5006 South Compton Avenue.  (Lien: $2,649.16)

11142 North Gothic Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

12307 West Saticoy Street.  (Lien: $3,756.64)

1272 South West Boulevard.  (Lien: $932.40)

13187 West Correnti Street.  (Lien: $3,624.28)

1442 West 69th Street.  (Lien: $1,493.11)

1509 West Landa Street.  (Lien: $1,700.22)

2027 South Victoria Avenue.  (Lien: $3,284.20)

2424 South Gaffey Street.  (Lien: $3,353.76)

290 West 18th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

3515 East 3rd Place.  (Lien: $2,259.38)

10411 South Anzac Avenue.  (Lien: $2,528.99)

10440 North Limerick Avenue.  (Lien: $3,974.76)

10834 North Parr Avenue.  (Lien: $688.43)

11425 South Main Street.  (Lien: $511.13)

1262 South Westwood Boulevard.  (Lien: $971.38)

1315 North Orange Grove Avenue.  (Lien: $2,333.42)

1363 North Lucile Avenue.  (Lien: $1,087.08)

14043 West Sayre Street.  (Lien: $1,851.05)

14574 West Dyer Street.  (Lien: $1,160.80)

15020 West Oxnard Street.  (Lien: $697.00)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Revocation appeal for the properties located at 4905 West Adams Boulevard, 4901-4917 1/2 West Adams Boulevard and 2545 South Rimpau 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 Article III, Section One, Class 21, Category Two, of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Zoning Administrator, acting on behalf of the Director of Planning, as the Findings for Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Balubhai Patel, Trustee of the Balubhai Patel Family Trust (Representative: Frank A. Weiser, Law Offices of Frank A. Weiser), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the Zoning Administrator, pursuant to the provision of Section 12.27.1 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, in requiring the discontinuance of the land use of motel and any similar land uses at the property which is currently occupied by the Adams Garden Inn Motel, located at the use address of 4905 West Adams Boulevard and property addresses of 4901-4917 1/2 West Adams Boulevard and 2545 South Rimpau Boulevard.

Applicant:  City of Los Angeles, Office of Zoning Administration

Case No. DIR-2015-0094(RV)(PA1)

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:  Yes

For:  West Adams Neighborhood Council

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 19, 2017

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

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to create the Wilshire Grand Hotel Project Trust Fund for the receipt and disbursement of hotel development incentive payments related to the Wilshire Grand Hotel Development Project.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying Ordinance dated January 19, 2017 adding Chapter 174 to Division 5 of the LAAC to create the Wilshire Grand Hotel Project Trust Fund for the receipt and disbursement of appropriations to fund hotel development incentive payments to be made by the City in relation the Wilshire Grand Hotel Development Project.

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.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the sale of City-owned property located at 703 and 703 1/2 West 40th Place to Celebrity Realty Holdings for the development of a new car dealership.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying Ordinance dated March 1, 2017 authorizing the sale at its fair market value of an approximate 7,830 square foot parcel of City-owned real property located at 703 and 703 1/2 West 40th Place to Celebrity Realty Holdings, a California limited liability company with conditions assuring that City economic development purposes are carried out on the property. 

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 and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Ordinance No. 184251 to provide a salary for the new class of Assistant Manager Airports.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying Ordinance dated January 20, 2017 to amend Ordinance No. 184251 pertaining to 2015-16 to 2017-18 Fiscal Year Salaries and Benefits to include the new classification of Assistant Manager Airports (Class Code 7259). 
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), upon accretion of the classes to a bargaining unit, to amend the appropriate Memorandum of Understanding to reflect the salary approved by Ordinance.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that salary costs for the new class of Assistant Manager Airports (Class Code 7259) have no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of the alley northeasterly of San Fernando Road (northeast roadway) from Figueroa Street to its southeasterly terminus (VAC - E1401253).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed vacation of the alley northeasterly of San Fernando Road (northeast roadway) from Figueroa Street to its southeasterly terminus.
   
   
2. FIND that the vacation of the alley northeasterly of San Fernando Road (northeast roadway) from Figueroa Street to its southeasterly terminus is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the January 18, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   The alley northeasterly of San Fernando Road (northeast roadway) from Figueroa Street to its southeasterly terminus.
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the alley northeasterly of San Fernando Road (northeast roadway) from Figueroa Street to its southeasterly terminus. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easement.
   
