Los Angeles City Council, Journal/Council Proceeding
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
JOHN FERRARO COUNCIL CHAMBER ROOM 340, CITY HALL 200 NORTH SPRING STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90012 - 10:00 AM



(For further details see Official Council Files)

(For communications referred by the President see Referral Memorandum)

ROLL CALL
Members Present: Blumenfield, Bonin, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, Price and President Wesson (10);  Absent: Buscaino, Cedillo, Huizar, O'Farrell and Ryu (5)
Approval of the Minutes
Commendatory Resolutions, Introductions and Presentations

Public Testimony of Non-agenda Items Within Jurisdiction of Council
Items Noticed for Public Hearing
ITEM NO.(1)16-0352
16-0352
CD 14

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the northeast sideline of 5th Street northwest of Grand Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2118).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the northeast sideline of 5th Street northwest of Grand Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2118) 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 sidewalk purposes on the northeast sideline of 5th Street northwest of Grand Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2118), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the March 24, 2016 City Engineer report.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for sidewalk purposes on the northeast sideline of 5th Street northwest of Grand Avenue (Right of Way No. 36000-2118), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the March 24, 2016 City Engineer report.

  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.

 

 

Adopted, (11); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(4)
PUBLIC HEARING CLOSED
Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
ITEM NO.(2)16-0328
16-0328

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to execution of an easement to Big Bend Water District for water pipeline purposes.

 

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

 

  1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of March 16, 2016, Resolution No. 016-213, authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to execute an easement  to Big Bend Water District for water pipeline purposes.
       
  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 26, 2016 approving Resolution No. 016-213 of the Board authorizing the grant of an easement over 6.28 acres of the Mohave Switchyard property of the Mohave Steam Generating Station Project in Clark County, Nevada.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed agreement will result in $5,758.64 in revenue for the Power Revenue Fund.  The proposed agreement complies with the LADWP adopted financial policies.  There is no impact to the City General Fund. 

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(3)16-0391
16-0391

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to execution of an easement to Electric Lightwave, LLC,  for communication purposes.

 

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

 

  1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of April 5, 2016, Resolution No. 016-226, authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to execute an easement  to Electric Lightwave, LLC,  for communication purposes.
       
  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 26, 2016 approving Resolution No. 016-226 of the Board authorizing the grant of an easement over 1.39 acres of the Mohave Steam Generating Station Project property in Clark County, Nevada.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed agreement will result in $5,200 in revenue for the Power Revenue Fund.  The proposed agreement complies with the LADWP adopted financial policies.  There is no impact to the City General Fund. 

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(4)14-0735-S2
14-0735-S2

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the first amendment to Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with the Sustainable Power Group, LLC, for the Beacon Solar Project.

 

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

 

  1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of May 3, 2016, Resolution No. 016-255, authorizing the first amendment to PPAs Nos. BP 14-008, BP 14-010, and BP 14-012 with the Sustainable Power Group, LLC, for the development of Beacon Solar Project Sites 1, 3, and 4.
       
  2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated May 10, 2016 approving the first amendment to PPAs by and between the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), and Beacon Solar 1, LLC, under contract No. BP 14-008; Beacon Solar 3, LLC, under contract No. BP 14-010; and Beacon Solar 4, LLC, under contract No. BP 14-012; and delegating to the Board limited authority to amend such agreements.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed agreements benefits the Power Revenue Fund by reducing the cost of energy by approximately $782,000 annually and totaling $20 million over the 25-year term.  The proposed agreements comply with the LADWP adopted financial policies.  There is no impact to the City General Fund. 

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (13); Absent: Buscaino
, Ryu
(2)
ITEM NO.(5)16-0359
16-0359
CD 4

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Colonel Koehler/Admiral Kingman Residence located at 81 Fremont Place in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.

  2. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Colonel Koehler/Admiral Kingman Residence located at 81 Fremont Place in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Owner(s)/Applicant(s): Abel Villarreal and Tim Palen

 

Case No. CHC-2016-84-HCM

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact.  Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 16, 2016

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(6)16-0360
16-0360
CD 4

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Franmar located at 2207 North Fern Dell Place and 2206 North Live Oak Drive East in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.

  2. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Franmar located at 2207 North Fern Dell Place and 2206 North Live Oak Drive East in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Owner(s)/Applicant(s): Joel Stein and Cassandra Barry

 

Case No. CHC-2015-4538-HCM

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact.  Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 16, 2016

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(7)15-0131
15-0131
CD 11

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the second amendment to the agreement with Westfield Airports, LLC (Westfield) to extend the term two years and six months for management of the concessions in Terminal 2 (T2) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(18)(c) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE the second amendment to Terminal Commercial Management Concession Agreement LAA-8613 with Westfield.

  3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of April 21, 2016 by Resolution No. 25936 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the second amendment of the agreement with Westfield to extend the term two years and six months for premises in T2 at LAX.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed amendment will generate a minimum of $8.5 million in additional revenue for LAWA over the two-and-one-half year term extension with no additional cost to LAWA and no appropriation of funds from LAWA’s Capital or Operating Budgets. Both the second amendment and the underlying agreement comply with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed amendment with Westfield will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 8, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 8, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(8)16-0450
16-0450
CD 4

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Eva K. Fudger/Howard Hughes Residence located at 211 South Muirfield Road in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.

  2. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Eva K. Fudger/Howard Hughes Residence located at 211 South Muirfield Road in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Owner(s)/Applicant(s): Ashit and Niroupa Shah

 

Case No. CHC-2016-245-HCM

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact.  Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 7, 2016

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(9)16-0449
16-0449
CD 11

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Neiburger House located at 1220 North Kenter Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the Findings of the Council.

  2. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Neiburger House located at 1220 North Kenter Avenue in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Owner(s)/Applicant(s): Michael and Leslie Odenheimer

 

Case No. CHC-2016-81-HCM

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CHC reports that such designation in and of itself has no fiscal impact.  Future applications for permits may cause minimal administrative costs.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 7, 2016

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(10)16-0522
16-0522

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reappropriating funds for the United States Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2011 (FY11) and 2012 (FY12) Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) grant awards.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:

    1. Approve the time extension of the FY11 UASI grant award, extending the grant performance period to March 31, 2016.

    2. Approve the time extension for the FY12 UASI grant award, extending the grant performance period to May 31, 2016.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller, or designee, to:

    1. Transfer and create new appropriations within Fund No. 54M, UASI 11 as follows:

         Fund/Dept  Account  Title  Amount
      From:   54M/46   46H901  LAPD-UASI 11  $28,017.80
         54M/46   46H902  LAFD-UASI 11 95,716.84
         54M/46   46H908  Grant Mgmt. and Admin. 3,283.14
         54M/46   46L132  ITA 4,549.14
         54M/46   46L138  Fire 2,694.91
         54M/46   46L170  Police 8,159.46
         54M/46   46L299  Reimbursement of General Fund Costs  25,990.91
         54M/46   46M146  Mayor  17,970.10
             Total: $186,382.30
               
      To:   54M/46   46M132  ITA $4,711.41
         54M/46   46M138  Fire 71,701.31
         54M/46   46M170  Police 43,021.85
         54M/46   46M299  Reimbursement of General Fund Costs 66,947.73
            Total:  $186,382.30
           
    2. Transfer appropriations from Fund No. 54M, UASI 11 Grant Fund, to the General Fund as follows:

         Fund/Dept  Account  Title  Amount
      From:   54M/46   46M132  ITA $4,711.41
         54M/46   46M138  Fire 71,701.31
         54M/46   46M170  Police 43,021.85
            Total:  $119,434.57
               
      To:   100/32   001010  Salaries General $4,711.41
         100/38   001012  Salaries Sworn 33,129.05
         100/38   001098  Overtime Variable Staffing                   38,572.26
         100/70   001012  Salaries Sworn 43,021.85
            Total:  $119,434.57
           
    3. Transfer and create new appropriations within Fund No. 55E, UASI 12 as follows:

         Fund/Dept  Account  Title  Amount
      From:   54E/46  46J970  LAPD $190,661.37
         54E/46   46J932  ITA 842,114.89
         54E/46   46K170  Police 8,242.43
            Total:  $1,041,018.69
               
      To:   54E/46    46M132  ITA $603,796.44
         54E/46   46M170  Police 114,727.93
         54E/46   46M299  Reimbursement of General Fund Costs  322,494.32
            Total:  $1,041,018.69
           
    4. Transfer appropriations from Fund No. 55E, UASI 12 Grant Fund, to the General Fund and/or Special Fund to reimburse UASI-related expenditures as follows:

         Fund/Dept  Account  Title  Amount
      From:   54E/46  46M132  Information Technology Agency $603,796.44
         54E/46   46M170  Police 114,737.93
            Total:  $718,524.37
               
      To:   100/32    001010  Salaries General $603,796.44
         100/70   001012  Salaries Sworn  114,737.93
            Total:  $718,524.37
           
    5. Transfer up to $24,949.49 from Fund No. 54M, Account No. 46M299 to the General Fund No. 100/38, Revenue Source No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.

    6. Transfer up to $31,565.14 from Fund No. 54M, Account No. 46M299 to the General Fund No. 100/70, Revenue Source No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.

    7. Transfer up to $1,859.59 from Fund No. 54M, Account No. 46M299 to the General Fund No. 100/32, Revenue Source No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.

    8. Transfer up to $8,573.51 from Fund No. 54M, Account No. 46M299 to the General Fund No. 100/46, Revenue Source No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.

    9. Transfer up to $238,318.45 from Fund No. 55E, Account No. 46M299 to the General Fund No. 100/32, Revenue Source No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.

    10. Transfer up to $84,175.87 from Fund No. 55E, Account No. 46M299 to the General Fund No. 100/70, Revenue Source No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.

    11. Transfer cash from Fund No. 54M and Fund No. 55E to reimburse the General Fund on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from the Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Police Department, and the Information Technology Agency, subject to the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety approval.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of these actions. Approval of the above recommendations will allow for the continued expenditures of the FY11 and FY12 UASI grants. These actions are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support grant activities.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(11)16-0488
16-0488

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to accepting the United States Department of Homeland Security Grant Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) for a term of 12 months, from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016.

 

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

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, or designee, to:

 

  1. Accept the FY15 EMPG from the Federal Emergency Management Agency in the amount of $640,594 with a grant performance period of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016.

  2. Execute the subrecipient agreement, included as an attachment to the Emergency Management Department’s transmittal dated May 2, 2016, attached to the Council file, between the City of Los Angeles and the County of Los Angeles, in the amount of $640,594 for a term of July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016, for the acceptance of the EMPG, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.

  3. Deposit the EMPG funds received under the subrecipient agreement into the General Fund No. 100/35, Revenue Source Code No. 3702 Emergency Management Assistance.

  4. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund as a result of the actions above. Acceptance of the FY15 EMPG in the amount of $640,594 will provide support for the City’s emergency management programs. These recommendations are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support the grant activities.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(12)14-0820
14-0820

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to United States Department of Homeland Security Fiscal Year 2014 Urban Areas Security Initiative (FY14 UASI) grant contracting authorities and budget modifications.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:

    1. Modify the existing grant budget (Council file No. 14-0820) for the FY14 UASI grant by reallocating funds between projects as described within the City Administrative Officer’s (CAO) report dated May 12, 2016, attached to the Council file.

    2. Negotiate and execute a contract amendment with the City of Vernon to increase its total contract amount by $86,110, from the previously authorized amount of $2,052,518 to a new contract amount of $2,138,628, subject to the approval to the City Attorney as to form.

    3. Negotiate and execute a contract amendment with the City of Alhambra to decrease its total contract amount by $86,110, from the previously authorized amount of $256,364 to a new contract amount of $170,254, subject to the approval to the City Attorney as to form.

    4. Negotiate and execute a contract amendment with the City of Glendale to decrease its total contract amount by $53,000, from $1,551,677 to $1,498,677, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

    5. Negotiate and execute a contract amendment with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. to continue environmental documentation relative to the National Environmental Policy Act compliance for a term of up to three months within the grant performance period, in an amount not to exceed $169,999.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:

    1. Transfer appropriations and create appropriation accounts within Fund No. 56Y FY14 UASI, as follows:

         Fund/Dept  Account  Title  Amount
       From:  56Y/46  46L668  Partner Jurisdictions  $53,000.00
         56Y/46  46L935  EMD Grant Allocation  266,691.00
         56Y/46  46L938  LAFD Grant Allocation  53,964.00
         56Y/46  46L946  Grant Mgmt. and Administration  235,161.00
         56Y/46  46M170  Police  55,354.00
            Total:   $664,170.00
               
      To:   56Y/46  46L970  LAPD Grant Allocation  $55,354.00
         56Y/46  46M135  Emergency Management  266,691.00
         56Y/46  46M138  LAFD  53,964.00
         56Y/46  46M140  General Services  18,161.00
         56Y/46  46M146  Mayor  146,445.06
         56Y/46  46M299  Reimb. of General Fund Costs  53,554.94
         56Y/46  46L950  LA/LB Region  70,000.00
            Total:   $664,170.00
           
    2. Transfer appropriations and create appropriation accounts within Fund No. 56Y, FY14 UASI to the General Fund to reimburse the General Fund as follows:

         Fund/Dept  Account  Title  Amount
       From:  56Y/46  46M135  Emergency Management  $266,691.00
         56Y/46  46M138  LAFD  53,964.00
         56Y/46  46M140  General Services  18,161.00
         56Y/46  46M146  Mayor  146,445.06
            Total:   $485,261.06
               
      To:   100/35  001010  Salaries General  $266,691.00
         100/38  001012  Salaries Sworn  53,964.00
         100/40  001014  Salaries, Construction Projects  18,161.00
         100/46  001020  Grant Reimbursed  146,445.06
            Total:   $485,261.06
           
    3. Transfer up to $53,554.94 from Fund No. 56Y, Account No. 46M299 to the General Fund No. 100/46, Revenue Source No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.

    4. Transfer cash from Fund No. 56Y to reimburse the General Fund on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from the Los Angeles Fire Department and Los Angeles Emergency Management Department, subject to the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety approval.

  3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of these actions. Approval of the recommendations above will allow for the continued expenditure of the FY14 UASI grant. These actions are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support the grant activities.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(13)16-0448
16-0448

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to execution of six agreements for as-needed engineering design and architectural services in support of Water System Capital Improvement Program projects.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of April 19, 2016, Resolution No. 016-245, authorizing the execution of Agreement Nos. 47366A-6, 47366B-6, 47366C-6, 47366D-6, 47366E-6, and 47366F-6 with Arcadis U.S. Incorporated, Black and Veatch Corporation, CDM Smith Incorporated, MWH Americas Incorporated, Parsons Environment and Infrastructure Group Incorporated, and Tetra Tech Incorporated, respectively, for as-needed engineering design and architectural services with a term of five years and with a cumulative expenditure authority not to exceed $60 million.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed agreements will result in expenditures not to exceed $60 million from the Water Revenue Fund.  There is no impact to the City General Fund.  The proposed agreements comply with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power adopted financial policies. 

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 19, 2016

 

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 17, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(14)13-1301-S1
13-1301-S1

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to budget modifications related to the Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12) and 2013 (FY13) Securing the Cities (STC) grant awards from the United States Department of Homeland Security Domestic Nuclear Detection Office.

 

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

 

  1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to modify the existing grant budget for the FY12 and FY13 STC grant awards by reallocating funds between projects as described within the City Administrative Officer’s (CAO) report dated May 13, 2016, attached to the Council file.

  2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer appropriations within Fund No. 55X/46, STC, as follows:

       Fund/Dept  Account  Title  Amount
     From:  55X/46  46K304  Contractual Services  $71,527.00
       55X/46  46K946  Grant Management and Administration  8,582.94
          Total:   $80,109.94
             
    To:   55X/46  46K730  Equipment  $80,109.94
          Total:   $80,109.94
         
  3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations in this report will allow for the continued expenditures of the FY12 and FY13 STC Cities grant award. No matching funds are required. There is no impact to the General Fund. The recommendations above are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant-eligible costs are fully covered by grant funds.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(15)13-0049-S2
13-0049-S2

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to nine permit amendments to establish rental improvement set-aside accounts for nine marina operators located in the East Basin/Cerritos Channel in the Wilmington Marinas.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article Ill, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.

  2. APPROVE LAHD Resolution No. 16-7922 authorizing:

    1. First amendment to Permit No. 801 with California Yacht Marina L.P.

    2. Second amendment to Permit No. 802 with Island Yacht Anchorage I, Inc.

    3. First amendment to Permit No. 803 with Lighthouse Yacht Landing, Inc.

    4. Second amendment to Permit No. 804 with Perel Marinas, Inc. dba Pacific Yacht Landing.

    5. First amendment to Permit No. 805 with Cerritos Yacht Anchorage, Inc.

    6. Second amendment to Permit No. 806 with Yacht Haven Marina, Inc.

    7. Second amendment to Permit No. 807 with Yacht Centre, Inc.

    8. Second amendment to Permit No. 808 with Marina Ventures Partnership dba Holiday Harbor - Wilmington.

    9. Second amendment to Permit No. 825 with Island Yacht Anchorage II, Inc.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the LAHD proposes to establish rental set-aside accounts for the nine marina operators (tenants) in the Wilmington Marinas. The set-aside accounts will authorize up to an estimated 25 percent in rental reduction credits or approximately $250,000 annually for all the marina tenants to improve their respective nine marinas in the Port of Los Angeles. The LAHD states that the tenants can only request the rental credits from the set-aside accounts for approved and completed marina projects. No actual monies will be paid back by the LAHD and the tenants will continue to pay their full rental obligation each month. The estimated $250,000 annual set aside will be allocated or credited from the tenants’ percentage rent amount, with the stipulation that the credited funding be used only for improvement projects on the respective marina properties. All projects must be pre-approved by the LAHD. The LAHD anticipates that these investment credits will add to the marinas’ asset value and enable the marina operators to improve the overall condition of the marinas. There will be no impact on the City General Fund. All funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Funds.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 12, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 10, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(16)16-0531
16-0531

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Amendment No. 1 of the contract with Wave Technology Solutions Group for document management professional services using Documentum.

 

Recommendation for Council action:

 

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency, to execute Amendment No. 1 to City Contract C-123117 with Wave Technology Solutions Group for document management services, to extend the term of the Contract by two years and six months for a revised contract term effective five years and six months from October 9, 2013 through April 8, 2019, and to increase compensation by $3 million for a total compensation amount of $4 million, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that projects will only be pursued if funding is authorized for the department using the services. Funding could be provided by a variety of sources and City departments. Approving the above recommendation complies with the City’s Financial Policies as contract expenditures will be limited to the use of approved budgeted funds.

 

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

 

TIME LIMIT FILE – JULY 11, 2016

 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JULY 1, 2016)

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(17)13-1694-S1
13-1694-S1
CD 14

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Grand Avenue Hotel Project revised hotel incentive evaluation.

 

Recommendations for Council action:

 

  1. SUPPORT and APPROVE the Alternative 2014 Model as detailed in the May 20, 2016 Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) report, attached to the Council file, as the incentive option for the Grand Avenue Hotel Project. 

  2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to execute the necessary Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Los Angeles and The Related Companies concerning terms for agreements necessary to provide a revenue participation agreement to close the financing gap in the Grand Avenue Hotel Project .

  3. DIRECT the CLA, with the assistance of the City Attorney and other City departments as necessary, to negotiate the final definitive documents necessary to provide a revenue participation agreement to support the Grand Avenue Hotel Project for consideration by City Council. 

 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CLA reports that there is no fiscal impact on the City General Fund associated with this action, inasmuch as City staff are being instructed to report with definitive documents necessary to provide a future revenue participation agreement for the Grand Avenue Hotel Project.  The City and Developer would share the net new revenue generated by the project.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

 

Adopted to Continue, Unanimous Vote (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
CONTINUED TO JUNE 3, 2016
Items for which Public Hearings Have Not Been Held - (10 Votes Required for Consideration)
ITEM NO.(18)

RESOLUTIONS relative to removing various properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTIONS removing the following properties from the Rent Escrow Account Program (REAP), inasmuch as the owner(s) have corrected the cited REAP violations and provided proof of compliance with the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (LAHCID), Code Enforcement Unit, habitability citations, pursuant to Ordinance 173810, and ADOPT the Findings contained in the LAHCID's report attached to the Council File:

(a)16-0005-S204
16-0005-S204
CD 9

945 East 43rd Place. (Case No. 138659) Assessor I.D. No. 5115-016-030

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
(b)16-0005-S205
16-0005-S205
CD 9

945 East 43rd Place. (Case No. 261783) Assessor I.D. No. 5115-016-030

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
(c)16-0005-S203
16-0005-S203
CD 2

5831 North Cartwright Avenue. (Case No. 509131) Assessor I.D. No. 2415-015-010

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
(d)16-0005-S206
16-0005-S206
CD 9

812 East 28th Street. (Case No. 471518) Assessor I.D. No. 5128-020-021

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
(e)16-0005-S207
16-0005-S207
CD 6

8814 North Van Nuys Boulevard (Case No. 530633) Assessor I.D. No. 2639-001-015

 

 

Adopted, (10); Absent: Buscaino
, Cedillo
, Huizar
, O'Farrell
, Ryu
(5)
ITEM NO.(19)15-0002-S154
15-0002-S154

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (MARTINEZ - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 1762 (Campos) which would vacate convictions of non-violent crimes committed while a victim of human trafficking.

 

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 AB 1762 (Campos) would allow survivors of human trafficking who have been convicted of a non-violent crime while he or she was a human trafficking victim to apply to the court to vacate the conviction at any time after it was entered or, in the case of a juvenile survivor of human trafficking, to have their petition dismissed.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Buscaino
(1)
ITEM NO.(20)15-0002-S155
15-0002-S155

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (MARTINEZ - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 1760 (Santiago - Liu) which would grant immunity to minors involved in prostitution and allow courts to take minors into temporary protective custody.

 

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 AB 1760 (Santiago - Liu) which would: grant immunity to all children arrested for, charged with, or suspected of engaging in prostitution; allow the minor to be adjusted to a dependent, subject to the jurisdiction of the juvenile court; allow the minor to be taken into temporary custody to protect the minor from his or her human trafficker; and, require the development of a coordinated plan to deliver comprehensive care and protect all victims of human trafficking.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Buscaino
(1)
ITEM NO.(21)15-0002-S147
15-0002-S147

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (MARTINEZ - HARRIS-DAWSON - ET AL.) relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 1595 (Campos) which would require employers that provide mass transportation to train employees on recognizing and reporting human trafficking.

 

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 AB 1595 (Campos) which would amend the California Labor Code to add a provision to require that a private or public employer that provides mass transportation services in the State train its employees who are likely to interact or come into contact with victims of human trafficking to recognize the signs of human trafficking and how to report those signs to the appropriate law enforcement agency by January 1, 2018.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Buscaino
(1)
ITEM NO.(22)15-0002-S140
15-0002-S140

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (MARTINEZ - BONIN) relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 1676 (Campos) which would encourage Gender Pay Equity by prohibiting employers from seeking job candidates’ salary histories.

 

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 AB 1676 (Campos) which would give women more bargaining power when negotiating their salaries by removing past salary history from a new salary determination.

 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

 

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

 

 

Adopted, (14); Absent: Buscaino
(1)
ITEM NO.(23)16-0600
16-0600

CONSIDERATION OF THE MAYOR'S VETO MESSAGE, upon receipt, pursuant to Charter Section 315.  The City Council has five days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays, upon receipt of the Mayor's veto to overcome such action of the Mayor relative to any item or items of the budget.

 

(The Mayor has until June 2, 2016 to submit his Veto Message to the City Council, pursuant to Charter Section 314.)

 

 

NO ACTION REQUIRED

 

 

MOTIONS/RESOLUTIONS PRESENTED PURSUANT TO RULE NO. 16 - TO BE PLACED ON THE NEXT AVAILABLE AGENDA
16-0010-S23
16-0010-S23MOTION (BONIN - ENGLANDER) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the act of vandalism at 100 Sunset Avenue on May 24, 2016.
COMMENDATORY RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED IN HONOR OF:
16-0004-S1
16-0004-S1
Mike Woodward           Huizar - Koretz

At the conclusion of this day's Council Session ADJOURNING MOTIONS WERE ADOPTED in tribute to the memory of:
16-0003-S1
16-0003-S1
Bobbie Raye Crowe             Harris-Dawson - All Councilmembers

ENDING ROLL CALL
Roll Call
Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Englander, Fuentes, Harris-Dawson, Huizar, Koretz, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price, Ryu and President Wesson (14);  Absent: Buscaino (1)
Whereupon the Council did adjourn.
Closing Text
ATTEST: Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK
 
 
 
By
 
 
 
Council Clerk                                                       PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL