4049 South Michael Avenue.  (Lien: $3,713.52)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 8, 2016)

407 East 70th Street.  (Lien: $4,320.46)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 8, 2016)

4025 North Berenice Place.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 8, 2016)

9417 South La Salle Avenue.  (Lien: $3,833.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 8, 2016)

6938 North Peach Avenue.  (Lien: $7,507.36)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 8, 2016)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of November 9, 2016)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of November 9, 2016)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of November 9, 2016)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at CVS Pharmacy Drug Store located at 1025 East Adams Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at CVS Pharmacy Drug Store located at 1025 East Adams Boulevard will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.

 

2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 1025 East Adams Boulevard.

 

3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

 

Applicant: Garfield Beach CVS LLC

Representative: R. Bruce Evans, Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 23, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 20, 2017)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at Bar None, located at 6171 West Century Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Bar None located at 6171 West Century Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90045, will serve the Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption at 6171 West Century Boulevard.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant:  6171 Century, LLC (Attn:  Paul Solomon)

Representative:  Christopher Murray c/o Rosenheim and Associates, Incorporated

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 19, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 18, 2017)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER and RESOLUTION relative to the temporary closure of the cul-de-sac walkway at Edith Street northeasterly of Manning Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the temporary closure of the cul-de-sac walkway at Edith Street northeasterly of Manning Avenue is categorically exempt under Article III, Class 5, of the Los Angeles City Guidelines for the implementation of the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970.
   
   
2. FIND that the temporary closure of the cul-de-sac walkway at Edith Street northeasterly of Manning Avenue as shown in the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated October 26, 2016, subject to the conditions contained herein, be temporarily closed pursuant to State Vehicle Code Section 21101.4 for a period of 18 months upon Council approval.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, attached to Council file No. 15-1177, signed by the City Attorney.
   
   
4. ADOPT the following findings:
   
   
   1. There is substantial evidence of serious and continual criminal activities in the walkway recommended for temporary closure.
      
      
   2. The temporary closure of the walkway will reduce the criminal activity in the area.
      
      
   3. The walkway does not provide necessary vehicular or pedestrian access to adjacent properties and affected property owners have agreed to the temporary closure.
      
      
   4. The closure will not substantially adversely affect traffic flow, safety on adjacent streets or in the surrounding neighborhoods, the operation of emergency vehicles, the performance of municipal or public utility services, in the walkway proposed to be temporarily closed.
      
      
   5. Vehicular and pedestrian traffic on the walkway contributes to the criminal activities.
      
      
   6. The walkway has not been designated as a through highway or arterial street.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the Bureau of Engineering is absorbing the cost of processing this action in the approximate amount of $5,000.  Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the northwesterly sideline of Allegheny Street, southwest of San Fernando Road (Right of Way No. 36000-10012).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for sidewalk purposes on the northwesterly sideline of Allegheny Street, southwest of San Fernando Road (Right of Way No. 36000-10012) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate the easement for sidewalk purposes on the northwesterly sideline of Allegheny Street, southwest of San Fernando Road (Right of Way No. 36000-10012), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the November 4, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for sidewalk purposes on the northwesterly sideline of Allegheny Street, southwest of San Fernando Road (Right of Way No. 36000-10012), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the November 4, 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 $3,416.51 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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for alley purposes on the southeast side of the alley northwest of Spring Street, northeast of 8th Street (Right of Way No. 36000-10026).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for alley purposes on the southeast side of the alley northwest of Spring Street, northeast of 8th Street (Right of Way No. 36000-10026) 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 alley purposes on the southeast side of the alley northwest of Spring Street, northeast of 8th Street (Right of Way No. 36000-10026), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the November 7, 2016 City Engineer report to Council.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for alley purposes on the southeast side of the alley northwest of Spring Street, northeast of 8th Street (Right of Way No. 36000-10026), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the November 7, 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 $3,416.51 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.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Mitchell Kamin to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Mr. Mitchell Kamin to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority for the term ending June 30, 2017 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Current Board gender composition: F=2; M=2).
 

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Background Check:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a request for approval of agreements with the Southern California Public Power Authority (SCPPA) for the purchase of renewable energy from the existing Ormesa Geothermal Complex Energy Project.

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

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of June 21, 2016, Resolution No. 016-310, authorizing Ormesa Geothermal Complex Energy Project Power Sales Agreement No. BP 15-030 and Ormesa Geothermal Complex Energy Project Agency Agreement No. BP 15-031 with the SCPPA for the purchase of 30 megawatts of renewable energy.
      
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated August 12, 2016 approving Ormesa Geothermal Complex Energy Project Power Sales Agreement No. BP 15-030 and Ormesa Geothermal Complex Energy Project Agency Agreement No. BP 15-031, both by and between the City of Los Angeles, acting by and through the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), and the SCPPA; and delegating to the Board limited authority to amend such agreements.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed resolution authorizes expenditures of approximately $19.3 million per year for a total of $482.5 million over a 25-year term from the Power Revenue Fund. Funding is budgeted in the Power Revenue Fund's Fuel and Purchased Power Budget.  The proposed resolution complies with the LADWP's adopted financial policies and will have no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a request from the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for approval of Design-Build contract selection criteria for replacement of two Direct Current (DC) electrode cables as part of the Sylmar Ground Return System Replacement Project.

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

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of June 7, 2016, Resolution No. 016-297, authorizing the Design-Build contract selection criteria for replacement of two DC electrode cables as part of the Sylmar Ground Return System Replacement Project. 
      
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated September 14, 2016 authorizing the Board to award an agreement pursuant to a competitive sealed proposal method to permit negotiations relating to the engineering, procurement and construction of a project consisting of the construction of two new DC cables, rated at a minimum of 25-kV, extending from Kenter Canyon Terminal Tower to the Santa Monica Bay, where it would continue to approximately three miles offshore at a new electrode array location.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Ordinance will result in a total expenditure estimated at $114 million which is included in the Power System Capital Budget as part of the Multi-Year Expenditure Plan. The LADWP will receive cost reimbursements estimated at $68.4 million (60 percent) from the other Sylmar Converter Station participants resulting in a net estimated cost to LADWP of $45.6 million. The proposed agreement complies with the LADWP's adopted financial policies and will have no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorization for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), as a co-owner of the decommissioned Mohave Steam Generating Station, to pay its portion of expenses for Fiscal Years 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19.

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

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' (Board) action of September 20, 2016, Resolution No. 017-044, authorizing the LADWP, as a co-owner of the decommissioned Mohave Steam Generating Station, to pay up to $1,437,498.15 for its portion of expenses for Fiscal Years 2016-17, 2017-18, and 2018-19.
      
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 4, 2016 approving the LADWP's allocation and expenditure of $1,437,498.15 for administrative costs, property maintenance costs, property disposition costs and property taxes associated with the Mohave Project for Fiscal Years 2016-2017, 2017-2018 and 2018-2019, on file with the Secretary of the Board.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed resolution will result in a total not to exceed expenditure of $1,437,498.15 over three years from the Power Revenue Fund.  The proposed resolution complies with the LADWP's adopted financial policies and will have no impact on the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorization for the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to execute and record proposed environmental covenants relating to the Mohave Generating Station site located in Clark County, Nevada.

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

1. CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of September 20, 2016, Resolution No. 017-045, authorizing the LADWP to execute and record the proposed environmental covenants relating to the Mohave Generating Station site.
      
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 19, 2016 authorizing and approving the execution and recording of Environmental Covenants in favor of the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection encumbering the decommissioned Mohave Steam Generating Station property in Clark County, Nevada.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed resolution does not result in a fiscal impact to the Water Revenue Fund, Power Revenue Fund, or the City's General Fund. However, any future proceeds resulting from a sale of the Mohave Station site will benefit the Power Revenue Fund. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the reconfirmation and assessment increase for the Wilshire Center Merchant-Based Business Improvement District (BID) for 2017.

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

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The assessments imposed by the Wilshire Center BID for 2017 provide services that directly benefit each of the businesses which pay the assessments.
      
      
   2. The services funded by the assessments are provided only to each of the assessed businesses within the boundaries of the BID.
      
      
   3. The assessment imposed does not exceed the reasonable cost of conferring the benefits.
      
      
   4. The proposed improvements and activities are completely separate from the day to day operations of the City of Los Angeles.
      
      
   5. The assessments for the proposed business-based BID are not taxes and that the BID qualifies for exemption from Proposition 26 under exemption 1 of Article XIII C Section 1(e)(1).
      
      
   6. The services to be provided by the owners' association are in the nature of professional, expert, technical or other special services, that the services are of a temporary and occasional character, and that the use of competitive bidding would be impractical, not advantageous, undesirable or where the common law otherwise excuses compliance with competitive bidding requirements.
      
      
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION dated September 27, 2016 confirming the Wilshire Center BID's Annual Report and levying an annual assessment for the Wilshire Center BID's 22nd operating year, January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule, prepare, publish, and mail the joint notice of public meeting and public hearing, as required by the provisions of Section 36500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, to prepare and present an enabling Ordinance levying the special assessment for the Wilshire Center BID's 22nd operating period beginning January 1, 2017 to December 31, 2017.
   
   
5. APPROVE the Wilshire Center BID, Inc., a California non-profit mutual benefit corporation, to administer the proposed services of the Wilshire Center BID pursuant to Section 36500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and City regulations.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute, and administer a contract between the City of Los Angeles and the Wilshire Center BID Corporation to administer the Wilshire Center BID, if the Ordinance reconfirming the BID is adopted.
   
   
7. APPOINT the Wilshire Center BID Advisory Board Members as listed in the Wilshire Center BID 2017 Annual Report, attached to the November 8, 2016 City Clerk report and the Council File.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that this is a merchant-based BID and there are no assessments for City-owned properties within the BID, therefore there is no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for the properties located at 704-706, 730-740, 800-820 West Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and 703-703 1/2 and 705 West 40th Place.

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 (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. 16-0960-S1 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-2016-1036-MND] filed on May 17, 2016.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program.
   
   
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
4. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the Director of Planning and the LACPC, APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment to the South Los Angeles Community Plan to re-designate the parcels located at 816 and 820 West Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard from High Medium Residential to Community Commercial land use; to remove Footnote No. One from the subject property to allow Height District No. Two on the entire site in lieu of the underlying Height District No. One, for the construction, use, and maintenance of two, five-story structures containing automobile dealership, vehicle service facility, and vehicle storage uses, including the 68-foot high, 152,477 square-foot East Structure and 54-foot high, 105,075 square-foot West Structure and a Building Line Removal along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, for the properties located at 704-706, 730-740, 800-820 West Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and 703-703 1/2 and 705 West 40th Place, modified by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-0960-S1.
   
   
5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated November 9, 2016, effecting a Zone and Height District Change from C2-1 and R3-1 to (T)(Q)C2-2, for the demolition of a two-story, 4,175 square-foot commercial building and surface parking lots, and the construction, use, and maintenance of two, five-story structures on the southeast and southwest corners of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Hoover Street, containing the new Honda of Downtown Los Angeles automobile dealership, vehicle service facilities, and vehicle storage; east structure at 68 feet in height, comprising approximately 152,477 square feet of space, with a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of 3.58 to 1 containing the primary dealership uses and provide 92 automobile parking spaces (exclusive of vehicle storage) and 10 bicycle parking spaces, the west structure at 54 feet in height and comprising approximately 105,075 square feet of space with a 3.83 to 1 FAR will be used for vehicle storage, for the properties located at 704-706, 730-740, 800-820 West Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and 703-703 1/2 and 705 West 40th Place, subject to Conditions of Approval.
   
   
6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated July 28, 2016, for the Building Line Removal to remove a varying five, ten, and 15-foot Building Line along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, established under Ordinance Nos. 115573 and 123519.
   
   
7. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.
   
   
8. ADVISE the applicant of Q Qualified classification time limit as described and pursuant to Section 12.32-G.2(f) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code:
   
    . . . whenever property remains in a "Q" Qualified classification for six years . . . after the effective date of the ordinance creating same without substantial physical development thereof for one or more of the uses first permitted herein having taken place within such time or if the Director of Planning determines that such development is not thereafter continuously and expeditiously carried on to completion, or if no physical development is necessary, without having been needed for one or more of the purpose first permitted thereby, such Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.
   
   
9. 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.
   
   
10. 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:  Josef Shuster, Celebrity Realty Holdings LLC

Representative:  Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown LLP

Case No.  CPC-2016-1032-GPA-ZC-HD-BL-ZAD-SPR

CEQA No.  ENV-2016-1036-MND

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the LACPC.  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 - DECEMBER 8, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 7, 2016)

RELATED TO ITEM 37 (16-1058) AND ITEM 38 (16-1058-S3)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS,  PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment and Zone Change for the property located at 1900 South Broadway.

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

1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (No. ENV-2014-1773-EIR; State Clearing House No. 2014071054) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed the information contained therein and considered it along with other factors related to this project; that this determination reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 16-1058-S2 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 Environmental Impact Report.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program, as modified by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-1058-S2.
   
   
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code and the Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared by the DCP and ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
   
   
4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee, including the revised environmental findings, as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
5. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART THE APPEAL filed by Joe Donlin, United Neighbors in Defense Against Displacement (UNIDAD) on behalf of UNIDAD, and THEREBY DENY the appeal and SUSTAIN the decision of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) in approving the following, subject to Conditions of Approval as modified by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-1058-S2:
   
   

   a.	Conditional Use for a Major Development Project for the addition of more than 100,000 square feet of non-residential floor area in the C2 zone.
   b.	Master Conditional Use to allow the on-site sale, dispensing and consumption of a full line of alcoholic beverages for up to 18 establishments and the sale of a full line of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption for up to two establishments.
   c.	Master Conditional Use to allow live entertainment and/or patron dancing for up to five establishments.
   d.	Variances to allow 289 on-site trees in lieu of the otherwise required 361 trees; and to allow alternative short-term and long-term bicycle stall siting, including a complimentary valet service for the hotel component.
   e.	Site Plan Review for a project that would result in an increase of more than 50 dwelling units and more than 50,000 gross square feet of non-residential floor area.
   f.	Special Permission for the Reduction of Off-Street Parking to allow a 10 percent parking reduction for commercial uses located within 1,500 feet of a transit facility.

   
      
6. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor, the Director of Planning and the LACPC, APPROVING the proposed General Plan Amendment to change the land use designation from Limited Manufacturing to Community Commercial within the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan, and modified Footnote No. One of the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan's Land Use map to allow Height District Two, for the property located at 1900 South Broadway.
      
7. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying NEW ORDINANCE, dated November 1, 2016 and approved by the Director of Planning on behalf of the LACPC, effecting a Zone Change from [Q]M1-2-O and M1-2-O to [T][Q]C2-2-O-SN, for a mixed-use project consisting of 549 apartment units, including 21 live/work units and 895 residential condominiums, a 208-key hotel, 67,702 square feet of retail/restaurant uses, 29,355 square-foot grocery store, 17,507 square-foot gallery, and 7,879 square-foot fitness studio to the existing Reef building, which will be maintained and includes 8,000 square-foot addition for a rooftop restaurant, including several buildings ranging in height from 77 feet up to 420 feet on an approximately 9.7-acre property consisting of two City blocks and including 2,512 vehicle parking spaces and 1,906 bicycle parking stalls, with the project containing approximately 2,541,468 square feet of floor area upon full build out, for the property located at 1900 South Broadway, subject to Conditions of Approval.
   
   
8. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the ORDINANCE dated August 11, 2016.
   
   
9. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance establishing The Reef Transit-Oriented Sign District pursuant to the provisions of Section 13.11 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), to include modifications presented in the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-1058-S2.
          
10. INSTRUCT the DCP to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.
    
    
11. ADVISE the applicant of Q Qualified pursuant to Section 12.32-G 3 of the LAMC as follows:
    
    ...the Council may decide to impose a permanent Q Condition...identified on the Zone Change map by the symbol Q in brackets...There shall be no time limit on removal of the brackets around the [Q] Qualified designation nor on removal of the [T] Tentative designation.  After the conditions of the permanent [Q] Qualified classification have been fulfilled, the bracket surrounding the Q symbol shall be removed.
    
    
12. 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.
    
    
13. 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:  PHR LA MART, LLC

Representative:  Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP

Case No.  CPC-2014-1771-GPA-VZC-SN-VCU-MCUP-CUX-ZV-SPR

CEQA No.  ENV-2014-1773-EIR

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 11, 2016

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 9, 2016)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION levying the special assessment for the Chatsworth Business Improvement District 2016-17 Fiscal Year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.

(First consideration occurred November 4, 2016 [11 ayes - 0 noes]; Ordinance of Intention No. 184532 adopted in Council on October 11, 2016)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 85.02 to establish regulations governing the use of vehicles for dwelling on public streets and to provide a sunset of the regulations in 18 months.

(Communication from the City Attorney adopted November 9, 2016 [11 ayes - 1 no])

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Responsible Banking Investment Monitoring Ordinance, and consumer financial protection.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Koretz - Krekorian - Martinez - et al.):

1. REQUEST the City Attorney, with assistance from the Office of Finance, City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to prepare and present an ordinance to amend the Responsible Banking Investment Monitoring Ordinance (Ordinance No. 182138) to add  the promotion of responsible consumer banking by any company doing business with the City of Los Angeles as one of the core purposes of the Responsible Banking Investment Monitoring Program, and that the proposed ordinance also include additional whistleblower protections for bank workers who report suspected illegal banking practices to authorities.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance and REQUEST the City Attorney to review all information available from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to ensure that each respondent to the City's upcoming banking services Request for Proposal is complying with all consumer financial protection laws.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Office of Finance and the CAO to report on the above proposals.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (KORETZ - ENGLANDER)

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND to adopt the following additional recommendation:

4.  Request the Office of Finance with the assistance of the City Attorney to require a suitable / appropriate certification or affirmation from each responding bidder that they are not engaged in consumer-averse practices such as predatory sales goals imposed on banking employees, with the understanding that any failure to comply with this requirement would result in the bidder being disqualified.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to resolution authority for eight positions in the Office of the City Attorney for civil and criminal enforcement in consumer protection matters.

Recommendations for Council, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian - Wesson - Price), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. RESOLVE that the following positions in the Office of the City Attorney are APPROVED and CONFIRMED for the period of January 1, 2017 through June 30, 2017, to be devoted to civil and criminal enforcement in consumer protection matters handled by the Office of the City Attorney:
   
   

   No.	Title	Class Code
   2	Deputy City Attorney III	0596
   2	Deputy City Attorney II	0595
   2	Legal Secretary II	0581
   1	Paralegal II	0577
   1	Investigator II	0560

      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $450,000 from Fund No. 550 Consumer Protection Trust Fund, Account No. 12A304 - Consumer Protection Penalty, to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 001010 - Salary General.
   
   
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to reimburse the General Fund from this account for any related costs associated with these new positions.
   
   
4. REQUEST the City Attorney to report on potential categories of cases that could be pursued with these additional resources, including expansions to current efforts to enforce the Ellis Act and protect tenants in rent stabilized apartments; to enforce laws against wage theft in minority communities, particularly those that are not currently being served because they speak neither English nor Spanish; and to enforce the Advance-Fee Talent Scam Prevention Act; and, further REQUEST that the City Attorney work with the Departments on Disability and Aging to explore opportunities to expand protections for the City's senior and disabled communities.
   
   

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.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an investigation of the City's accounts with Wells Fargo Bank.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Krekorian - Koretz - Wesson - et al.):

1. INSTRUCT the Treasury Division, Office of Finance, to begin an investigation into the City's bank accounts and ascertain whether Wells Fargo also engaged in the creation of false accounts under the City's contract.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the City Attorney and the Office of Finance, to report with additional terms in Requests for Proposals for the City's future banking and financial institution contracts to ensure that the City may take remedial action against a financial institution contractor that is fined by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Reserve or any other banking regulator, including forfeiting bank fees on the City’s accounts for the remaining duration of such a contract.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the needed qualifications and expertise for the seven-member Citizens Oversight Committee to ensure effective oversight of the General Obligation Bond.

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

1. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and Housing and Community Investment Department, to report on the needed qualifications and expertise for the seven-member Citizens Oversight Committee. The expertise may include lived experience, housing development and finance, financial oversight, social service provision, housing management, planning, business acumen, competitive bidding, and any other proficiency to ensure effective oversight of the bond proceeds.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CAO and CLA to report on how an independent monitor might strengthen the evaluation and efficiency of the funding process and the financial commitments made to supportive and affordable housing units. The report should include program outline, frequency of reporting and cost of such an independent monitoring program.
   
   
3. DIRECT the Department of City Planning to report on the status of various initiatives to expedite the development of supportive and affordable housing units.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the CAO and CLA to report on how a future City bond financing program could integrate any recommendations of previous audits of City general obligation bonds, including but not limited to the City Controller audit of Proposition O from earlier this year.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to expediting the worker's compensation benefit process for all City employees.

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

INSTRUCT the Personnel Department, the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to report to the Personnel and Animal Welfare and Public Safety Committees within 30 days in regard to the Departments' efforts to ensure that there are no undue delays in providing all City employees, including LAPD and LAFD sworn employees, who enter the Workers' Compensation Program with the financial and medical treatment they need and deserve to expedite their return to work.

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.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the issuance of up to $167 million in tax-exempt Water System Revenue Bonds by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to finance a portion of the budgeted capital improvements for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17.

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

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of October 4, 2016, Resolution No. 4920, authorizing the LADWP to issue through private sales a maximum of $167 million in Water System Revenue Bonds in accordance with the provisions of City Charter Section 609 and Article 6.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 11.28.1 through 11.28.9.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the City or the General Fund.  Approval of the proposed Resolution will authorize the LADWP to issue $167 million in Water System Revenue Bonds to finance a portion of its Capital Improvements Program for FY 2016-17.  Debt service on these revenue bonds and all projected savings will accrue to the Water Revenue Fund.  Debt issuance costs are estimated at $834,000 consisting of underwriter’s discount, bond and disclosure counsels, financial advisor, and ratings agencies fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the issuance of up to $1 billion in tax-exempt Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to refinance existing outstanding debt.

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

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of October 4, 2016, Resolution No. 4916, authorizing the LADWP to issue through private sales a maximum of $1 billion in Water System Refunding Revenue Bonds to refinance existing outstanding debt, in accordance with the provisions of City Charter Section 609 and Article 6.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 11.28.1 through 11.28.9.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the City or the General Fund.  Approval of the proposed Resolution will authorize the LADWP to refinance a portion of the existing Water System bonds.  Debt issuance costs are estimated at $3.37 million for the $1 billion in refunding transactions.  These costs consist of underwriter’s discount, bond and disclosure counsels, financial advisor, ratings agencies fees, escrows, verification agent, and printing.  Debt service on these revenue bonds and all projected savings will accrue to the Water System Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the issuance of up to $875 million in tax-exempt Power System Revenue Bonds by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to finance a portion of the budgeted capital improvements for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17.

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

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of October 4, 2016, Resolution No. 4918, authorizing the LADWP to issue through private sales a maximum of $875 million in Power System Revenue Bonds in accordance with the provisions of City Charter Section 609 and Article 6.5 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code Sections 11.28.1 through 11.28.9.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact on the City or the General Fund.  Approval of the proposed Resolution will authorize the LADWP to issue $875 million in Power System Revenue Bonds to finance a portion of its Capital Improvements Program for FY 2016-17.  Debt service on these revenue bonds and all projected savings will accrue to the Power Revenue Fund.  Debt issuance costs are estimated at $2.6 million consisting of underwriter’s discount, bond and disclosure counsels, financial advisor, and ratings agencies fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE 2024 SUMMER OLYMPICS REPORT relative to an update on proposed financial risk management measures for the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games - Stage 2 Submittal.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Offices of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with assistance from the Office of the City Attorney, to finalize and present to Council for approval a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles  2024 Exploratory Committee (LA24), and the United States Olympic Committee memorializing measures and commitments around risk management, transparency, and oversight.
   
   
2. NOTE and FILE LA24’s Stage 2 submission to the International Olympic Committee.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO and the CLA report that there is no General Fund impact as a result of the recommended actions.

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

For: West Hills Neighborhood Council

(Continued from Council meeting of November 9, 2016)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed public-private partnership with Anschutz Entertainment Group (AEG) to expand the Los Angeles Convention Center (LACC).

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

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), the Convention and Tourism Department, the Bureau of Engineering and the City Attorney to evaluate the LACC expansion project proposed by AEG and report in 45 days with any findings or recommendations in regard to the proposal.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to hiring consultants to evaluate the proposed Cambria Hotel Project.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Price), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to:
   
   
   1. Hire consultants necessary to evaluate the proposed Cambria Hotel Project and make recommendations on economic development incentives that could help the project move forward, including, but not limited to a potential site specific revenue agreement consistent with City policies.
      
      
   2. Accept $150,000 for consultant services from the developer to analyze the economics and financing associated with this instruction.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE and REQUEST the City Controller to deposit, appropriate and expend all funds received as a result of this action in Fund No. 100/28, Contractual Services Account No. 3040.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the CLA to make any technical corrections, revisions, or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this action.
   
   
4. DIRECT that the developer pay the full cost for any financial and economic analysis, consultants and any other reviews associated with the economic evaluation of the Cambria Hotel Project.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to progress made in achieving the objectives of the LaKretz Innovation Campus (LaKretz).

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Price):

1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to work with the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), other Departments as necessary, and LaKretz to report in regard to the progress made towards the objectives of LaKretz:
   
   
   1. Incubating early-stage businesses for the commercialization of clean technologies and for the creation of local green collar jobs.
      
      
   2. Supporting energy and water conservation at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power.
             
2. INSTRUCT the CLA and EWDD to:
   
   
   1. Develop evaluation metrics to allow Council to regularly track the progress of LaKretz.
      
      
   2. Provide recommendations for how enterprises being incubated at LaKretz can be encouraged and supported to remain in the City of Los Angeles as they mature and transition into full commercialization in the broader marketplace.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to funding for additional parking for the Pico Robertson Senior Community Apartments.

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

1. APPROVE the funding of 26 new parking spaces at the Pico-Robertson Senior Community Apartments.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to continue to prepare the Code the Curb Project for implementation and to submit a request to replace these funds in the 2017-18 Budget.
   
   
3. DECREASE appropriations in the Special Parking Revenue Fund No. 363/94, Account No. 94N508, Proportionate Share - Code the Curb by $1,125,000; REQUEST the Controller to create a new account within the Special Parking Revenue Fund entitled Pico-Robertson Parking; and INCREASE appropriations in the Pico-Robertson Parking Account by $1,125,000.
   
   
4. DECREASE appropriations in the Special Parking Revenue Fund No. 363/94, Account No. 94N060, Parking Meter and Off-Street Parking Administration by $169,898.
   
   
5. DECREASE appropriations in the Special Parking Revenue Fund No. 363/94, Account No. 94N299, 2016-17 Reimbursement of General Fund Costs by $135,102.
   
   
6. INCREASE appropriations within the new account within the Special Parking Revenue Fund entitled Pico-Robertson Parking by $305,000.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to make any technical corrections required to carry out the intent of the Mayor and Council on this matter.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the Special Parking Revenue Fund will provide $1,430,000.  This will reduce General Fund revenue by $1,125,000 in 2017-18.  This action complies with the City Financial policies as onetime funds are being used for one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to the contract with CGI Technologies and Solutions Inc. (CGI) to increase the contract spending authority by $934,840 to modify the Vendor Self-Service (VSS) module in the Financial Management System (FMS).

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency (ITA), to execute Amendment No. 1 to Contract C-124658 with CGI to increase the contract spending authority by $934,840 for a new contract limit of $20,735,022, without a change to the contract term, to provide full automation of the commodities procurement process by configuring and expanding the VSS module in the FMS, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that approving the above recommendation will have no fiscal impact on the General Fund. The Department of General Services has identified savings of $934,840 in its current budget to fund the configuration and expansion of the VSS module in FMS 2.0. The minimal modifications to Business Assistance Virtual Network to allow for seamless integration between the FMS 2.0 bid processing and the publications of the bid opportunities, estimated at $10,000, will be funded by ITA.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE and BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEES REPORT relative to executing licensing and amendments to contracts with CGI Technology Solutions, Inc. (CGI) to continue maintenance for Financial Management System (FMS) Financial and Performance Budgeting and to add maintenance for FMS Procurement, Inventory, Vendor Self Service, and eProcurement.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency (ITA), to execute the:

1. First Restated and Fifth Amended Contract C-114342 with CGI for Proprietary Software Maintenance totaling $12.3 million for a term of 18 years effective July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2026.
   
   
2. Fourth Amendment to the Amended and Restated Proprietary License Contract C-114341 with CGI to add third-party Software Licenses with no change to the term or compensation, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The ITA reports that approval of the above recommendation will result in General Fund expenditures for Fiscal Years 2016 - 2026 with a cumulative total of $12.3 million. Funding for Fiscal Year 2016-17 is already part of the adopted budget. Funding for future fiscal years is subject to appropriation in the City’s annual budgetary process. As funds are available for current year expenditures, and future fiscal year expenditures are subject to the availability of budgeted funds, the recommendations of this report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – DECEMBER 27, 2016

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

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Administrative Citation Enforcement (ACE) Program quarterly report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE inclusion within the ACE Program the Bureau of Street Services.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft ordinance to amend Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 11.2.10(a) and (b) to modify the time and manner in which judicial review of an Administrative Order must be sought pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure Section 1094.6.
   
   
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to include in future quarterly reports any LAMC sections added during the reporting period.
   
   
4. REQUEST the City Attorney to report on:
   
   
   1. Compiling ACE information on quarterly reports by Council District.
      
      
   2. The initiation process for ACE program requests.
      
      
   3. Options for community patrols to issue warning citations as an additional method to address quality of life issues.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (O'FARRELL - ENGLANDER)

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND to include Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Sections 62.169, Permit Required to Plant in Streets and 41.14 Injury to Public Property, in the list of LAMC violations the Bureau of Street Services could utilize ACE for.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to options for prohibiting the advertisement of marijuana if recreational use is approved by the voters in November.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Englander - Buscaino):

REQUEST the City Attorney to report on options for prohibiting the advertisement of marijuana if recreational use is approved by the voters in November, including a discussion of what the City currently does to prohibit alcohol and cigarette advertising.

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes

For: Glassell Park Neighborhood Council

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the potential purchase of the property located at 14744 Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu - Koretz):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to conduct a Class A appraisal of the property located at 14744 Ventura Boulevard in Sherman Oaks, 91403 that is comprised of two parcels, APNs 2276-003-825 and 2276-003-826 (Property) in Council District Four.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the GSD, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and City Attorney, to evaluate and report on the feasibility of acquiring the Property, including sources of funds and any necessary steps and documents needed to effectuate the potential purchase.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and GSD, with the assistance of the CAO, to report on alternative locations for LADOT to use for parking and storage.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City’s acquisition of 13 strip lots along Sepulveda Boulevard currently owned by Westchester Streetscape Improvement Association.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services to execute:

1. All necessary documents to acquire the fee simple interest to the 13 strip lots.
   
   
2. The maintenance agreement included in the Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report dated October 6, 2016, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The MFC reports that there is no impact on the General Fund as a result of the above action.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to executing a Development Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and Celebrity Realty Holdings, LLC, for the properties located at 704-706, 730-740 and 800-820 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 703-703 1/2 and 705 West 40th Place.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a final draft Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and Celebrity Realty Holdings, LLC, for a term of approximately five years, and the provision of public benefits with a combined value of $150,000, for the construction, use, and maintenance of two, five-story structures containing automobile dealership, vehicle service facility, and vehicle storage uses, including the 68-foot high, 152,477 square-foot East Structure and 54-foot high, 105,075 square-foot West Structure and a Building Line Removal along Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard, for the properties located at 704-706, 730-740 and 800-820 West Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and 703-703 1/2 and 705 West 40th Place, as amended by the PLUM Committee.

Applicant:  Josef Shuster, Celebrity Holdings, LLC

Representative:  Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP

Case No.  CPC-2016-1034-DA

CEQA No.  ENV-2016-1036-MND

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

RELATED TO ITEM 14 (16-1058-S2) AND ITEM 38 (16-1058-S3)

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT, MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Vesting Tentative Tract Map appeal for the property located at 1900 South Broadway.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CERTIFY that the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) (No. ENV-2014-1773-EIR; State Clearing House No. 2014071054) has been completed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State Guidelines and the City Guidelines and that the City Council has reviewed the information contained therein and considered it along with other factors related to this project; that this determination reflects the independent judgment of the City of Los Angeles; and that the documents constituting the record of proceedings in this matter are located in Council file No. 16-1058 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 Environmental Impact Report.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the Mitigation Monitoring Program as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the Mitigation Monitoring Program, revised by the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-1058.
   
   
3. ADOPT the FINDINGS made pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081 of the Public Resources Code and the Statement of Overriding Considerations prepared by the DCP and ADOPT the Statement of Overriding Considerations.
   
   
4. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee, including the revised environmental findings, as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
5. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART THE APPEAL filed by Joe Donlin, United Neighbors in Defense Against Displacement (UNIDAD) on behalf of the UNIDAD, and THEREBY DENY the appeal and APPROVE Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. VTT-72914-1A, for a project consisting of four ground lots and 76 airspace lots for the development of 1,444 residential condominiums, a 208-key hotel, 67,702 square feet of retail/restaurant uses, 29,355 square-foot grocery store, 17,507 square-foot gallery, and 7,879 square-foot fitness studio to the existing west lot currently developed with approximately 861,162 square feet and includes the 12-story Reef building and 400 surface parking spaces, 4.7-acre east lot currently developed with an approximately 11,150 square-foot warehouse/distribution building and 700 surface parking spaces and demolition of a warehouse/distribution building and surface parking lots, for the property located at 1900 South Broadway, subject to Conditions of Approval, as modified by the  PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-1058.

Applicant:  PHR LA MART, LLC

Representative:  Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP

Case No.  VTT-72914-1A

CEQA No.  ENV-2014-1773-EIR

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 23, 2016

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

RELATED TO ITEM 14 (16-1058-S2) AND ITEM 37 (16-1058)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to executing a Development Agreement between the City of Los Angeles and PHR LA MART LLC, for the property located at 1900 South Broadway.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a final draft Ordinance authorizing the execution of a Development Agreement by and between the City of Los Angeles and PHR LA MART LLC, for the provision of community benefits with a combined value of $15,200,000 in exchange for a proposed term of 20 years, for a mixed-use project consisting of 549 apartment units, including 21 live/work units and 895 residential condominiums, a 208-key hotel, 67,702 square feet of retail/restaurant uses, 29,355 square-foot grocery store, 17,507 square-foot gallery, and 7,879 square-foot fitness studio to the existing Reef building, which will be maintained and includes 8,000 square-foot addition for a rooftop restaurant, including several buildings ranging in height from 77 feet up to 420 feet on an approximately 9.7-acre property consisting of two City blocks and including 2,512 vehicle parking spaces and 1,906 bicycle parking stalls, with the project containing approximately 2,541,468 square feet of floor area upon full build out, for the property located at 1900 South Broadway, to include modifications presented in the PLUM Committee and attached to Council file No. 16-1058-S3.

Applicant:  PHR LA MART, LLC

Representative:  Edgar Khalatian, Mayer Brown, LLP

Case No.  CPC-2014-1772-DA

CEQA No.  ENV-2014-1773-EIR

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Los Angeles City Planning Commission reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed purchase of the former Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) property located at 18447 Sherman Way and 7221 Canby Avenue from the CRA/LA and sale of said property to Thomas Safran and Associates (TSA).

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

1. DETERMINE that the sale of the City-optioned property at located at 18447 Sherman Way and 7221 Canby Avenue to TSA will assist in the economic development of the City and that the public interest is best served by the future sale of the property.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to submit a disposition plan for the property at 18447 Sherman Way and 7221 Canby Avenue to CRA/LA for review and approval as provided for in Attachment B of the October 7, 2016 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council file.
      
3. INSTRUCT conflict counsel to prepare a purchase and sale agreement and related documents to effectuate the City’s purchase of the property from the CRA/LA for the fair market value as described within the option agreement, attached to the Council file.
   
   
4. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a purchase and sale agreement, grant deed, covenant agreement and sale Ordinance to effectuate the City’s sale of 18447 Sherman Way and 7221 Canby Avenue to TSA under terms to be negotiated and for the fair market value as determined within the option agreement, attached to the Council file.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), and Housing and Community Investment Department, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer (CAO), to prepare any additional documents necessary to effectuate the purchase and sale of  the property at 18447 Sherman Way and 7221 Canby Avenue and implement the Disposition Plan as detailed in the October 7, 2016 MFC report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to make technical corrections or adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO.
    

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The MFC reports that the proposed sale is not anticipated to have any immediate impact on the General Fund and acquisition funds will flow from the Buyer to the CRA/LA.  As an Affected Taxing Entity under the Dissolution Statute, the City will receive a portion of the sales proceeds in the future as property tax income. The amount of the unanticipated income is unknown at this time.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the proposed purchase of the former Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles (CRA/LA) property located at 18132-18138 and 18210 West Sherman Way from the CRA/LA and sale of said property to American Skating and Entertainment Centers, LLC (American Skating) and Anschutz Entertainment Group (Anschutz).

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

1. DETERMINE that the sale of the City-optioned property at located at 18132-18138 and 18210 West Sherman Way to American Skating and Anschutz will assist in the economic development of the City and that the public interest is best served by the future sale of the property.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor to submit a disposition plan for the property at 18132-18138 and 18210 West Sherman Way to CRA/LA for review and approval as provided for in Attachment A of the October 28, 2016 Municipal Facilities Committee (MFC) report, attached to the Council file.
      
3. INSTRUCT conflict counsel to prepare a purchase and sale agreement and related documents to effectuate the City’s purchase of the property from the CRA/LA for the fair market value as described within the option agreement, attached to the Council file.
   
   
4. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a purchase and sale agreement, grant deed, covenant agreement and sale Ordinance to effectuate the City’s sale of 18132-18138 and 18210 West Sherman Way to American Skating and Anschutz under terms to be negotiated and for the fair market value as determined within the option agreement, attached to the Council file.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), and Housing and Community Investment Department, with the assistance of the Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative Officer (CAO), to prepare any additional documents necessary to effectuate the purchase and sale of  the property at 18132-18138 and 18210 West Sherman Way and implement the Disposition Plan as detailed in the October 28, 2016 MFC report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the EWDD to make technical corrections or adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO.
    

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The MFC reports that the proposed sale is not anticipated to have any immediate impact on the General Fund and acquisition funds will flow from the Buyer to the CRA/LA.  As an Affected Taxing Entity under the Dissolution Statute, the City will receive a portion of the sales proceeds in the future as property tax income. The amount of the unanticipated income is unknown at this time.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BONIN)

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

AMEND to memorialize the following understanding:  As required by current law and custom, the use of any Proposition K or other City funds to implement the purchase and sale of this property will require review and analysis by the City Attorney and City Administrative Officer and is subject to approval from applicable oversight committees and City Council.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to affordable housing policy options and the feasibility of implementing a Value Capture Policy.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to work with the City Attorney to prepare a draft Ordinance to implement a Value Capture Policy based on a Fixed Requirement and/or Fixed Requirement with Mixed Affordability.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the DCP to work, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer and the Chief Legislative Analyst, on whether an economic analysis is warranted by the Ordinance.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The DCP reports that approximately $300,000 in funding may be required for the DCP to hire an economic consultant to carry out an economic feasibility assessment as part of the analysis prior to drafting any Ordinance.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 28, 2016.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 24, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Balboa Boulevard and Chatsworth Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $523.34 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2016-17 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 18, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Los Angeles Street and 4th Street No. 1 Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 28, 2016.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 24, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Los Angeles Street and 4th Street No. 1 Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,110.72 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2016-17 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 18, 2017)

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

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 28, 2016.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 24, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Sherman Way and Wilbur Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,110.02 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2016-17 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 18, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the 127th and Figueroa Streets Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 28, 2016.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 24, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the 127th and Figueroa Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $3,215.74 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2016-17 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 18, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the El Roble Drive and Rock Glen Avenue Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 28, 2016.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 24, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the El Roble Drive and Rock Glen Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $168.32 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2016-17 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 18, 2017)

(Journal correction:  Council District should be 14 not 6)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Gilmore Street and Tyrone Avenue (Reballot) Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 28, 2016.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 24, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Gilmore Street and Tyrone Avenue (Reballot) Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $3,347.30 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2016-17 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 18, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Hollywood No. 2 Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 28, 2016.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 24, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Hollywood No. 2 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $13,812.47 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2016-17 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 18, 2017)

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

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 28, 2016.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 24, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Jesse Street and Santa Fe Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $624.66 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2016-17 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 18, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Santa Fe Avenue and 6th Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated October 28, 2016.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JANUARY 24, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Santa Fe Avenue and 6th Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $359.08 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2016-17 that will go into a dedicated street lighting maintenance assessment account for the use in the operation and maintenance of this street lighting system.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date:  January 18, 2017)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the 2016-17 Departmental Personnel Ordinances.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying 34 DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL ORDINANCES dated October 13, 2016 authorizing the employment of personnel for 2016-17 in the following Departments: 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that funding for these positions is consistent with the 2016-17 Adopted Budget.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY AND CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO),  RESOLUTION and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorization to issue up to $725 million in General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016-A (Taxable), and add a section to the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to create a related special fund.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated November 10, 2016, providing for the issuance of City of Los Angeles General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016-A (Taxable), and adding a new Section 5.82.24 to the LAAC to create a related special fund.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION, including various bond documents, authorizing the issuance and sale of General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016-A (Taxable), in one or more series in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $725 million to refund outstanding general obligation bonds from time to time through December 31, 2017.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the CAO to receive and open bids on the published sale date and to award the bonds to the bidder with the lowest true interest costs on behalf of the City as described in the Notice Inviting Bids for the bonds.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no fiscal impact on the General Fund as a result of the proposed General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2016-A issuance because the proposed refunding bonds will be paid from ad valorem taxes levied upon all of the taxable properties within the City.

Debt Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the issuance of the $146.4 million in refunding bonds is projected to result in net present value interest savings of approximately $1.2 million over the life of the bonds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES CITY PLANNING COMMISSION (LACPC), and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing the El Sereno-Berkshire Craftsman District Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ).

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

1. FIND that this action is Categorically Exempt (No. ENV- 2016-931-CE) under the State California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the LACPC as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated November 17, 2016 establishing the El Sereno-Berkshire Craftsman District HPOZ pursuant to the provisions of Section 12.20.3 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) and by amending Section 12.04 of the LAMC by amending the zoning map, for the properties bounded by Kendall Avenue and Moffatt Street to the north, Huntington Drive to the east and south, a Los Angeles Unified School District campus (Sierra Vista Elementary) and Newtonia Drive to the south, and the rear lot lines of the properties located on the west side of Alpha Avenue to the west.

Applicant:  City of Los Angeles

Case No.  CPC-2016-930-HPOZ

CEQA No.  ENV-2016-937-CE

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

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