1025 West Florence Avenue. (Lien: $2,702.36)

10427 West Margate Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)

10558 West Forum Lane. (Lien: $3,540.11)

10623 South Juniper Street. (Lien: $2,382.15)

110 East Imperial Highway. (Lien: $2,118.88)

11165 West Tennessee Avenue. (Lien: $2,503.66)

11738 West Darlington Avenue No. 4. (Lien: $3,588.84)

1200 West 8th Street aka 1202 West 8th Street. (Lien: $2,204.95)

1214 East Vernon Avenue. (Lien: $2,205.59)

1001 North Beverly Glen Boulevard. (Lien: $2,701.60)

122 West 55th Street. (Lien: $3,659.73)

1240 West Slauson Avenue. (Lien: $2,649.16)

1300 West Manchester Avenue. (Lien: $3,885.06)

13200 North Gladstone Avenue. (Lien: $1,321.51)

13928 West Jouett Street. (Lien: $2,297.98)

14533 West Tyler Street. (Lien: $2,891.60)

14550 West Gallaudet Place. (Lien: $2,427.72)

18818 West Erwin Street. (Lien: $1,587.02)

2003 East 114th Street. (Lien: $2,115.58)

HEARING OF PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Wilmington Commercial Business Improvement District (District) special assessment for the District’s seventeenth fiscal year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

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

1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the District’s 2017 fiscal year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying Ordinance levying the special assessment for the District’s 2017 fiscal year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.
   
   
3. APPROVE the Wilmington Commercial Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the District’s 2017 fiscal year.
   
   
4.  AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, the nonprofit service provider for administration of the District.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Clerk reports that direct costs for Department administration of the District program for its 2017 fiscal year will be recovered from the assessments collected.  The total amount of recoverable City costs to be charged to the District will be $2,260.00, representing five percent of the District’s anticipated assessment revenue for its 2017 fiscal year, including an additional one percent for departmental costs associated with the direct billing of District stakeholders.  There are no assessments to be paid for City-owned properties located within the boundaries of the District.  Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 184854 on April 4, 2017)

HEARING OF PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to levying the Los Feliz Village Business Improvement District (District) special assessment for the District’s sixteenth fiscal year (operating year) beginning on January 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017.

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

1. HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed levying of the special assessment for the District’s 2017 fiscal year, pursuant to Section 36524 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT accompanying Ordinance levying the special assessment for the District’s 2017 fiscal year, if a majority protest, as defined by Section 36525 of the California Streets and Highways Code is found not to exist.
   
   
3. APPROVE the Los Feliz Village Business Improvement District Advisory Board for the District’s 2017 fiscal year.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City and the Los Feliz Business Improvement District Corporation, the nonprofit service provider for administration of the District.

Fiscal Impact Statement: There are no assessments to be paid for City-owned properties located within the boundaries of the District.  Therefore, there is no impact on the General Fund.

(Pursuant to Council adoption of Ordinance No. 184857 on April 4, 2017)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Ariel Glatt Kosher Market located at 304 North La Brea Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Ariel Glatt Kosher Market located at 304 North La Brea Avenue will serve a 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 304 North La Brea Avenue.

 

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: Jacob's Kosher Meat, Inc.

Representative: Eddie Navarette

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 28, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JUNE 28, 2017)

HEARING COMMENTS and RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $19,100,000 for the purpose of financing the Project located at 1116 North McCadden Place and 6725 Santa Monica Boulevard in Council District Four.

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

1. HOLD a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $19,100,000  for the purpose of financing or reimbursing the cost of designing, developing, acquiring, constructing, installing, equipping and furnishing of facilities for the benefit of the Los Angeles LGBT Center and AMR Campus QALICB, Inc, located at 1116 North McCadden Place and 6725 Santa Monica Boulevard.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $19,100,000 for the purpose of financing the Project located at 1116 North McCadden Place and 6725 Santa Monica Boulevard.

(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of April 19, 2017)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amendments to the Historic Preservation Overlay Zone Ordinance.

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

1. DETERMINE that this project is categorically exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) based upon the Categorical Exemptions set forth in State CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15308, Class 8, and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31; and, that the project meets all of the requirements set forth in the above referenced Section of the CEQA Guidelines and none of the exceptions to the use of a Categorically Exemption set forth in CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.1 apply to this project, based upon substantial evidence contained in the entire administrative record.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Director of Planning, on behalf of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission, as the Findings of Council.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 30, 2017, amending Section 12.20.3 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to clarify review procedures, add frequently used definitions, outline procedures and fees for technical corrections to Historic Resources Surveys, and provides greater enforcement of unpermitted demolition.

Case No. CPC-2016-1906-CA

CEQA No. ENV-2016-1907-CE

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.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to prohibiting the exhibition of wild or exotic animals for entertainment or amusement.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Ryu - Blumenfield et al.):

1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance that would prohibit the exhibition of wild or exotic animals for entertainment or amusement, including circuses, other wild or exotic animal shows, and rentals for house parties, with exceptions for zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, legitimate filming purposes, research facilities, and legitimate conservation-related programs or presentations.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to:
   
   
   1. Work with the City Attorney in drafting the Ordinance as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1.
      
      
   2. Report in regard to the estimated cost of implementing and enforcing the Ordinance as detailed above in Recommendation No. 1.

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

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

For:

Northwest San Pedro Neighborhood Council

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (ENGLANDER - RYU)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REQUEST the City Attorney to include with the Ordinance a definition of wild or exotic animal, legitimate filming purpose and legitimate conservation-related program or presentation.
   
   
2. AMEND recommendation no. 1 of the Personnel and Animal Welfare Committee Report to add the following highlighted language:
   
   

   REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance that would prohibit the exhibition of wild or exotic animals for entertainment or amusement, including circuses, other wild or exotic animal shows, and rentals for house parties, with exceptions for accredited zoos accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, and/or the United States Department of Agriculture, the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, and the California Fish and Wildlife Service, legitimate filming purposes, research facilities, and legitimate conservation-related programs or presentations.
   
   

3.  ADD an exception to the Ordinance to include Educational Wildlife Presentations by legitimate conservation organizations here in Los Angeles that demonstrate that the primary goal is to teach respect for wildlife and the idea of conservation by professionally inspected and monitored handlers.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the inclusion of the Ethel Guiberson/Hannah Carter Japanese Garden located at 10619 West Bellagio Road in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that this action is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), ENV-2016-4505-CE, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Article 19, Section 15308, Class Eight and Article 19, Section 15331, Class 31.

 

2. ADOPT the findings of the Cultural Heritage Commission (CHC) as the findings of the Council.

 

3. APPROVE the recommendation of the CHC relative to the inclusion of the Ethel Guiberson/Hannah Carter Japanese Garden located at 10619 West Bellagio Road in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

 

Applicant: Adrian Scott Fine, Los Angeles Conservancy

Owner(s): Mark Gabay; Regents of the University of California

Case No. CHC-2016-4504-HCM

CEQA No. ENV-2016-4505-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 4, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 3, 2017)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of 19 Elite Coolers for the benefit of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Youth Programs.

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of 19 Elite Coolers valued at $5,224, from Pelican Products, Inc., for the benefit of LAFD Youth Programs; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact to the LAFD’s budget from the acceptance of this donation.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the selection of US Tow, Inc. to serve as the Official Police Garage (OPG) for Service Area 13.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the President, Board of Police Commissioners (Board), or designee, to negotiate and execute an OPG Towing and Storage Agreement for Service Area 13 with US Tow, Inc.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of care and maintenance for Police Service Dogs for the benefit of the Metropolitan Division’s K9 Platoon and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of care and maintenance for Police Service Dogs, valued at $96,857.37, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, for the benefit of the Metropolitan Division’s K9 Platoon and the LAPD; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. 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 a comprehensive report on all projects, programs, and services that could potentially be impacted by the President's Fiscal Year (FY) 2018 budget outline.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Blumenfield - Harris-Dawson):

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with assistance from the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to report to the City Council prior to April 20, 2017 with a comprehensive report on all projects, programs, and services that could potentially be impacted by the President’s FY 2018 budget outline, and include in that report estimates of the anticipated fiscal impact to each program, project, and service.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Accounts Receivable Summary Report for Fiscal Year-End 2015-16, and a new direction for future reporting.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Office of Finance (Finance) to:

1.  Report annually to the Council on the status of the City’s non-tax accounts receivable.
   
   
2. Work with citywide billing departments and report back on potential cost-benefits of standardized interest application.
   
   
3. Research and evaluate modern collections models and best practices, and report back with findings and recommendations for the City to enhance collections management.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: Finance reports that approval of the above recommendations would result in no fiscal impact to the General Fund. Finance will report back on the results of the collections management centralization solution solicitation and include a fiscal impact statement based on any proposals resulting from this solicitation.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to merchant card service fees.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of the Office of Finance, along with the departments listed in the table of the Office of Finance report dated March 16, 2017 (attached to the Council file), to report to the Budget and Finance Committee with recommendations and necessary instructions for defraying General Fund expenditures on merchant service fees for consideration in the Fiscal Year 2017-18 budget; and, that as part of the annual fee studies, all of those costs, no matter how small, are included and should not at any time come out of the General Fund.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  None submitted by the Office of Finance. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to assessing the alternatives in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) in connection with the I-710 North extension.

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

1. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) and Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report in 30 days with an assessment of the alternatives in the EIR to identify those most benefiting the City and the El Sereno area surrounding the project with said report also recommending any additional strategies consistent with City policy which merit analysis using Measure R funding set aside for the 710 North study area, to expand the transportation benefits to Los Angeles in any eventual 710 North project.
   
   
2. DIRECT the CLA, with assistance of the LADOT, to report with an analysis of AB 287 to assess its potential impacts on the City and to recommend the City’s legislative position and any possible amendments for ensuring its benefit to the City.

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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to install all-way stop signs at certain intersections in Council District Five.

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE Motion (Koretz - Krekorian) relative to amending the LAMC to install all-way stop signs at certain intersections in Council District Five.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of gym equipment for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Central Area, Operations-Central Bureau, and Gang and Narcotics Division.

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of gym equipment, valued at $32,250.60, from the LAPD 77th Street Charitable Foundation, Inc., for the benefit of the LAPD Central Area, Operations-Central Bureau, and Gang and Narcotics Division; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to amending the boundaries of  Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 211.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that amending the boundaries of TPPD No. 211, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. FIND that the original establishment of TPPD No. 211 within the West Adams area did not include the 2600 block of Dunsmuir Avenue which is adversely impacted from business vehicles, employees and stored vehicles from an auto body shop and a popular night club who monopolize the on-street parking preventing residents from parking near their homes from which the residents deserve immediate relief.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION amending the boundaries of TPPD No. 211 pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d at which time it will be subject to the administrative renewal process.
                  
4. AUTHORIZE the following parking restriction for use in TPPD No. 211:
      
   1. NO PARKING, 8 PM TO 8 AM, MONDAY - SATURDAY; 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM TO 8 PM, MONDAY - SATURDAY; DISTRICT NO. 211 PERMITS EXEMPT
      
      
5. AUTHORIZE the following alternate parking restrictions to be available for weekday use or Saturday/Sunday may be applied to or exempted from the restriction noted below:
   
   
   1. 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM - 6 PM, DISTRICT NO. 211 PERMIT EXEMPT
      
      
   2. NO PARKING 6 PM - 8 AM; 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM - 6 PM, DISTRICT NO. 211 PERMIT EXEMPT
      
      
   3. NO PARKING 8 AM - 6 PM, DISTRICT NO. 211 PERMIT EXEMPT 

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing and administering TPPD No. 211.  Violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in citation fines deposited into the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the contract between the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) and PropertyRoom.com for internet auctioning services for unclaimed personal property.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to execute a professional services agreement with PropertyRoom.com, Inc. for internet auctioning services for unclaimed personal property, for a term of five years effective from July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2020, and on a contingency fee basis, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the above recommendation will have no impact on the General Fund. The proposed contract is a no cost agreement and is solely revenue generating. Prior year auction receipts from net sales proceeds ranged from $58,247 to $154,827 for Fiscal Year 2012-13 through 2015-16. Future year revenue is difficult to project as it is dependent upon the amount of unclaimed personal property acquired and the success of its subsequent sale.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 5, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 5, 2017)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles along both sides of West Alondra Boulevard between South Figueroa Street and South Vermont Avenue in Council District 15.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Buscaino - Bonin):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am, along both sides of West Alondra Boulevard between South Figueroa Street and South Vermont Avenue.
                                                      
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.
              
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Special Training Fund that allows for the receipt, retention, and disbursement of funds related to departmental training activities.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance to amend Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 5.148 to delete subsection (d) and revise subsection (e) substituting Chief Engineer and General Manager with Fire Chief.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that approval of the above recommendation will allow for the increase of available funding for departmental training purposes through the adjustment of the LAFD’s Special Training Fund annual revenue receipt limit. This action will effectively reduce the reliance on the General Fund by maximizing revenue from the State and other sources, to effectively meet the funding needs of the LAFD’s Training program.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to contracting and budget modifications to the Fiscal Year 2014 (FY14) Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program.

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

AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:

1. Modify the existing grant budget, attached to the Council file, for the FY14 Arrest Policies Grant by reallocating funds between projects as described within the City Administrative Officer’s (CAO) report dated March 29, 2017.
   
   
2. Negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Jewish Family Service for Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) services to decrease its total contract amount by $97,273.74 from $200,000 to $102,726.26, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. Negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a Professional Services Agreement with Strength United for DART services in the amount of $66,666.67 for a term within the applicable grant performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
4. Negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, an amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with Strength United for Sexual Assault Response Team (SART) services to increase its total contract amount by $15,303.53 from $75,000 to $90,303.53, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
5. Negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, an amendment to the professional Services Agreement with Peace Over Violence for SART services to increase its total contract amount by $15,303.54 from $75,000 to $90,303.54, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
6. Prepare Controller's instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. Modifying the existing grant budget for the FY14 Grants to Encourage Arrest Policies and Enforcement of Protection Orders Program award will continue to provide funding for the DART and SART programs. The recommendations above are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that one-time grant funds will be used for one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of the Records Management System (RMS) for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of the RMS, valued at $425,000, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, for the benefit of the LAPD; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to reconfirming the City's commitment to achieving the accepted no-kill live release for all healthy and adoptable dogs and cats.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Ryu):

RESOLVE that the City of Los Angeles:      
       

1. Reconfirms its commitment to achieving the accepted no-kill live release for all healthy and adoptable dogs and cats at Los Angeles Animal Services by December 31, 2017, or by as soon thereafter as possible.
   
   
2. Will work in collaboration with the No Kill Los Angeles coalition, other rescuers and rescue organizations, humane organizations and the general public to develop a comprehensive strategy to reach and maintain a life-saving rate consistent with accepted no-kill standards.

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.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the state of the fashion industry in the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar - Krekorian):

INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Office of Finance, and City Attorney, to report on the state of the fashion industry in the City Los Angeles, including possible incentives that the City may offer to the fashion industry to encourage its economic growth and job creation potential with said report to include:

1. A detailed breakdown of which business tax categories apply to the fashion industry and their respective percentages.
   
   
2. The impacts of City business tax policies on the fashion industry.
   
   
3. Details as to non-business tax revenues that the fashion industry generates for the City.
   
   
4. An overview of range of jobs found in the fashion industry.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to establishing compliance checks of mandated establishments under Senate Bill 1193 Section 52.6, which requires specified businesses and establishments to post a notice with telephone hotline numbers to seek help or report human trafficking; and request the City Attorney to report on the feasibility of bringing civil enforcement actions for violations of Section 52.6.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Martinez - Wesson):

1. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and REQUEST the City Attorney to coordinate with all appropriate departments and report in writing in 30 days on establishing compliance checks of all mandated establishments under Senate Bill 1193 Section 52.6 as part of any site inspection undertaken by that department, the posting of those posters in a conspicuous place near the public entrance of the establishment or in another conspicuous location in clear view of the public and employees where similar notices are customarily posted. This will also include Section 52.6’s notice requirements leading to the enforcement of the $500 civil penalty for the first offense and the $1,000 civil penalty for any subsequent offenses.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to report on the feasibility of bringing civil enforcement actions for violations of Section 52.6, as well as any proposed legislative amendments to Section 52.6 to further promote the effectiveness and efficiency of obtaining compliance with human trafficking information postings.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a lease with the Smart Manufacturing Leadership Coalition (SMLC) for use of a portion of the City-owned property located at 411 North Vermont Avenue to be used as office and incubator space for the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (O’Farrell - Fuentes):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, in consultation with the City Attorney, to negotiate and execute a lease with the SMLC for use of a portion of the City-owned property located at 411 North Vermont Avenue to be used as office and incubator space for the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute.
   
   
2. REQUEST the SMLC to provide a presentation to Council on the Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute’s efforts related to creating energy efficiencies in manufacturing and the positive impact it will have on the manufacturing industry in the City.

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.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to employee development for Fiscal Year (FY) 2015-16 pursuant to Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 4.312.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the January 27, 2017 Personnel Department report relative to employee development for FY 2015-16 pursuant to LAAC Section 4.312.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 194.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the establishment of TPPD No. 194, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. FIND that the residents of Dawes Avenue from Culver Boulevard to the dead end southeast of Culver Boulevard suffer from an adverse impact from employees of the businesses along Culver Boulevard, which results in the employees monopolizing the on-street parking in the residential areas leaving residents little or no parking and from which the residents deserve immediate relief as detailed below in Recommendation No. 3 and in the February 14, 2017 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 194 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.d for the following street:
   
   

   Dawes Avenue from Culver Boulevard to the dead end southeast of Culver Boulevard
          

4. AUTHORIZE the NO PARKING, 6 PM - 8 AM; 1 HOUR PARKING, 8 AM TO 6 PM; DISTRICT 194 PERMITS EXEMPT restriction for use on both sides of the residential portion of Dawes Avenue between Culver Boulevard and the dead end southeast of Culver Boulevard once a qualifying petition has been received and except where parking is already prohibited for safety or traffic reasons.
   
   
5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the boundaries of TPPD No. 194 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.
   
   
6. DIRECT the LADOT, upon City Council adoption of the RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 194, to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and verification of the requisite petition without further actions by City Council.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing and administering TPPD No. 194.  If motorists are cited for violating the posted signs, additional General Fund revenue could result.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to executing a sublease for office space at the Garland Building located at 1200 West 7th Street to the Los Angeles Development Fund (LADF).

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

1. APPROVE the execution of a sublease agreement for LADF located at 1200 West 7th Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, to receive the rental income of LADF from the proposed sublease rental agreement, as the sublease is within their space.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a receivable within the Miscellaneous Fund No. 45L from LADF for $9,757 per year or the rent amount specified in the sublease rental agreement, if subsequently amended.
      
      
   2. Deposit the rental income received from LADF into the Miscellaneous Fund No. 45L.
      
      
   3. Establish a new account, 22NXXX, LADF Rent, within the Miscellaneous Fund No. 45L and appropriate as rental income is received.
      
      
   4. Establish a new account and transfer appropriations from 22NXXX- LADF Rent to 22N122-EWDD within the Miscellaneous Fund No. 45L as rental income received.
      
      
   5. Increase Fund No. 100/22, Account No. 6030-Lease, as rental income is received.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare additional Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustments that are consistent with Mayor and Council action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Department of General Services reports that there is an additional increase in EWDD’s Fund from the above recommendations. The sublease with LADF will result in revenues of $813 per month, or $9,757 per year. The rental fee charged to LADF was calculated based on the amount of space they will occupy divided into the overall monthly building lease fee, plus a cost for sundries and usage of copiers, printers, telephones, equipment and computers.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the nomination of the Dr. and Mrs. Burton L. Fletcher Residence located at 11100 West Chalon Road in the list of Historic-Cultural Monuments.

Recommendation for Council action:

Applicant: City of Los Angeles, Council District Five

Owner(s): Cashew Hill LLC; Burton L. and Patricia S. Fletcher (TRS), Fletcher Family Trust

Case No. CHC-2016-4495-HCM

CEQA No. ENV-2016-4496-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 4, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 3, 2017)

10 VOTES REQUIRED

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles for certain street segments in Council District 13.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (O'Farrell - Bonin):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am, on:
   
   
   1. Fernwood Avenue between De Longpre Avenue and North Western Avenue
      
      
   2. North Saint Andrews Place between Fountain Avenue and Sunset Boulevard
                                                         
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.
   
   
3. DIRECT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of overnight parking permits as specified in LAMC Section 80.69.4(c).
              
4. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 557 on La Cresta Court.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the establishment of OPD No. 557, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54,  is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. FIND that the Los Angeles Police Department should have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the authorized overnight parking restrictions in OPD No. 557, with support from the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Parking Enforcement, since the reported problems involve criminal activity.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing OPD No. 557 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.54 to include both sides of:
   
   
   1. La Cresta Court between St. Andrews Place and Western Avenue
      
      
   2. La Cresta Court between Monroe Street and St. Andrews Place
                             
4. AUTHORIZE No Parking, 2 AM to 6 AM NIGHTLY; DISTRICT NO. 557 PERMITS EXEMPT parking restriction for use on both sides of the residential portions of the blocks set forth above in Recommendation No. 3, except where parking is already prohibited for traffic flow or for public safety.
              
5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures to prepare, issue and collect payments for Overnight Parking Permits from the residents of OPD No. 557 in accordance with Section 80.54 of the LAMC, and to issue permits subject to the following permit limits:
   
   
   1. Maximum of three Resident Permits per dwelling unit at $15 each per year.
      
      
   2. Maximum of two Visitor Permits per dwelling unit at $10 each per four months.
      
      
   3. Maximum of 25 Guest Permits per dwelling unit per day at $1 each per day.
      
      
   4. Sales of Guest Permits in excess of 25 per dwelling unit per day require written approval of the Council Office.
      
      
6. DIRECT that the LADOT shall collect payments derived from the sale of parking permits to residents of OPD No. 557 and remit these funds to the Treasury of the City of Los Angeles for deposit into the Parking Permit Program Revenue Fund in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 5.119.5.
   
   
7. DIRECT the LADOT to post or remove the authorized OPD No. 557 parking restrictions for any of the street segments within OPD No. 557 in accordance with the criteria set forth in the above recommendations, upon written instructions from the Council Office representing the specific street segment requesting the posting or removal of such signs.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that OPDs with permits for residents and their guests are a special service for which the City is entitled to fully recover all associated costs for the administration, posting, maintaining and enforcing OPD No. 556.  Violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in fines to be deposited in the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 222.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the establishment of TPPD No. 222, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. FIND that the residents are experiencing a lack of on-street parking due to non-residents who park their vehicles on their block as detailed below in Recommendation No. 3 and in the February 14, 2017 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 222 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.d for the following block:
   
   
   1. Tabor Street between Sawtelle Boulevard and the Dead End
                         
4. AUTHORIZE the NO PARKING ANYTIME, EXCEPT BY PERMIT restriction for use on both sides of the residential portions of the street segment set forth above in Recommendation No. 3, except where parking is already prohibited for safety or traffic reasons.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the following alternate restrictions that will become available to post, subject to the receipt and verification of the requisite petition for posting of alternate parking district restrictions:
   
   
   1. NO PARKING 6 PM - 8 AM; 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT BY PERMIT
      
      
   2. NO PARKING 8 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT BY PERMIT
      
      
   3. 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT BY PERMIT
      
      
6. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the boundaries of TPPD No. 222 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.
   
   
7. DIRECT the LADOT, upon City Council adoption of the RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 222, to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and verification of the requisite petition without further actions by City Council.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing and administering TPPD No. 222.  If motorists are cited for violating the posted signs, additional General Fund revenue could result.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Temporary Preferential Parking District (TPPD) No. 204.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the establishment of TPPD No. 204, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.58.d, is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. FIND that the limited off-street parking for the employees of nearby commercial properties is having an adverse effect on the availability of on-street parking for the residents on the blocks as detailed below in Recommendation No. 3 and in the February 14, 2017 Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 204 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.d for the following blocks:
   
   
   1. Sunnyside Avenue between Ida Avenue and Hagar Avenue
      
      
   2. Sunnyside Avenue between Hagar Avenue and Maxella Avenue
                 
4. AUTHORIZE the 2 HOUR PARKING, 8 AM - 6 PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY, EXCEPT BY PERMIT restriction for use on both sides of the residential portions of the street segments set forth above in Recommendation No. 3, except where parking is already prohibited for safety or traffic reasons.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the following alternate restrictions that will become available to post, subject to the receipt and verification of the requisite petition for posting of alternate parking district restrictions:
   
   
   1. NO PARKING 6 PM - 8 AM; 2 HOUR PARKING 8 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT BY PERMIT
      
      
   2. NO PARKING 8 AM - 6 PM, EXCEPT BY PERMIT
      
      
6. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the boundaries of TPPD No. 204 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.58.
   
   
7. DIRECT the LADOT, upon City Council adoption of the RESOLUTION establishing TPPD No. 204, to post or remove the authorized parking restrictions upon receipt and verification of the requisite petition without further actions by City Council.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the cost of implementing and administering TPPD No. 204.  If motorists are cited for violating the posted signs, additional General Fund revenue could result.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the contract with Charles Esau for equine farrier services to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Metropolitan Division’s Mounted Platoon horses.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to execute a contract with Charles Esau for equine farrier services for a term of three years from date of execution with two one-year options to extend, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that funding for this contract in the amount of $30,000 is provided within the LAPD’s Contractual Services Account No. 003040. Should additional funding be required, the LAPD will identify savings from within existing accounts. No additional General Fund appropriation is required. Approval of this contract is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are used for budgeted purposes.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – MAY 28, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – MAY 26, 2017)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to execute a sublease agreement with the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) for use of office space at the Crenshaw Worksource Center (WSC).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute a one-year sublease agreement, with an option to extend for two additional years, with the EDD for approximately 4,723 square feet of office space at the Crenshaw WSC located at 5401 Crenshaw Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90043, effective July 1, 2016, subject to City Attorney review as to form and legality.
      
      
   2. Make monthly lease payments directly to EDD from the amount allocated to National Urban League for facility lease costs.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend funds from WIOA Fund No. 57W to pay for the sublease rental agreement
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, REQUEST the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The EWDD reports that there is no impact on the City General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - PRICE)

Recommendation for Council action:

ADD recommendation 1 c as follows:

INSTRUCT UAW/LETC to locate a secondary site at 6109 South Western Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90047, effective May 1, 2017.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to various actions in connection with a $1,000,000 grant from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Director, Bureau of Sanitation (BOS), or designee, to apply accept, negotiate, execute and submit all grant documents, including but not limited to, applications, agreements, and amendments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality, which may be necessary to receive funding, if awarded a grant, from CAL FIRE for the A Greater, Greener Los Angeles Project (Project), not exceeding the amount of $1,000,000.

 

2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the submission of the grant application to CAL FIRE and appointing the Director, BOS, or designee, to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary to carry out the purpose of this resolution in compliance with CAL FIRE requirements to complete the Project and expend grant funds prior to March 30, 2020, if awarded the grant.

 

3. AUTHORIZE a loan from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834 in the amount of $1,000,000, payable by the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund No. 537, to front fund the Project until the grant proceeds are received on a cost reimbursement basis, if the Project is funded.

 

4. AUTHORIZE the Director, Board of Public Works (BPW), Office of Accounting (OOA), to release the Public Works Trust Fund loan as soon as a copy of the grant award is received from BOS.

 

5. AUTHORIZE the Director, BPW, OOA, to assess and collect monthly interest on the loan(s) at the rate that Office of Finance is using to allocate interest to various investment pools, with any unpaid interest at the end of the year to be added to the principal amount of the loan.

 

6. REQUEST the BPW to authorize the Office of Community Beautification to amend contract C-124509, or a newer 2017-18 contract, with the Los Angeles Conservation Corps (LACC) to increase the contract ceiling by $1,000,000, and to extend the contract to cover the grant implementation period ending June 30, 2020, if the grant proposal is funded.

 

7. REQUEST the BPW to authorize the work up to $1,000,000.

 

8. AUTHORIZE the Director, BPW, OOA, to transfer $1,000,000 from the Public Works Trust Fund No. 834 to the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund No. 537, and to appropriate said amount in Environmental Affairs Trust Fund No. 537, Department 50, New Account (Greater Greener Los Angeles), and to make payments to LACC and BOS expenses, if awarded the grant.

 

9. AUTHORIZE reimbursements from CAL FIRE to be deposited into the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund and subsequently, to be transferred back to the Public Works Trust Fund upon receipt.

 

10. REQUEST the Controller make technical corrections as necessary.

Fiscal Impact Statement:The BPW reports that there is no impact to the City's General Fund. The Public Works Trust Fund will front fund the project for $1,000,000 and the Trust Fund will be reimbursed by the Environmental Affairs Trust Fund as grant proceeds are received.

Community Impact: None submitted.

ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed contract amendment with MBC Applied Environmental Sciences (MBC) for professional, scientific, and technical services relating to receiving water monitoring and related studies.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioner's action of March 7, 2017, Resolution No. 017174, authorizing the First Amendment to Agreement No. 47325-5 in providing the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) with two one-year extension options resulting in a maximum duration up to five years.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed resolution continues the current expenditure authority not to exceed $8 million impacting the LADWP Power Revenue Fund and the Water Revenue Fund. The proposed agreement complies with the LADWP's adopted Financial Policies. Approval of the proposed resolution will not impact the City's General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 7, 2017

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

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to proposed Amendment No. 2 to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the Management Employees Unit, represented by the Los Angeles Professional Manager's Association (MOU 36).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE Amendment No. 2 to the MOU between the City of Los Angles and the Los Angeles Professional Managers Association, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) and the Controller to correct any clerical errors in the MOU, or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors. 

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the proposed amendments contained in Amendment No. 2 total approximately $211,126 annually, $92,126 of which is attributable to the General Fund and the remaining $119,000 to Special Funds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RESOLUTIONS relative to (a) the authorization to issue (i) up to $300 million in Los Angeles Wastewater System Subordinate Revenue Bonds, and (ii) Los Angeles Wastewater System Subordinate Revenue Refunding Bonds in accordance with the resolution, and approve certain documents in connection therewith and other related matters; and (b) amending the Wastewater System Subordinate Revenue Bonds General Resolution and the Wastewater System Revenue Bonds General Resolution.

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

ADOPT the accompanying TWENTY-SECOND SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION (Attachment A of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated April 4, 2017) to amend the Wastewater System Subordinate Revenue Bonds General Resolution and the TWENTY-NINTH SUPPLEMENTAL RESOLUTION (Attachment B of the CAO report dated April 4, 2017) to amend the Wastewater System Revenue Bonds General Resolution.

(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of April 19, 2017)

1458 West 84th Place (Case No. 563129) Assessor I.D. No. 6034-028-001

1823 South Marvin Avenue (Case No. 579059) Assessor I.D. No. 5064-016-015

3322 West 63rd Street (Case No. 496071) Assessor I.D. No. 4006-010-008

5446 North Newcastle Avenue (Case No. 543648) Assessor I.D. No. 2162-009-191

5614 West Carlin Street (Case No. 470614) Assessor I.D. No. 5048-026-009

728 North Flint Avenue (Case No. 562270) Assessor I.D. No. 7424-022-009

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of KURT RUSSELL on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of KURT RUSSELL at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that this action does not impact the General Fund.  All costs are paid by the permittee.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (EWDD) relative to the exemption of 24 positions for the EWDD pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE and CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners on January 26, 2017 to exempt 24 positions for the EWDD pursuant to Charter Section 1001(d)(4), as follows:

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL filed by Jeffrey Franklin (Representative: Timothy B. McOsker, Glaser Weil Fink Howard Avchen and Shapiro LLP), pursuant to Public Resources Code section 21151(c), from the determination of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (Board) (Report No. DBS-170009-DCP) in finding that a Mitigated Negative Declaration is not required in connection with the issuance of Building Permit Nos. 14010-10000-03596, 14020-10000-02928, 14030-10000-07119, and 14047-10000-01653, for the construction of a 34,427 square foot single family dwelling with pool support and retaining wall(s), and the export of 84 cubic yards of soil, for the property located at 10101 West Angelo View Drive.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Findings and Council recommendations required relative to the above appeal)

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of KERI RUSSELL on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of KERI RUSSELL at 6356 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that this action does not impact the General Fund.  All costs are paid by the permittee.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of KEN CORDAY on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of KEN CORDAY at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that this action does not impact the General Fund.  All costs are paid by the permittee.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of GOLDIE HAWN on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of GOLDIE HAWN at 6201 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that this action does not impact the General Fund.  All costs are paid by the permittee.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of JERRY GOLDSMITH on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of JERRY GOLDSMITH at 6752 Hollywood Boulevard.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that this action does not impact the General Fund.  All costs are paid by the permittee.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the alley southerly of 24th Street from 280 feet easterly of Harriet Street to its easterly terminus (VAC - E1401272).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate the alley southerly of 24th Street from 280 feet easterly of Harriet Street to its easterly terminus as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated April 5, 2017, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to:
   
   
   1. Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
      
      
   2. Report to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $14,980 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.