5820 North Tujunga Avenue.  (Lien: $2,099.04)

10724 West Lull Street.  (Lien: $2,776.40)

9301 South Clovis Avenue.  (Lien: $3,623.50)

13301 West Bromwich Street.  (Lien: $3,074.53)

7401 North Van Nuys Boulevard aka 7405 North Van Nuys Boulevard.  (Lien: $5,028.24)

800 North Hobart Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

1070 North St. Andrews Place.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

1140 South La Brea Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

13048 West Paxton Street.  (Lien: $2,373.58)

1716 North Main Street.  (Lien: $2,891.57)

17363 West Saticoy Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

1751 East Slauson Avenue.  (Lien: $5,395.70)

18750 West Nordhoff Street.  (Lien: $1,188.56)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of April 25, 2017)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Oro Vista Avenue and Grove Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on March 22, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on June 14, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Vanalden Avenue and Prairie Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on March 22, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on June 14, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Radford Avenue and Kling Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on March 22, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on June 14, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Yucca Street and Las Palmas Avenue Street Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on March 22, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on June 14, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing separate violations and escalating penalties when a catering truck vends in violation of Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.73(b)2.F.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 25, 2017 to amend Subdivision (b)2.F of LAMC Section 80.73 to establish separate violations and escalating penalties when a catering truck remains in violation of the time permitted to operate for the purpose of vending in LAMC Section 80.73(b)2.F in a residential area and adding a new Subsection (h) to include a severability clause.

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 along the 1400, 1200, and 1300 blocks of Benedict Canyon Drive in Council District Five.

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

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 8:00 am and 4:00 pm, along the 1400, 1200, and 1300 blocks of Benedict Canyon Drive.  
                                                                                      
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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions along Superior Street from Variel Avenue to Deering Avenue and along Deering Avenue from Superior Street to Lassen Street in Council District 12.

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

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 Superior Street from Variel Avenue to Deering Avenue and along Deering Avenue from Superior Street to Lassen 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 along both sides of South Figueroa Street from West Vermont Avenue to the southern terminus in Wilmington in Council Districts Eight and 15.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Buscaino - Harris-Dawson - 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 South Figueroa Street from West Vermont Avenue to the southern terminus in Wilmington.
                                                                              
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 along the east side of Corbin Avenue between Rinaldi Street and Mariposa Bay Lane in Council District 12.

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

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 east side of Corbin Avenue between Rinaldi Street and Mariposa Bay Lane in Council District 12.
                                                                              
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 13.

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

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. North Bronson Avenue between Sunset Boulevard and Santa Monica Boulevard
      
      
   2. Tamarind Avenue between Sunset Boulevard and Lexington Avenue
      
      
   3. Gordon Street between Sunset Boulevard and Lexington Avenue
      
      
   4. North Beachwood Drive between Fountain Avenue and Lexington Avenue
      
      
   5. Fountain Avenue between North Gower Street and North Bronson Avenue
      
      
   6. Lexington Avenue between North Gower Street and North Bronson 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. 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) 2017-18 Underserved Victim Advocacy and Outreach (UVAO) Program Grant.

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

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept and execute the UVAO Program grant award between the City and the Cal OES in the amount of $262,500 for the period of April 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a receivable in the amount of $262,500 within Fund No. 368/12.
      
      
   2. Establish a new appropriation account within Fund No. 368 as follows:
      
      Account 12N401 - FY 17-18 UVAOP Grant Program - $262,500
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, to approve the Certification of Assurance of Compliance.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to prepare Controller 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 the total cost of the UVAO Program is $328,125, of which $262,500 will be reimbursed by the Cal OES for salaries, fringe benefits and expenses. There is no General Fund impact to accept this award.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of registration fees for Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) employees to attend the Los Angeles Women Police Officers and Associates (LAWPOA) 2017 Professional Training and Development Symposium for the benefit of the LAPD.

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of registration fees for LAPD employees to attend the LAWPOA 2017 Professional Training and Development Symposium, valued at $35,000, 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) Harbor Area’s Domestic Abuse Response Team (DART) Program for the benefit of the LAPD Harbor Area.

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of LAPD Harbor Area’s DART Program, valued at $42,500, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, for the benefit of the LAPD Harbor Area; 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.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of a consulting contract for Ms. Joan Brody for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of a consulting contract for Ms. Joan Brody, valued at $33,000, 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.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a haul route appeal for the property located at 1800 North Marcheeta Place.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332, Class 32 of the CEQA Guidelines, and Article III, Section 1, Class 3, Category 1 of the City's CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC) as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Sunset Doheny Homes Association, Inc. (Representative: Jamie T. Hall, Channel Law Group, LLP) from the determination of the BBSC, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the BBSC in approving an application to export 6,300 cubic yards of earth from the project site, for the demolition of an existing single family dwelling and construction of a one-story, 5,212 square-foot single family dwelling, with a 6,641 square-foot partially subterranean basement level containing a four-car garage, for the property located at 1800 North Marcheeta Place, inasmuch as the appeal has been withdrawn.

Applicant: Tony Russo

Owner(s): Arshia Refoua

Board File No. 160139

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.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 28, 2017

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

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a haul route appeal for the property located at 772 North Sarbonne Road.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the project is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15332, Class 32 of the CEQA Guidelines, and Article III, Section 1, Class 3, Category 1 of the City's CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Board of Building and Safety Commissioners (BBSC) as the Findings of the Council.
   
   
3. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Karen Mack Goldsmith (Representative: Alan Robert Block, Law Offices of Block and Block) from the determination of the BBSC, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the BBSC in approving an application to export 6,000 cubic yards of earth from the project site, for the demolition of an existing 4,368 square-foot single family dwelling and the construction of a new 7,558 square-foot single family dwelling and swimming pool, for the property located at 772 North Sarbonne Road, inasmuch as the appeal has been withdrawn.

Applicant: Tony Russo

Owner: 772 Sarbonne Road, LLC c/o Henry Shahery

Board File No. 160078

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.

TIME LIMIT FILE - MAY 28, 2017

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

ARTS, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to allowing original arts murals to be developed on single-family residential properties in Council District 15.

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

REQUEST the City Attorney to draft an amending ordinance to allow original arts murals to be developed on single-family residential properties in Council District 15.
          

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.

ARTS, PARKS, AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Los Angeles Zoo Department (LA Zoo) and the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) for marketing, public relations, site rentals and catered events.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the MOU, attached to the Council file, between the LA Zoo and GLAZA for marketing, public relations, site rentals and catered events for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the authority for the Mountains Recreation and Conservation Authority (MRCA) to manage the Los Angeles River Recreational Zone Program in designated safe areas.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (O'Farrell - Blumenfield):

1. AUTHORIZE the MRCA to manage the Los Angeles River Recreational Zone Program in designated safe areas, under the utilization of the MRCA Park Ordinance, for a five-year period starting in the summer of 2017.
   
   
2. REQUEST the MRCA to provide annual status updates.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to work with the Bureau of Sanitation and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to report back on funding strategies.
             

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to 2016-17 Los Angeles County Police Chiefs Association (LACPCA) Funding from the Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to accept the award for the 2016-17 LACPA-BSCC Funds in the amount of $1,600,000 from the BSCC through the City of Gardena, for the period of May 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Chief, LAPD, or designee, to negotiate and execute the award agreement and submit any necessary documents relative to the grant award, subject to City Attorney approval as to form and legality.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to set up a grant receivable and appropriate $1,600,000 to appropriation account, account number to be determined, within Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of 2016-17 LACPCA-BSCC Funds.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to spend up to grant amount of $1,600,000 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the Controller to increase appropriations as needed from Fund No. 339/70, of the 2016-17 LACPCA-BSCC Funds appropriation account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows: Account No. 001092 Overtime, Sworn $1,600,000
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to 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: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Riverside Drive and Lankershim Boulevard 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 April 12, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JULY 26, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Riverside Drive and Lankershim Boulevard 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, $43,308.20 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2017-18 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:  July 19, 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 Brooks Avenue and 7th Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated April 12, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JULY 26, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Brooks Avenue and 7th Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $282.05 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2017-18 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:  July 19, 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 Arminta Street and Vineland Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, Bureau of Street Lighting, dated April 17, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JULY 26, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Arminta Street and Vineland Avenue No. 1 Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $4,390.85 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2017-18 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:  July 19, 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 Westgate and Ohio Avenues 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 April 17, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JULY 26, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Westgate and Ohio Avenues 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, $4,539.05 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2017-18 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:  July 19, 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 L Street and Lecouvreur 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 April 18, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JULY 26, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the L Street and Lecouvreur 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, $890.94 will be collected annually starting with tax year 2017-18 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:  July 19, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 22.353.1 of Article 8, Chapter 13 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LACC) to provide for the waiver of use charges for filming and photography purposes in the City.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated May 8, 2017, amending Section 22.353.1 of Article 8, Chapter 13 of the LAAC to provide for the waiver of use charges for filming and photography purposes in the City.
   
   
2. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinances dated November 23, 2015 and February 25, 2015.

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.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING (BSL) and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the Annual Assessment for Street Lighting Maintenance and Operation for 2017-18 - Los Angeles City Lighting District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, BSL, dated May 12, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 21, 2017 as the hearing date for the Los Angeles City Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BSL reports that approval will result in assessment revenue of about $45,778,443 to the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund for 2017-18 street lighting operations, slightly more than in 2016-17.  An amount of $1,833,000 is budgeted from the Water and Electricity Fund for the City's share of the Public Property assessments.  About 510,000 parcels are included in this assessment district.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 14, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING (BSL) and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for maintenance and operation of the annual assessment for the 1996-97 Z-Series Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for 2017-18.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, BSL, dated May 12, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 21, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 1996-97 Z-Series Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment District for 2017-18.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The BSL reports that approval will result in assessment revenue of about $124,398 to the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund. A total of 1,633 parcels, originally confirmed in 92 component districts, are included in this assessment district. 

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 14, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING (BSL) and ORDINANCES OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 2017-18 Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Assessment District.

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

1. ADOPT the report of the Director, BSL, dated May 12, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 21, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 2017-18 - Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Assessment District - Benefiting Footage Method.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of JUNE 21, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance and operation of the annual assessment of the 2017-18 - Proposition 218 Confirmed Street Lighting Assessment District - Land Use Method.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The BSL reports that approval will result in assessment revenue of $3,856,336 to the Street Lighting Maintenance Assessment Fund for 2017-187. A total of 31,392 (11,406 Benefit Footage, 198,986 Land Use) parcels, originally confirmed in 1,838 (519 Benefit Footage, 1,319 Land Use) component districts, are included in this assessment district.

(Board of Public Works Hearing Date: June 14, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for a portion of the southwesterly side of Temple Street from Beaudry Avenue to approximately 350 feet southeasterly thereof (VAC - E1401302).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate a portion of the southwesterly side of Temple Street from Beaudry Avenue to approximately 350 feet southeasterly thereof as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated May 12, 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.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for Mignonette Street westerly of Fremont Avenue between Temple Street and Diamond Street (VAC - E1401181).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate Mignonette Street westerly of Fremont Avenue between Temple Street and Diamond Street as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated May 9, 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 $30,680 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.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the alley easterly of Main Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to approximately 230 feet northerly thereof (VAC - E1401205).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate the alley easterly of Main Street from Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard to approximately 230 feet northerly thereof as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated May 10, 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 $26,344.25 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.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the alley northwesterly of Lucas Avenue from 5th Street to approximately 300 feet northeasterly thereof (VAC - E1401011).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate the alley northwesterly of Lucas Avenue from 5th Street to approximately 300 feet northeasterly thereof as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated May 10, 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.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for a portion of the southwesterly side of Riverside Drive from approximately 440 feet to 514 feet northwesterly of Riverside Terrace (VAC - E1401312).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate a portion of the southwesterly side of Riverside Drive from approximately 440 feet to 514 feet northwesterly of Riverside Terrace as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated May 15, 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.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for a portion of the southerly side of Fountain Avenue between Vermont Avenue and the north/south alley westerly of Vermont Avenue (VAC - E1401311).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate a portion of the southerly side of Fountain Avenue between Vermont Avenue and the north/south alley westerly of Vermont Avenue as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated May 15, 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.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating airspace vacation proceedings for a portion of Wilshire Boulevard between Spaulding Avenue and Stanley Avenue (VAC - E1401310).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate a portion of Wilshire Boulevard between Spaulding Avenue and Stanley Avenue (airspace vacation) as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated May 15, 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 $25,000 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.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for a portion of the northwesterly side of Rose Avenue from 43.95 feet to 93.95 feet northeasterly of 6th Avenue (VAC - E1401309).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding to vacate a portion of the northwesterly side of Rose Avenue from 43.95 feet to 93.95 feet northeasterly of 6th Avenue as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated May 15, 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.

ANNUAL BUDGET RESOLUTION FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-18.

(Pursuant to Council action of May 18, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE, relative to a direct mailing outreach strategy for compliance with the Minimum Wage Ordinance.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (O’Farrell - Koretz):

1. INSTRUCT the Bureau of Contract Administration (BCA), Office of Wage Standards to report to the Entertainment and Facilities Committee with:
   
   
   1. A direct mailing outreach strategy relative to the requirements for compliance with the Minimum Wage Ordinance beginning July 1, 2017, including current efforts to provide information to small businesses.
      
      
   2. The estimated cost to mail this information to small businesses Citywide.
      
      
2. REQUEST the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) to report on potential opportunities to include the aforementioned information on LADWP billings or other departmental mailings.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the BCA to report quarterly with status updates related to outreach efforts, enforcement activity and any recommendations, if needed, to better effectuate the Minimum Wage Ordinance.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE, relative to Uniformed Fire Safety Officer (UFSO) guidelines for filming activities.

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

1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) to report on its current UFSO guidelines, and on the Department’s decision making process for requiring UFSOs for filming activities.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the LAFD, in consultation with the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City and the Motion Picture Association of America, to report on possible cost-saving measures such as spot-checks which can allow a UFSO to stop by a production rather than be on a full assignment.
   
   
3. REQUEST that Film L.A. report on its interpretation of all public safety guidelines/requirements pertaining to filming activities, as well as report on the feasibility of making these guidelines available to the public on the Film L.A. website.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR, ENTERTAINMENT AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE, relative to a plan to administer and monitor the Film L.A. contract.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and FILE the report from the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) dated December 5, 2016 relative to an update on film-related data systems.
   
   
2. NOTE and FILE the report from the Board of Public Works, Office of Film Television Production dated May 5, 2017 relative to contract administration for Film L.A. Inc. Contract No. C-117026.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), with assistance from City Administrative Officer (CAO), CLA, Film L.A. and the Film L.A. Contract Administrator, to identify requirements for a film-related system that would address LAFD's current needs, including any costs and staffing necessary to develop the new system.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Public Works, Office of Film Television Production. Neither the CAO nor the CLA has completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CHIEF LEGISLATIVE ANALYST and LOS ANGELES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (LADOT) and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of the SR-710 North Advisory Committee and the State Route 710 North Study.

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

1. RESOLVE to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 287 (Holden) that would establish the SR-710 North Advisory Committee to study the alternatives detailed in the State Route 710 North Draft Environmental Impact Report and require the California Department of Transportation to implement the alternative recommended by the advisory committee but prohibit the implementation of a freeway tunnel or a surface freeway alternative.
   
   
2. ADOPT the LADOT's recommended strategies identified in the May 9, 2017 LADOT report, attached to the Council file, for evaluation as an alternative in the Sate Route 710 North Study Environmental Impact Report (EIR) and potential implementation with Measure R funds reserved to address the 710 gap closure.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the LADOT to submit its May 9, 2017 report to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) as the Metro Board considers the certification of the draft EIR and selection of a preferred alternative. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that there is no significant fiscal impact to the General Fund. The improvements listed in the May 9, 2017 LADOT report, attached to the Council, if approved by the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority, would be funded by Measure R funds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER, LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) and CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to executing a contract for lead poisoning prevention activities.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute Subcontract Number 2416-HCIDLA-16-17 with Impact Assessment, Inc., for Year 3 funds, included as Attachment A to the HCIDLA report to the Mayor dated April 12, 2017, for compensation in an amount not to exceed $20,000.00 and a contract term retroactive to February 1, 2017 through September 29, 2017, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Increase the receivable within Fund No. 49N Small Grants and Awards in the amount of $20,000.00 from the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention, passed through Impact Assessment, Inc.
      
      
   2. Increase appropriation within Fund No. 49N, as follows:
      
      

      Account No.	Title	Amount
      43N143	HCIDLA	$6,902.00
      43N299	Reimbursements to General Fund	3,428.00
      	Total:	$10,330.00

              
   3. Appropriate $6,902.00 within Fund No. 100/43, as follows:
      
      

      Account No.	Title	Amount
      1010	Salaries	$6,902.00

              
   4. Establish new account and transfer appropriations within Fund No. 49N Small Grants and Award, as follows:
      
      

      	Account No.	Title	Amount
      From:	43N143	HCIDLA	$7,995.04
      	43N299	Reimbursements to General Fund	3,325.52
      		Total:	$11,320.56
      	Account No.	Title	Amount
      To:	43N445	HCIDLA Costs	$11,320.56

              
   5. Decrease appropriations account 1010 Salaries in the amount of $7,995.04 within Fund No. 100/43.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager of HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on calendar on the first available meeting date after JULY 1, 2017, or soon thereafter, the following recommendations:
   
   
   1. Establish new accounts and appropriate within Fund No. 49N Small Grants and Awards, as follows:
      
      

      Account No.	Title	Amount
      43P143	HCIDLA	$6,463.00
      43P299	Reimbursements to General Fund	3,207.00
      	Total:	$9,670.00

              
   2. Appropriate $6,463.00 within Fund No. 100/43, as follows:
      
      

      Account No.	Title	Amount
      1010	Salaries	$6,463.00

              

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will have a positive effect on the General Fund. The proposed subcontract with Impact Assessment, Inc., will provide up to $20,000 to the HCIDLA to finance lead poisoning prevention activities and provide reimbursement to the General Fund for related costs. The above recommendations comply with City financial policies in that program costs will be paid for by federal grant funds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (RYU - O'FARRELL) relative to funding for enhanced enforcement around the Hollywood Sign during Spring Break.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $42,726 in the Council District Four portion of the Street Furniture Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Transportation Fund No. 100/94, Revenue Source No. 435500, for enhanced enforcement around the Hollywood Sign during Spring Break, April 8 through April 23, 2017.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (BUSCAINO - CEDILLO)  relative to the San Pedro House Demolition on Gaffey Street.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $78,208 in the Pipeline Franchise Revenue portion of the Council District 15 Real Property Trust Fund No. 697 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, as follows: $19,600 to Account No. 001014 (Salaries, Construction) and $58,608 to Account No. 003180 (Construction Materials and Supplies) for the San Pedro House Demolition on Gaffey Street in Council District 15.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Services Department to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (CEDILLO - BUSCAINO) relative to amending Council's action of February 1, 2017 regarding a grant of $15,000 from Los Angeles County for Street Vending / Union de Vendedores Ambulantes / Westlake / MacArthur Park Metro Plaza Market.

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

AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer the funds in the subject action from the new Account in the Council District One Real Property Trust Fund No. 683, entitled CD-1 Street Vending, to the Council Fund No. 100/28, Account No. 6010 (Office and Administrative Expense) in order to facilitate payments of invoices related to this grant.

MOTION (BUSCAINO - CEDILLO) relative to issuing one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal not to exceed $43,000,000 for the acquisition, rehabilitation, improvement, and equipping of Verdes del Oriente housing project.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. WAIVE the City of Los Angeles Multifamily Bond policy to allow California Housing Finance Agency (CalHFA) to issue bonds not to exceed $43,000,000 to provide financing for Verdes Del Oriente, located at 360 West 3rd Street, San Pedro, CA 90731 (Council District 15).
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Housing and Community Investment Department to execute and enforce the terms of the CalHFA Regulatory Agreement with the Project Sponsor, as a recorded covenant against the property.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1) in order to confer with legal counsel relative to the case entitled Alliance for a Regional Solution to Airport Congestion (ARSAC) et. al. v. City of Los Angeles, Ventura County Superior Court Case No. 56-2014-00451038-CU-WM-OX. (This case concerns a challenge to the legal sufficiency of the Environmental Impact Report prepared by Los Angeles World Airports for the Specific Plan Amendment Study.)

ADOPTED

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - BONIN)

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

APPROVE this settlement of litigation pursuant to Charter Section 273(c) as follows:

1. Culver City agrees to dismiss appeal.
   
   
2. Culver City agrees to cooperate regarding future development at Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA).
   
   
3. Culver City agrees to implement certain Intelligent Transportation System (ITS).
   
   
4. LAWA agrees to pay $2.71 million to Culver City for implementation of the ITS.
   
   
5. Regarding the settlement with the City of Inglewood, terms/recommendations a, b and c (above) apply; and, in addition, the City of Inglewood agrees to implement a Transportation Demand Management System (TDMS).
   
   
6. LAWA agrees to pay approximately $14.9 million for its ITS implementation and approximately $10.6 million for its TDMS implementation.

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                   PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to establish a 35 miles-per-hour speed limit for West Jefferson Boulevard between Culver and Lincoln Boulevards.

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