12117 West Burbank Boulevard aka 12113 West Burbank Boulevard.  (Lien: $16,746.69)

(Continued from Council meeting of February 28, 2017)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (KREKORIAN - WESSON)

Recommendation for Council action:

REDUCE the lien amount to $6,832.15 (thereby waiving the late charge, collection fee and cumulated interest); and, CONFIRM the subject lien.

8435 North Minuet Place (Lien: $3,361.52)

(Continued from Council meeting of February 28, 2017)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (WESSON - KREKORIAN)

Recommendation for Council action:

REDUCE the lien amount to $500; and, RECEIVE and FILE the subject lien inasmuch as the subject property was determined to be an owner-occupied, single-family dwelling and, thus, exempt from further lien processing.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Mr. Doane Liu as the permanent Executive Director, Los Angeles Department of Convention and Tourism Development.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Mr. Doane Liu as the permanent Executive Director, Los Angeles Department of Convention and Tourism Development, effective on the date of Council confirmation, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Background Review: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 23, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 21, 2017)

(Also referred to the Innovation, Grants, Technology, Commerce and Trade Committee)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Vasquez to the Police Permit Review Panel.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Jennifer Vasquez to the Police Permit Review Panel for the term ending June 30, 2021, to fill the vacancy created by Jacob Stevens, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Vasquez resides in Council District 14. (Current Board composition: M=4; F=1.)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Filed.

Background Check: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 20, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 19, 2017)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Tammy Membreno to the Police Permit Review Panel.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor’s appointment of Ms. Tammy Membreno to the Police Permit Review Panel for the term ending June 30, 2020, to fill the vacancy created by Helen Leung, is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Ms. Vasquez resides in Council District 14. (Current Board composition: M=4; F=1.)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Background Check: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 20, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 19, 2017)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to unpermitted dwelling units.

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

1. DETERMINE that the project is categorically exempt pursuant to City's California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15301, and Class 1, Categories 1, 4 and 5 of the CEQA Guidelines.  Projects that qualify for this exemption include those involving repair, permitting, or minor alteration of existing private or public structures or facilities, involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the time of the lead agency’s determination. This determination that the project is exempt from CEQA as referenced above, is based on the whole of the administrative record, the lead agency’s independent judgment and analysis, and the determination that there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a categorical exemption pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2 applies.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS approved by the Los Angeles City Planning Commission on February 25, 2016, as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 17, 2017, adding Subdivision 10 to Section 14.00 A of Chapter 1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to preserve and create affordable housing units by establishing a process for granting legal status to existing unpermitted dwelling units in multiple-family buildings when certain affordability criteria and performance standards are met, in conformance with the State Density Bonus provisions in California Government Code section 65915.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to report in one year on the impacts that this policy has had and any proposed changes recommended by the DCP and the Housing and Community Investment Department.

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.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

URGENCY CLAUSE - 12 VOTES REQUIRED ON SECOND READING

 ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (CEDILLO - HUIZAR)

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance as stated below, in anticipation of the preparation of approximately 600 covenants from owners submitting applications under this ordinance.

Prepare a revision to the ordinance relative to unpermitted dwelling units to include an amendment to Section 19.14(a) of Chapter 1 to clarify that the affordable housing covenants described under Section 14.00 A.10(c)(2) are subject to previously approved fees for covenant preparation, enforcement and monitoring as well as an amendment to Section 19.14(e), to remove the word initial since projects subject to this ordinance will already have existing certificate of occupancies. The purpose of these fees (as approved by Council on September 27, 2016 [Council file No. 13-0413]) is for cost recovery of HCIDLA effort involved in the implementation of this new ordinance.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Revocation appeal for the property located at 6719 North Sepulveda Boulevard.

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

1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 21084 of the California Public Resources Code and Section 15321 of the CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Zoning Administrator, acting on behalf of the Director of Planning, as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Mike Engelman and THEREBY SUSTAIN the Zoning Administrator's decision, pursuant to Section 12.27.1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, in determining that the operation of the motel known as the Ridge Motel located at 6719 North Sepulveda Boulevard has been in partial compliance with the corrective Conditions previously established by Case No. ZA-1993-0979(RV)(PA4)(1A) effective December 30, 2013, subject to terms and Conditions.

Applicant:  City of Los Angeles, Office of Zoning Administration

Case No. DIR-1993-0979(RV)(PA5)

CEQA No. ENV-2015-2623(CE)

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 11, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 7, 2017)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Risk Management and Prevention Program Manager for the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Risk Management and Prevention Program Manager (Class Code 7982) for the LAFD, from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter, pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b)(4).

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 - APRIL 7, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 7, 2017)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Controller Aide for the City Controller, from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Controller Aide (Class Code 9199) for the City Controller, 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 - APRIL 7, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 7, 2017)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Deputy Superintendent of Building for the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Deputy Superintendent of Building (Class Code 9201) for the LADBS, 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 - APRIL 5, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 5, 2017)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Management Analyst for the Department on Disability (DOD), from the Civil Service provisions of the City Charter.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Management Analyst (Class Code 9184) for the DOD, 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 - APRIL 5, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - APRIL 5, 2017)

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2016-19 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Management Attorneys Bargaining Unit (MOU No. 32).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the 2016-19 MOU No. 32, attached to the Council file, approved as to form by the City Attorney.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the City Controller to make any necessary technical or clerical corrections to the 2016-19 MOU No. 32.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the Office of the City Attorney will absorb additional salary, retirement, and continuing education costs associated with the implementation of this MOU totaling approximately $160,000 in Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17; $190,000 in FY 2017-18; and $210,000 in FY 2018-19.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the revenue forecast for Fiscal Years (FY) 2016-17 and 2017-18, and the FY 2017-18 debt service and General Fund cash flow borrowing requirements.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the report from the Controller relative to the revenue forecast for FYs 2016-17 and 2017-18, and the FY 2017-18 debt service and General Fund cash flow borrowing requirements.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to execute a contract with Bank of New York Mellon (BNY) to provide financial custody and securities lending services.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Director of Finance to:

1. Execute the proposed agreement with BNY, subject to final review as to form and legality by the City Attorney.
   
   
2. Execute a second five-year option for renewal of the agreement upon mutual agreement of the City and BNY.
   
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Office of Finance reports that funding for this agreement and services is available in its current fiscal year budget appropriation. Therefore, no additional funding is required. This request is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that there is no additional impact on the General Fund. The average annual cost for the contract is approximately $100,000 which is more than offset by the average annual revenue generated from the department’s securities lending activities. The yearly revenue average for the past three fiscal years is approximately $444,860. The securities lending activities have resulted in $441,785 in revenue year-to-date in Fiscal Year 2016-17.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 13, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 12, 2017)

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the initiation of proceedings for the Fiscal Year (FY) 2017-18 Proposition K Assessment.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to initiate proceedings for the FY 2017-18 Proposition K assessment which instructs the City Engineer to present a report to Council which describes the capital improvements to parks and recreation facilities Citywide to be undertaken in the upcoming fiscal year, pursuant to the Landscaping and Lighting Act of 1972.
  

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LA for Kids Steering Committee reports that approval of the above recommendation will initiate proceedings to levy the annual $25 million Proposition K assessment which will be used to fund park and recreation improvements Citywide. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility, cost estimates, and maintenance needs of developing a parcel of City-owned land on Haynes Street into a park connecting the neighborhood to the LA River.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - O'Farrell):

INSTRUCT the Department of Recreation and Parks, Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Department of General Services, Department of Public Works - Bureau of Engineering and the Bureau of Sanitation, to report on the feasibility, cost estimates, and maintenance needs of developing a parcel of City-owned land on Haynes Street into a park connecting the neighborhood to the LA River.
          

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Berendo and 8th 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 March 8, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 31, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Berendo and 8th 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, $1,261.14 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:  May 24, 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 Bedford and Cashio 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 March 14, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 31, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Bedford and Cashio 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, $149.62 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:  May 24, 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 San Fernando Road and Hallett 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 March 15, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 31, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the San Fernando Road and Hallett 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, $1,188.45 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:  May 24, 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 Valley Vista Boulevard and Lindley 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 March 15, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 31, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Valley Vista Boulevard and Lindley 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, $100.29 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:  May 24, 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 Weddington Street and Blakeslee 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 March 15, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 31, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Weddington Street and Blakeslee 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, $7,247.02 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:  May 24, 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 San Fernando Valley 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 March 15, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of MAY 31, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the San Fernando Valley 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, $33,482.44 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:  May 24, 2017)

1428 North Hazelwood Avenue (Case No. 515136) Assessor I.D. No. 5474-028-021

6110 North Cahuenga Boulevard (Case No. 566359) Assessor I.D. No. 2414-021-024

6201 South Cimarron Street (Case No. 141767) Assessor I.D. No. 6001-022-013

725 North Judson Street (Case No. 546740) Assessor I.D. No. 5174-003-046

1337 West 36th Place (Case No. 550670) Assessor I.D. No. 5040-008-006

4238 South Grand Avenue (Case No. 570440) Assessor I.D. No. 5111-008-015

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HICDLA) AND THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to converting a loan to the Corporation for Supportive Housing into a service payback grant.

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

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

1. Convert a $5 million loan to the Corporation for Supportive Housing (Contract No. C-112976) into a $5 million service payback grant and negotiate and execute the necessary documents, substantially in conformance with Attachment A of the HCIDLA report to the Mayor dated February 13, 2017, and subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
2. Prepare Controller’s instructions and make any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The above recommendation is in compliance with City financial policies in that converting an existing $5 million City loan to the Corporation for Supportive Housing into a service payback grant does not result in additional costs to the City.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HICDLA) relative to releasing a Request for Proposals (RFP) for at-risk affordable housing tenant outreach and education services.

Recommendation for Council action:

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

1. Prepare and release an RFP for at-risk affordable housing tenant outreach and education services, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
2. Submit recommendations to the Mayor and Council for the selection of a consultant and funding for the contract term to begin on or about July 1, 2017 to June 30, 2018, with the option to renew for up to two additional one-year terms, contingent upon the availability of funds, satisfactory contractor performance and need.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The HCIDLA reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BUSCAINO – BLUMENFIELD) relative to evaluating the proposed development of the City Parking Lot 641 located at 462 West 9th Street.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department and the City Administrative Officer to review the mixed-use affordable housing proposal received for the City Parking Lot 641 located at 462 West 9th Street and make a recommendation to Council on whether to proceed with an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with the Request for Proposals respondent.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

SUBSTITUTE MOTION (BUSCAINO - HARRIS-DAWSON)

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Housing and Community Investment Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer and the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to review the mixed-use affordable housing proposal received for City Parking Lot 641 located at 462 West 9th Street and report with recommendations in 30 days on whether to proceed with an Exclusive Negotiating Agreement with the sole RFP respondent who submitted the proposal.

MOTION (PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Christopher Saucedo on December 9, 2016.

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

1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the shooting death of Christopher Saucedo on December 9, 2016.
   
   
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

MOTION (HUIZAR - O'FARRELL) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the unsolved murder of Thomas Johnson for an additional six months.

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

REAFFIRM Council’s findings and REINSTATE the reward offer relative to the death of Thomas Johnson (Council action of January 27, 2016) for an additional period of six months from the publication of the offer of reward by the Office of the City Clerk and, further, that the sum of $50,000 shall be the aggregate maximum sum of any payment or payments of a City reward in this instance.

MOTION (KORETZ - RYU) relative to the Westwood Village Improvement Association street banner campaign in the Westwood Village.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the street banner program identifying the Westwood Village Improvement Association as a City of Los Angeles Non-Event Street Banner Program.
   
   
2. APPROVE the content of the Street Banner, as attached to the Council file.

MOTION (HUIZAR - O'FARRELL) relative to funding for the provision of services to the 2016 Grand Park New Years Eve Event, the 2016 Grand Park Fourth of July Celebration, and the 2017 Center Theater Group Celebration.

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

APPROPRIATE $5,046.79 from the Unappropriated Balance Fund No. 100/58 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1070 (Salaries-As Needed), for the provision of services to the 2016 Grand Park New Years Eve Event ($3,385.67), the 2016 Grand Park Fourth of July Celebration ($1,313.12), and the 2017 Center Theater Group Celebration ($348); such funds to be reimbursed to the General Fund by each corresponding event organizer.

MOTION (BUSCAINO - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to the citywide Gun Buyback Initiative Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to allow an authority for expenditure with the Ralphs Grocery Corporation in an amount not to exceed $100,000, to be received prior to May 1, 2017, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality and compliance with the City's authority for expenditure requirements.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend funds in an amount not to exceed $100,000 from Mayor's Office Fund No. 100/46, Account No. 003040 Contractual Services.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller's instructions and/or make any technical corrections to the above instructions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer.

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (BUSCAINO - HARRIS-DAWSON)

Recommendation for Council action:

CHANGE the name of the entity for which authority for expenditure is being sought, from the Ralphs Grocery Corporation to the Target Corporation, or any other entity, agency or organization, to be designated by the Mayor, as appropriate for this purpose.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Caesar Carvajal v. City of Los Angeles and Luis Monreal, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC492660. (This matter involves an alleged vehicle versus pedestrian traffic accident which occurred on 11th Avenue near the intersection at Montclair Avenue, in the City of Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on March 20, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $1,200,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter, payable in Fiscal Years (FY) 2016-17 and 2017-18.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $600,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59 Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, Account No. 009798 to Fund No. 100/59, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, Account No. 009795.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009795, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, and made payable to: Law Offices of Vargas and Vargas, and Caesar Carvajal as follows:
   
   
   1. $600,000 due immediately (FY 2016-17)
      
      
   2. $600,000 due on or before July 31, 2017 (FY 2017-18)
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Cesar Octavio Otero v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No.CV05-04248 PLA. (This litigation stems from an incident which occurred at 10933 Anzac Avenue during the evening of June 11, 2004.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on March 20, 2017)

 ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $400,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter, payable in Fiscal Years (FY) 2016-17 and 2017-18.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $200,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, Account No. 009798 to Fund No. 100/59, Police Liability Payouts, Account No. 009792.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, and made payable to: The Beck Law Firm Trust Account in two separate installments as follows:
   
   
   1. $200,000 due FY 2016-17
      
      
   2. $200,000 due after January 1, 2018 (FY 2017-18)
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Globalvision Systems, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC579937. (This matter involves Plaintiff seeking a refund of business taxes paid by the Plaintiff.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on March 20, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to accept the proposed settlement offer:
   
   
   1. Issuance of a refund in the amount of $144,000 to Globalvision Systems, Inc. in settlement of its Claim for Refund of Business Taxes.
      
      
   2. City agrees to classify Plaintiff’s future revenues (License Fees, Lease Fees, Monthly Fees, Maintenance Fees, and Installation Fees) under Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 21.46(e). However, the City is free to examine the Plaintiff’s business in the future and determine whether the Plaintiff has altered its operations so as to require different tax treatment.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Director of Finance (or the Controller, as appropriate) to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Iola Propps and Greg Eaddy v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC534171. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department that occurred on May 16, 2013.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on March 20, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $2,000,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter, payable in Fiscal Years (FY) 2016-17 and 2017-18.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $1,000,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59 Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, Account No. 009798 to Fund No. 100/59, Police Liability Payouts, Account No. 009792.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, and made payable to: Law Offices of Taylor and Ring, and Greg Eaddy as follows:
   
   
   1. $1,000,000 due immediately (FY 2016-17)
      
      
   2. $1,000,000 due on or before July 31, 2017 (FY 2017-18)
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Janet Conn v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC591644. (This matter arises from an incident that occurred on December 9, 2014, where the Plaintiff tripped on a raised sidewalk at 5229 West Second Street in Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on March 20, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $250,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $250,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, Account No. 009798 to Fund No. 100/59, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, Account No. 009795.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Public Works, Street Services Liability Payouts, Account No. 009795 and made payable to: Steiner and Libo, Janet Conn and Norman Hollyn in the amount of $250,000.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Regina Sweeney v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC556799. (This matter involves a trip-and-fall incident, which allegedly occurred on May 8, 2014 inside Pacific Community Police Station, in the City of Los Angeles.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on March 20, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $350,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter, payable in Fiscal Years (FY) 2016-17 and 2017-18.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $150,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59 Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, Account No. 009798 to Fund No. 100/59, General Services Liability Payouts, Account No. 009791.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009791 General Services Liability Payouts, and made payable to: Regina Sweeney; and Brown Brown, and Brown as follows:
   
   
   1. $150,000 due immediately (FY 2016-17)
      
      
   2. $200,000 due on or before July 31, 2017 (FY 2017-18)
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

MOTION (BONIN - ENGLANDER) and RESOLUTION relative to authorization to apply for, accept funds and execute any necessary agreements for the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Low Carbon Transit Operations Program grant funds. 

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                  PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL