ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 10.49 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) adding a Local-State Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise preference to the existing Los Angeles World Airport’s (LAWA) Local Business and Local Small Business Program.

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

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II, Section 2(m) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE Board Resolution No. 26205, attached to the Council file, which was approved by the Board at their meeting held on April 6, 2017.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated April 13, 2017, amending Section 10.49 of the LAAC adding a Local-State Disabled Veterans Business Enterprise preference to the existing LAWA’s Local Business and Local Small Business Program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney nor 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.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to authorize the Council to waive certain sections, by ordinance, for specific projects involving a competitive sealed proposal process; and authorizing Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to use certain requirements for its procurements and contracts related to the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP) at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II, Section 2(m) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE Board Resolution No. 26177, attached to the Council file, which was approved by the Board at their meeting held on February 16, 2017.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 5, 2017, authorizing the Department of Airports, also known as LAWA, to use certain requirements for its procurements and contracts related to the LAMP at LAX under Ordinance No. 183585.
   
   
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 5, 2017, amending Sections 10.14 and10.15 of the LAAC to authorize the Council to waive certain sections, by ordinance, for specific projects involving a competitive sealed proposal process.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that LAWA indicates that, at this time, there is no quantifiable estimate of direct, measurable economic impact resulting from the Council’s approval of the proposed Ordinance allowing LAWA to use certain requirements and procedures for its procurements and contracts for the LAX LAMP. However, there is the potential for reduced risk, reduced administrative burdens on contractors, and lower pricing for LAWA. Approval of the proposed Ordinances will have no impact on the City’s General Fund. This action complies with LAWA’s adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Foreign-Trade Zone (FTZ) agreement with Port Logistics Group, Inc. (Port Logistics) for FTZ 202, Sites 42 and 48.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Los Angeles Harbor Department (LAHD) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article Ill, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE LAHD Resolution No. 17-8083, authorizing Agreement No. 17-3487 with Port Logistics.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that Port Logistics, has paid a one-time application fee of $7,500. In addition, Port Logistics will pay the LAHD an annual administrative fee of $7,750 per year or $38,750 for one five-year contract term. The three additional renewal options are subject to ratification by the Board of Harbor Commissioners, for up to a total 20-year contract term, up a total of $162,500, including the one-time fees. There will be no impact on the City General Fund and funds will be deposited in the Harbor Revenue Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JULY 8, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 30, 2017)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE AND TRADE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the third amendment to the contract with SITA Information Networking Computing USA, Inc. (SITA) covering maintenance, support, repair and installation services for the automated passport control kiosks at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the third amendment to Contract No. DA-4910 with SITA.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the Board’s action of April 20, 2017, by Board Resolution No. 26216 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA), to execute the third amendment to the contract with SITA covering maintenance, support, repair and installation services for the automated passport control kiosks at LAX.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the third amendment to Contract No. DA-4910 with SITA for support of the Automated Passport Control kiosks at LAX will increase the contract authority by $7,481,354 and extend the term to December 31, 2019. Funds for the proposed amendment are available in the LAWA Operating Budget in LAX Cost Center 1170072 - IT Airport and Public Safety Systems Division Commitment Item No. 520 Contractual Services. Funding for subsequent fiscal years will be requested as part of the annual budget process. The cost of the amended contract will be recovered through the Federal Inspection Service Fees charged to international airlines. Approval of the proposed amendment will have no impact on the City’s General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JUNE 30, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JUNE 30, 2017)

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Supplemental Agreement between the City and Washington Irving Middle School to revise the payback period to eight years commencing upon completion of the 2017 Repair Project.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the City Engineer to negotiate and execute Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to Proposition K Grant Agreement No. C-995987 with the Los Angeles Unified School District - Washington Irving Middle School, to revise the service payback period to eight years and make other technical changes as necessary to carry out the intent of this report.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LA for Kids Steering Committee reports that there is no impact on the General Fund associated with this action. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions on both sides of the streets within the boundary of: East G Street to the north and East Harry Bridges Boulevard to the south, North Avalon Boulevard to the east, and Island Avenue to the west 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, both sides of the streets within the boundary of: East G Street to the north and East Harry Bridges Boulevard to the south, North Avalon Boulevard to the east, and Island Avenue to the west.
                                                                      
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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for oversize vehicles along both sides of South Avalon Boulevard between East 76th Street and East 79th Street in Council District Nine.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Price - 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 both sides of South Avalon Boulevard between East 76th Street and East 79th Street.
                                                              
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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions for certain streets in Council District 15.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Buscaino - 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 the following street segments:
   
   
   1. The south side of 251st Street between Marigold Avenue and Petroleum Avenue
      
      
   2. Both sides of 252nd Street between Petroleum Avenue westerly to the dead end
      
      
   3. Both sides of the 1100 block of 252nd Street from Petroleum Avenue westerly to the dead end
      
      
   4. Both sides of Petroleum Avenue between Lomita Boulevard and 254th Street
      
      
   5. Both sides of Broadwell Avenue between Lomita Boulevard and West 253rd Street
      
      
   6. Both sides of West 253rd Street between South Vermont Avenue and Normandie Avenue
      
      
   7. Both sides of South Vermont Avenue between Lomita Boulevard and Pacific Coast Highway
                                                                 
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, upon approval of this action, 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.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE relative to the 2015-16 Los Angeles City Health Commission Annual Report.

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

INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer and the Chief Legislative Analyst to report within 90 days on the feasibility, costs, and timeline for implementing the recommendations contained within the 2015-16 City Health Commission Annual Report.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION COMMITTEE relative to a pilot Child Savings Account (CSA) Program for Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) students.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) to review funding opportunities available to hire a consultant to provide comprehensive analysis of the economic benefits, structure, financing, management, and recommendations for implementing a pilot CSA Program in Los Angeles.

 

2. AUTHORIZE the HCID to release a Request for Proposals, subject to funding authorization, for a comprehensive analysis of the benefits, structure, financing, management, and recommendations for implementing a pilot CSA Program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no impact to the General Fund at this time. Should the Council decide to pursue the development of a CSA Program in Los Angeles, any associated costs for a consultant to develop a pilot program would be considered as part of the development of the 2017-18 budget. The costs for implementing a pilot and full program should be considered during future budget processes. Providing an initial deposit of $50 to approximately 44,000 kindergarten students in LAUSD schools within the City and a $50 matching program, would cost approximately $2.7 million each year (based on constant enrollment) and $35.1 million over the first thirteen years, while a LAUSD-wide program for 55,000 students would cost an estimated $3.4 million each year (based on constant enrollment) and $44.2 million over the first thirteen years. These costs exclude program administration fees and costs. The recommendations in this report are in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that the City will consider General Fund requests for new or expanded programs during the course of the annual budget process.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (BONIN - KREKORIAN - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to establishing the City's position regarding SB 268 (Mendoza) that would make substantial changes to the existing composition of the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) Board of Directors governance structure.

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

RESOLVE to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, OPPOSITION to SB 268 (Mendoza) that would make substantial changes to the existing composition of the Metro Board of Directors governance structure.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BONIN - RYU) relative to asserting jurisdiction over the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) action for the property located at 12440-12492 Venice Boulevard.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ASSERT jurisdiction, pursuant to Section 245 of the Los Angeles City Charter, over the April 20, 2017 LACPC action in the matter of Case No. DIR-2016-304-DB-SPR-1A (Letter of Determination date: May 10, 2017) for the property located at 12440-12492 Venice Boulevard.
   
   
2. REFER the matter, upon assertion of jurisdiction, to the Planning and Land Use Management Committee for further review.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 24, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - MAY 24, 2017)

10 VOTES REQUIRED

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

MOTION (PRICE - HARRIS-DAWSON) relative to funding for the Los Angeles Coliseum July Fourth Fireworks Show.

Recommendation for Council action:

DIRECT the City Clerk to place on the Council Agenda for July 1, 2017, or as soon thereafter as possible, the following recommendations for adoption:

1. UTILIZE $70,000 in the Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebration and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to fund any aspect of the Los Angeles Coliseum July Fourth Fireworks Show.
   
   
2. DIRECT the City Clerk to prepare and process the necessary documents and/or payments, directly with the vendor/service provider, or any other agency or organization, as appropriate, in the above amount, for the above purpose, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, if needed; and that the City Clerk be authorized to execute any such documents on behalf of the City.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

MOTION (KREKORIAN - KORETZ) relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds or other obligations in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $8,000,000  for the purpose of financing the acquisition and construction of the Laurence School (School) located at 13635, 13637, 13639 and 13647 Victory Boulevard, Van Nuys, California 91401, and 6428, 6434 and 6456 Woodman Avenue, Van Nuys, California 91401.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DESIGNATE the California Enterprise Development Authority as the issuer of the Obligations to finance, refinance or reimburse the School for the costs of the facilities.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a TEFRA Hearing on the agenda for the City Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule and place on the agenda for the City Council meeting to be held on June 2, 2017, consideration of the TEFRA Hearing results and adoption of the TEFRA Hearing Resolution.

ADOPTED

SUBSTITUTE MOTION (KREKORIAN - MARTINEZ)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DESIGNATE the California Enterprise Development Authority as the issuer of the Obligations to finance, refinance or reimburse the Laurence School not to exceed $8,000,000 for improvements at the facilities.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a TEFRA Hearing on the Agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held on June 2, 2017 at 10:00 a.m. located at Van Nuys City Hall 14410 Sylvan Street Van Nuys, CA 91401.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule and place on the Agenda for the City Council Meeting to be held on June 2, 2017, consideration of the TEFRA Hearing results and adoption of the TEFRA Hearing Resolution.

MOTION (CEDILLO - PRICE) relative to reinstating the reward offer in the death of Cosme Gonzalez for an additional six months.

Blumenfield, Bonin, Cedillo, Englander, Harris-Dawson, Krekorian, Martinez, O'Farrell, Price and Ryu (10);  Absent: Buscaino, Huizar, Koretz and President Wesson (4);  Vacant: Council District Seven

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Environmental Quality Act appeal for the property located at 10101 West Angelo View Drive.

SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION the following 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 (BBSC) 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.

Owner:  Angelo View Associates, LLC

Board File No. DBS-170009-DCP

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an appeal of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC) decision dated April 18, 2017.

SUBMITS WITHOUT RECOMMENDATION, the following matter:

CONSIDERATION OF APPEAL filed by Jeffrey Franklin (Representative: Timothy B. McOsker, Glaser Weil Fink Howard Avchen and Shapiro LLP) from the determination of the Superintendent of Building in concluding that, during the plan check process and after permit issuance, the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS) properly complied with all department regulations, policies, and requirements of the Los Angeles Building Code, and as a result, did not err or abuse its discretion by issuing Building Permit Nos. 14010-10000-03596, 14030-10000-07119, and 14020-10000-02928, and further, that the LADBS did not err or abuse its discretion by not revoking the permits that expired prior to the date of issuance on December 16, 2016, for the project site located at 10101 West Angelo View Drive.

Owner:  Angelo View Associated, LLC

Board File No. 170010

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 19, 2017

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