11350 West Ventura Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 31, 2017)

1329 North Silver Lake Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 31, 2017)

341 West 62nd Street.  (Lien: $3,795.40)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 31, 2017)

821 East Vernon Avenue.  (Lien: $711.67)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 31, 2017)

18008 West Sea Reef Drive.  (Lien: $2,676.50)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 31, 2017)

5025 West Pico Boulevard.  (Lien: $7,031.50)

(Continued from Council meeting of May 31, 2017)

6443 North Dempsey Avenue.  (Lien: $2,081.85)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 6, 2017)

12411 West Wicks Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 6, 2017)

13862 West Judd Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of June 6, 2017)

CONSIDERATION OF and ACTION related to Categorical Exemption, Findings, Communication from the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (CLAAPC) and Appeals filed by John A. Henning, Jr., the Los Angeles Tenants Union and Sylvie Shain from the determination of the CLAAPC sustaining the determination of the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving Vesting Tentative Tract No. VTT-74328-CC, for the condominium conversion of two apartment buildings with nine units into an eight-unit condominium building, for the property located at 118-126 North Flores Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Guy Penini, Building Flores LLC

Representative: Elisa Paster, Glaser Weil

Case No. VTT-74328-CC

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 9, 2017

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

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

(Scheduled pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.06)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (KORETZ - WESSON)

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE and ADOPT the following additional recommendations:

1. GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART the appeals filed by John A. Henning, Jr., the Los Angeles Tenants Union and Sylvie Shain, and thereby SUSTAIN the determination of the Central Los Angeles Area Planning Commission, as reflected in its June 6, 2017 Letter of Determination, approving Vesting Tentative Tract No. VTT-74328-CC, and environmental clearance, Categorical Exemption (ENV-2016-2050-CE).
   
   
2. ADOPT the June 29, 2017 Department of City Planning revised Conditions of Approval and Findings of Fact for VTT-74328-CC-2A, and REVISE Condition No. 11 as follows:
   
   Prior to the recordation of the final map or the issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the Applicant shall execute and record a covenant and agreement to comply with Section 22.171.14 of the Cultural Heritage Ordinance (Ord. No. 178402), which states, No permit for the demolition, substantial alteration or relocation of any Monument shall be issued, and no Monument shall be demolished, substantially altered or relocated without first referring the matter to the Commission, except where the Superintendent of Building or the City Engineer determines that demolition, relocation or substantial alteration of any Monument is immediately necessary in the interest of the public health, safety or general welfare.
   
   Additionally, prior to the recordation of the final map or the issuance of a new certificate of occupancy, the Applicant shall submit a report, for the review and approval of the Office of Historic Resources, detailing the character-defining interior and exterior features of the property intended for preservation and/or restoration, sources for appropriate treatment guidance, and an inventory of original fixtures and features in all rooms and exteriors that will combine to provide the scope of work for restoration as well as guidance both to the City and future owners in ensuring the conformance of future work for historical integrity and with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties.

CONSIDERATION OF and ACTION related to Findings, Mitigated Negative  Declaration, Mitigation Measures, Mitigation Monitoring Program,  Communication from the Harbor Area Planning Commission (HAPC) relative to a Vesting Tentative Tract, and appeal filed by by Ali Awad (Representative: Emilio Gutierrez) from the decision of the HAPC in disapproving Vesting Tentative Tract No. VTT-73816-1A and overturning the determination of the Deputy Advisory Agency in approving the Vesting Tentative Tract No. VTT-73816, for the merger of two lots and re-subdivide into 15 lots, each lot to be improved with a single-family home accessed through a private street, for the property located at 17236 South Hoover Street.

Applicant:  Ali Awad, S. Hoover and 173rd Street, LLC

Representative:  Emilio Gutierrez, S. Hoover and 173rd Street, LLC

Case No. VTT-73816-2A

Community Impact Statement:  Yes.

Against:  Harbor Gateway North Neighborhood Council

TIME LIMIT FILE - JUNE 30, 2017

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

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

(Scheduled pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.06)

CONSIDERATION OF and ACTION related to Findings, Mitigated Negative Declaration, Mitigation Measures, Mitigation Monitoring Program, Communication from the Harbor Area Planning Commission (HAPC), and appeal filed by Ali Awad (Representative: Emilio Gutierrez) from the decision of the HAPC in disapproving a Zone Change from [Q]PF-1 and R1-1 to (T)(Q)R1-1, for a subdivision of approximately 122,295 square feet of existing vacant land comprised of two lots into 15 lots ranging in lot area from 5,200 square feet to 7,445 square feet (average lot size is approximately 5,540 square feet) and 14 guest surface parking spaces, with each lot being improved with a two-story, single-family dwelling with an average floor area of approximately 2,410 square feet and a maximum height of 24-feet, with the Project Site being a lot in the [Q]PF-1 Zone and a lot in the R1-1 Zone and designated for Public Facilities, Public Facilities-Freeway and Low Residential land uses, respectively, with vehicle access being provided via a private street connecting to Hoover Street, for the property located at 17236 South Hoover Street.

Applicant:  Ali Awad, S. Hoover Street and West 173rd Street, LLC

Representative:  Emilio Gutierrez, S. Hoover Street and West 173rd Street, LLC

Case No. APCH-2015-3175-ZC

TIME LIMIT FILE - JULY 1, 2017

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

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

(Scheduled pursuant to the Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 17.06)

HEARING COMMENTS and CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to the issuance of one of more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate amount not to exceed $18,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring and developing the Didi Hirsch  Psychiatric Service located at 10277 West Olympic Boulevard and 4758 Sepulveda Boulevard.

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

1. HOLD a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $18,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring and developing the Didi Hirsch  Psychiatric Service located at 10277 West Olympic Boulevard and 4758 Sepulveda Boulevard.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $18,000,000 for the purpose of acquiring and developing the Didi Hirsch  Psychiatric Service located at 10277 West Olympic Boulevard and 4758 Sepulveda Boulevard.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the east side of Cedros Avenue and the north side of Lanark Street (Right of Way No. 36000-1820).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes on the east side of Cedros Avenue and the north side of Lanark Street (Right of Way No. 36000-1820) is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer to dedicate the easement for street purposes on the east side of Cedros Avenue and the north side of Lanark Street (Right of Way No. 36000-1820), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the June 20, 2017 City Engineer report to Council.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the easement for street purposes on the east side of Cedros Avenue and the north side of Lanark Street (Right of Way No. 36000-1820), as depicted on the Exhibit Map in the June 20, 2017 City Engineer report.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $2,461 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS REPORT relative to the reappointment of Ms. Melinda Murray to the City Ethics Commission.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Council President's reappointment of Ms. Melinda Murray to the City Ethics Commission for the term ending June 30, 2022 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. (Commission gender composition: F=5, M=0.)

Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds from the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area to implement screetscape improvements along Sherman Way and related contractual services.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Price):

1. AUTHORIZE the Bureau of Engineering (BOE) and City Clerk to utilize taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds available to Council District Three, in an amount not to exceed $2,990,000 from the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area to implement screetscape improvements along Sherman Way and related contractual services with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) consistent with the Sherman Way Conceptual Plan and within the boundaries of the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), BOE, and any other applicable City Department, to report with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee in regard to allocating taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds in an amount not to exceed $2,990,000 to implement screetscape improvements along ShermanWay and related contractual services with the LANI consistent with the Sherman Way Conceptual Plan and within the boundaries of the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing the Department of Public Works (DPW) to use the competitive sealed proposal selection process and construction manager / general contractor project delivery method for the Los Angeles Streetcar Project consistent with Charter Section 371.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the ORDINANCE dated May 22, 2017 authorizing the DPW to use the competitive sealed proposal selection process and the Construction Manager / General Contractor project delivery method, and establishing criteria relating to such contracts for the construction of various components comprising the Los Angeles Streetcar Project.

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 obtaining a local coastal permit and Coastal Development Permit from the California Coastal Commission for the City's beach park operating hours under a reservation of rights.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (BUSCAINO - MARTINEZ):

1. DIRECT the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), with the assistance of the Department of Public Works, and the City Attorney to seek and obtain a local coastal permit and Coastal Development Permit from the California Coastal Commission for the City's beach park operating hours under a reservation of rights.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney and the RAP to report to the Arts, Parks, and River Committee with a status update.
   
   

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.

(The City Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Jataun Valentine et al v. City of Los Angeles et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC603647. [This matter involves a challenge to the City's beach park closure ordinance - Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 63.44(B)14(b).])

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds from the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area to leverage non-City funding to reactivate the Madrid Theater in Canoga Park along with investment in catalytic commercial development in the surrounding area that supports the creation of the Madrid Theater Cultural District.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the utilization of taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds available to Council District Three, in an amount not to exceed $2,990,000 from the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area to create a small business assistance program that leverages non-City funding to reactivate the Madrid Theater in Canoga Park along with investment in catalytic commercial development in the surrounding area that support the creation of the Madrid Theater Cultural District as described in the Motion.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), Bureau of Engineering, and any other applicable City department, to report with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee in regard to allocating tax-exempt and taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds in an amount not to exceed $2,990,000 to create a small business assistance program that leverages non-City funding to reactivate the Madrid Theater in Canoga Park along with investment in catalytic commercial development in the surrounding area that support the creation of the Madrid Theater Cultural District as described in the Motion and as identified in the Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan for the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds from the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area to implement streetscape improvements along grade school student commuter routes.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Price):

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to utilize taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds available to Council District Three, in an amount not to exceed $800,000, from the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area for the LADOT to implement streetscape improvements along grade school student commuter routes near Sherman Way, Reseda Boulevard, and/or the Los Angeles River in the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), LADOT, and any other applicable City department, to report with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee in regard to allocating taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds in an amount not to exceed $800,000 to implement streetscape improvements along grade school student commuter routes near Sherman Way, Reseda Boulevard, and/or the Los Angeles River in the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds from the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area to acquire commercial space for use by local non-profits to provide services to area residents.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) to utilize in taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds available to Council District Three, in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 from the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area be utilized by the EWDD to provide small business assistance through commercial facade improvements, tenant improvements, capital purchases, an/or qualifying loans or grants to the owner(s) or tenant(s) of commercial property located at 18050 West Vanowen Street and 6750 North Lindley Avenue in Reseda to be used by local non-profit entities to provide services to area residents.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the EWDD, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and any other applicable City department, to report with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee in regard to allocating taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds in an amount not to exceed $2,000,000 from the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area to provide small business assistance through commercial facade improvements, tenant improvements, capital purchases, and/or qualifying loans or grants to the owner(s) or tenant(s) of commercial property located at 18050 West Vanowen Street and 6750 North Lindley Avenue in Reseda for use by local non-profit entities to provide services to area residents as identified in the Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan for the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to preliminary engineering, project schedule, and new independent cost estimate for the proposed Downtown Los Angeles Streetcar Project.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. RECEIVE and FILE the attachment entitled Downtown Los Angeles Streetcar Project dated June 1, 2017, attached to the Council file, prepared by Kimley-Horn under contract to the Bureau of Engineering (BOE).
   
   
2. RECEIVE and FILE the attachment entitled Los Angeles Streetcar Project Schedule dated March 28, 2017, attached to the Council file, revising the Project anticipated revenue start date from December 2020 to July 2021 under the Construction Manager / General Contractor method.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to review the Community Facility District Tax as a funding source for scheduled activities critical to proceeding with the Los Angeles Streetcar Project in Fiscal year 2017-18.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE and INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to communicate, on behalf of the City of Los Angeles, with the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority in regard to requesting the initiation of the process of accelerating Measure M funding and/or additional funding from other sources to offset the cost of the Downtown Los Angeles Streetcar Project; and INSTRUCT the LADOT to report to Council on how said request may impact the schedule of projects identified in the Measure M Ballot Measure prior to formally submitting the accelerated funding request.
   
   
5. DIRECT the CAO, in coordination with the BOE and the LADOT, to report within 30 days with a financing plan.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO, BOE, and LADOT report that the General Fund impact is unknown at this time as a comprehensive financial plan has not yet been fully developed. The actions in this report will provide authority to seek potential funding options to offset the construction shortfall with special funds as part of developing the financial plan.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction and Budget and Finance Committees waived consideration of the above matter.)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds from the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area to provide graffiti abatement, tree planting, and clean-up services of overgrown vegetation.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Englander):

1. AUTHORIZE the utilization of taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds available to Council District Three, in an amount not to exceed $400,000 from the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized by the Board of Public Works through the Office of Community Beautification (OCB) to fund services of the San Fernando Valley Conservation Corps, once created, to provide graffiti abatement, tree planting, and clean-up services of overgrown vegetation within the boundaries of the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), OCB, and any other applicable City department, to report with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee in regard to allocating taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds in an amount not to exceed $400,000 to fund the San Fernando Valley Conservation Corps, once created, to graffiti abatement, tree planting, and clean-up services of overgrown vegetation within the boundaries of the Reseda / Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds from the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area to implement public improvements related to the Hollywood Municipal Building located 6501 Fountain Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Ryu - Price):

1. AUTHORIZE the utilization of taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds available to Council District Four, in an amount not to exceed $76,700 from the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area to be utilized by the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) to implement public improvements related to Contract 3448 with American Landscape for the Hollywood Municipal Building located at 6501 Fountain Avenue in Hollywood and within the boundaries of the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Economic and Workforce Development Department, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), Office of Community Beautification, and any other applicable City Department, to report with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee in regard to allocating taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds in an amount not to exceed $76,700 to implement public improvements related to Contract 3448 with American Landscape for the Hollywood Municipal Building located at 6501 Fountain Avenue in Hollywood and within the boundaries of the Hollywood Redevelopment Project Area.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, AND EDUCATION (HMHE) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to instructing departments to report on the feasibility of amending current City land use codes in connection with health impacts at oil and gas wells and drill sites.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Bonin - Cedillo - Harris-Dawson - Koretz - Martinez - Wesson, Jr. - Huizar):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning, with the assistance of the City Attorney, the Petroleum Administrator, and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to report within 120 days with a comprehensive analysis regarding the possible implementation of changes to the City's land use codes relative to oil and gas development, including the following proposals:

 

1. New requirements that no oil or gas well, or temporary geological exploratory core holes connected with oil and gas well production, shall be located within a certain setback proximity of residential uses (including mobile homes), child care facilities, public or private schools (preschool through high school), educational institutions, medical clinics, hospital, or similar sensitive uses.

 

2. New requirements that provide for the discontinuance of nonconforming land uses resulting from the new requirements in Recommendation 1(a), including, but not limited to, an amortization period as determined by a study consistent with State and Federal law.

 

3. New requirements that provide relief and an administrative remedy, including minimal extension of the amortization period granted only for the amount of time necessary to comply with State and Federal due process and takings law for any oil and gas operators or stakeholder in oil and gas production that are affected by the new requirements in Recommendations 1(a) and 1(b) above.

 

2. INSTRUCT the Petroleum Administrator to work with the City Attorney, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH), relevant City departments, and other health agencies and regulatory entities as necessary; and the CAO, with the assistance of the Petroleum Administrator as necessary to report within 120 days on the following:

 

1. What types of health impacts can be measured at and around oil and gas wells and drill sites.

 

2. Whether, what kind, and what distance a setback and potential mitigation measures from sensitive receptors should be established.

 

3. An evaluation of the various types of materials used at oil and gas sites that can have health impacts, how those materials are used, and what authority the City has over regulating their use.

 

4. An evaluation of the various types of drill sites, including active oil fields, abandoned oil fields, and gas storage fields.

 

5. What agencies currently govern or regulate oil and gas sites, including a matrix of energy, oil, and gas operators and their respective regulatory agencies, related to health impacts in the City and what authority the City has to regulate those health impacts.

 

6. The upcoming LACDPH Interim Guidance on Urban Oil and Gas Operations.

 

7. Any recommendations from the LACDPH on whether a Health Impact or Health Risk Assessment Report on oil and gas drill site operations within the City is recommended, including the necessary resources and timeline to complete each type of study.

 

8. Any recommendations to enhance public health collaboration regarding oil and gas drill site oversight between the City, County and other related health agencies.

 

9. A draft Memorandum of Understanding between the City and the LACDPH, and/or other regulatory agencies, with suggested terms, including emergency protocols, communication strategy, and clear delineation of public health roles and responsibilities.

 

10. Costs related to a legal non-conforming land use designation.

 

11. Job loss associated with this designation, including the direct and indirect economic impacts to the City and State due to potential job loss, and options for employment protection.

 

12. An environmental study to determine the risk associated with oil and gas production in urban areas.

 

13. Analysis of the human rights standards and environmental standards of the countries exporting oil used by Los Angeles residents.

 

14. Legal analysis of the proposals in Recommendations 1(a), 1(b), and 1(c) above, including any potential takings liability.

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

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

For: Porter Ranch Neighborhood Council

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

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (WESSON - RYU)

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND the HMHE Committee report as follows:

REFER Recommendation No. 1 to the HMHE and PLUM Committees for further review; and, ADOPT the following changes to Recommendation No. 2:

Recommendation 2a should be amended to read: What types of health and environmental impacts can be measured at and around oil and gas wells and drill sites.

Recommendation 2j should be amended to read: An analysis of the economic, employment, and fiscal impacts of establishing a distance setback around oil and gas wells.

Recommendation 2k should be deleted as it is superseded by 2j, above.

Recommendation 2l should be deleted as it is superseded by 2a, above.

Recommendation 2n should be referred to the HMHE and PLUM Committees.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to approval of the YouthSource Center (YSC) Operators Request for Proposals (RFP) funding recommendations and contracts to provide workforce development services to youth for Program Year (PY) July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the results of the 2017 YSC Operators RFP to implement youth workforce development services for the Central, East, North Valley, South Valley, South, and West Service Areas as detailed in Attachment 1 of the June 22, 2017 City Administrative Officer (CAO) report, attached to the Council file (the final YSC Operator recommendation regarding the Harbor Service Area is pending a final Workforce Development Board Appeal Board decision).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute agreements with the program operators for the Central, East, North Valley, South Valley, South, and West Service Areas as recommended in Attachment 1 of June 22, 2017 CAO report, with cumulative funding not to exceed $1,009,000, consisting of $741,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title 1 Formula Funds and $268,000 in Summer Youth Employment funds (City General Fund and Los Angeles County Funds), per individual contract for a term of 12 months effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods, subject to review by the City Attorney as to form and legality, compliance with City contracting requirements and federal grant guidelines, and available grant funding.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute agreements and amendments to agreements to implement subsidized youth work experience (Summer Youth Employment Program) with the public, private, non-profit and/or governmental entities and funding allocation as recommended in Attachment 2 of the June 22, 2017 CAO report, subject to City Attorney review and approval as to form and legality, and in compliance with City contracting requirements and applicable provisions of the WDB-LEO Agreement.
      
      
   3. Establish the Eligible YSC Operator/Summer Youth Operator Replacement list as recommended in Attachment 3 of the June 22, 2017 CAO report, which includes agencies eligible for an award of funds to operate the YSC and Summer Youth Employment Program in the event that a selected operator is unable to perform.
      
      
   4. Negotiate and execute an agreement with the City of Long Beach (administering entity for Pacific Gateway Workforce Innovation Network) for the YSC in the Harbor Service Area, with cumulative funding not to exceed $1,009,000, consisting of $741,000 in Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title I Formula Funds and $268,000 in Summer Youth Employment funds (City General Fund and LA County Funds), for a term of 12 months effective July 1, 2017 through June 30, 2018, with an option to extend for two additional 12-month periods, subject to review by the City Attorney as to form and legality, compliance with City contracting requirements and Federal grant guidelines, and available grant funding.
      
      
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make any technical adjustments consistent with Council and Mayor action detailed in the June 22, 2017 CAO report, subject to approval of the CAO; and AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement those instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that there is no additional impact to the General Fund. The recommendations contained in the June 22, 2017 CAO report comply with the City Financial Policies in that Federal, State and local grant sources, and the 2017-18 Adopted Budget support funding for the contract operators of the City of Los Angeles YouthSource Centers.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to alignment of the Living Wage Ordinance (LWO) with the Citywide Minimum Wage.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and FILE the June 9, 2017 and June 12, 2017 Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) reports relative to aligning the LWO with the Citywide Minimum Wage.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the CLA, with the assistance of other City departments as needed, to report in regard to the impacts of an Ordinance that would update the LWO wage rates and benefits policies in the City of Los Angeles as follows:
   
   
   1. Revising the LWO Non-Airport Living Wage to increase the non-Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) wage rate at equal annual increments until such rates are an amount one dollar above the City of Los Angeles minimum wage on July 1, 2021.
      
      
   2. Effective July 1, 2018, include annual health increases and match the annual health increases for non-LAWA living wage to the percentage increase of the US Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Medical care services.
      
      
   3. Amending Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 10.37.12 to add that when any Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expires or is open for negotiation of compensation terms, the CBA may only expressly supersede the requirements of the LWO when an employee is paid a wage not less than the applicable wage rate.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CLA reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Living Wage Ordinance (LWO) and Service Worker Retention Ordinance to update living wage rates and benefits policies.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Martinez - Wesson - Bonin - Cedillo- Harris-Dawson):

1. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the Bureau of Contract Administration, the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) and the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to prepare and present an Ordinance updating living wage rates and benefits policies in the City of Los Angeles by making the following amendments to the City of Los Angeles LWO and the Service Contract Worker Retention Ordinance:
   
   
   1. Revise the LWO Airport Living Wage to increase the wage rate at equal annual increments until such rates are an amount two dollars above the City of Los Angeles minimum wage on July 1, 2021.
      
      
   2. Effective July 1, 2018, match the annual health increases for Airport Living Wage to the percentage increase of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers: Medical care services.
      
      
   3. Amend the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Section 10.37.12 to add that when any collective bargaining agreement (CBA) expires or is open for negotiation of compensation terms, the CBA may only expressly supersede the requirements of the LWO for airport contractors when an employee is paid a wage not less than the applicable living wage rate, and for airline caterers when an employee is paid a total compensation package not less than the living wage rate with health benefits.
      
      
   4. Establish, as part of the Compensated Time Off requirements of the LWO, an employee paid release time policy for Certified Service Provider Program (CSPP) Contractors, as defined by the Board of Airport Commissioners (BOAC), to provide emergency response training for 16 hours on an annual basis with provision to:
      
      
      1. Require all CSPP Contractor Employees to be certified by December 31, 2018 and continually thereafter on an annual basis.
         
         
      2. Require that new employees be trained within 120 days of hiring.
         
         
   5. Amend the LWO, LAAC Section 10.37.15 (e), to include an additional exemption from health benefits for employees with health benefit coverage through Medicare or the U.S. Department of Veteran’s Affairs.
      
      
   6. Amend the Service Contract Worker Retention Ordinance, LAAC Section 10.36.1, to include Public Lease or License in the definition of a Service Contract.
      
      
2. REQUEST that BOAC adopt changes in the LAWA implementation of the Service Contractor Retention Program so it is aligned with California Labor Code 1060-65 for CSPP Contractor Employees in order to provide consistency in monitoring and enforcement.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the CLA to report in regard to the impact of this Motion.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a refund claim filed by the Los Angeles LGBT Center.

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

APPROVE the refund claim filed by the Los Angeles LGBT Center in the amount of $55,364.66 for refund of permit fees.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the escheatment of $208,873.35 from the Unclaimed Monies Seized Incidental to Arrest Trust Fund (UMSIATF) to the General Fund.

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

1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department and the City Treasurer to process the sum of $208,873.35 from the UMSIATF No. 7772.
   
   
2. TRANSFER all identified eligible monies to the General Fund, Fund No. 100/70, Revenue Source Code No. 4834.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a California Attorney General's Privacy and Piracy Fund Grant (Grant) award  in the amount of $41,666 for a Consumer Protection Specialist.

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

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the Grant award between the City of Los Angeles and the California Office of the Attorney General for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016-17, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept the Grant award in the amount of $41,666 for FY 2016-17.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish a receivable for this program in the amount of $41,666 from the California Office of the Attorney General.
      
      
   2. Establish a new appropriation account within Fund No. 368 as follows: Account No. 12N930 - FY 16-17 AG Piracy and Privacy Grant Program - $41,666.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, 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 the Grant complies with City financial policies in that acceptance of this Grant will provide a total of $41,666 to the Office of the City Attorney for Consumer Protection Specialist services. There is no impact to the General Fund by accepting this Grant award.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a replacement for the City's current payroll system and necessary resources to maintain it while the replacement is in development.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the reports dated April 12, 2017 and April 17, 2017 from the Information Technology Agency relative to the City of Los Angeles Payroll System Replacement (PaySR) Project.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Innovation, Grants, Technology, Commerce and Trade Committee waived consideration of the matter)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fourth Restated Professional Services Agreement No. C-105458 (Amendment No. 18) with Hess and Associates, Inc. for continued support of the Payroll System Replacement (PaySR) Project.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Information Technology Agency (ITA), to execute the Fourth Restated Professional Services Agreement No. C-105458 (Amendment No. 18) with Hess & Associates, Inc. to increase funding by $875,000, for a total contract amount not to exceed $14,297,500, and extend the term of the agreement by 16 months, through November 30, 2018 for continued support of PaySR, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Information Technology Oversight Committee (ITOC) to approve all present and future contracts, changes in project scope, contract deliverables, payments, leases and license agreements necessary for the implementation and maintenance of a City payroll system before these items are submitted to the Mayor and Council for approval.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the ITOC to approve all budget and resource plans related to the City’s payroll system before these items are submitted to the Mayor and Council.
   
   
4. Eliminate the Payroll System Replacement Steering Committee.
   
   
5. DESIGNATE the ITA as the project manager for the PaySR Replacement Project; and, DIRECT the ITA, in consultation with the Controller, Personnel Department, City Administrative Officer (CAO), and any other relevant departments, to report with a staffing plan and appropriate budgetary requests to adequately manage the existing payroll system.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that funding for this agreement is provided in the ITA's Contractual Services account. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. The recommendations in this report comply with the City's Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are available in the current fiscal year for anticipated contract expenditures and future expenditures are limited to the appropriation of funds in the budget.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 8, 2017

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 8, 2017)

(Innovation, Grants, Technology, Commerce and Trade Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to strengthening the enforcement of the Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) and Ellis Act provisions.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP) to:
   
   
   1. In consultation with the City Attorney, the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), and the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), to report in 60 days on the potential and existing consequences of the LADBS' current demolition issuance policy that prevents the issuance of demolition permits of multi-family residential projects until either required entitlements and plans have been approve or building permits for a new project have been obtained; the feasibility of codifying this LADBS policy; or, the feasibility of preparing an ordinance that seeks to prevent the issuance of demolition permits of multi-family residential projects while there are pending investigation for violations of the Ellis Act and/or RSO.
      
      
   2. Respond to the concerns raised at the Housing Committee meeting held June 21, 2017.
      
      
   3. Work with the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to provide accurate multi-family vacancy rates by planning area.
      
      
   4. Evaluate potential alternative vacancy data sources, and devise a protocol to ensure the latest and best information available is used in making vacancy rate determinations.
      
      
   5. Identify a mechanism to obtain additional information from project condominium conversion applicants and work with HCIDLA to more readily share information needed for evaluating cumulative impacts of condominium projects on rental markets under this provision.
      
      
   6. Provide staff guidance on how to best evaluate cumulative impacts on rental markets and develop model criteria.
      
      
   7. Implement the housing replacement provisions of Measure JJJ and pursue additional one-to-one affordable housing replacement provisions for projects that obtain additional density through alternative entitlement pathways such as certain conditional use permits, eldercare facilities and public benefit procedures.
      
      
   8. Report back in more detail on the impact the Small-Lot Subdivision ordinance is having on RSO units when more information becomes available.
      
      
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Oordinance amending the City’s RSO Ellis provisions Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Sections 151.22 to 151.28), as follows:
   
   
   1. Amend RSO Ellis Provisions relating to displaced tenant’s remedies to right of first refusal to re-rent to mirror State’s Ellis provisions by changing from 5 years to 10 years.
      
      
   2. Add landlord’s noncompliance with City’s Ellis requirements as an affirmative defense in Ellis evictions.
      
      
   3. Delete or modify waivers of relocation assistance provisions in connection with condo conversions and subdivisions located at LAMC 151.09 G.4.b and c.
      
      

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

Community Impact Statement: Yes.

For:  Glassell Park Neighborhood Council

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) utilizing drones, or unmanned aerial systems (UAS) to assess significant incidents.

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Englander - Wesson):

APPROVE the LAFD’s report of June 14, 2017 allowing the LAFD to apply for participation in the process to obtain a certificate of authorization to operate UAS as part of its initial action hazard mitigation and response matrix; and, formalizing operations within the LAFD to ensure full functionality and operational effectiveness relative to UAS.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (ENGLANDER - BONIN)

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the requirement by the City Attorney that a public declaration letter in support of an application for a Certificate of Authorization to allow the City, through the LAFD, to operate a public UAS be provided.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed amendment to the Council Rules, specifically Council Rule Number 1 concerning election of the Council President.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson - Englander):

APPROVE the proposed amendment to Council Rule Number 1 to replace the language as follows:

At the first meeting of the Council after the second Monday in December, 2020 and after such day in each even-numbered year thereafter, the City Clerk shall preside over the election of the President, and the Council shall elect one of its members as President by a majority vote by open ballot. That member shall be known as the President of the Council. The President shall serve until the next such meeting date or until a successor has been elected.

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.

(Pursuant to Council Rule 77, an affirmative vote of two-thirds of all members of the Council shall be necessary to amend these Rules. Each proposed Rule amendment shall be presented to the Council and then laid over one week before it can be adopted.)

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding H.R. 482 (Gosar) and S. 103 (Lee) which would nullify the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin - Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 Federal Legislative Program, OPPOSITION to H.R. 482 (Gosar) and S. 103 (Lee) which would nullify the Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing rule.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 982 (Bloom and Chiu) which would require landlords to give one year notice to tenants of buildings undergoing Ellis Act removal before they can be evicted.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin - Blumenfield), 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 982 (Bloom and Chiu), which would require landlords to give a one year notice to all tenants of buildings undergoing an Ellis Act removal before they can be evicted.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding H.R. 2073 (Velasquez) which would amend Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers, or agents of the Department of Homeland Security, from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word police.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Cedillo - Martinez), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for H.R. 2073 (Velasquez), which would amend Section 287 of the Immigration and Nationality Act to prohibit immigration officers or agents of the Department of Homeland Security from wearing clothing or other items bearing the word police.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 1137 (Maienschein), the Pet Friendly Housing Act of 2017.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Koretz - Cedillo), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for AB 1137 (Maienschein), the Pet Friendly Housing Act of 2017, which requires the Department of Housing and Community Development to require each housing development to authorize a resident of the housing development to own or maintain one or more common household pets within their dwelling unit.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding legislation or administrative action similar to provisions in S. 3416 (Brown) and HR 2890 (Hultgren) in the 114th Congress, which would strengthen the Industrial Development Bond Program.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for legislation or administrative action similar to provisions in S. 3416 (Brown) and H.R. 2890 (Hultgren) in the 114th Congress, which would strengthen the Industrial Development Bond program.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 1505 (Bloom) which would authorize the legislative body of a local jurisdiction to adopt ordinances to establish, as a condition of development, inclusionary housing / zoning requirements.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin - Harris-Dawson), 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 1505 (Bloom), which would authorize the legislative body of any city, county, or city and county to adopt ordinances to establish, as a condition of development, inclusionary housing / zoning requirements.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding AB 638 (Caballero), which would provide that attorneys and organizations accredited by the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR) shall be the only individuals allowed to charge fees for services related to an immigration matter.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Martinez - Ryu), 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 638 (Caballero), which would provide that attorneys and organizations accredited by the EOIR shall be the only individuals allowed to charge fees for services related to an immigration matter and other related regulations necessary to enforce the new provisions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding legislation or administrative action that would eliminate federal funding for California’s Earthquake Early Warning System.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Ryu - Bonin), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 Federal Legislative Program, OPPOSITION to any legislation or administrative action that would eliminate federal funding for California’s Earthquake Early Warning System.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding affordable housing streamline bills SB 540, SB 35, SB 167, and AB 1585.

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 and to SEEK AMENDMENTS to SB 540; and OPPOSITION to SB 35, SB 167, and AB 1585; regarding the streamlining of affordable housing developments.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding S. 1272 (Feinstein), the Drone Federalism Act of 2017.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Wesson - Englander - Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR:

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 Federal Legislative Program, SUPPORT for S. 1272 (Feinstein) the Drone Federalism Act of 2017.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Chief Legislative Analyst. The City Administrative Officer has not completed a financial analysis of this report.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application to name a community Mid-City Heights.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the application to name a community Mid-City Heights, within the boundaries as detailed in the attached Bureau of Engineering maps dated March 16, 2017, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the relevant departments to perform the necessary requirements to effectuate the naming of this community, including but not limited to, the installation of signs.

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.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application to name a community Glencrest Hills.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the application to name a community Glencrest Hills, within the boundaries as detailed in the attached Bureau of Engineering maps dated February 17, 2017, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the relevant departments to perform the necessary requirements to effectuate the naming of this community, including but not limited to, the installation of signs.

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.

RULES, ELECTIONS, INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND NEIGHBORHOODS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an application to name a community View Heights (boundary extension).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the application to name a community View Heights (boundary extension), within the boundaries as detailed in the attached Bureau of Engineering maps dated July 26, 2016, attached to the Council file.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the relevant departments to perform the necessary requirements to effectuate the naming of this community, including but not limited to, the installation of signs.

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 a progress update on the embRACE LA Plan for the City to engage in conversation and activities with regards to race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, diversity, and multiculturalism.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the proposed pilot programs and activities as outlined in the June 22, 2017 joint report from the Housing Community Investment Department (HCID), Human Relations Commission (HRC), Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA), and the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).
                  
2. RECEIVE and FILE Motion (O'Farrell - Wesson - Ryu - Harris-Dawson), Council file No. 15-0840, inasmuch as the proposed embRACE LA programs meet the goals and objectives of the Motion.
         

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The HCID, HRC, DCA, and LAPD report that there is no fiscal impact associated with the June 22, 2017 joint report as it is for informational purposes only. 

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ATTORNEY and BOARD OF RECREATION AND PARKS COMMISSIONERS, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a fifty year lease agreement with the State, acting by and through the 6th District Agricultural Association, et. al., in connection with the construction and operation of a portion of the Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts as open space landscaping, and for the construction and operation of a public parking structure beneath two parcels on Leighton Avenue in Exposition Park.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 23, 2017, attached to the Council file, approving and authorizing a lease between the City and State of California, acting by and through the 6th District Agricultural Association, California Science Center, and the Office of Exposition Park Management of subsurface lands for the construction and operation of a public parking structure beneath two parcels on Leighton Avenue in Exposition Park.
   
   
2. FIND that pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Sections 15162, 15163 and 15164, in consideration of the whole of the administrative record, that the project was adequately assessed in the previously certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR), First Addendum, Second Addendum, Third Addendum, Fourth Addendum, Errata, Findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations and accompanying mitigation measures and Mitigation Monitoring Program for the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum Renovation Project EIR (State Clearinghouse No. 1990011065); and no subsequent EIR, Negative Declaration or further Addendum or other CEQA analysis is required for approval of the project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the President and Secretary of the Board of Recreation and Parks Commission to execute the appropriate documents relative to the lease, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to make any necessary technical changes to the Lease.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Recreation and Parks Commission reports that there are no anticipated fiscal impacts to the General Fund should the City Council approve the execution of the lease. Furthermore, the Department of Recreation and Parks does not anticipate any additional costs beyond those already identified in the ground lease. All costs for the construction and maintenance of the subject subterranean garage on City-owned land shall be the responsibility of the State or the Museum entity.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Arts, Parks, and River Committtee waived consideration of the above matter)

1239 West Boston Street (Case No. 525393) Assessor I.D. No. 5405-025-001

11938 West Runnymede Street (Case No. 543987) Assessor I.D. No. 2317-014-018

1135 Hi Point Street (Case No. 561810) Assessor I.D. No. 5087-023-007

4309 South Honduras Street (Case No. 461330) Assessor I.D. No. 5116-020-022

601 North Mariposa Avenue (Case No. 265159) Assessor I.D. No. 5520-003-017

651 North Dillon Street (Case No. 408105) Assessor I.D. No. 5401-014-020

2010 East Sheridan Street (Case No. 436627) Assessor I.D. No. 5175-026-011

2616 South Carolina Street (Case No. 581881) Assessor I.D. No. 7465-014-040

7115 South 11th Avenue (Case No. 552636) Assessor I.D. No. 4006-032-012

1438 West 60th Street (Case No. 563675) Assessor I.D. No. 6002-019-033

2620 South Wellington Road (Case No. 542287) Assessor I.D. No. 5050-002-026

210 North Lake Shore Terrace (Case No. 552565) Assessor I.D. No. 5159-016-005

3403 West Plata Street (Case No. 572002) Assessor I.D. No. 5401-010-044

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BOARD OF WATER AND POWER COMMISSIONERS (BWPC) relative to authorization to execute Amendment No. Two to the Open Access Transmission Tariff Agreement No. BP 01-017.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the BWPC action of June 6, 2017, and Resolution No. 017257, authorizing Amendment No. Two to Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) Open Access Transmission Tariff Agreement No. BP 01-017 for an update of rates, terms, conditions, and procedures.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed Resolution affects the LADWP Power Revenue Fund. There is no impact to the City's General Fund. The proposed Agreement complies with the LADWP adopted Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Energy and Environment Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the installation of the name of CRISS ANGEL at 7018 Hollywood Boulevard.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF ANIMAL SERVICES relative to a proposed agreement with the Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine for the operation of the East Valley Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the Department of Animal Services (DAS) to execute an agreement with the Western University of Health Sciences College of Veterinary Medicine for the operation of the East Valley Shelter Spay/Neuter Clinic.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The DAS reports that there is no fiscal impact to the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 8, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 8, 2017)

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

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) relative to the termination of the parking lease agreement at the 636 Maple Avenue Parking Structure.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the CAO, with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation and the City Attorney, to negotiate and execute a Termination Agreement to the Parking License Agreement between 636 Maple Avenue Intermodal Parking Structure, LLC, assigned to Wells Fargo Bank, National Association as Trustee, and the City, as the County of Los Angeles is purchasing the Parking Structure and the bonds will be paid back from the purchase proceeds.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the City’s General Fund.  The termination of the Parking License Agreement will cease the $350,000 in lease payments paid each year and the parking structure will still provide public parking spaces on the first floor.

(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

MOTION (MARTINEZ for O'FARRELL - PRICE) relative to authorizing Project Restore to host a special tour of the historic spaces of City Hall for the Los Angeles Conservancy.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE Project Restore to use historic spaces of City Hall on August 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2017 for a special tour for the Los Angeles Conservancy, with the understanding that Project Restore will reimburse the City for any costs associated with this activity.

MOTION (HARRIS-DAWSON - BONIN) relative to grant funding from the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Authority for the I-110 Corridor Revitalization - Grand Avenue / Flower Avenue Project.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller to establish a grant receivable account of $1,231,000 and a like appropriation account, entitled Express Lane 2 - I-110 Corridor Revitalization  - Grand Avenue / Flower Avenue Project within the Transportation Grant Fund No. 655 for reimbursement and disbursement of the above described grant funds.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller and/or the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, to make any technical corrections or clarifications to these instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.