   
5. FIND that the vacation of the alley northeasterly of San Fernando Road (northeast roadway) from Figueroa Street to its southeasterly terminus is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of the alley northeasterly of San Fernando Road (northeast roadway) from Figueroa Street to its southeasterly terminus is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the vacation of the alley northeasterly of San Fernando Road (northeast roadway) from Figueroa Street to its southeasterly terminus is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated January 18, 2017 with the conditions contained therein.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 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. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

MAJORITY REPORT

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the exemption of one Deputy General Manager Airports II and two Assistant Airport Police Chiefs for the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) pursuant to Charter Section 1001(b).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the exemption of one Deputy General Manager Airports II and two Assistant Airport Police Chiefs for the LAWA 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)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - RYU)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT Los Angeles World Airports and the Personnel Department to report on how to give appropriate preference to non-exempt Airport police officers for future command positions inasmuch as it is important to provide professional development opportunities to officers who have already dedicated their careers to the City.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE a new civil service captain position that is non-exempt.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a General Plan Amendment and appeal of a Zone Change, Zoning Administrator's Adjustment, and Site Plan Review, for the property located at 411-439 South Hamel Road.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. EXTEND the time limit to July 28, 2017, as requested by the Applicant, relative to a General Plan Amendment and appeal of a Zone Change, Zoning Administrator's Adjustment, and Site Plan Review, for the property located at 411-439 South Hamel Road.
   
   
2. REFER the matter back to the PLUM Committee for further review.

Applicant:  Laura Aflalo, Fisch Properties, LP

Representative:  Veronica Becerra, Rabuild Commercial Services, LLC

Case No. CPC-2013-4028-GPA-ZC-SPR-ZAA

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 8, 2017

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

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Vesting Zone Change for the property located at 2957 South Midvale Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. EXTEND the time limit to May 26, 2017, as requested by the Applicant, relative to a Vesting Zone Change for the property located at 2957 South Midvale Avenue.
   
   
2. REFER the matter back to the PLUM Committee for further review.

Applicant:  Behzad Toubian

Representative:  Robert B. Lamishaw, JPL Zoning Services

Case No. APCW-2014-2494-VZC

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

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

Against:  Westside Neighborhood Council

TIME LIMIT FILE - APRIL 10, 2017

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

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year 2015 (FY15) Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant contracting authorities and budget modifications.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Modify the existing grant budget, attached to the Council file, for the FY15 UASI grant by reallocating funds between projects as described within the report from the City Administrative Officer (CAO) dated March 1, 2017.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a sole source contract with 211 LA County for Phase I of an online platform to include an informational website for a term of up to 21 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $10,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   3. Negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a sole source contract with 211 LA County to initiate Phase II of an online platform to include web-based referral tools and case management capabilities, for a term of up to 21 months within the grant performance period, and for an amount not to exceed $25,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   4. Negotiate and execute, on behalf of the City, a contract with a vendor to develop and deliver a media outreach campaign for countering violent extremism, for a term of up to 21 months within the grant performance period, in an amount not to exceed $20,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact as a result of these actions. Approval of the above recommendations will allow for the continued expenditure of the FY15 UASI grant. These actions are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support the grant activities.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) Emergency Management Performance Grant (EMPG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

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

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Emergency Management Department, or designee, to:

1. Accept the FY16 EMPG from the FEMA in the amount of $644,976 with a grant performance period of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017.
   
   
2. Execute the subrecipient agreement, included as an attachment to the EMD’s transmittal, between the City and the County of Los Angeles, in the amount of $644,976 for a term of July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017, for the acceptance of the EMPG, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. Deposit the EMPG funds received under the subrecipient agreement into the General Fund No. 100/35, Revenue Source Code No. 3702, Emergency Management Assistance.
   
   
4. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund as a result of these actions. Acceptance of the FY16 EMPG in the amount of $644,976 will provide support for the City’s emergency management programs. These recommendations are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that grant funds are sufficient to support the grant activities.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fiscal Year 2016 (FY16) Securing the Cities (STC) Grant, Budget Modifications and Reappropriations to Fiscal Year 2012 (FY12), 2013 (FY13), 2014 (FY14), 2015 (FY15).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Accept on behalf of the City, the FY16 STC grant award in the amount of $1,500,000 from the United States Department of Homeland Security Domestic Nuclear Detection Office for the budget period of July 15, 2016 through October 14, 2017.
      
      
   2. Accept on behalf of the City, the grantor’s extension and carryover of FY12, FY13, FY14, and FY15 STC grant funds for the budget period of July 15, 2016 through October 14, 2017.
      
      
   3. Submit to the grantor on behalf of the City, the requests for drawdown of funds for payment or reimbursements of City and partner jurisdiction funds expended for approved grant purposes.
      
      
   4. Execute grant award agreements on behalf of the City and submit other necessary agreements and documents relative to the FY16 STC grant award, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   5. Execute amendments to the existing subrecipient agreements with the County of Los Angeles, City of Long Beach, County of Orange, and the State of California Department of Highway Patrol subject to the City Attorney as to form, to:
      
      
      1. Include the use of FY 16 STC grant funds in accordance with the FY 16 STC grant budget and allocation as approved by the grantor as set forth in Attachment 3 of the Mayor’s January 23, 2017 transmittal, attached to the Council file.
         
         
      2. Include the use of FY12, FY13, FY14, and FY15 STC grant funds in the subrecipient agreements as approved by the grantor.
         
         
      3. Extend the term of the subrecipient agreements through October 14, 2017, such amendments being subject to the City Attorney as to form.
         
         
   6. Execute amendments to existing Memoranda of Agreements with the Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD) and Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), subject to the City Attorney as to form, to:
      
      
      1. Include the use of FY16 STC grant funds in accordance with the FY16 STC grant budget and allocation as approved by the grantor as set forth in Attachment 3 of the Mayor’s January 23, 2017 transmittal.
         
         
      2. Include the use of FY12, FY13, FY14, and FY15 STC grant funds in the subrecipient agreements as approved by the grantor.
         
         
      3. Extend the term of the subrecipient agreements through October 14, 2017, such amendments being subject to the City Attorney as to form.
         
         
   7. Negotiate and execute a contract between the City and a consultant(s) to provide and conduct a training and exercise program for a term of up to 12 months within the applicable grant performance period, not to exceed $250,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   8. Negotiate and execute a contract between the City and a consultant(s) to provide mobile cellular phone services for a term of up to 12 months within the applicable grant performance period, not to exceed $45,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      
      
   9. Release requests for proposals, evaluate proposals, and negotiate contracts for purchases of approved equipment and training including consulting services, with the assistance of General Managers of affected City Departments, as detailed in the FY16 STC budget.
      
      
   10. Receive, deposit into, and disburse from the new FY16 STC grant fund.
       
       
2. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to adopt the FY16 STC grant budget; and, AUTHORIZE the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety to expend the grants in accordance with the approved budgets.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Increase receivables to 55X in the amount of $1,500,000 and create new appropriation accounts within Fund No. 55X/46, as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      46N304	Contractual Services	$295,000
      46N730	Equipment	423,840
      46N170	LAPD Salaries	57,265
      46N138	LAFD Salaries	15,165
      46N904	LAWA Grant Allocation	16,365
      46N942	POLA Grant Allocation	16,365
      46N668	Partner Jurisdictions	191,485
      46N146	Mayor’s Office Salaries	346,165
      46N299	Related Costs	126,593
      46N946	Management and Administration	11,757
      	Total:	$1,500,000

           
   2. Transfer appropriations from Fund No. 55X/46, FY16 STC, to the General Fund as a reimbursement for FY16 STC expenditures as follows:
      
      

      	Fund/Dept	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	55X/46	46N146	Mayor's Office Salaries	$346,165
      	55X/16	46N170	LAPD Salaries	57,265
      	55X/16	46N138	LAFD Salaries	15,165
      			Total:	$418,595
      To:	100/46	001020	Grant Reimbursed Salaries	$346,165
      	100/70	001092	Salaries, Overtime	57,265
      	100/38	001098	Overtime Variable Staffing	15,165
      			Total:	$418,595

           
   3. Transfer up to $126,593 from Fund No. 55X, Account No. 46N299 to the General Fund No. 100/46, Revenue Source No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
      
      
   4. Expend and receive funds upon presentation of documentation and proper demand by the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety to reimburse the City and partner jurisdictions for approved FY16 STC grant expenditures.
      
      
   5. Transfer cash from Fund No. 55X/46 to reimburse the General Fund, on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation from the Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Fire Department, LAWA, LAHD, and the Office of the Mayor, subject to the approval of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Transfer appropriations from the FY15 STC Grant Fund No. 55X/46, to the new appropriations, as follows:
      
      

      	Fund/Dept	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	55X/46	46M138	LAFD Salaries	$210,619.17
      	55X/46	46M170	LAPD Salaries	715,140.41
      	55X/46	46M299	Fringe Benefits	67,126.36
      			Total:	$992,885.94
      To:	55X/46	46N138	LAFD Salaries	$210,619.17
      	55X/46	46N170	LAPD Salaries	715,140.41
      	55X/46	46N299	Fringe Benefits	67,126.36
      			Total:	$992,885.94

           
   2. Transfer appropriations from the FY16 STC Grant Fund No. 55X/46, to the General Fund to reimburse the General Fund for FY16 STC expenditures, upon proper presentation of documentation, as follows:
      
      

      	Fund/Dept	Account	Title	Amount
      From:	55X/46	46N138	LAFD Salaries	$210,619.17
      	55X/46	46N170	LAPD Salaries	715,140.41
      			Total:	$925,759.58
      To:	100/38	001098	Overtime Variable Staffing	$210,619.17
      	100/70	001092	Salaries, Overtime	715,140.41
      			Total:	$925,759.58

           
   3. Transfer up to $67,126.36 from Fund No. 55X, Account No. 46N299 to the General Fund No. 100/46, Revenue Source No. 5346, for reimbursement of grant-funded fringe benefits.
      
      
5. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer cash from Fund No. 55X/46 to reimburse the General Fund, on an as-needed basis, upon presentation of proper documentation by City Departments, subject to the approval of the Mayor’s Office of Public Safety.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the above recommendations will provide allocations to various City departments and Los Angeles STC primary participant agencies totaling $27,633,000 from the FY12, FY13, FY14, FY15, and FY16 STC grant award. No matching funds are required. There is no impact to the General Fund. The above recommendations are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that all grant eligible costs are fully funded by grant funds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles along the north side of Montana Avenue between South Amherst Avenue and Centinela Avenue in Council District 11.

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

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 the north side of Montana Avenue between South Amherst Avenue and Centinela 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.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2017 budget concurs with the intentions of the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
             
2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Los Angeles Tourism Marketing District BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Greater Leimert Park/Crenshaw Corridor (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Greater Leimert Park/Crenshaw Corridor BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
                  
2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Greater Leimert Park/Crenshaw Corridor BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Greater South Park (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Greater South Park BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
                  
2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Greater South Park BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Century City (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Century City BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2017 budget concurs with the intentions of the Century City BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
             
2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Century City BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Downtown Industrial District (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Downtown Industrial District BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
                  
2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Downtown Industrial District BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the East Hollywood (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the East Hollywood BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2017 budget concurs with the intentions of the East Hollywood  BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
             
2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the East Hollywood BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Greater Chinatown (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Greater Chinatown BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      
   2. The increase in the 2017 budget concurs with the intentions of the Greater Chinatown BID's Management District Plan and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
             
2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Greater Chinatown BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Historic Old Town Canoga Park (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2017 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Historic Old Town Canoga Park BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
                  
2. ADOPT the FY 2017 Annual Planning Report for the Historic Old Town Canoga Park BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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 Lucille Saunders, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BS154147. (This matter arises from a challenge to the City’s approval of a small lot subdivision located at 7158 West Willoughby Avenue.)

(Budget and Finance Committee to consider the above matter in Closed Session on April 3, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to satisfy the judgment in the above-entitled matter and pay $168,000 for attorneys' fees, plus applicable interest; $6,117.89 for costs, plus applicable interest.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts as follows:
   
   

   $174,117.89 for fees and cost, plus applicable interest, made payable to Venskus and Associates.
   
   

3. 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.

AD HOC COMMITTEE ON IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS REPORT relative to how a sanctuary city is defined and how that definition applies to the City of Los Angeles, and protecting the City from regressive Federal immigration policies.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD):
   
   
   1. With the assistance of the City Attorney, to review the LAPD Manual to ensure all sections are consistent with current practices.
      
      
   2. To report to the Ad Hoc Committee on Immigrant Affairs relative to Special Order 40 and to present recommendations for any revisions of the policy necessary to protect the City's residents.
      
      
2. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), with the assistance of the LAPD and the City Attorney, to continue to monitor federal and state legislation and administrative action that may impact the City’s practices relative to immigration.
   
   
3. AFFIRM Council support for Mayor's Executive Directive 20 which among other statements, affirms the City's continued support for LAPD Special Order 40 and guarantees equal access to all City services for all City residents regardless of immigration status.
   
   
4. REQUEST the City Attorney to report to the Ad Hoc Committee on Immigrant Affairs relative to recommendations for undertaking a more proactive aggressive strategy to counter Federal immigration policies harmful to City residents, and to review and challenge the legality of the Federal government requirements for the City to check immigration status for recipients of existing and future City program services.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the CLA nor the City Administrative Officer 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 Mid-City No. 1 Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 15, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 7, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Mid-City No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $15,147.69 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 31, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Los Feliz and Atwater 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 JUNE 7, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Los Feliz and Atwater 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, $17,144.26 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 31, 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 Strathern Street and Ben 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 JUNE 7, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Strathern Street and Ben 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, $453.36 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 31, 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 Benedict Canyon and Cielo Drives 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 JUNE 7, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Benedict Canyon and Cielo Drives 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, $177.67 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 31, 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 Mason Avenue and Celtic 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 JUNE 7, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Mason Avenue and Celtic 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, $5,004.00 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 31, 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 Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Chamberlain Street No. 3 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 JUNE 7, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Laurel Canyon Boulevard and Chamberlain Street No. 3 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,634.33 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 31, 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 Etiwanda Avenue and Clark 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 JUNE 7, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Etiwanda Avenue and Clark 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, $1,612.27 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 31, 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 Olive Street and Olympic Boulevard No. 1 Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated March 17, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 7, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Olive Street and Olympic Boulevard No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $4,413.41 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 31, 2017)

3317 North Jeffries Avenue (Case No. 334611) Assessor I.D. No. 5446-006-008

5439 North Whitsett Avenue (Case No. 560440) Assessor I.D. No. 2346-011-061

3949 West Los Feliz Boulevard (Case No. 408154) Assessor I.D. No. 5592-022-038

8638 North Tilden Avenue (Case No. 530667) Assessor I.D. No. 2638-003-010

11609 West Saticoy Street (Case No. 558792) Assessor I.D. No. 2316-002-017

844 West 52nd Street (Case No. 580571) Assessor I.D. No. 5001-003-011

846 North Coronado Street (Case No. 137191) Assessor I.D. No. 5402-021-002

RESOLUTION relative to the Declaration of Local Emergency by the Mayor, dated March 20, 2017, and ratified by the Council on March 28, 2017, due to the significant impact on the Los Angeles Aqueduct (LAA) of excessive amounts of precipitation within Inyo and Mono Counties during January and February of 2017, conditions of extreme peril to the safety of public property, infrastructure and the environment exist which will impact the LAA, water gathering and delivery facilities, and air quality mitigation facilities owned and controlled by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) located within Mono, Inyo, Kern, and Los Angeles Counties and the City, pursuant to the provisions of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 8.27.

Recommendation for Council action:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to:

1. Resolve that a local emergency exists and continues to persist within the City of Los Angeles and the lands adjacent to the LAA and at Owens Lake, which are under the control of LADWP within the meaning of LAAC Section 8.21, et seq., and the continuation of the Mayor’s Declaration of Local Emergency is therefore necessary.
   
   
2. Direct, in accordance with the LAAC, Section 8.21 et seq. all appropriate City departments, agencies and personnel to continue to perform all duties and responsibilities to represent the City of Los Angeles in this matter for the purpose of abating the emergency and receipt, processing and coordination of all inquiries and requirements necessary to obtain whatever State and Federal assistance that may become available to the citizens of the City of Los Angeles who may be affected by the emergency.
      
3. Instruct the General Manager of the LADWP to advise the Mayor and City Council on the need for extension of this Proclamation of Local Emergency as may be required.
   
   
4. Approve, due to the continuing emergency, that the competitive bidding restrictions enumerated in Charter Section 371 and Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.15 continue to be suspended for contracts entered into by LADWP in response to the continuing local emergency and mitigation efforts related thereto. This suspension will remain in effect during the existence of the proclaimed emergency. 
          
5. Approve, due to the continuing emergency, (1) that the public interest and necessity demand the immediate expenditure of public money to safeguard life, health or property; (2) that the General Manager of the LADWP is hereby authorized to order any action relative to the procurement of construction contracts, equipment, services, and labor necessary to safeguard life, health or property caused by the proclaimed local emergency; and (3) requiring LADWP to report back on the reasons justifying why the emergency will not permit a delay resulting from a competitive solicitation for bids and why the action is necessary to respond to the emergency; and the ongoing status of the matter including actions to protect public safety, infrastructure and the environment.
   
          
6. Instruct the City Clerk to schedule the Mayor’s Declaration for City Council consideration and review no later than every fourteen days from the adoption of this motion thereafter until rescinded.
   
   
7. Instruct the City Clerk to forward copies of this Resolution to the Governor of the State of California, the Director of the Office of Emergency Services of the State of California, and the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors.

(12 VOTES REQUIRED)

(Pursuant to Section 8.27 of the LAAC, Council approval of the existence of a local emergency and need for continuing state of local emergency is required within seven days from the original declaration by the Mayor and every 14 days thereafter until terminated.)

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (BUSCAINO - RYU) relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 1 (Frazier), SB 1 (Beall), and Governor Brown’s transportation funding plan that would provide additional revenue to local jurisdictions and regional agencies for transportation and transit needs.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 1 (Frazier), SB 1 (Beall), and Governor Brown’s transportation funding plan that would provide additional revenue to local jurisdictions and regional agencies for transportation and transit needs that is stable, consistent, and flexible to address local and regional needs.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Rules, Elections, Intergovernmental Relations, and Neighborhoods Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION and AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to apply for, accept funds and execute any necessary agreements for the FY 2016-17 LCTOP grant funds from Caltrans in the estimated amount of $306,450 toward the purchase of two electric buses for the DASH Program.
   
   
2. DEPOSIT $306,450 in the Fund No. 385/94 in the account titled LCTOP Electric DASH Buses, appropriation account number to be determined.  LCTOP allocations for the next three years will be deposited into this account and the interest incurred as required by LCTOP guidelines for funding.

MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to funding for the rehabilitation/construction activities required at the Tom Bradley Youth and Family Center.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $257,597 in the Council District 10 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 50R/14 to a new account in the Engineering Services Trust Fund No. 682/50, entitled Tom Bradley Center Construction Grant for the rehabilitation/construction activities required at the Tom Bradley Youth and Family Center in Council District 10.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT/AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute the necessary agreement or other documents with any entity, agency or organization, in the above amount and for the above purpose, if needed, and subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering to make any corrections, clarifications or needed new instructions, to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (RYU - PRICE) relative to funding for the purchase and planting of twenty-four Platanus Acerifolia Trees in Hancock Park with the assistance of the Los Angeles Beautification Team.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $7,552 in the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for the purchase and planting of twenty-four Platanus Acerifolia Trees in Hancock Park with the assistance of the Los Angeles Beautification Team.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Street Services to make any technical corrections or clarification as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (WESSON - HUIZAR) relative to funding for the La Salle Gateway Monument Project in Council District 10 coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $39,550 in the AB1290 Fund No. 53P, Account No. 281210 (CD 10 Redevelopment Projects - Services) to the Board of Public Works Fund No. 100/74, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) for the La Salle Gateway Monument Project in Council District 10 coordinated by the Los Angeles Conservation Corps.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works, Office of Community Beautification, to prepare the necessary documents with and/or payments to the Los Angeles Conservation Corps, or any other agency or organization, in the above amount for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Department of Public Works, Office of Accounting, to make any technical corrections or clarification as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (WESSON - ENGLANDER - MARTINEZ) relative to protecting and ensuring safety at municipal buildings and facilities.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance that provides that failure to abide by the public safety, use and access rules at all City buildings and facilities, including proprietary departments, may be deemed a trespass.

MOTION (MARTINEZ - ENGLANDER) relative to determining the feasibility of minimizing or eliminating the use of the Aliso Canyon Gas Storage Facility while still maintaining energy reliability in the region.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to seek party status as part of the California Public Utilities Commission's (CPUC) Order Instituting Investigating  (OII) relative to the Aliso Canyon Gas Storage Facility on matters pertaining to departmental operations.
   
   
2. REQUEST the Office of Public Accountability/Ratepayer Advocate to seek party status as part of the CPUC's OII relative to the Aliso Canyon Gas Storage Facility on matters pertaining to ratepayers and related interests.
   
   
3. REQUEST the City Attorney to seek party status as part of the CPUC's OII relative to the Aliso Canyon Gas Storage Facility on matters of Citywide concern.

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION ((ENGLANDER - MARTINEZ)Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND the last sentence in paragraph five of motion (Martinez - Englander) to read as follows:

In this manner, the best interests of the City and protections of all affected communities may be maintained.

MOTION (WESSON - ENGLANDER) 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 Eloise Elizarraraz on January 7, 2017.

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 Eloise Elizarraraz on January 7, 2017.
   
   
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.

RESOLUTION (O'FARRELL - WESSON) relative to establishing the City's position regarding any legislation or administrative action that protects the current funding level and increases the budget for National Endowment of the Arts in the future.