HEAR PROTESTS against the proposed improvement and maintenance of the Hill and 5th Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 7, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 30, 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 Newland and Meridian Streets Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 7, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 30, 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 Van Nuys Boulevard and Vose 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 June 7, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 30, 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 Mission Road and Jesse 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 June 7, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 30, 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 Balboa Boulevard and Valerio Street No. 2 Lighting District, in accordance with Section 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Proposition 218.

(Ordinance of Intention adopted on June 7, 2017 - Continue hearing and present Ordinance on August 30, 2017 to consider report of protests to be submitted as a result of balloting, pursuant to Proposition 218)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, INNOVATION, GRANTS, TECHNOLOGY, COMMERCE, AND TRADE COMMITTEE, RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of 37 properties in the Manchester Square area of the City.

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

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners (Board) that the findings of this action is within the scope of the project covered by the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Master Plan Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Impact Report (EIR/EIS), State Clearing House No. 1997061047, and the Manchester Square and Airport/Belford Area Voluntary Acquisition Program, Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) 094-00, and no new environmental documentation is required pursuant to Section 15168(c) of the State California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and no new environmental effects would occur or new mitigation measures would be required pursuant to Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines due to events occurring since the 2004 certification of the LAX Master Plan EIR/EIS or the 2000 adoption of the MND. The underlying project was previously evaluated for environmental significance by MND 094-00, adopted by Board on July 18, 2000 and the Final LAX Master Plan certification and adoption of the Final EIR/EIS, State Clearing House No. 1997061047, by the Council on December 2004, and therefore is exempt from the requirements of the CEQA pursuant to Article II, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Resolution of Necessity, No. 26250, as adopted by the Board on June 15, 2017, attached to the Council file, making all necessary findings to authorize the commencement of eminent domain proceedings to acquire the properties located in Manchester Square area of the City complete land acquisition under the Airport Noise Mitigation Program in compliance with 14 CFR Part 150 and California Code of Regulations, Title 21, Section 5000 et seq.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated June 15, 2017, finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of 37 properties in the Manchester Square area of the City.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that commencement of eminent domain proceedings for 37 properties in the Manchester Square area of the City and adoption of an Ordinance approving a Resolution of Necessity that was approved by the Board at its meeting of June 15, 2017, will have no impact on the City’s General Fund or the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) Operating Budget. The proposed property acquisition, in the amount of $108,186,150, will be funded through the LAX Revenue Fund to be reimbursed with Passenger Facility Charges, subject to eligibility. The proposed property acquisition complies with the LAWA Financial Policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of July 25, 2017)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the property located at 679-687 South Harvard Boulevard.

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

1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in MND No. ENV-2016-3065-MND, and pursuant to California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration, nor addendum is required for approval of the project.

 

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the MMP as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the MMP.

 

3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.

 

4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 1, 2017 and approved by the Director of Planning on behalf of the LACPC, effecting a Zone Change from R3P-2 to (T)(Q)C2-2 for the construction, use and maintenance of a seven-story, 110-room hotel with a 1,840 square-foot ground floor restaurant, including 80 automobile parking spaces within one at-grade and two subterranean parking levels, for the property located at 679-687 South Harvard Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval as modified by PLUM Committee on July 25, 2017.

 

5. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:

 

. . . whenever property remains in a Q Qualified classification for six years . . . after the effective date of the ordinance creating same without substantial physical development thereof for one or more of the uses first permitted herein having taken place within such time or if the Director of Planning determines that such development is not thereafter continuously and expeditiously carried on to completion, or if no physical development is necessary, without having been need for one or more of the purpose first permitted thereby, such Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.

 

6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.

 

7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

 

8. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the ORDINANCE dated March 9, 2017.

Applicant: Kwang Kyu Pak

Representative: Bill Robinson

Case No. CPC-2016-3064-ZC-CUB-CU-SPR

CEQA No. ENV-2018-3065-MND

Fiscal Impact Statement: The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 16, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 16, 2017)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the property located at 7222 North Amigo Avenue.

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

1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in MND No. ENV-2016-1521-MND, and pursuant to California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration, nor addendum is required for approval of the project.

 

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the MMP as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the MMP.

 

3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the South Valley Area Planning Commission (SVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.

 

4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated March 23, 2017, effecting a Zone Change from [Q]R2-2D-CDO to (T)(Q)R3-2D-CDO for the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and the construction, use and maintenance of a new five-unit apartment building, comprised of two levels of residential uses over one level of at-grade garage parking, with a maximum height of 36-feet, located on one lot measuring approximately 8,000 square-feet, with 11 automobile parking spaces provided, for the property located at 7222 North Amigo Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

5. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:

 

. . . whenever property remains in a Q Qualified classification for six years . . . after the effective date of the ordinance creating same without substantial physical development thereof for one or more of the uses first permitted herein having taken place within such time or if the Director of Planning determines that such development is not thereafter continuously and expeditiously carried on to completion, or if no physical development is necessary, without having been need for one or more of the purpose first permitted thereby, such Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.

 

6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.

 

7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant: Gary Pietruszka, GP Real Estate Investment LLC

Representative: Sean Nguyen, EZ Permits LLC

Case No. APCSV-2016-1520-ZC

CEQA No. ENV-2016-1521-MND

Fiscal Impact Statement: The SVAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 16, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 16, 2017)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the property located at 19270 West Nordhoff Street.

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

1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in MND No. ENV-2016-611-MND, and pursuant to California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration, nor addendum is required for approval of the project.

 

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS pursuant to and in accordance with Section 21081.6 of the California State Public Resources Code, the MMP as the Findings of Council and ADOPT the MMP.

 

3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the North Valley Area Planning Commission (NVAPC) as the Findings of the Council.

 

4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated April 20, 2017, effecting a Zone Change from (Q)C2-1L to (T)(Q)C2-1L for the addition of a 1,020 square-foot, automated carwash to an existing 12-pump automobile fueling station, and 2,883 square-foot minimart with the continued sale of alcoholic beverages (beer and wine) for off-site consumption, all operating 24-hours a day, seven days a week, for the property located at 19270 West Nordhoff Street, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

5. ADVISE the applicant, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 12.32 G:

 

. . . whenever property remains in a Q Qualified classification for six years . . . after the effective date of the ordinance creating same without substantial physical development thereof for one or more of the uses first permitted herein having taken place within such time or if the Director of Planning determines that such development is not thereafter continuously and expeditiously carried on to completion, or if no physical development is necessary, without having been need for one or more of the purpose first permitted thereby, such Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.

 

6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.

 

7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant: Northridge Oil, Inc., Parviz David Natanzi

Representative: Ben Steckler, Fielder Group

Case No. APCNV-2016-610-ZC-CUB-CU

CEQA No. ENV-2016-611-MND

Fiscal Impact Statement: The NVAPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

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

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change, and Conditional Use, Zoning Administrator's Adjustment, and Site Plan Review appeals for the properties located at 6407 West Sunset Boulevard, 6407-6411 West Sunset Boulevard, 1511 North Ivar Avenue and 1512 North Cahuenga Boulevard.

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

1. FIND, based on the independent judgment of the decision-maker, after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, the project was assessed in MND No. ENV-2015-2895-MND, and pursuant to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration, nor addendum is required for approval of the project.

 

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of Council.

 

3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated September 8, 2016, effecting a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change from C4-2D-SN to (T)(Q)C4-2D-SN to amend the D Limitation to allow a Floor Area Ratio (FAR) of up to 6.0:1 in lieu of the permitted 3:1 FAR, for the demolition of a one-story, 4,000 square-foot drive-thru restaurant and the construction, use and maintenance of a 21-story hotel, approximately 232 feet in height with 275 guest rooms with kitchenettes, 1,900 square feet of retail floor area, 135 vehicular parking spaces within a four-level subterranean garage, on a 23,651 square-foot site in the C4-2D-SN Zone, for the properties located at 6407 West Sunset Boulevard, 6407-6411 West Sunset Boulevard, 1511 North Ivar Avenue and 1512 North Cahuenga Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

4. RESOLVE TO GRANT IN PART/DENY IN PART THE APPEALS filed by Roberto Mazariegos (Representative: Gideon Kracov, Law Office of Gideon Kracov) and Diana Derycz-Kessler, Los Angeles Film School and 6363 Partners, LLLP (Representative: Victor De la Cruz, Esq., Manatt, Phelps and Phillips, LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the LACPC in approving: a) Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program; b) Conditional Use to permit the sale and dispensing of a full line of alcoholic beverages for on-site consumption in conjunction with the operation of the proposed hotel; c) Zoning Administrator's Adjustment to permit a zero-foot rear yard setback (northerly yard) in lieu of the required 20 feet required pursuant to Section 12.11-C,3 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code; and d) Site Plan Review for a development project which creates or results in an increase of 50 or more guest rooms, for the properties located at 6407 West Sunset Boulevard, 6407-6411 West Sunset Boulevard, 1511 North Ivar Avenue and 1512 North Cahuenga Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval as modified by the PLUM Committee on August 1, 2017.

 

5. ADVISE the applicant of Q Qualified classification time limit, pursuant to Section 12.32-G of the Los Angeles Municipal Code:

 

 . . . whenever property remains in a Q Qualified classification for six years . . . after the effective date of the ordinance creating same without substantial physical development thereof for one or more of the uses first permitted herein having taken place within such time or if the Director of Planning determines that such development is not thereafter continuously and expeditiously carried on to completion, or if no physical development is necessary, without having been need for one or more of the purpose first permitted thereby, such Qualified classification and the authority contained therein shall become null and void, the rezoning proceedings shall be terminated and the property thereafter may only be utilized for those purposes permitted prior to the commencement of such rezoning proceedings.

 

6. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to California State Public Resources Code Section 21081.6, the City shall monitor or require evidence that mitigation conditions are implemented and maintained throughout the life of the project and the City may require any necessary fees to cover the cost of such monitoring.

 

7. ADVISE the applicant that, pursuant to State Fish and Game Code Section 711.4, a Fish and Game Fee and/or Certificate of Fee Exemption is now required to be submitted to the County Clerk prior to or concurrent with the Environmental Notice of Determination filing.

Applicant:  R.D. Olsen Development

Representative:  Donna Shen Tripp, Craig Lawson and Company

Case No. CPC-2015-2893-VZC-HD-CUB-ZAA-SPR

CEQA No. ENV-2015-2895-MND

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LACPC reports that there is no General Fund impact as administrative costs are recovered through fees.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - AUGUST 31, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - AUGUST 31, 2017)

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to proposed amendments to the Navajo Project Agreements and Facilities Agreement in connection with the Navajo Project.

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

1. CONCUR with the July 18, 2017 action of the Board of Water and Power Commissioners, Resolution No. 018-006, in connection with the following:
   
   
   1. Approval of Amendment Nos. 10 and 11 to the Navajo Project CoTenancy Agreement, DWP No. 10498
      
      
   2. Approval of Amendment Nos. 6 and 7 to the Navajo Project Southern Transmission System Operating Agreement, DWP No. 10124 (STS Operating Agreement)
      
      
   3. Approval of Amendment No. 5 to the Navajo Project Western Transmission System Operating Agreement, DWP No. 10125
      
      
   4. Approval of Facilities Agreement between Nevada Power Company dba NV Energy and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP), DWP No. BP 14-030
      
      
   5. Approval and ratification of Amendment Nos. 1 through 5 to the STS Operating Agreement.
      
      
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 24, 2017, to provide for the following as related to the LADWP's Navajo Project as follows:
   
   
   1. Ratifying Amendments Nos. 1 through 5 to the Navajo Southern Transmission System Operating Agreement
      
      
   2. Approving Amendment Nos. 6 and 7 to the Navajo Southern Transmission System Operating Agreement, DWP No. 10124
      
      
   3. Approving Amendment Nos. 10 and 11 to the Navajo Co-Tenancy Agreement, DWP No. 10498
      
      
   4. Approving Amendment No. 5 to the Navajo Western Transmission System Operating Agreement, DWP No. 10125
      
      
   5. Approving Facilities Agreement, DWP No. BP14-030
      
      
   6. Delegating to the Board of Water and Power Commissioners limited authority to amend such Agreements as detailed in the Ordinance, attached to the Council file. 
       

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of Resolution No. 18-006 will impact the LADWP Power Revenue Fund.  There is no impact to the City General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorizing the appropriation of an additional $490,594 to expand the environmental clearance work to include the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) in connection with the Lincoln Boulevard Widening Project.

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

AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to appropriate an additional $490,594 within the Coastal Corridor Specific Plan Fund No. 447 from the available cash balance to the Lincoln Bridge Account No. 94LN01 to expand the environmental clearance work to include the NEPA in connection with the Lincoln Boulevard Widening 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.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to timeframes for completing Southern California Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) and non-Metro traffic plan review.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to report in 180 days with a determination as to whether the Permit Plan Review Division has achieved the 20-day plan review goal for non-Metro entities and recommendations to reduce the City's striping and signal plan review time even further.       
       

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that the plans described in the July 20, 2017 LADOT report, attached to the Council file, have no significant fiscal impact to the General Fund as all costs associated with staff time reviewing plans and any potential new positions are reimbursable through Metro, development fees, or B-Permit charges.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to coordination of various programs within the Office of the City Attorney.

Recommendations for Council action: 

NOTE and FILE the report from the City Attorney, dated June 13, 2017, relative to how the Administrative Citation Enforcement, Proposition 47, Proposition D, Citywide Nuisance Abatement, and Neighborhood Prosecutor Programs are coordinated within the Office of the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to delinquent account receivables submitted by the Los Angeles Department of General Services (GSD), Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), and Los Angeles Department of Public Works - Bureau of Sanitation (BOS).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the Collections Board of Review (Board) recommendation to authorize the GSD to remove from its active accounts receivables three uncollectible accounts totaling $140,027.10.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Board recommendation to authorize the LADBS to remove from its active accounts receivables 24 invoices totaling $49,425.17.
   
   
3. APPROVE the Board recommendation to authorize the BOS to remove from its active accounts receivables 67 uncollectible invoices totaling $184,046.41.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board reports that the proposed actions will decrease the City's receivable base by $373,498.68.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the below market value sale of one surplus van to Journey Out.

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

1. FIND that Journey Out is eligible to purchase one surplus 2001 GMC Savanna 2500 van (Vehicle Identification No. 1GTGG25R011136718) at below market value ($1.00), in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 22.547 (Donation of Surplus City Equipment), as the recipient is a nonprofit organization that has been established exclusively to further the services provided by the City.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare a contract to effectuate the sale and transfer of the above identified surplus equipment at below market value to Journey Out.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to inform Journey Out [Stephany Powell, 7136 Haskell Avenue, Suite 125, Van Nuys, CA 91406, (818) 988-4970] that the surplus equipment must be claimed within 60 days from the date of Council approval of the request after which time it will revert to the City’s surplus equipment pool for disposal by the Department of General Services.
   
   

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.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to authorization for the Bureau of Sanitation (BOS) to accept California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB) Orphan Site Cleanup Fund (OSCF) Grant in the amount of $400,000.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the BOS to negotiate and execute the OSCF Award Agreement on behalf of the City and submit any other necessary agreements and documents related to the grant, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the BOS to accept the SWRCB OSCF Grant for the reimbursement of all eligible site remediation cost in the amount of $400,000.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the BOS to use the Household Hazardous Waste Special Fund to front fund the remediation costs and to deposit grant reimbursements in the Household Hazard Waste Special Fund.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the BOS to prepare Controller’s instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no General Fund impact.  The cleanup costs will be front-funded by the Household Hazardous Waste Special Fund, Fund No. 508, and will be fully reimbursed by the SWRCB OSCF Grant.  No matching funds are required.  The recommendations contained in the June 20, 2017 CAO report are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies as all grant eligible costs will be reimbursed by grant funds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the selection of the Coalition for Responsible Community Development to develop and rehabilitate affordable housing on City-owned property located at 1211 East 43rd Street.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Select the Coalition for Responsible Community Development for the acquisition and rehabilitation of the 1211 East 43rd Street property.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute an Exclusive Negotiation Agreement and a Disposition and Development Agreement with the Coalition for Responsible Community Development, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to draft an ordinance effectuating the sale of the real property located at 1211 East 43rd Street to the selected developer upon execution of the Disposition and Development Agreement.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that this action will not impact the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

HOUSING COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds and executing a sole-source ground lease for the development of the Rampart Mint Apartments.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION authorizing the issuance of up to $7,690,000 in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the development of the Rampart Mint Apartments located at 252 South Rampart Boulevard.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA),or designee, to negotiate and execute relevant bond documents for the Rampart Mint Apartments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
   
   
3. DETERMINE and FIND that the public interest or necessity requires the ground lease of the City-owned property with the property restrictions as set forth in the Project uses described in the HCIDLA report to the Mayor dated July 3, 2017, to 252 Rampart Apartments, LP, for a term of 99 years at an annual ground lease rent of $1.00 (or periodic review by the City taking into consideration the then current market conditions as mandated by Government Code Section 37380), without notice of lease or advertisement for bids.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Enter into a sole source ground lease agreement for the development of Rampart Mint Apartments; and, negotiate and enter into a 99-year ground lease for $1.00 annual rental payments (or periodic review by the City taking into consideration the then current market conditions as mandated by Government Code Section 37380) subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute loan documents and amendments to the loan, including but not limited to interest rate, loan and affordability terms, loan amount, subordination to new permanent loans, assumption and assignment, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The City is a conduit issuer and does not incur liability for the repayment of the bonds, which are a limited obligation payable solely from the revenues of the project. The City will in no way be obligated to make payments on the bonds.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the retention of Burke, Williams and Sorensen, LLP as outside counsel to provide legal services and support.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the City Administrative Officer (CAO), or designee, to enter into a legal services contract agreement with Burke, Williams and Sorensen effective July 11, 2017 for supporting services and legal representation for the City of Los Angeles and the City Council in the general business litigation matter of Hollywood Heritage, Inc. v. CRA/LA, a Designated Local Authority and Successor to Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles, CA, et al.
   
   
2. APPROVE the waiver of potential conflict of interest request, attached to the CAO report dated August 2, 2017 (attached to the Council file) as provided by Burke, Williams and Sorensen; and, AUTHORIZE the CAO, or designee, to execute the waiver on behalf of the City.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in this report comply with City Financial policies and will have no additional impact on the General Fund. There are sufficient funds for the contract agreement in the Attorney Conflicts Panel (ACP) program under ACP Fund No. 46T.

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 Hollywood Heritage, Inc. v. CRA/LA, a Designated Local Authority and Successor to Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles, CA, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC659645.)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to establishing a hearing date for the maintenance of the Noble Avenue and Lemay Street (Reballot) 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 July 13, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of OCTOBER 11, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Noble Avenue and Lemay Street (Reballot) Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $1,524.60 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:  October 4, 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 Archwood Street and Noble Avenue No. 1 (Reballot) 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 July 13, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of OCTOBER 11, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Archwood Street and Noble Avenue No. 1 (Reballot) Street Lighting District, in accordance with Proposition 218, Articles XIIIC and XIIID of the California Constitution and Government Code Section 53753.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Bureau of Street Lighting reports that if adopted, $2,286.90 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:  October 4, 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 Lemay Street and Noble Avenue No. 1 (Reballot) 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 July 13, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of OCTOBER 11, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Lemay Street and Noble Avenue No. 1 (Reballot) 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, $228.69 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:  October 4, 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 Aviation Boulevard and Imperial Highway 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 July 5, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of OCTOBER 11, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Aviation Boulevard and Imperial Highway 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, $23,443.25 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:  October 4, 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 Waverly Drive and Auburn Street No. 1 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 July 11, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of OCTOBER 11, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Waverly Drive and Auburn Street No. 1 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, $790.88 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:  October 4, 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 Quintero Street and Sunset Boulevard No. 2 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 July 11, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of OCTOBER 11, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Quintero Street and Sunset Boulevard No. 2 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, $114.34 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:  October 4, 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 Chandler Boulevard and Wilkinson 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 July 11, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of  OCTOBER 11, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Chandler Boulevard and Wilkinson 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, $2,054.22 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:  October 4, 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 Cedros Avenue and Camarillo 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 July 13, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of OCTOBER 11, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Cedros Avenue and Camarillo 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, $216.78 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:  October 4, 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 Topeka Drive and Hatteras 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 July 21, 2017.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION setting the date of OCTOBER 11, 2017 as the hearing date for the maintenance of the Topeka Drive and Hatteras 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, $231.54 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:  October 4, 2017)

6256 North Beck Avenue (Case No. 219614) Assessor I.D. No. 2335-024-020

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (HUIZAR - WESSON) relative to funding for the development of a mobile application, ConnectLA - an inclusive civic engagement hub for Los Angeles, in partnership with other City agencies.

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

1. TRANSFER $15,000 within Fund No. 44B/47, Appropriation Account No. 47N147 Neighborhood Empowerment thereby decreasing Fund No. 100, Appropriation Account No. 003040 Contractual Services to a new Appropriation Account No. 47N242 ConnectLA Application - said funds to be used for the development of a mobile application in partnership with other City agencies.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment (DONE) to work with other City agencies to transfer additional funds from their accounts through internal transfer to Department 47, Revenue Source No. 518806 and appropriate to Fund No. 44B, Appropriation Account No. 47N242 ConnectLA Application.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the DONE to make any technical corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

(Continued from Council meeting of August 2, 2017)

MOTION (WESSON - RYU) relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to prohibit the parking of vehicles for private sale on the west side of Irolo Street between Normandie Avenue and San Marino Street and on the east side of Normandie Avenue between San Marino Street and Normandie Avenue/Irolo Street.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance that amends the LAMC Section 87.55, which establishes regulations for the parking of vehicles displaying a For Sale sign or placard advertising the private sale of vehicles on certain City streets or public lands, to prohibit the parking of such vehicles on the west side of Irolo Street between Normandie Avenue and San Marino Street and on the east side of Normandie Avenue between San Marino Street and Normandie Avenue/Irolo Street.

MOTION (KREKORIAN - PRICE) relative to technical adjustments regarding approval of an outside counsel contract with the law firm Pepper Hamilton.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Controller's Office to transfer $100,000 from the Unappropriated  Balance, City Attorney Outside Counsel, including Workers' Compensation line item, to the City Attorney Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 9301.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

MOTION (RYU - RODRIGUEZ) relative to accepting $15,000 to address traffic issues in the vicinity of the Buckley School.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ACCEPT the amount of $15,000 contributed by the Buckley School, to cause these funds to be deposited into a new account in the Council District Four Real Property Trust Fund No. 686/14 entitled Buckley School Traffic to be used to address traffic issues in the vicinity of the school.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to make any corrections, clarifications or revisions to the above fund transfer instructions, including any new instructions, in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion, and including any corrections and changes to fund or account numbers; said corrections / clarifications / changes may be made orally, electronically or by any other means.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Magdalena DiSanto, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC617976. (This matter arises from an incident involving an employee of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 31, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $140,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $140,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, Account No. 009798 to Fund No. 100/59, Transportation Liability Payouts, Account No. 009797.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon from Fund No. 100/59, Transportation Liability Payouts, Account No. 009797 and made payable to: Law Offices of Jeffrey Lamb, and Magdalena DiSanto.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Mahendra Amin v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC589301. (This matter arises from alleged employment race and age discrimination occurring between 2013 and 2016.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 31, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to pay a total of $157,884 in settlement of the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $157,884 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, Account No. 009798 to Fund No. 100/59, Public Works Engineering Liability Payouts, Account No. 009793.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand thereon from Fund No. 100/59, Public Works Engineering Liability Payouts, Account No. 009793 and made payable to: The Law Offices of Mancini and Associates and Mahendra Amin.
   
   
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; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled William Mears, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV15-08441 JAK (AJWx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on December 24, 2014, in Los Angeles, California.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 31, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

Recommendation for Council action:

REJECT the Plaintiff's offer of settlement.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Maria Teresa Abrego, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., United States District Court Case No. CV15-00039 BRO (JEMx). (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on August 2, 2014, in Los Angeles, California.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 31, 2017)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $990,464 in settlement of the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $990,464 from Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792 Police Liability Payouts as follows:
   
   
   1. $629,268 made payable to: Abir Cohen Treyzon Salo LLP and Maria Teresa Abrego.
      
      
   2. $120,732 made payable to: Pacific Life and Annuity Services, Inc. on behalf of Nathan Abrego, Omar Abrego, and Chastity Abrego.
      
      
   3. $240,464 made payable to: Steven Lerman and Associates, Inc.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled  Bulwer Drive LLC v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC567318. (Lawsuit concerning 8041 and 8045 Bulwer Drive; this case is an inverse condemnation action against the City arising out of Plaintiff’s claim of impairment of access to two homes on Bulwer Drive.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on July 24, 2017; Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

MOTION (KREKORIAN - KORETZ)

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

1. APPROVE settlement of the above-entitled matter on the following terms:
   
   
   1. The City agrees to pay the Plaintiff $1.7 million.
      
      
   2. The Plaintiff will pay the Public Works Bureau of Engineering (BOE) $50,000 to reimburse the BOE for its past and anticipated future costs related to the Plaintiff's improvement of Bulwer Drive.
      
      
   3. The Plaintiff will transfer ten of its lots to the Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy and deed restrict them as open space to ensure that the improvements to Bulwer Drive do not lead to further development of Plaintiff's lots. The Santa Monica Mountains Conservancy will pay the City $250,000 for the acquisition of these lots after January 1, 2018.
      
      
   4. The City will dismiss its appeal of the California Environmental Quality Act action.
      
      
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute a settlement agreement and other documents necessary to implement the settlement.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand in the amount of $1.7 million from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, made payable to: Bulwer Drive LLC.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                 PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

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Regular meeting recessed at 11:02 a.m.
Special meeting convened at 11:02 a.m.
Special meeting adjourned at 11:06 a.m.
Regular meeting convened at 11:06 a.m.

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (O'FARRELL - PRICE) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the purpose of financing and constructing of an affordable rental housing property located at 166 South Alvarado Street, in the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. WAIVE the City of Los Angeles Multifamily Bond policy and designate the California Public Finance Authority to issue bonds not to exceed $20,000,000 to provide financing for the Hope on Alvarado Project located at 166 South Alvarado Street.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) to execute and enforce the terms of the Regulatory Agreement with the Borrower prior to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing and notify the City Clerk that a Regulatory Agreement has been executed.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to schedule a TEFRA Hearing on the agenda for the City Council meeting, subject to confirmation from the HCID that a Regulatory Agreement has been executed, to be held on Wednesday, AUGUST 16, 2017 at 10:00 a.m., located at 200 North Spring Street, Room 340, Los Angeles, California 90012.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City  Clerk to place on the Council agenda for the City Council meeting to be held on Wednesday, AUGUST 16, 2017 consideration of the TEFRA hearing results and adoption of the attached TEFRA hearing Resolution to follow the conduct of the public hearing.

ADOPTED

MOTION (WESSON - O'FARRELL)

Recommendation for Council action:

RECEIVE and FILE Motion (O'Farrell - Price).