350 North Mesa Road.  (Lien: $3,420.50)

(Continued from Council meeting of July 26, 2017)

14302 West Kittridge Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of July 26, 2017)

3575 South Western Avenue.  (Lien: $2,436.33)

(Continued from Council meeting of July 26, 2017)

8310 North Laurel Canyon Boulevard.  (Lien: $3,136.32)

(Continued from Council meeting of July 26, 2017)

6282 East Tipton Way.  (Lien: $3,828.81)

(Continued from Council meeting of July 28, 2017)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM CHAIR AND MEMBER, PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE relative to the vacation of the portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the vacation of the portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue (VAC-E1401278) is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown colored blue on Exhibit B of the June 8, 2016 City Engineer report to Council:
   
   The portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue.
   
   
3. FIND that there is a public benefit to the vacation of the portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the right-of-way. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easement.
   
   
4. FIND that the vacation of the portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
5. FIND that the vacation of the portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
6. FIND that the vacation of the portion of the public right-of-way surrounding Island Lot D at East Boulevard and South Park Avenue is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated June 8, 2016 with the conditions contained therein.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Engineer reports that the petitioner has paid a fee of $14,980 for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner. Maintenance of the public easement by City forces will be eliminated.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of July 25, 2017)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the donation of a Portable Force Option Simulator (FOS) System for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the donation of a Portable FOS System, valued at $25,000, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, for the benefit of the LAPD Detective Support and Vice Division, for mental health intervention training to all frontline patrol officers; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a monetary donation for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the monetary donation of $82,250, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, for the benefit of the LAPD to fund training in recognizing and dealing with implicit bias as it relates to Community Policing, and issues relevant to 21st Century Policing; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a monetary donation for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the monetary donation of $32,195, from the Los Angeles Police Foundation, for the benefit of the LAPD Air Support Division to strip and paint a helicopter; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to an amendment to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Agreement in conjunction with the Supplemental Agreement with FirstWatch Solutions, Incorporated.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a First Amendment between the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) and the County of Los Angeles, Department of Public Health agreement PH-002851-1 (C-126916) to extend the term of the Syndromic Surveillance Program Agreement through March 31, 2018, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Fire Chief, or designee, to execute a First Supplemental Agreement between the LAFD and FirstWatch Solutions, Inc. (C-127484) to license syndromic surveillance software and extend the term of the Agreement through March 31, 2018, subject to review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the recommendations in this report will have no impact on the General Fund. The recommendations in this report are consistent with the City’s Financial Policies as sufficient grant funds will be utilized to fully fund the services provided.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - SEPTEMBER 19, 2017

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

FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (EIR) and TRADE, TRAVEL AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project, the Project‘s Final EIR, and appeal filed by the City of El Segundo relative to certification of the Final EIR.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DENY the City of El Segundo’s July 24, 2017 appeal of Board of Airport Commissioners’ (Board) certification of the LAX Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project EIR.
   
   
2. FIND that the Council has considered the environmental effects of the Proposed Project as described in the Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project Final EIR, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the actions of the Board, including Board Resolution No. 26299, in its approval of Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project.
   
   
4. AFFIRM the Board’s certification of Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project.
   
   
5. CERTIFY that:
   
   
   1. The Final EIR for Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project, which includes the Draft EIR, has been prepared in compliance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), and the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.
      
      
   2. The Final EIR for the Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project was presented to the Board, as the decision-making body of the lead agency, and the Board reviewed and considered the information contained in the Final EIR and any comments received prior to approving the Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project.
      
      
   3. The Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project Final EIR represents the independent judgment and analysis of the lead agency.
      
      
6. FIND that the Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project:
   
   
   1. Complies with the LAX Plan, as adopted at the time the Proposed Project was processed, any design guidelines required by the LAX Plan, and all applicable provisions of the LAX Specific Plan.
      
      
   2. Complies with the LAX Plan, as newly approved by the Council in June 2017, any design guidelines and standards required by the LAX Specific Plan as newly approved by Council in June 2017, and all applicable provisions of this Specific Plan.
      
      
   3. That the Proposed Project has been adequately analyzed in compliance with CEQA, and the applicable master plan commitments and mitigation measures contained in the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program(MMRP) (as may be modified by the BOARD in accordance with CEQA) or identified in any subsequent environmental review have been incorporated into the Project to the extent feasible.
      
      
7. APPROVE the Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project as described in the FEIR.
   
   
8. ADOPT the:
   
   
   1. Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project CEQA Findings of Fact and the Statement of Overriding Considerations;
      
      
   2. Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project MMRP.
      
      
   3. Executive Director’s LAX Plan Compliance Report for the Terminals 2 and 3 Modernization Project.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The Board reports that there is no fiscal impact to the City’s General Fund as a result of these actions.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the second amendment to Permit No. 907 with SSA Pacific, Inc., providing for a five-year contract extension and increasing the Minimum Annual Guarantee for the use of berths and other property in the Port of Los Angeles.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the accompanying Harbor Department (Port) Resolution No. 17-8097 authorizing the second amendment to Permit No. 907 with SSA Pacific, Inc., providing for a five-year extension with the right to terminate after the second year and an increase of the Minimum Annual Guarantee by 18 percent, from $348,409 to $410,749 per year, with annual Consumer Price Index (CPI) adjustments in subsequent years for the use of Berth Nos. 53 - 55 and other property in the Port of Los Angeles.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed Second Amendment to the Permit between the Port and SSA Pacific Inc., will extend the contract term by five years, with the right to terminate the Permit after the second year, and increase the Minimum Annual Guarantee by 18 percent, from the original amount of approximately $348,409 to a proposed amount of $410,749 per year, with a 25 percent discount to the rents for the past three-year compensation amounts and an annual CPI adjustment.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 25, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 25, 2017)

ADMINISTRATIVE AND CATEGORICAL EXEMPTIONS and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Third Amendment to Permit No. 897 with Catalina Channel Express, Inc., increasing the premises at the Port of Los Angeles to accommodate freight operations of the sublease with Avalon Freight Services, LLC., and increasing the minimum annual rent.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article II, Section 2(i) and Article III, Class 1(12) and 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the accompanying Harbor Department (Port) Resolution No. 17-8116 authorizing the Third Amendment to Permit No. 897 with Catalina Channel Express, Inc., increasing the premises by 32,881 square feet to accommodate freight operations of the sublease with Avalon Freight Services, LLC., and increasing the minimum annual rent by 18.9 percent.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed Third Amendment to the Permit between the Harbor Department (Port) and Catalina Channel Express, Inc., will increase leased property area by 32,881 square feet, which will result in an 18.9 percent increase in the minimum annual rent, by $48,974, from approximately $259,073 to $308,047. The Amendment will not extend the term of the current Permit which expires in March 2037.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 25, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 25, 2017)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Second Amendment to Permit No. 708 with Kinder Morgan Storage Terminals, LLC, for a five-year extension to allow for the continued operation of the marine oil terminal at Port of Los Angeles berths and related adjustments of compensation for rent.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as provided in Article III, Class 1(14) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the accompanying Harbor Department (Port) Resolution No. 17-8094 authorizing the Second Amendment to Permit No. 708 with Kinder Morgan Storage Terminals, LLC, for a five-year extension to allow for the continued operation of the marine oil terminal at Berth Nos. 118 and 119 until October 13, 2023, and related adjustments of compensation for land rent annually based upon the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed Second Amendment includes compensation from Kinder Morgan to the Port for land rent, and wharfage and dockage fees of approximately $2.4 million in 2016. Compensation will be adjusted every five years and will include an annual CPI adjustment. All other terms of the Permit, including the provisions in the First Amendment, will remain unchanged.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – AUGUST 25, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – AUGUST 25, 2017)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to initiating vacation proceedings for the Vermont Avenue and 85th Street Vacation District (VAC - E1401197).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. INITIATE vacation proceeding for the Vermont Avenue and 85th Street Vacation District as shown on the map attached to the City Engineer report to Council dated June 27, 2017, pursuant to California Streets and Highways Code, Division 9, Part 3, Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law.
   
   
2. DIRECT the Bureau of Engineering to:
   
   
   1. Investigate the feasibility of this vacation request.
      
      
   2. Report to the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee relative to the feasibility of vacating the requested area.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a fee of $29,960 was paid by the petitioner for the investigation of this request pursuant to Section 7.42 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC). Any deficit fee to recover the cost pursuant to LAAC Section 7.44 will be required of the petitioner.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Continued from Council meeting of July 26, 2017)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE ECONOMIC AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT (EWDD) relative to position exemptions for the EWDD.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE and CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Civil Service Commissioners on May 11, 2017, to exempt from civil service, pursuant to Charter Section 1001 (d)(4), the following grant funded positions in the EWDD:

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

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

MOTION (WESSON - PRICE) relative to extending the term of the contract with the Los Angeles Neighborhood Initiative (LANI) for various public improvements in Council District 10.

Recommendation for Council action:

DIRECT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to extend the term of City Contract No. 124975 with the LANI for various public improvements in Council District 10 for a new term of three years ending September 30, 2020 with all other aspects of that Contract to remain unchanged.

MOTION (RYU - MARTINEZ) relative to funding for additional enforcement around the Hollywood Sign during the Labor Day weekend.

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

1. TRANSFER/APPROPRIATE $13,065 in the Council District Four portion of the Street Revenue Fund No. 43D/50 to the Police Fund No. 100/70, Account No. 001092 (Overtime - Police Officers) for additional enforcement around the Hollywood Sign during the Labor Day weekend.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department to make any technical corrections or clarifications as necessary to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Motion.

MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) relative to issuing a Right of Entry permit to Pacoima Beautiful for use of a suite at the City-owned facility located at 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, in consultation with the City Attorney, to issue the appropriate Right of Entry permit, and any other necessary documents, to Pacoima Beautiful for use of a suite at the City-owned facility located at 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard, Van Nuys, CA 91401 on Thursday, September 28, 2017 and Friday, September 29, 2017 to conduct arts programming.

ADOPTED

SUBSTITUTE MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL)

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE Council District Six to use the Van Nuys City Hall located at 6262 Van Nuys Boulevard on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the Van Nuys Arts Festival, with the understanding that all costs incurred by the General Services Department associated with this event will be reimbursed.

FINAL MAP OF TRACT NO. 69968 located at 10915 Laurel Canyon Boulevard southeasterly of Chamberlain Street.

(Bond No. C-129741)

(Quimby Fee: $42,684)

Subdivider: AMG and Associates Retirement Trust; Surveyor: Brian Gentry/QES, Inc.

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                                PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL

3428 South West Boulevard.  (Lien: $3,848.60)

4120 South Avalon Boulevard.  (Lien: $3,762.72)

888 South Devon Avenue aka 860 South Devon Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)