13225 West Van Nuys Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,495.26)

8048 North Vineland Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

18635 West Lanark Street.  (Lien: $13,304.41)

19454 West Wells Drive.  (Lien: $15,588.79)

6719 North Sepulveda Boulevard.  (Lien: $6,678.78)

7812 North Geyser Avenue. (Lien: $15,349.18)

1652 East 113th Street. (Lien: $3,626.18)

1666 East 115th Street. (Lien: $3,545.81)

16916 West Sherman Way. (Lien: $1,288.56)

17522 West Miranda Street. (Lien: $2,143.99)

20234 West Cantara Street No. 233. (Lien: $3,465.44)

338 West 56th Street. (Lien: $2,804.90)

11055 West McBroom Street. (Lien: $3,576.82)

11151 North Rincon Avenue. (Lien: $3,465.44)

11308 South Main Street. (Lien: $3,514.80)

12433 West Montague Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)

14053 West Oxnard Street aka 14059 West Oxnard Street.  (Lien: $3,275.21)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 28, 2016)

341 East 120th Street.  (Lien: $4,990.64)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 28, 2016)

17220 West Welby Way.  (Lien: $3,402.78)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 28, 2016)

11009 North Plainview Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 28, 2016)

10400 West Lanark Street.  (Lien: $3,411.64)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 28, 2016)

9200 North Wilbur Avenue.  (Lien: $2,535.12)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 28, 2016)

1122 West 65th Street. (Lien: $2,204.95)

(Continued from Council meeting of August 10, 2016)

12670 North Jimeno Avenue. (Lien: $770.58)

(Continued from Council meeting of August 10, 2016)

2834 North Chadwick Circle. (Lien: $2,196.09)

(Continued from Council meeting of August 10, 2016)

PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF BALLOT TABULATION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishment of the Venice Beach Property and Business Improvement District (District), pursuant to Section 53753 of the California Government Code, Section 36600 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and Article XIII D of the California Constitution.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE establishing the Venice Beach Property and Business Improvement District (BID) and confirming the assessments to be levied upon properties within the BID, as described in the Management District Plan.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to approval of the City Attorney, to prepare, execute and administer an operating agreement between the City and Venice Beach Property Owners Association, a non-profit corporation, for administration of the District.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that direct costs associated with Department administrative expenses will be charged to the District and will be recovered from assessments collected.

There are currently 24 City-owned real properties ($426,604.68) and an additional seven State-owned real properties ($37,308.23), which the City controls and holds a long-term lease, included in the list of properties to be assessed within the boundaries of the District, as disclosed in the Management District Plan and as required under existing state Property-Based BID legislation. There is an additional general benefit, as required under Proposition 218, in the amount of $18,711. Funds for assessments levied on the City-owned properties within the District and for the general benefit were included in the Unappropriated Balance for Fiscal Year 2017.

(Pursuant to Council action on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 and adoption of Ordinance No. 184382 on June 29, 2016.)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION ONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the property located at 3450-3456 and 3460 North Glendale Boulevard.

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

1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 16-0661 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and, ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2015-3242-MND] filed on March 12, 2010.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of Council; and, ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
      
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the East Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (ELAAPC) as the Findings of Council.
      
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 23, 2016, effecting a Zone Change from MR1-1-RIO to (T)(Q)CM-1-RIO, for the construction, use and maintenance of a new live-work development containing 11 live-work small lot units each with two-covered parking spaces and rooftop decks for private open space, with three guest parking spaces provided on the site, in the Northeast Los Angeles Community Plan area, for the properties located at 3450-3456 and 3460 North Glendale Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.
          
5. ADVISE the applicant of Q Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
      
6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
      
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant: Atwater Union, LLC

Representative: Veronica Becerra, Rebuild Commercial Services, LLC

Case No. APCE-2015-3241-ZC-ZAA

CEQA No. ENV-2015-3242-MND

Fiscal Impact Statement: The ELAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 31, 2016)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone Change for the property located at 3960-3966 South Grand View Boulevard.

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

1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 16-0616 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning (DCP) in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and, ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2014-492-MND] filed on November 3, 2015.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of Council; and, ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
   
   
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated August 16, 2016 to effect a Vesting Zone Change from the existing M1-1 (Limited Industrial Zone) to [T][Q]R4-1 (Multiple Dwelling Zone), for the construction of a five-story, 51 unit Independent Living Senior Citizen Housing Development totaling 43,731 square feet, approximately 60 feet in height and will include one rooftop penthouse unit, two subterranean levels of parking and one level of ground floor parking to provide up to 67 vehicle parking spaces and 57 bicycle parking spaces, and providing a minimum of 8,214 square feet of open space, with the project site consisting of one vacant parcel that comprises approximately 17,000 square feet and has split zoning on M-1 and [T][Q]R4-1 with a General Plan Designation of High Medium Residential, for the properties located at 3960-3966 South Grand View Boulevard, subject to modified Conditions of Approval, as amended by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-0616.
   
   
5. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the ORDINANCE dated April 14, 2016.
   
   
6. ADVISE the applicant of Q Qualified classification time limit as described in the Committee report.
   
   
7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.
   
   
8. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant: Richard Lebby, RJL Construction and Development

Representative: Lee Ambers, California Property Consultants

Case No. CPC-2014-491-VZC

CEQA No. ENV-2014-492-MND

Fiscal Impact Statement:  There is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 29, 2016

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 26, 2016)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to mitigating the adverse impacts on the community caused by the operation of a cocktail bar/lounge with alcohol sales at the establishment known as The Cosmo, located at 6360-6366 West Hollywood Boulevard and 1646 North Cosmo Street.

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

1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III, Section 2, Class 21, Category 2 of the City's Guidelines.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Zoning Administrator as the FINDINGS of the Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEALS filed by Hollywood Nightlife Group, Incorporated, dba: Cosmo Nightclub (Representative: Michael D. Kolodzi, Esq., The Kolodzi Law Firm) from the entire determination of the Zoning Administrator and THEREBY SUSTAIN the Zoning Administrator's decision to impose the discontinuance of the operation of The Cosmo (6364 West Hollywood Boulevard), located at 6360-6366 West Hollywood Boulevard and 1646 North Cosmo Street, inasmuch as the business had numerous criminal complaints and nuisance activity, and the operator's inability to improve the situation or eliminate the issues led to the revocation.
   
   
4. RECEIVE AND FILE the appeal filed by Mehdi Bolour, Palmer Building Associates, LLC and Mehdi and Yassaman Bolour Family Trust (Representative:  Lee Rabun, CLR Enterprises, Incorporated) inasmuch as the applicant withdrew his appeal.

Applicant:  City of Los Angeles, Office of Zoning Administration

Case No.  DIR-2016-0824-RV

CEQA No.  ENV-2016-0825-CE

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Department of City Planning.  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 - AUGUST 31, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION:  AUGUST 31, 2016)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal for a Zone Variance and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings for the property located at 649 South Olive Street.

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

1. FIND that this project will not have a significant effect on the environment, pursuant to the City's Environmental Guidelines and is in compliance with the CEQA; that the Mitigated Negative Declaration reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council File No. 16-0687 in the custody of the City Clerk and in the files of the Department of City Planning in the custody of the Environmental Review Section; and, ADOPT the Mitigated Negative Declaration [ENV-2015-3214-MND] filed on December 21, 2015.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program.
   
   
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) as the Findings of Council.
   
   
4. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Jesus Hermosillo, UNITE HERE LOCAL 11, under California Public Resources Code Section 21151(c) of CEQA, from the determination of the CLAAPC and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the Zoning Administrator in adopting the MND (ENV-2015-3214-MND).
   
   
5. RECEIVE and FILE  the Zone Variance appeal to permit an open air, outdoor rooftop pool and bar in conjunction with the operation of a new hotel and ancillary uses in the C2-4D Zone for the property located at 649 South Olive Street, inasmuch as the Applicant has withdrawn the Zone Variance application.

Applicant:  649 South Olive, LLC

Representative:  Elizabeth Peterson, Elizabeth Peterson Group, Incorporated

Case No.  ZA-2015-3213-CUB-CUX-ZV-1A

CEQA No.  ENV-2015-3214-MND

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CLAAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 31, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 31, 2016)

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the extension of the Operating Agreement between the City and the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA), to allow time for the issuance of the new Concessions Request for Proposals (RFP) at the Los Angeles Zoo (LA Zoo).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the Operating Agreement that extends the Concessions Agreement between the City and the GLAZA, from August 31, 2016 to August 31, 2017 with a six month renewal option, to allow time for the issuance of the new Concessions RFP and the selection of a proposed vendor, subject to the review of the City Attorney as to form.
         

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LA Zoo reports that there is no fiscal impact associated with this action.  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 - OCTOBER 10, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 30, 2016)

TRANSPORTATION AND PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to the Bicycle Plan Implementation Annual Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the August 21, 2014 Los Angeles Department of Transportation report relative to the Bicycle Plan Implementation Annual Report for FY 2013-14.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the approval of departmental records disposition schedules of the City Council and the Office of the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the records disposition schedules of the City Council and the CLA.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to provide training and guidance to each Council Office to implement the records disposition schedules.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no fiscal impact associated with the approval of these schedules. Savings could result if City departments dispose of records more promptly under the new authorization procedures created by Ordinance No. 183754 than they did under the prior procedures. Currently the City Records Center is holding over 78,000 boxes of records that are eligible for destruction at an annual expense to the City in commercial records storage equivalents of over $121,000.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preparing a Zone Change Ordinance for the PUENTE Learning Center, located at 501 South Boyle Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - O'Farrell):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to prepare a Zone Change Ordinance for the PUENTE Learning Center located at 501 South Boyle Avenue, Los Angeles, CA  90033, which would preserve the existing use on site.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the DCP to make necessary amendments to the Boyle Heights Community Plan.

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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement with Delta Air Lines, Inc. (Delta) to enable relocation to Terminals 2 and 3 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 Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement with Delta to enable relocation to Terminals 2 and 3 at LAX.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of July 20, 2016 by Resolution No. 26030 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement with Delta to enable relocation to Terminals 2 and 3 at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement with Delta will result in first-year lease revenue to LAWA of $4.9 million; approximately $1.66 billion in lease revenue to LAWA over the 10-year period following completion of Delta’s Terminals 2 and 3 construction; a minimum of $1 billion in combined proprietary and non-proprietary renovations made by Delta to Terminals 2, 3, and related areas at LAX; and a not-to-exceed amount of $462.6 million in combined rental credits and cash paid to Delta by LAWA for acquisition of Delta’s non-proprietary improvements to Terminals 2 and 3. As a consequence of the above, LAWA is requesting that the Board appropriate and allocate a not-to-exceed amount of $462.6 million from the LAX Revenue Fund to WBS (Work Breakdown Structure or cost center) Element 1.16.17-700 (Terminals 2 and 3 Renovations) and other related WBS Elements, as needed, to purchase from Delta certain renovations to Terminals 2 and 3 and others as specified in the Terminal Facilities Lease and License Agreement. This project and the proposed agreement comply with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the lease and License Agreement will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – SEPTEMBER 1, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 31, 2016)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative the selection of Towing Specialists, Inc. dba Swanney and McDonald (Towing Specialists) to serve as the Official Police Garage (OPG) for Service Area 3.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Police Commissioners (Board), or designee, to negotiate and execute an OPG Towing and Storage agreement with Towing Specialists to serve as OPG for Service Area 3.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the multilingual capabilities for the MyLA311 Constituent Relationship Management website and mobile application.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Information Technology Agency (ITA) to work with 3Di Inc. for the development of Option No. 2 pilot - Google Translate Service in the public MyLA311 web portal, as detailed in the ITA’s report dated July 25, 2016, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the ITA, with the assistance of the Office of the City Clerk, Election Division, to report in 60 days on the three most requested non-English languages for City-based information from residents; and identifying sources of funding to implement Option No. 1 - Coding 311 System and Human Translation Services, as detailed in the ITA’s report dated July 25, 2016, to create a better built out MyLA311 Constituent Relationship Management System for primary languages.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that approving the recommendation above will result in a General Fund expenditure totaling $35,000.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

2516 West Reservoir Street. (Case No. 502961) Assessor I.D. No. 5402-016-013

232 West 42nd Street. (Case No. 564127) Assessor I.D. No. 5111-017-007

14630 West Saticoy Street. (Case No. 546729) Assessor I.D. No. 2218-003-032

1530 West 60th Street. (Case No. 93867) Assessor I.D. No. 6002-018-026

560 West 90th Street. (Case No. 462314) Assessor I.D. No. 6038-007-034

1457 West 37th Drive. (Case No. 530304) Assessor I.D. No. 5041-029-022

1994 West Jefferson Boulevard. (Case No. 545754) Assessor I.D. No. 5042-033-003

3100 North Phelps Avenue. (Case No. 263985) Assessor I.D. No. 5218-020-024

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to implementation of the 2016-17 Revenue Budget (Exhibit H) - Revenue Enhancement and Department Fee Annual Reviews.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of City departments, to report in the First Financial Status Report with its recommendations for fee studies to be conducted in preparation for the development of the 2017-18 budget.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that approval of the above recommendation will not impact the General Fund. The CAO report dated July 18, 2016 (attached to Council file No. 16-0600) summarizes the actions taken to date to realize a total of $9.7 million in General Fund revenue—from facilitating tax collection and transferring surplus funds—and up to $47 million in special fund revenue—from the sale of surplus property, to ensure full implementation of the adopted revenue budget.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to Fiscal Year (FY) 2013-14 Cost Allocation Plan 38 audit reports for central services and fringe benefits, and department administration and support and compensated time off costs.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Controller's report dated April 14, 2016, relative to FY 2013-14 Cost Allocation Plan 38 audit reports for central services and fringe benefits, and department administration and support and compensated time off costs.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to a Reserve Fund loan for up to $12.4 million for cash flow requirements for Consolidated Plan Funds.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Cedillo - Harris-Dawson), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to process a Reserve Fund loan for up to $12.4 million (approximately $5 million for the period July 1 - August 31, 2016 and the balance for the period April 1 - June 30, 2017) to provide cash flow requirements for Consolidated Plan Funds (Community Development Block Grant, HOME Investment Partnerships Program, Emergency Solutions Grant, and Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS) to be repaid upon receipt of United States Department of Housing and Urban Development grant funds.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, and all other applicable departments, to submit requests for loan funds to the City Administrative Officer (CAO) for review and approval.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer necessary funds to the appropriate department upon request of the CAO.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the CAO to make technical corrections necessary to implement the intent of the Motion.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to approval of Municipal Corporation of Los Angeles (MICLA) financing in the amount of $21,083,006 for the acquisition of 15 rescue ambulances and one helicopter.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian - Englander), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

REAPPROVE MICLA financing in the amount of $21,083,006, included in the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Los Angeles Fire Department Adopted Budget, for the acquisition of 15 rescue ambulances and one Augusta AW 139 helicopter.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE relative to potential sources of funding to finance costs associated with additional public parking for the Pico Robertson Senior Community Apartments.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - Huizar):

DIRECT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with assistance from the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, to report within 10 days on potential sources of funding, including Special Parking Revenue Fund, to finance the costs associated with additional public parking for the Pico Robertson Senior Community Apartments.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE relative to a request from the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) for authority to execute the Second Amendment to Contract No. 118946 with Ballard Marine Construction, Incorporated to provide Hyperion Water Reclamation Plant outfall inspections.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, or designee, to execute the proposed Second Amendment to Contract No.118946 between the BOS and Ballard Marine Construction, Incorporated to extend the term of the contract for two years, from June 13, 2016 through June 12, 2018, with two one-year renewal options and increase the maximum allowable compensation by $600,000, from $425,000 to $1,025,000.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no fiscal impact to the General Fund as sufficient funds are available within the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund to support the first year costs of the Second Amendment. Funding for subsequent years of the Second Amendment will be provided through the City’s annual budget process, which is subject to Mayor and Council approval. This contract includes a Financial Liability Clause which limits the City’s annual financial obligation to the amount of funding that is provided in the corresponding City budget. Therefore, the recommendation in this report complies with the City’s Financial Policies as ongoing revenues will support ongoing expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 26, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 26, 2016)

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE relative to a request from the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) for authority to execute a contract with Rainbow Disposal Company, Incorporated, dba Rainbow Environmental Services for the receipt, processing, and reuse of green material, food material, and/or horse manure from the City of Los Angeles' 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 Rainbow Environmental Services 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 $4,472,007, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no General Fund impact. Funding will be subject to the availability of funds within the Solid Waste Resource Revenue Fund. 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 - SEPTEMBER 4, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - SEPTEMBER 2, 2016)

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE relative to Proposition O Clean Water General Obligation Bond reprogramming to continue Optimization projects.

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

1. APPROVE an increase of $800,000 in the budget for Optimization on 10 projects described in Attachment A, Table 1 of the July 27, 2016 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to appropriate $800,000 from Proposition O, Clean Water Bond funds, Fund No. 16T/50, Account No. 50LWCT, entitled Program Contingency-C1, to Fund  No. 16T/50, Account No. 50MYAF, entitled Prop O Optimization.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO and the Department of Public Works to make technical corrections, as necessary, to the actions included in this report to implement Mayor and Council intentions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that  the cost of continued Optimization projects in the amount of $800,000 will be funded from the existing Prop O Program Contingency.  Approval of these recommendations will reduce the Prop O Program Contingency to $20.0 million. There is no impact to the General Fund. 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 proceeds which are supported by voter-approved property tax revenue.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR, HOUSING COMMITTEE relative to proposed First Amendment to a Cooperation Agreement with the Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles and Emphasys Computer Solutions, Inc. (Emphasys) for a regional affordable housing listing service.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute the First Amendment to a Cooperation Agreement (Contract No. C-125926) with the Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles and Emphasys to increase compensation by $129,890 for Year 2 funds for a total amount of $167,345, for a retroactive term for 12 months from July 14, 2016 through July 13, 2017, in substantial conformance with the draft Amendment attached to the August 12, 2016 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file, and subject to the following:
      
      
      1. Funding availability
         
         
      2. Satisfactory contractor performance
         
         
      3. HCID work requirements
         
         
      4. Compliance with all City contracting requirements
         
         
      5. Approval by the City Attorney as to form and legality
         
         
   2. Prepare Controller’s instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the CAO; and AUTHORIZE, the Controller to implement these instructions.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   

   1. Establish a new account, 43N701 Housing Listing Service, within Housing Production Revolving Fund No. 240/43 and transfer appropriation as follows:
      
      

      	Account:	Title:	Amount:
      From:	43K299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	$9,165
      To:	43N701	Housing Listing Service	$9,165

      
      
      
   2. Establish a new account, 43N701 Housing Listing Service, within Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815/43 and transfer appropriation as follows:
      
      

      	Account:	Title:	Amount:
      From:	43K299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	$61,150
      To:	43N701	Housing Listing Service	$61,150

      
      
      
   3. Establish a new account, 43N701 Housing Listing Service, within Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J/43 and appropriate $59,575 from the available cash balance.
      
      

   4. Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, HCID, or designee.

Fiscal Impact Statement Submitted:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund.  The proposed First Amendment to a Cooperation Agreement (Contract No. C-125926) with the Community Development Commission of the County of Los Angeles and Emphasys will be paid for by the Housing Production Revolving Fund No. 240, Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815, and Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J.  The recommendations contained in the August 12, 2016 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that the costs for the Cooperation Agreement will be paid by special funds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM VICE-CHAIR, HOUSING COMMITTEE relative to a request for authority to release a Request for Proposals (RFP) for occupancy monitoring of affordable housing.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID), or designee, to prepare and release an RFP to solicit bids for occupancy monitoring services, in substantial conformance with the RFP, as amended, attached to the June 14, 2016 HCID report and Council file, to include an amended scope of services to construct a database and reports to collect tenant accessibility information from property owners/manager, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
          
2. DIRECT the General Manager, HCID, or designee, to report with recommendations for contractor selection and funding for the contract term of January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 with the option to renew for up to four additional one-year terms, contingent upon availability of funds, satisfactory contractor performance and need.

Fiscal Impact Statement Submitted:  The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that there will be no impact to the General Fund.  Funding for the successful proposal will be in an amount not to exceed $950,000 for Fiscal Year 2016-17, and funds will be provided by the Housing and Community Investment Department’s Municipal Housing Finance Fund No. 815 ($300,300), HOME Investment Partnership Program Fund No. 561 ($180,000), and Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund No. 55J ($469,700).  The recommendations contained in the  August 2, 2016 CAO report, as amended, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that funding for the proposed activities is available within the identified funds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY relative to a Memorandum of Understanding and proposed litigation settlement by and between the City of Los Angeles and its Department of Airports (Los Angeles World Airports), acting by and through its Board of Airport Commissioners, and The Alliance for a Regional Solution for Airport Congestion (ARSAC) relative to California Environmental Quality Act challenges to the certification of the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the LAX Specific Plan Amendment Study and selection of a preferred alternative identified in the EIR for further study.

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 case entitled ARSAC v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS 143086 transferred and consolidated with Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2014-00451038-CU-WM-OX.

(Innovation, Grants, Technology, Commerce and Trade Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

RESOLUTION (WESSON - BUSCAINO - O'FARRELL) relative to designating the Voting Delegate and Alternate Voting Delegate for the City of Los Angeles at the League of  California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, October 5-7, 2016.

Recommendation for Council action:

DESIGNATE Councilmember Joe Buscaino as the Voting Delegate and Councilmember Mitch O'Farrell as the Alternate Voting Delegate for the City of Los Angeles to the Annual Business Meeting at the League of California Cities Annual Conference in Long Beach, California, October 5-7, 2016.

MOTION (ENGLANDER - RYU - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for the installation of a crosswalk lighting system at Roscoe Boulevard and Jason Avenue.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $80,000 from the Council District 12 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to Transportation Fund No. 100/94 as follows: $46,000 to Account No. 001090 (Salaries-Overtime); $6,000 to Account No. 003350 (Paint and Sign Maintenance and Repairs); and $28,000 to Account No. 003360 (Signal Supplies and Repairs), to partially fund the installation of a crosswalk lighting system at Roscoe Boulevard and Jason Avenue in Council District 12.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make any corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

MOTION (ENGLANDER - RYU - BUSCAINO) relative to funding for additional graffiti and weed abatement services to be provided by West Valley Alliance solely for the benefit for Council District 12.

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

1. TRANSFER $60,000 from the Council District 12 portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to fund additional graffiti and weed abatement services to be provided by West Valley Alliance solely for the benefit of Council District 12.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works to make any corrections or clarifications to the above fund transfer instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this motion.

FINAL MAP OF PARCEL MAP L.A. NO. 2015-0046 located at 3716 South Veteran Avenue, southerly of Regent Street.

(Bond No. C-127761)

(Quimby Fee: $15,820)

Subdivider: Veteran Avenue Solutions LLC; Surveyor: Harvey Goodman

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 Astrid Bryan v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC558989. (This matter involves a sewer backup incident which occurred on September 23, 2013 at 1744 N. Doheny Drive.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 15, 2016)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $230,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009794, Public Works Sanitation Liability Payouts.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Gilbert Perez III, APC and Astrid Bryan.
   
   
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 Rayven Vinson, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV14-4488 PLA. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on May 4, 2013, in Los Angeles, California.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 15, 2016)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $450,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Policy Liability Payouts payable after July 1, 2016.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: The DFirm, Christian Sutton, Rayven Vinson, and Olaoluwa Bayode.
   
   
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 David Burwell, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. CV15-03466 AB (JPR). (This matter arises from an incident involving wage and hour claims for unpaid overtime by members of the Los Angeles Fire Department.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 15, 2016)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $496,446.85 in settlement of the above-entitled matter, payable after July 1, 2016 (in Fiscal Year 2016-17), as follows:
   
   
   1. Unpaid overtime in the amount of $222,070.03 to be paid to Plaintiffs as overtime wages from Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 001012 and made payable as follows:
      
      
      1. $11,836.06 to Steve Avedissian
         
         
      2. $19,888.39 to David Burwell
         
         
      3. $47,063.94 to Charles Elzie
         
         
      4. $41,255.40 to Stephen Leaf
         
         
      5. $16,495.19 to Russell Nakamura
         
         
      6. $24,157.90 to Roy Rodriguez
         
         
      7. $48,346.27 to Anthony Vidovich
         
         
      8. $13,026.88 to Marcus Williams
         
         
   2. Liquidated damages in the amount of $222,070.03 to be drawn from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009790, Fire Liability Payouts, and made payable to the Woodley and McGillivary Client Trust Account.
      
      
   3. Attorney's fees and costs in the amount of $52,306.79 to be drawn from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009790, Fire Liability Payouts, and made payable to Woodley and McGillivary, LLP.
      
      
2. 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 Curtis Wright v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC558950. (This matter involves an auto accident between Bureau of Street Services and Plaintiff which occurred on March 3, 2014, on Los Feliz Blvd. near Winona in the City of Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 15, 2016)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $4,500,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works - Street Services Liability Payouts.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Curtis Wright and the Homampour Law Firm PC.
   
   
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 Janet Anderson, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, United States District Court Case No. 2:15-CV-00839-PSG-AGR. (This matter concerns a lawsuit under the Americans with Disabilities Act against the City of Los Angeles relating to the Los Angeles Convention Center.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on August 15, 2016)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - BLUMENFIELD)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $21,500 in settlement of the above-entitled matter from City Attorney Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 9798, Liability Payouts (to be divided among the Plaintiff's and their attorneys as they see fit).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon and made payable to: Metz and Harrison, LLP.
   
   
3. APPROVE the proposed settlement of the above-entitled matter with the terms that are in the settlement agreement agreed to between the parties, which include, but are not limited to:
   
   
   1. Parking: the City agrees to provide additional accessible parking spaces in the West and South parking garages, as well as additional signage related to van accessible parking spaces.  The City has 12 months from the date of execution of the settlement agreement (post-Council approval) to accomplish this task.
      
      
   2. Accessible paths of travel: the City agrees to provide a designated accessible path of travel from Figueroa Street.  The City has 12 months from the date of execution of the settlement agreement (post-Council approval) to accomplish this task.
      
      
   3. Public Restrooms: the City agrees that it will ensure that specific, agreed-upon (in the settlement agreement) bathrooms at the Los Angeles Convention Center are accessible to convention-goers and will comply with accessible standards. The City has 18 months from the date of execution of the settlement (post-Council approval) to accomplish this task.
      
      
4. 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.

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                 PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL