Millennium-Momentum Foundation.

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER) relative to amending prior Council action of January 27, 2016 regarding confirmation of a lien for 6044 North Mammoth Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND prior Council action of January 27, 2016 relative to confirmation of a lien in the amount of $2,236.60 for 6044 North Mammoth Avenue, to rescind the confirmation of the lien and to instruct / authorize the Department of Building and Safety to prepare and process the document (s) necessary to remove this lien upon receipt of payment from the property owner in the amount of $550.00, representing the noncompliance fee only.

MOTION (BUSCAINO for CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON) and RESOLUTION  relative to issuing Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds to finance affordable housing developments for the Florence Morehouse ($10,925,000), El Segundo Boulevard Apartments ($21,875,000), PATH Metro Villas Phase 1 ($21,875,000), and Crescent Village Apartments ($20,700,000) projects.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION and minutes of the public hearings held March 21, 2016 and April 1, 2016 in accordance with Section 142 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and Section 147(f) of the Code setting the official intent of the City to issue conduit Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds for the Florence Morehouse ($10,925,000), El Segundo Boulevard Apartments ($21,875,000), PATH Metro Villas Phase 1 ($21,875,000), and Crescent Village Apartments ($20,700,000) projects, to finance their acquisition and rehabilitation.  The sponsors have pledged to comply with all applicable City policies.

RECONSIDERED ITEM NO. 14 FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 15, 2016

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON for CEDILLO - FUENTES) relative to a Reserve Fund loan to the Consolidated Plan Grant Funds.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to process an early reversion of all unencumbered funds from the Unappropriated Balance (Fund No. 100/58) line item (580202) entitled Body Worn Video Cameras to the Reserve Fund and eliminate this line item for the purposes of a Reserve Fund loan to the Consolidated Plan Grant Funds for cash flow purposes.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE a Reserve Fund loan up to $4.4 million to the Consolidated Plan Grant Funds as needed and requested by Housing and Community Investment Department for the period April - June 30, 2016. This Reserve Fund loan shall be reimbursed upon receipt of grant funds.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make technical corrections to the above instructions as necessary to implement the intent of this action.
   
   

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

ADOPTED

SUBSTITUTE MOTION (CEDILLO - BUSCAINO)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Controller to process a Reserve Fund loan to be available by April 15, 2016 for up to $4.4 million for the period of April 1 - June 30, 2016, to provide cash flow requirements for the Community Development Block Grant Fund No. 424 to be repaid upon receipt of U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer to make technical corrections to the above instructions as necessary to implement the intent of this action.

RECONSIDERED ITEM NO. 1K FROM COUNCIL MEETING OF APRIL 15, 2016

HEAR PROTEST, APPEALS OR OBJECTIONS relative to proposed lien for nuisance abatement costs and/or non-compliance of code violations/Annual Inspection costs, pursuant to LAMC and/or LAAC and CONFIRM said lien for 22132 West Del Valle Street.  (Lien: $4,112.85)

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                    PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL