10416 North Commerce Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

10421 North Variel Avenue.  (Lien: $3,306.59)

10545 West Pico Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

13610 West Polk Street.  (Lien: $694.34)

1442 West Hill Drive.  (Lien: $2,535.12)

401 East 81st Street.  (Lien: $2,898.08)

20944 West Bandera Street.  (Lien: $3,700.23)

1762 South Alvira Street.  (Lien: $3,412.91)

3960 South Budlong Avenue.  (Lien: $694.42)

4019 North Mary Ellen Avenue.  (Lien: $932.40)

6733 North Louise Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

7203 North Lankershim Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,365.84)

7508 North Royer Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

19919 West Community Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

7012 North Balcom Avenue.  (Lien: $3,624.92)

(Continued from Council meeting of October 11, 2016)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Norris Avenue and Larkspur Street No. 1 Lighting District.

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

1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the 11th Street and Grand Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Baden Avenue and Itasca Street No. 1 Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Pico Boulevard and Grand Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Montecito Heights - Monterey Hills No. 1 Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Oak View Drive and Petit Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Noble Avenue and Hartsook Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Cartwright Avenue and Otsego Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Preston Avenue and Avalon Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Chandler Boulevard and Woodman Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Victory Boulevard and Atoll Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Crenshaw Boulevard and Slauson Avenue No. 1 (Reballot) Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Lull Street and Vanalden Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Figueroa and 11th Streets Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Dunn Drive and Venice Boulevard Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Corning Street and Whitworth Drive Street Lighting District.

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

1. FIND that a majority protest exists in the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District and therefore the assessment cannot be enacted.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE abandoning all proceedings relating to the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, to assure that the streetlights are not installed or are removed from service if previously installed.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Westwood Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 7, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 30, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 7, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 30, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 7, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 30, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 7, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 30, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 7, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 30, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 7, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 30, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 7, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 30, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

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

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on September 7, 2016 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on November 30, 2016 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the northeasterly line of Kelton Avenue southeast of Regent Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2085).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the northeasterly line of Kelton Avenue southeast of Regent Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2085) 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 street purposes on the northeasterly line of Kelton Avenue southeast of Regent Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2085), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the October 26, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for street purposes on the northeasterly line of Kelton Avenue southeast of Regent Street (Right of Way No. 36000-2085), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the October 26, 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.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of property located at 9520 Belford Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90045 (Subject Property).

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

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the findings of this action is within the scope of the project covered by the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan Environmental Impact Report/Environmental Impact Statement (EIR/EIS), State Clearing House No. 1997061047, and the Manchester Square and Airport/Belford Area Voluntary Acquisition Program (MND 094-00) and no new environmental documentation is required pursuant to Section 15168(c) of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and no new environmental effects would occur or new mitigation measures would be required pursuant to Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines due to events occurring since the 2004 certification of the LAX Master Plan EIR/EIS or the 2000 adoption of the Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND). The underlying project therefore is exempt from the requirements of CEQA pursuant to Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY (No. 26071) as adopted by the Board on September 21, 2016 making all necessary findings to authorize the commencement of eminent domain proceedings to acquire the Subject Property to complete land acquisition under the Airport Noise Mitigation Program in compliance with 14 CFR Part 150 and California Code of Regulations, Title 21, Section 5000 et seq.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated September 28, 2016, finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of the Subject Property.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that commencement of eminent domain proceedings for the Subject Property and adoption of an Ordinance approving a Resolution of Necessity that was approved by the Board at its meeting of September 21, 2016, will have no impact on the City's General Fund or the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Operating Budget. The proposed property acquisition, in the amount of $1.97 million, will be funded through the LAX Revenue Fund to be reimbursed with Passenger Facility Charges, subject to eligibility. Relocation costs separate from those for acquisition, in the amount of $315,000, will also be funded through the LAX Revenue Fund. The proposed property acquisition complies with LAWA’s Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(10 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Alexandra Zandueta to the Commission for Community and Family Services.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Alexandra Zandueta to the Commission for Community and Family Services for the term ending June 30, 2020, to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Ms. Kathryn Eidmann, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Zandueta resides in Council District 14. (New Board gender composition: F=11; M=2)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Background Check: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 12, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 9, 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, if the tabulation of ballots indicates majority support:

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, November 8, 2016 and adoption of Ordinance No. 184506 on September 20, 2016.)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Port of Los Angeles (POLA) Tariff No. 4, Section 4 - Dockage, Item No. 410; Section 5 - Wharfage, Item No. 525; Section 6 - Passenger Fees, Item No. 600; and Section 23 - Incentives General Rules and Regulations, Item Nos. 2330, 2335 and 2340.

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

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 II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE LAHD Resolution No. 16-7998 authorizing Permanent Order No. 16-7208 to amend POLA Tariff No. 4, Section 4 - Dockage, Item No. 410, Section 5 - Wharfage, Item No. 525, Section 6 - Passenger Fees, Item No. 600, and Section 23 - Incentives General Rules and Regulations, adding Item No. 2330, 2335, and 2340.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated September 7, 2016, approving Order No. 16-7202 of the Board of Harbor Commissioners of the City of Los Angeles, amending Port of Los Angeles Tariff No. 4.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the LAHD request for the proposed amendments to Tariff No. 4 is estimated to eliminate the LAHD current negative operating income for the 2015 calendar year of approximately $627,000 within approximately two years. This is contingent upon the current passenger count for the cruise lines remaining stable and constant. The LAHD proposes to amend cruise passenger fee structures to establish new bundled rate that will include a three percent per year increase, effective from September 20, 2016 through August 31, 2024, for eight years. Annual revenue has been estimated to increase by $585,000 in the first year to $2.8 million by the eighth year of the proposed amendments for the passenger fee structure for cruise lines.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the retention of Tharpe and Howell, LLP as outside counsel, and a request for waiver of the firm's conflicts.

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

1. RECEIVE and FILE City Attorney reports No. R16-0274 dated September 1, 2016 and September 7, 2016.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to enter into a contract with Tharpe and Howell, LLP for outside legal services with respect to the case entitled Miles v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. BC547126, for a three-year term, in an amount not to exceed $500,000.
   
   
3. TRANSFER the amount of $500,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Outside Counsel Including Workers' Compensation line item to the City Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301 for the above referenced contract.
   
   
4. APPROVE the request for a waiver of conflicts for Tharpe and Howell, LLP in its representation of co-defendants to the City in the cases entitled Bravo Maximillian v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. BC572635; Sharon Klugman, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. BC546468; and Byanca Molina v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. BC56690.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None provided 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.

(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 Miles v. City of Los Angeles, LASC Case No. BC547126.)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appropriations for the Attorney Conflicts Panel (ACP) Counsel, term extensions, reassignment of cases, and addition of one firm.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to execute amendments and encumber funds totaling $1,522,000 within the ACP Fund No. 46T/10, for the following ACP law firms:
   
   
   1. $39,000 for Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C-125856 for the law firm of Collinson Law for the matter of Jamar Isom v. City of Los Angeles, et al.
      
      
   2. $182,000 for Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-126227 for the law firm of Collinson Law for the matter of Susan Mellen, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al.
      
      
   3. $50,000 for Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C-123776 for the law firm of Ferguson Praet and Sherman for the matter of Emmanuel Bracy v. City of Los Angeles, et al.
      
      
   4. $50,000 for Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C-126730 for the law firm of Ferguson Praet & Sherman for the matter of Edsell Ford v. City of Los Angeles, et al.
      
      
   5. $87,000 for Amendment No. 2 to Contract No. C-127058 for the law firm of Lozano Smith for the matter of Leslie D. Wilkerson v. City of Los Angeles, et al.
      
      
   6. $40,000 for Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C-125519 for the law firm of Lozano Smith for the matter of Kim Nguyen v. City of Los Angeles, et al.
      
      
   7. $124,000 for Amendment No. 1 to Contract No. C-127541 for the law firm of Renne Sloan Holtzman Sakai, LLP for legal services and support relating to retiree health benefits.
      
      
   8. $950,000 for Amendment No. 4 to Contract No. C-121371 for the law firm of Richards Watson and Gershon for legal services and support relating to Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles redevelopment dissolution and transition of housing assets.
                                
2. AUTHORIZE the CAO to execute amendments to amend the term of the following contracts with the following ACP law firms:
   
   
   1. Amend the term of Contract No. C-123298 (Reggie Cole matter) with Burke Williams and Sorensen to September 5, 2019.
      
      
   2. Amend the term of Contract No. C-118589 (Paul Blumberg matter) with Meyers Nave to January 5, 2020.
      
      
   3. Amend the term of Contract No. C-123776 (Emmanual Bracy matter) with Ferguson, Praet and Sherman to January 30, 2020.
      
      
   4. Amend the term of Contract No. C-122798 (James Gordon matter) with Ballard Rosenberg Golper and Savitt, LLP to May 12, 2020.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO to reassign one case matter, Adrienne McColl v. Cabrillo Marine Aquarium, et al., Case No. BC610002 to Morris Polich and Purdy, LLP, and execute one legal services contract commencing on a date to be determined, in the Adrienne McColl case matter in which the amount of $50,000 has been established, with the funds to be encumbered within the ACP Fund No. 46T/10.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the CAO to reassign five case matters: 1) Kim Nguyen v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Case No. BC513892; 2) Christian Rodriguez, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Case No. CV11-01135; 3) Cash Jerome Ferguson-Cassidy v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Case No. CV14-06768; 4) John Smith v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Case No.CV14-07435; and, 5) Patricia Blake v. City of Los Angeles, Case No. BC607455, to Orbach Huff Suarez and Henderson, LLP, and execute five legal services contracts commencing on dates to be determined, in the Kim Nguyen case matter in the amount of $50,000, in the Christian Rodriguez case matter in the amount of $10,000, in the Cash Jerome Ferguson- Cassidy case matter in the amount of $15,000, in the John Smith case matter in the amount of $75,000, and in the Patricia Blake case matter in the amount of $50,000, with the funds to be encumbered within the ACP Fund No. 46T/10.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the CAO to add the law firm Collins Collins Muir and Stewart to the Tort Negligence section of the ACP program.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the CAO to prepare Controller instructions and to make any technical adjustments needed to implement the intent of the Mayor and Council action; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports the proposed contract amendments are in compliance with City Financial Policies. The recommendations in this report will not have an impact upon the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(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.)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to employee development for Fiscal Year (FY) 2014-15 pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 4.312.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the September 1, 2016 Personnel Department report relative to employee development for FY 2014-15 pursuant to LAAC Section 4.312.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to increased reimbursement to veterinary partners for the spaying/neutering of shelter dogs and rabbits.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the increase in the amount reimbursed to veterinary partners for the spaying/neutering of shelter dogs and rabbits to $125 per surgery.
   
   
2. APPROVE the increase in the amount reimbursed to veterinary partners for the spaying/neutering of shelter cats to $70 per surgery.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Department of Animal Services (DAS) reports that the total amount of funds available for animal sterilization for the DAS varies year to year. Approximately $1.1 million is allocated to the Animal Sterilization Fund as a fixed amount each year with an additional, variable sum added based on donations and licensing surcharges.  In an effort to project the fiscal impact for this proposal, statistics from Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 were used.  In the October 14, 2016 DAS report, attached to the Council file, are the statistics for FY 2015-16 and had these increases been in place during that fiscal year, total fiscal impact would have been $536,601.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Assistant Director Bureau of Sanitation position for the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Assistant Director Bureau of Sanitation position (Class Code 7225) for the BOS from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 23, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 23, 2016)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of two Project Coordinator positions and one Project Assistant position for the City Clerk from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of two Project Coordinator positions (Class Code 1537) and one Project Assistant position (Class Code 1542) for the City Clerk from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 23, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 23, 2016)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Service Coordinator position for the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Service Coordinator position (Class Code 0883) for the BOS from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 23, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 23, 2016)

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the withdrawal from consideration of the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Carl Cade to the Innovation and Performance Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE the October 6, 2016 and October 31, 2016 communications from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mr. Carl Cade to the Innovation and Performance Commission for the term ending September 6, 2016, inasmuch as the Mr. Cade has requested withdrawal from consideration.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the second amendment to the contract with SAP Public Services, Inc. (SAP) to maintain a software license agreement and pay annual license fees in order to continue using the SAP Software for Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).

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 II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the second amendment to Contract DA-4330 with SAP.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of September 21, 2016 by Resolution No. 26070 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the second amendment to Contract DA-4330 with SAP to maintain a software license agreement and pay annual license fees in order to continue using the SAP Software for LAWA.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed agreement between LAWA and SAP will have no impact on the General Fund. Funding for the proposed amendment currently is available in the Fiscal Year 2016-17 LAWA Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center No. 1190011 - Financial Management Systems Division, Commitment Item No. 520 - Contractual Services. Funding for subsequent years will be requested during the annual budget process. The costs of the SAP software license will be recovered through landing fees and terminal rates and charges, as well as through non-aeronautical revenues. The contract complies with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – NOVEMBER 29, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – NOVEMBER 29, 2016)

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amendments with Time Warner Pacific West LLC dba Time Warner Cable (Time Warner) and Centurylink Communications, LLC, dba Century Link QQC (CenturyLink) for internet services at City facilities.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE, the General Manager, Information Technology Agency (ITA), to execute, subject to the approval of the City Attorney:
   
   
   1. Amendment No. 3 to Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Contract C-116087 with Time Warner, for Citywide internet connectivity services, to increase maximum compensation by $20 million for a new total contract compensation not to exceed $26 million, and extend the term of the contract by three years for a revised contract term effective 11 years from October 1, 2009 through September 30, 2020.
      
      
   2. Amendment No. 5 to Contract C-117048 with CenturyLink for Citywide internet connectivity services, to extend the term of the contract by three years for a revised contract term effective 10 years and six and a half months from March 15, 2010 through September 30, 2020, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, ITA, to execute an amendment, so long as all other terms and conditions remain the same, funds have been budgeted for this purpose, and all other legal requirements are met, subject to the approval of the City Attorney, to:
   
   
   1. Contract C-116087 with Time Warner Cable to extend the term for up to an additional 24 months, in one-year increments.
      
      
   2. Contract C-117048 with CenturyLink to extend the term for up to an additional 24 months, in one-year increments.
      
      
   3. Contract C-116087 with Time Warner Cable and Contract C-117048 with CenturyLink in the event of a company name change, to reflect the name change, subject to compliance with the City’s contracting requirements, policies and procedures.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that funding for the proposed amendments is provided in the ITA Communication Services account. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Future funding for these agreements is contingent upon approval through the annual budget process. The above recommendations comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are available in the current fiscal year and future expenditures are limited to the appropriation of funds in the budget.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 26, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 14, 2016)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, relative to a public - private partnership to create an additional Nurse Practitioner Response Unit.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to accept a donation of $159,000 from the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center through the LAFD Foundation for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Nurse Practitioner Program.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to deposit the donation into the LAFD Trust Fund No. 848/38.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish an appropriation account titled EMS Nurse Practitioner Program, account number to be determined (TBD), within Fund No. 848/38 for the disbursement of the EMS Nurse Practitioner Program funds.
      
      
   2. Transfer appropriations from Fund No. 848/38, Account No. TBD, EMS Nurse Practitioner Program, to the LAFD Fund No. 100/38, Account No. 001010 Salaries General, and to the General Fund for reimbursement of General Fund costs as needed and as directed by the LAFD for the salary of the EMS Nurse Practitioner and related costs.
      
      
4. INSTRUCT the General Manager, Personnel Department, or designee, to establish a new classification of EMS Nurse Practitioner, subject to the approval of the Civil Service Commission.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to establish the salary for the new classification of EMS Nurse Practitioner, subject to the approval of the new classification by the Civil Service Commission.
   
   
6. RESOLVE that the resolution authority for one EMS Nurse Practitioner in the LAFD, through June 30, 2017 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED, subject to the establishment of the new classification.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to make any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO to comply with the intent of Council action on this matter; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
   
   
8. INSTRUCT the LAFD to report to the Public Safety Committee within 90 days of program implementation, on the status of the Cedars-Sinai Nurse Practitioner Response Unit, including appropriate program metrics and related achievements or issues experienced with the program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the above recommendations will authorize the LAFD to accept a $159,000 donation from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, through the LAFD Foundation, and staff and deploy an additional Nurse Practitioner Response Unit at an estimated one-year cost of $376,000. The LAFD will absorb the cost of operating the Nurse Practitioner Response Unit within its current budget. No additional General Fund impact is anticipated for the one-year pilot. However, there is a potential General Fund impact if the program is continued beyond the pilot period. Approval of the above recommendations is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that one-time funds are used for one-time purposes.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, relative to the Fiscal Year 2016-18 Victims of Crime Act Grant from the California Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) to support the City of Los Angeles - County Victim Services (XC) Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the grant agreement between the CalOES and the City Attorney's Office.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept grant funding in the amount of $3,341,767 from CalOES.
   
   
3. RESOLVE that the employment authority in the City Attorney's Office for one City Attorney Administrative Coordinator I (Class Code 0567) is APPROVED and CONFIRMED for the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
   
   
4. RESOLVE that the employment authority in the City of Los Angeles Department of Aging (LADOA) for one Social Worker I (Class Code 2385-1) is APPROVED and CONFIRMED for the period July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LADOA, or designee, to execute a contract with Wise and Healthy Aging for the XC Program Grant for the purpose of providing grant-related trainings for a 24-month period beginning July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute vendor agreements between the City Attorney’s Office and contractual service providers, which include the LADOA, the agencies participating in the Los Angeles City Domestic Abuse Response Team (1736 Family Crisis Center; Children’s Institute, Inc.; Casa de la Familia; Domestic Abuse Center; Project Peacemakers, Inc.; and Good Shepherd Shelter); Loved Ones Victims Services; Center for the Pacific Asian Family; Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking; Peace Over Violence; and Journey Out.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a receivable for this program totaling $3,341,767 from CalOES.
      
      
   2. Establish an appropriation account within Fund No. 368, Account No. 12N321, Victim Assistance XC Program in the amount of $3,341,767.
      
      
   3. Transfer $190,446 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12N321 to the following accounts within Fund No. 100:
      
      

      Fund/Dept	Account	Amount
      100/12	001010	$50,989
      100/02	001010	95,965
      100/02	006010	26,492
      100/02	003040	10,000
      100/02	002120	7,000
      	Total:	$190,446

           
   4. Transfer up to $97,178 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12N321 to Fund No. 100/12, Revenue Source 5361, Related Cost Reimbursement - Other funds, to reimburse related costs, upon receipt of grant reimbursements.
      
      
   5. Transfer up to $60,543 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12N321 to Fund No. 100/02 Revenue Source No. 5361, Related Cost Reimbursement - Other funds, to reimburse related costs, upon receipt of grant reimbursements.
      
      
8. AUTHORIZE the Office of Finance to open a checking account for the LADOA that will be exclusively for the deposits and expenditures for the purpose of administering the Emergency Fund under the County Victim Services XC Program.
   
   
9. AUTHORIZE the General Manager of the LADOA, or designee, to transfer up to $14,400 from General Fund No. 100/02, Account No. 006010 Office and Administrative Expense into the newly established checking account detailed above.
   
   
10. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on Council Agenda for July 1, 2017, the following actions relative to the XC Program:
    
    AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the approval of the Mayor, to transfer $207,442 from Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12N321 Victim Assistance XC to the following accounts within Fund No. 100:
    
    

    Fund/Dept	Account	Amount
    100/12	001010	$67,985
    100/02	001010	95,965
    100/02	006010	26,492
    100/02	003040	10,000
    100/02	002120	7,000
    	Total:	$207,442

         
11. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary 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 the total project cost of the XC Program is $4,177,209 of which $3,341,767 will be reimbursed by the CalOES to maintain or introduce direct victim services available at Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) area stations. Funding will ensure coverage of nine full-time, contract victim assistance advocates at eight police stations and complement existing victim services provided at other LAPD locations citywide and for the salary, fringe benefits, and expenses for one City Attorney Administrative Coordinator I and one Social Worker I. The City will not incur any new General Fund impact. The acceptance of the use of the grant funds is consistent with the City's Financial Policies in that budgeted appropriations will be balanced against receipts expected from this grant.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the below market sale of one truck to Lava Mae, a project of Tides Center.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Bonin - Harris-Dawson):

1. FIND that Lava Mae, a project of Tides Center, is eligible to purchase one 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 truck (VIN No. 1GTGC24U13Z204059) at below market value ($1.00), in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment), inasmuch as the recipient is a nonprofit organization that has been established exclusively to further the services provided by the City.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate documents to effectuate the sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below market value to Lava Mae.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform Lava Mae [Jazmine Kozowy, 711 Olive Street, Los Angeles, CA 90014, (213) 713-5228] that the surplus equipment must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request after which time it will revert to the City’s surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.

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.

1474 West Ridge Way (Case No. 566929) Assessor I.D. No. 5405-008-008

10354 West Wilshire Boulevard (Case No. 557967) Assessor I.D. No. 4327-013-006

1844 West 71st Street.  (Case No. 566143) Assessor I.D. No. 6016-036-012

4806 East Mendota Avenue (Case No. 531093) Assessor I.D. No. 5477-024-009

4651 West Lexington Avenue (Case No. 475434 ) Assessor I.D. No. 5542-019-030

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to budget modification and contracting authority for the Fiscal Year 2012 (FY 12) and Fiscal Year 2013 (FY 13) Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grants.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Accept and approve the time extension of the UASI FY12 Grant award (Council file No. 12-0930), extending the grant performance period through March 31, 2017.
      
      
   2. Modify the existing budget for UASI FY12 Grant by reallocating funds from planning to equipment as described in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated October 21, 2016, attached to the Council file No. 16-0922.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and execute a UASI FY12 amendment to the existing subrecipient agreement for a term up to March 31, 2017, with the Los Angeles Regional Interoperable Communications System (LA-RICS) Joint Powers Authority (JPA) for a total contract amount of $18,263,579, and for a term not to exceed the end of the grant performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   4. Accept and approve the time extension of the UASI FY13 Grant award (Council file No. 13-0882), extending the grant performance period to March 31, 2018.
      
      
   5. Modify the existing budget for UASI FY13 grant by reallocating funds from planning to equipment as described in the CAO report.
      
      
   6. Negotiate and execute a UASI FY13 subrecipient agreement with the LA-RICS JPA for a total contract amount of $13,744,067, and for a term commencing January 1, 2016 and ending March 31, 2018, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   7. RESOLVE that the resolution authority for the following communications support positions in the Information Technology Agency (ITA), from date of approval through June 30, 2017, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED:
      
      

      No. of Positions	Class Code	Class Title
      1	7607-2	Communications Engineering Associate II
      2	7607-3	Communications Engineering Associate III
      1	7614	Senior communications Engineer

      
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Transfer and create new appropriations within Fund No. 55E/46, for the reallocation of UASI FY12 Grant funds, as follows:
      
      

      	Fund/Dept	Account	Account Name	Amount
      From:	55E/46	46J918	Mayor's Office LA-RICS	$151,186.00
      	55E/46	46K138	Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD)	202,346.34
      	55E/46	46J938	LAFD	27,655.88
      	55E/46	46J668	Partner Jurisdictions	18.51
      	55E/46	46J932	ITA	75,484.27
      	55E/46	46J670	LA-RICS LA CITY	1,555,236.00
      			Total:	$2,011,927.00
      To:	55E/46	46N919	LA City LMR	$2,011,927.00

      
      
      
   2. Transfer and create new appropriations within Fund No. 55Y/46, for the reallocation of UASI FY13 Grant funds, as follows:
      
      

      From:	Fund/Dept	Account	Account Name	Amount
      	55Y/46	46K132	ITA	$812,244.03
      	55Y/46	46K912	LA-RICS LA City Project Management Team	1,481,756.00
      	55Y/46	46K938	LAFD Projects	7,009.85
      	55Y/46	46K918	Mayor's Office LA-RICS Position	151,186.00
      	55Y/46	46N146	Mayor	93,621.24
      	55Y/46	46M299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	59,934.82
      	55Y/46	46K946	Grant Management and Administration	157,248.06
      			Total:	$2,763,000.00
      To:	55Y/46	46N919	LA City LMR	$2,763,000.00

      
      
      
   3. Decrease appropriation to Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 001020 in the amount of $93,621.24.
      
      
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 in the report will allow for the continued expenditures of the FY12 and FY13 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.

(Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the retroactive approval to apply for and accept a $200,000 grant award from the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (CalOES) for the 2016-17 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Retroactively apply for and subsequently accept the 2016-17 ICAC Grant in the amount of $200,000 from the CalOES for the period of July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2017.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the 2016-17 ICAC Grant Agreement on behalf of the City, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and execute new or amended agreements with affiliated ICAC Task Force agencies, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.        
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Spend up to the grant amount of $200,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   2. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the Police Department Grants Trust Fund No. 339/70.
             
3. Authorize the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $200,000 to appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of the 2016-17 ICAC Grant funds.
      
      
   2. Increase appropriations for the 2016-17 ICAC Program on an as-needed basis from appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, to Fund No. 100/70, account numbers and amounts as follows:
             

   	Fund/Dept	Account	Title	Amount
   From:	339/70	To Be Determined	2016-17 Internet Crimes Against Children	$131,002
   To:	100/70	001012	Sworn Salaries	$59,602
   	100/70	001090	Civilian Overtime	20,700
   	100/70	001092	Sworn Overtime	50,700
   			Total:	$131,002

        
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to 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 approval of the above recommendations will have no additional impact on the General Fund. Acceptance of the grant is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that one-time revenue is used for one-time expenses.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to Fiscal Year 2015 Urban Areas Security Initiative (FY15 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 for the FY15 UASI grant by reallocating funds between projects as described in the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated October 24, 2016, attached to the Council file.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to provide training for Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) personnel on the proper use and maintenance of Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer for a term of up to 21 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $15,300, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and execute a sole-source contract with Critical Simulations Ltd. to upgrade the Hydra simulations systems equipment for a term of up to 21 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $80,485, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   4. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to conduct Manual Neutralization Techniques training for a term of up to 21 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $41,582, subject to the approval of the City Attorney approval as to form.
      
      
   5. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to conduct Explosive Container Entry training for a term of up to 21 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $37,100, subject to the approval of the City Attorney approval as to form.
      
      
   6. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to conduct Canine Improvised Explosive Detection training for a term of up to 21 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $18,500, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   7. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to conduct Person Bourne Detection Training for a term of up to 21 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $18,733, subject to the approval of the City Attorney approval as to form.
      
      
   8. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to conduct Stand-Off Detection training for a term of up to 21 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $9,604, subject to the approval of the City Attorney approval as to form.
      
      
   9. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor for Boat Operator’s Search and Rescue trainings for Los Angeles Fire Department personnel, for a term of up to 21 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $32,000, subject to the City Attorney approval as to form.
      
      
   10. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor for Radar Observer trainings for LAFD boat pilots, up to three classes at approximately $7,000 each, for a term of up to 21 months within the grant performance period, and for a total amount not to exceed $21,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney approval as to form.
       
       
   11. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to provide primary prevention and intervention services in connection with the Building Healthy Communities Program, for a term up to eight months within the grant performance period and for a contract amount not to exceed $20,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney approval as to form.
       
       
   12. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to develop and deliver a media outreach campaign for countering violent extremism, for a term of up to 21 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $55,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney approval as to form.
       
       
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Transfer appropriations and create appropriation accounts within Fund No. 58H, FY15 UASI, as follows:
      
      

      From:	Fund/Dept	Account	Title	Amount
      	58H/46	46M135	Emergency Management	$16,500
      	58H/46	46M935	EMD Grant Allocation	50,000
      	58H/46	46M946	Grant Management and Admin	300,000
      			Total:	$366,500
      To:	58H/46	46M970	LAPD Grant Allocation	$16,500
      	58H/46	46M946	Grant Management and Admin	50,000
      	58H/46	46N146	Mayor	219,668
      	58H/46	46N299	Reimbursement of General Fund Costs	80,332
      			Total:	$366,500

      
      
      
   2. Transfer appropriations and create appropriation accounts within Fund No. 58H to the General Fund to reimburse the General Fund as follows:
      
      

      	Fund/Dept	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	58H/46	46N146	Mayor	$219,668
      To:	100/46	001020	Grant Reimbursed	$219,668

      
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Transfer up to $80,332 from Fund No. 58H, Account No. 46N299 to the General Fund No. 100/46, Revenue Source No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
      
      
   2. Transfer cash from Fund No. 58H/46 to reimburse the General Fund, on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation to City Departments, subject to the approval of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety.
      
      
4. 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 within the report will allow for the continued expenditure of the FY15 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.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE relative to the 2016 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Grant Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Accept the grant award in the amount of $54,264 from the State of California, Department of Parks and Recreation for the OHMVR Program for the period of July 7, 2016 through July 6, 2017.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute the cooperative agreement for the period of July 7, 2016 through July 6, 2017, for a total of $54,264, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70.
      
      
   2. Spend up to the total grant amount of $54,264 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Set up a grant receivable and appropriate $54,264 to an appropriation account to be determined, in Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of OHMVR Grant funds.
      
      
   2. Increase appropriations as needed from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001092, Overtime Sworn for $36,264.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to prepare Controller’s 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 the 2016 OHMVR Grant Program costs are fully reimbursable.  The grant requires a 25-percent in-kind match which is provided in the form of a portion of an existing, budgeted Police Officer III salary.  There is no impact to the General Fund.  The recommendations in the CAO report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time revenue is used for one-time expenses.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE, relative to the grant application and award for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17 Selective Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP) from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for the period October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017 to address traffic safety issues.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Accept the award of the FY 2016-17 STEP from the OTS in the amount of $4,400,000 for the period of October 1, 2016 through September 30, 2017.
      
      
   2. Execute the FY 2016-17 STEP Grant Agreement on behalf of the City and submit any the necessary agreements and documents relative to the grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Execute one Professional Services Agreement with a selected vendor for a term of twelve months within the applicable grant performance period, for a sum not to exceed $30,000, for the provision of phlebotomist services, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   
   1. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in the LAPD Grant Trust Fund No. 339/70.
      
      
   2. Spend up to the grant amount of $4,400,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
      
      
   3. Utilize the STEP Grant funds in accordance with the FY 2016-17 Grant Agreement to conduct Driving Under the Influence (DUI)/driver’s license checkpoints; DUI saturation patrols; and traffic enforcement, bicycle and pedestrian, distracted driver and motorcycle safety operations to reduce all related traffic collisions. Additionally, the grant will fund presentations/courses to educate LAPD personnel and the public with regards to traffic, bicycle, and pedestrian safety.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $4,400,000 to appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70 for the disbursement of 2016-17 STEP Grant funds.
      
      
   2. Increase appropriations on an as-needed basis from the FY 2016-17 STEP Grant, account number to be determined, Fund No. 339/70, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amounts as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      001092	Overtime Sworn	$4,117,764
      001090	Overtime Civilian	150,000

           
   3. Authorize the LAPD to prepare Controller’s 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 approval of the above recommendations will allow for the expenditure of the FY 2016-17 STEP Grant award totaling $4,400,000. There is no impact to the General Fund as a result of these actions. These actions are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support the grant activities. There are no matching funds required.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.