20136 West Strathern Street. (Lien: $7,690.92)

9200 North Wilbur Avenue. (Lien: $2,602.04)

7237 West Tranquil Drive. (Lien: $2,151.79)

1421 East 57th Street. (Lien: $1,138.56)

14550 West Kittridge Street. (Lien: $932.40)

2117 North Apex Avenue. (Lien: $3,958.78)

4328 North Edenhurst Avenue. (Lien: $4,043.89)

6116 North Dill Place. (Lien: $1,288.56)

6858 North Lasaine Avenue. (Lien: $1,288.56)

846 West 29th Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)

14802 West Friar Street. (Lien: $932.40)

1268 North Ravenna Avenue.  (Lien: $3,630.48)

(Continued from Council meeting of October 20, 2017)

6654 North Valley Circle Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of November 7, 2017)

HEARING COMMENTS and RESOLUTION pursuant to the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $25,000,000 for the purpose of financing and constructing an affordable rental housing project located at 166 South Alvarado Street.

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 $25,000,000 for the purpose of financing and constructing an affordable rental housing project located at 166 South Alvarado Street.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of the California Municipal Finance Authority Revenue Bonds Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department to execute and enforce the terms of the Regulatory Agreement with the Borrower prior to the TEFRA Hearing and notify the City Clerk that a Regulatory Agreement has been executed.

(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of November 1, 2017)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Grocery Outlet located at 1120 West 6th Street, Suite 103.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE that the issuance of a liquor license at Grocery Outlet located at 1120 West 6th Street, Suite 103 will serve a Public Convenience or Necessity and will not tend to create a law enforcement problem.
   
   
2. GRANT the Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 1120 West 6th Street, Suite 103.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

Applicant:  Grocery Outlet, Inc.

Representative:  Jim Ries, Craig Lawson and Co.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - JANUARY 11, 2018

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - JANUARY 10, 2018)

HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at Barnoy located at 20101 Roscoe Boulevard.

Applicant: Joe Barnoy

Representative: Wil Nieves

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 23, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 22, 2017)

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

ADOPTED

MOTION (BLUMENFIELD - ENGLANDER)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that an ABC license for this site would contribute to the endangerment of the public, and result in an influx in the type of crimes that are exacerbated by alcohol, as highlighted by the Los Angeles Police Department’s letter, dated September 27, 2017, that our already limited police resources would be further strained to address.
   
   
2. FIND that the Public Convenience or Necessity will not be served by the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at the gas station mini-mart (Chevron) located at 20101 Roscoe Boulevard, Winnetka, CA, 91306 inasmuch as the site is located in a high crime reporting district and is within close proximity to multiple sensitive uses.
   
   
3. DENY the application for determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off-site consumption at 20101 Roscoe Boulevard, Winnetka, CA, 91306, based upon the above findings and following evidence.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to transmit this determination to the State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control as the required findings under Business and Professions Code Section 23958.4.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO), RESOLUTION and MINUTES relative to the issuance of tax-exempt bonds for Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc. by the Public Finance Authority not to exceed $41 million.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION and MINUTES from the Public Hearing held in accordance with Section 142 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and Section 147(f) of the Code for the California Public Finance Authority to issue up to $41 million in tax-exempt bonds for the capital costs of Prime Healthcare Services - Sherman Oaks, LLC, at 4911, 4929 and 5000 Van Nuys Boulevard, Sherman Oaks and Prime Healthcare Services - Encino Hospital, LLC at 16237 Ventura Boulevard, Encino.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the issuance of up to $41 million in tax-exempt bonds by the Public Finance Authority for Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc., facilities will not result in any fiscal impact to the City.  These bonds will be repaid by Prime Healthcare Foundation, Inc.

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the appointment of Ms. Richelle Rae Huizar to the Commission on the Status of Women.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Richelle Rae Huizar to the Commission on the Status of Women for the term ending June 30, 2022 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Huizar resides in Council District 14.  (Current Commission gender composition: F=6; M=0).

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Filed.

Background Check:  Completed.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 29, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 29, 2017)

GENERAL EXEMPTION, TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to use alternative project delivery methods for five additional projects.

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

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is generally exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2(m) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE Resolution No. 26333 approved by the Board of Airport Commissioners on September 7, 2017, relative to authorizing the Executive Director, LAWA, to use the construction manager at-risk project delivery method and the competitive sealed proposal method consistent with Charter Sections 371 and 375 for the following additional projects: North Airfield Runway Exit Taxiways Program; South Airfield Reconstruction Program; Taxiway Reconfiguration Projects; Taxilane Resurfacing Projects; and, Airside Cargo Facility Ramp Reconstruction Project.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated November 1, 2017 amending Ordinance No. 183457 to add additional programs and projects to the authorization of LAWA, to award construction manager at risk contracts pursuant to a competitive sealed proposal method, and establishing criteria relating to such contracts for select airfield capital improvement projects and programs at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Van Nuys General Aviation Airport (VNY).
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that there is no estimated direct, measurable economic impact resulting from the Council’s amending Ordinance No. 183457 to include five additional capital projects at LAX and VNY for authorization to use alternative project delivery methods. However, there is the potential for cost avoidance from a reduced risk of change orders that can result from design, construction, phasing, and sequencing conflicts. Approval of the proposed Ordinance will not impact the City’s General Fund or LAWA’s Operating or Capital budgets since there is no appropriation of funds required. As a routine administrative action, this action complies with LAWA’s adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to reassign administrative support for the Office of Public Accountability (OPA) from the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to the Office of the City Clerk.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated June 2, 2017, amending Section 23.144 of the LAAC to reassign administrative support for the OPA to the Office of the City Clerk.
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (CE), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change and appeal for the property located at 39-45 1/2 North Venice Boulevard.

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

1. FIND, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines 15323, Section One, Class 23, and Class 15303, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a CE pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2, applies.

 

2. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the West Los Angeles Area Planning Commission (WLAAPC) as the Findings of the Council.

 

3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated July 5, 2017, effectuating a Zone Change to amend Ordinance No. 164235 by modifying [Q] Condition No. One to allow a change of use and delete a portion of Condition No. Eight regarding operating hours for the property located at 45 North Venice Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

4. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Thomas B. McCullough, Jr., Carina Christmas, Shannon Cooper, Natanel Edelson, David Ewing, Michael Maker, Jason Moore, James Robb, and Andy Rovins, and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the WLAAPC relative to a Coastal Development Permit for the project within the dual-permit jurisdiction area of the Coastal Zone, for the change of use from Art Gallery and Associated Uses to Art Gallery and Associated Uses, or Office, Business, or Professional Uses, and to modify Q Conditions to remove the 6:00 p.m. closing hours for staff, for the property located at 39-45 1/2 North Venice Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

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

 

...the Council may decide to impose a permanent Q Qualified classification... identified on the Zoning Map by the symbol Q in brackets... There shall be no time limit on removal of the brackets around the [Q] Qualified designation nor on removal of the T Tentative designation. After the conditions of the permanent [Q] Qualified classification have been fulfilled, the brackets surrounding the Q symbol shall be removed.

 

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: Peter Goulds, North Venice Boulevard Gallery Partnership

Case No. APCW-2015-4392-ZC-CDP

CEQA No. ENV-2015-4393-CE

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - NOVEMBER 21, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - NOVEMBER 21, 2017)

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM (MMP), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, RESOLUTION, and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a General Plan Amendment and Vesting Zone Change for the property located at 232-250 West 25th Street, 2504-2528 South Grand Avenue, and 227-243 West Adams Boulevard.

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

1. FIND, pursuant to California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15074(b), after consideration of the whole of the administrative record, including MND No. ENV-2016-3313-MND, adopted on August 10, 2017 (under Case No. VTT-74510-1A), and all comments received, with the imposition of mitigation measures, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the environment; that the MND reflects the independent judgement and analysis of the City; that the mitigation measures have been made enforceable conditions on the project; and, ADOPT the MND and the MMP prepared for the MND.

 

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

 

3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION as recommended by the Mayor and the LACPC, APPROVING the GPA to amend the Southeast Los Angeles Community Plan to change the land use designation from Limited Manufacturing to Community Commercial and to amend the Community Plan Map to exempt the Project from the provisions of Footnote One.

 

4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated August 10, 2017, effectuating a Vesting Zone Change from M1-2 to (T)(Q)C2-2D for the demolition of existing structures and surface parking for the construction, use and maintenance of a seven story, 87-foot high mixed-use building with five stories of residential uses above a two-story parking and commercial podium, with the residential component including approximately 278,384 square feet of floor area and up to 296 residential units, with 11 percent (25 units) of the base density of 221 units reserved for restricted affordable units at the Very Low Income level and a minimum of three units reserved as Workforce Income Units, with the commercial component consisting of approximately 5,000 square-feet of retail/restaurant uses at the ground level, and approximately 341 parking spaces provided on the ground level and second level of the two-story podium, for the property located at 232-250 West 25th Street, 2504-2528 South Grand Avenue, and 227-243 West Adams Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

5. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to update the General Plan and appropriate maps pursuant to this action.

 

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: Michael Schwartzman, CVGHB 228 West 25th Street, LLC

Representative: Alex Irvine, Irvine and Associates

Case No. CPC-2016-3312-GPA-VZC-DB-SPR

CEQA No. ENV-2016-3313-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 - JANUARY 2, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 13, 2017)

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION (CE), PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to a Zone Change for the property located at 8730 North Etiwanda Avenue.

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

1. FIND, based on the whole of the administrative record, that the project is exempt from the California Environment Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332, and State CEQA Guidelines, Class 32, and there is no substantial evidence demonstrating that an exception to a CE pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15300.2, applies.

 

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

 

3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated September 7, 2017, effectuating a Zone Change from R1-1 to (T)(Q)R3-1 for the demolition of an existing single-family dwelling and the construction of a three-story eight-unit apartment building, and a semi-subterranean parking garage with 15 parking spaces on an approximate 7,882 square-foot lot, for the property located at 8730 North Etiwanda Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval.

 

4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated September 7, 2017, for a Building Line Removal to remove a 15-foot building line on the east side of Etiwanda Avenue established under Ordinance No. 129661.

 

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

 

...property shall not remain in a Q Qualified classification for more than six years unless during that time: (1) there is substantial physical development of the property to allow for one or more of the uses for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted; or (2) if no physical development is necessary, then the property is used for one or more of the purposes for which the Q Qualified classification was adopted... When these time limitations expire, the Q 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: George Kwiter, G and Y General Contractor, Inc.

Representative: Robert B. Lamishaw, JPL Zoning Services

Case No. APCNV-2016-565-ZC-BL

CEQA No. ENV-2016-564-CE

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 - DECEMBER 27, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 13, 2017)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to increasing the value of City contracts required to be in writing and to amend and add categories of contracts that will not require City Attorney approval as to form.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE, dated September 25, 2017, to amend Section 10.2 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to increase the value of City contracts required to be in writing and to amend and add categories of contracts that will not require City Attorney approval as to form.
   
   
2. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated August 31, 2017.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to amending Section 4.119 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code, pertaining to legal holidays for City employees, to create an Indigenous Peoples Day and remove the reference to Columbus Day.

(Arts, Entertainment, Parks and River Committee report adopted on November 3, 2017)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Noble Avenue and Lemay Street (Reballot) Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

(Public hearing closed at the Council meeting of November 7, 2017)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION abandoning all proceedings relating to the Archwood Street and Noble Avenue No. 1 (Reballot) Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

(Public hearing closed at the Council meeting of November 7, 2017)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Lemay Street and Noble Avenue No. 1 (Reballot) Street Lighting District, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

(Public hearing closed at the Council meeting of November 7, 2017)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to authorizing a Development Agreement with the Porter Ranch Development Company for the property located at 19701 Rinaldi Street.

(Environmental Impact Report, Addenda and Communication from the City Attorney adopted in Council on November 7, 2017)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Hatteras Street and Lankershim Boulevard No. 1 Street lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

(Public hearing closed at the Council meeting of November 8, 2017)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the 5th and Hill Streets lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

(Public hearing closed at the Council meeting of November 8, 2017)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Albers Street and Tujunga Avenue Street lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

(Public hearing closed at the Council meeting of November 8, 2017)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the Normandie Avenue and 223rd Street lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

(Public hearing closed at the Council meeting of November 8, 2017)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code relative to public notification procedures for the demolition of older structures.

(Planning and Land Use Management Committee Report adopted on November 8, 2017)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION amending the expiration date applicable to Southern California Gas Company Franchise Ordinance No. 168164 to extend the term of the franchise to June 30, 2019.

(Public Works and Gang Reduction Committee Report adopted on November 8, 2017)

ORDINANCE SECOND CONSIDERATION relative to recommendations for the Housing Development Land Conveyance Policy; amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code to provide the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department with the authority to acquire and receive real property; and a process by which to dispose of it for the purpose of affordable housing development.

(Housing Committee Report adopted on November 8, 2017)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to authorization to issue a Request for Qualifications for a panel of consultants for the Office of Economic Analysis (OEA).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the continuation of the OEA Program within the Office of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) as an ongoing, as-needed program that engages pre-qualified consultants to provide economic and fiscal analysis, subject to requests and the availability of funds to perform such analysis.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the CAO to release a Request for Qualifications, substantially similar to the draft included as an attachment to the CAO report dated October 17, 2017, attached to the Council file, in order to establish a new OEA Consultant Panel (Panel).
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the CAO to report to Council for approval of its recommendations for the proposed Panel.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no immediate impact to the General Fund.  No funds were provided through the 2017-18 Budget for this purpose.  Requests for economic analysis that are presented to the OEA should identify a funding source to pay for the study.  Compliance with City Financial Policies is reviewed on a case-by-case basis as the sources of funds for requested studies are determined.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to speed limit revisions and additions for various streets in the City of Los Angeles.

Recommendation for Council action:

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending the Ordinance dated October 13, 2017, attached to the Council file, amending Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.81 to change the speed limit of various in the City of Los Angeles with said Ordinance to make the following changes:

1. Remove Overland Avenue lying within Council District Five.
   
   
2. Remove the portion of Olympic Boulevard from the eastern boundary of Council District Five to Sepulveda Boulevard. 

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Tranportation Commissioners reports that  there is no impact to the City's General Fund.  There may be revenue generated by the subsequent enforcement of the renewed speed limits.

Community Impact Statement:  Yes

Against Unless Amended:

Westside Neighborhood Council

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Municipal Code to include a new subsection for a tax rate applicable to businesses that provide digital goods.

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

1. REQUEST the City Attorney to report in 60 days on appropriate definitions for digital goods and an analysis of the nature of goods and services in the context of traditional taxation and in the digital context for the variety of industries that are impacted.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), working with the Office of Finance, to report in 60 days with  an analysis of the potential revenue impacts of shifting taxable receipts on business activities related to digital products into a digital goods category.
   
   

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

HOMELESSNESS AND POVERTY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Comprehensive Homeless Strategy Implementation, Strategies 6E-Evaluate Homeless Navigation Centers, and 7O-Expanding Emergency Shelter and Improving Access.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the two City Administrative Officer reports both dated October 27, 2017 relative to Strategy 6E-Evaluate Homeless Navigation Centers, and Strategy 7O-Expanding Emergency Shelter and Improving Access.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to appointing members of the Innovation and Performance Commission.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Krekorian):

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an Ordinance amending Section 8.231 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code to provide that the Los Angeles City Council President is authorized to appoint members of the Innovation and Performance Commission from nominations submitted by the Chairs of the Budget and Finance, the Personnel and Animal Welfare, and the Public Works and Gang Reduction Committees.

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, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to establishing the City's position regarding SB 25 (Portantino - Stern) which would establish a revised order of precedence on state ballots in which local offices and measures appear first.

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

ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION to include in the City's 2017-18 State Legislative Program, SUPPORT for SB 25 (Portantino - Stern), which would establish a revised order of precedence on state ballots in which local offices and measures appear first, followed by state and national measures and elections.

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.

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 47789 between eLoyalty, LLC (eLoyalty) and the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power (LADWP) for software support and maintenance.

Recommendation for Council action:

CONCUR with the Board of Water and Power Commissioners' action of October 17, 2017, Resolution No. 018-055, authorizing Amendment No. 5 to Agreement No. 47789 with eLoyalty to extend the contract term for one year with two additional one-year extension options and to increase the expenditure authority by $3,000,000 for software maintenance and support.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that approval of the proposed resolution will impact the Water Revenue Fund and Power Revenue Fund. There is no impact to the City’s General Fund. The proposed Resolution complies with the LADWP's adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 18, 2017

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 13, 2017)

ENERGY, CLIMATE CHANGE AND ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Office of Public Accountability's (OPA) annual budget for the prior five years and how it compares to the Charter-mandated minimum funding level which is based on the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's (LADWP) annual sales of water and power.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the OPA/Ratepayer Advocate report dated May 23, 2017 relative to the annual budget for the prior five years and how it compares to the Charter-mandated minimum funding level which is based on the LADWP's annual sales of water and power.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the City's helicopter fleet.

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

1. RESOLVE that two Helicopter Mechanic positions (Class Code No. 3742) within the Department of General Services (GSD) are APPROVED and CONFIRMED.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to identify six-months funding for these positions through the Financial Status Report (FSR).
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Fire Department, Los Angeles Police Department, and Los Angeles Department of Water and Power, to coordinate with GSD before making changes to current aircraft configuration to ensure needed maintenance resources and related issues are addressed.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the total General Fund impact is $147,353 ($93,500 direct costs and $53,853 indirect costs) for six-months funding and resolution authority for two Helicopter Mechanic positions. Funding will be identified through the FSR. Any requests for new resources will be considered as part of the annual budget process.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of a Bicycle Traffic School Program.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Huizar - Bonin):

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, in conjunction with the Los Angeles Police Department, to report on the establishment of a Bicycle Traffic School Program that would remove or reduce moving violation fines for bicyclists, per AB 902 (Bloom) that went into effect on January 1, 2016.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Law Enforcement Cadet Program.

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

1. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to expand its review of the Law Enforcement Cadet Program to include all of its youth programs, with the report including an analysis of supervisorial practices, procedures for accessing equipment and facilities, and an accounting of program finances.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the LAPD, upon the completion of its review, to present its findings to the Public Safety Committee and the City Council for review.

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 relative to the feasibility of installing solar shade structures over parking lots at Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) facilities.

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

1. NOTE and FILE the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's (LADWP) report dated July 25, 2017 relative to the feasibility of installing solar shade structures over parking lots at LAPD facilities.
   
   
2. REQUEST the LADWP to report with an update on this issue.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the La Tuna Fire that erupted on September 1, 2017.

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

NOTE and FILE the Emergency Management Department report dated November 2, 2017, attached to the Council file, summarizing the City's response and recovery efforts for the La Tuna Fire that erupted on September 1, 2017.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a contract amendment with Lendlease (US) Construction, Inc.

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

AUTHORIZE the President, or two members, Board of Public Works, to execute Amendment No. 3 to Contract No. C-102634 between the City and Lendlease (US) Construction, Inc., for Program Management/Construction Management of the Proposition F Fire Facilities Program, extending the contract term for three years from October 1, 2017 through October 1, 2020, in an amount not to exceed $21,400,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that the proposed amendment extends the term of the Program Management/Construction Management contract between the City and the above-referenced consulting firm, with no expected impact on the General Fund.  The maximum compensation of $21,400,000 for these services are expected to be paid by the Proposition F General Obligation Bond.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 26, 2017

 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 13, 2017)

PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to resizing the appointive membership of the Innovation and Performance Commission (IPC) to nine members total.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the IPC report dated January 9, 2017, attached to the Council file, to resize the appointive membership of the IPC to nine members total.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance to implement the recommendation in the said IPC report.

Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the IPC. 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 relative to the testing of lithium levels of the water in the areas around the Aliso Canyon Storage Field.

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

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power to report on:

1. Any and all testing conducted before, during, and after the Aliso Canyon gas leak.
   
   
2. Lithium levels of the water in the areas around the Aliso Canyon Storage Field and compare it to both the rest of the City and adjacent municipalities and on the standard guidelines of lithium levels.

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 relative to the feasibility of utilizing Brownfields Program funding for businesses that hope to locate or expand in the Chatsworth-Northridge Industrial Core - innov818 area.

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

DIRECT  the Bureau of Sanitation to report on:

1. The Brownfields Program, including the utilization of this funding source as an option for job-creating businesses that hope to locate or expand in the innov818 zone and may be required to complete environmental investigations, or perform environmental mitigation of toxics or contaminants.
   
   
2. Additional funding options for environmental investigations and mitigations that may be utilized for the innov818 zone.

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, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to 2017-18 Juvenile Justice Crime Prevention Act (JJCPA) After-School Enrichment and Supervision Program grant award to help fund the Clean and Safe Spaces (CLASS) Parks Youth Employment Internship Program (YEIP).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP), to accept and receive the JJCPA (formerly known as the Schiff-Cardenas Crime Prevention Act) grant funding in the approximate amount of $504,430 from the Los Angeles County Probation Department to provide youth services through the CLASS Parks YEIP during specified hours of peak juvenile criminal occurrences for a seventeenth fiscal year (2017-­18) at selected recreational facilities.
   
   
2. DESIGNATE the General Manager, Executive Officer, or Assistant General Manager, RAP, as the agent to conduct all negotiations, execute and submit all documents, including, but not limited to applications, agreements, amendments, and payment requests, which may be necessary for the completion of the project.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Chief Accounting Employee, RAP, to establish the necessary account and/or appropriate funding received within Recreation and Parks Grant Fund No. 205 to accept the 2017-18 JJCPA grant funds in the approximate amount of $504,430.00 for the CLASS Parks YEIP.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Herc Rentals, Inc., for construction equipment and heavy-duty rentals.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to Contract No. DA-4945 with Herc Rentals, Inc., to increase the maximum amount to $4,075,000 and to extend the term to March 31, 2019, for construction equipment and heavy-duty rentals for LAWA.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on September 20, 2017 approving Resolution No. 26340 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to Contract No. DA-4945 with Here Rentals, Inc.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed amendment extends the contract term to March 31, 2019 and increases the contract authority by $1,570,000, for a total amount not-to-exceed $4,075,000. The contract complies with LAWA’s adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – DECEMBER 18, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – DECEMBER 13, 2017)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending a Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) contract with Veritiv Operating Company for miscellaneous cleaning products.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Airport Commissioners that the proposed action is administratively exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article II, Section 2(f) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the First Amendment to Contract No. DA-4851 with Veritiv Operating Company formerly known as Unisource Worldwide, Inc., to increase the contract amount by $500,000 for the provision of miscellaneous cleaning products for LAWA.
   
   
3. CONCUR with the action taken by the Board of Airport Commissioners on September 20, 2017 approving Resolution No. 26341 authorizing the Chief Executive Officer, LAWA, to execute the First Amendment to Contract No. DA-4851 with Veritiv Operating Company.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The proposed amendment increases the contract authority by $500,000, for a new total contract amount not-to-exceed $1,720,906. The contract complies with LAWA’s adopted financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – DECEMBER 18, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – DECEMBER 13, 2017)

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the feasibility of revising the Ventura - Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Blumenfield - Koretz - Krekorian - Ryu - Huizar):

1. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning (DCP), with the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, City Administrative Officer (CAO), and the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), to prepare a report in 60 days that identifies options for amending, supplementing, overlaying by neighborhood, or revising the Ventura- Cahuenga Boulevard Corridor Specific Plan, including information on the costs, staffing needs, and timeline for each option as well as the identification of funding sources to meet those options.

 

2. INSTRUCT the DCP, with the assistance of the Department of Neighborhood Empowerment, to report back on options for creating a robust public participation process that will allow each of the six neighborhoods within it to robustly contribute on an continual basis throughout.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the implementation of conditions in all Conditional Use for Alcohol approvals for the sale of alcohol at fuel service stations.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the report from the Department of City Planning (DCP), dated October 3, 2017, relative to embedding certain California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control conditions in all Conditional Use for Alcohol approvals for the sale of alcohol at fuel service stations, allowing for City agencies the authority to cite and enforce the conditions.

 

2. INSTRUCT the DCP to report back on the number of businesses that concurrently sell motor vehicle fuel with beer and wine for off-site consumption on a citywide basis, and within each Council District.

 

3. REQUEST the City Attorney to report on legislative options available for applying certain conditions limiting the sale of alcohol in response to issues that may come up in each community.

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: None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions along both sides of South La Tijera Boulevard from Bleriot Avenue and Truxton Avenue in Council District 11.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Bonin - Blumenfield):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 2:00 am and 6:00 am along both sides of South La Tijera Boulevard from Bleriot Avenue and Truxton Avenue.
                                                                                                              
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.
                         
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions on certain street segments in Council District Three.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Blumenfield - Cedillo):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 10:00 pm and 5:00 am on both sides of the following street segments:
   
   
   1. Eton Avenue between Gault Street and Basset Street
      
      
   2. Deering Avenue between Hart Street and Basset Street
      
      
   3. Hart Street between Eton Avenue and Deering Avenue
      
      
   4. Basset Street between Eton Avenue and Milwood Avenue
                                                                                                                 
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.
                         
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the establishment of parking restrictions on both sides of Victory Boulevard between DeSoto Avenue and Winnetka Avenue in Council District Three.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Blumenfield - Cedillo):

1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code Section 80.69.4 and California Vehicle Code Section 22507, to hereby prohibit the parking of vehicles that are in excess of 22 feet in length or over seven feet in height, during the hours of 10:00 pm and 5:00 am on both sides of Victory Boulevard between DeSoto Avenue and Winnetka Avenue.
                                                                                                                      
2. DIRECT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), upon approval of this action, to post signs giving notice of a Tow Away, No Parking restriction for oversize vehicles on the streets listed above in Recommendation No. 1.
                         
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to make any technical corrections or clarifications to the above instructions in order to effectuate the intent of this Resolution.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the expansion of Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 560 in Baldwin Village in Council District Ten.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the establishment of OPD No. 560, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54,  is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. FIND that the Los Angeles Police Department should have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the authorized overnight parking restrictions in OPD No. 560, with support from the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Parking Enforcement, since the reported problems involve criminal activity.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION expanding OPD No. 560 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.54:
   
   
   1. Currently includes the following blocks:
      
      
      1. Orange Drive between the cul de sac south of Orange Place and Sycamore Avenue
         
         
      2. Orange Place between Orange Drive and Sycamore Avenue
         
         
      3. Sycamore Avenue between Sanchez Drive and Coliseum Street
         
         
      4. Alsace Avenue between Orange Place and Coliseum Street
         
         
      5. Orange Place between Alsace Avenue and Redondo Boulevard
         
         
      6. Redondo Boulevard between Orange Place and Coliseum Street
         
         
      7. Cloverdale Avenue between Sanchez Drive and Coliseum Street
         
         
      8. Cochran Avenue between Sanchez Drive and Coliseum Street
         
         
      9. Duray Place between Sanchez Drive and Coliseum Street
         
         
   2. To include the following blocks:
      
      
      1. Coliseum Street between La Brea Avenue and Hauser Boulevard
         
         
      2. Veronica Street between La Brea Avenue and the cul de sac south of El Mirador Drive
         
         
      3. Sanchez Drive between Veronica Street and Burnside Avenue
         
         
      4. Ridgely Drive between Coliseum Street and Burnside Avenue
         
         
      5. Burnside Avenue between Coliseum Street and Ridgely Drive
         
         
      6. Dunsmuir Avenue between Sanchez Drive and Coliseum Street
         
         
      7. El Mirador Drive between Veronica Street and the cul de sac east of Punta Alta Drive
         
         
      8. Punta Alta Drive between El Mirador Drive and the cul de sac south of Mantova Drive
         
         
      9. Mantova Drive between its north intersection with Punta Alta Drive and its south intersection with Punta Alta Drive
         
         
      10. Padilla Place between Punta Alta Drive and the cul de sac west of Punta Alta Drive Cloverdale Avenue between Sanchez Drive and the cul de sac south of Terraza Drive
          
          
      11. Terraza Drive between its north intersection with Cloverdale Avenue and its south intersection with Cloverdale Avenue
          
          
      12. Weatherford Drive between the cul de sac west of Cloverdale Avenue and the Cul de Sac east of Cloverdale Avenue
          
          
      13. Stillwater Drive between Weatherford Drive and the cul de sac north of Weatherford Drive
                                                 
4. AUTHORIZE NO PARKING, 2 AM to 6 AM NIGHTLY; DISTRICT NO. 560 PERMITS EXEMPT parking restriction on all residential street segments within OPD No. 560, except where parking is already prohibited for traffic flow or for public safety.
              
5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures to prepare, issue and collect payments for Overnight Parking Permits from the residents of OPD No. 560 in accordance with Section 80.54 of the LAMC.
          
6. DIRECT that the LADOT shall collect payments derived from the sale of parking permits to residents of OPD No. 557 and remit these funds to the Treasury of the City of Los Angeles for deposit into the Parking Permit Program Revenue Fund in accordance with Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 5.119.5.
   
   
7. DIRECT the LADOT to post or remove the authorized OPD No. 557 parking restrictions for any of the street segments within OPD No. 557 in accordance with the criteria set forth in the above recommendations, upon written instructions from the Council Office representing the specific street segment requesting the posting or removal of such signs.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that OPDs with permits for residents and their guests are a special service for which the City is entitled to fully recover all associated costs for the administration, posting, maintaining and enforcing OPD No. 560.  Violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in fines to be deposited in the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION, TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE REPORT and RESOLUTION relative to the establishment of Overnight Parking District (OPD) No. 558 in the 700 block of Cahuenga Boulevard and removal from Preferential Parking District (PPD) No. 40.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the establishment of OPD No. 558, pursuant to Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 80.54,  is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) as a Class 1 Categorical Exemption, under Article III.1.a.3 of the 2002 Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. FIND that the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) should have the primary responsibility for the enforcement of the authorized overnight parking restrictions in OPD No. 558, with support from the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) Parking Enforcement, since the reported problems involve criminal activity.
   
   
3. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION establishing OPD No. 558 pursuant to LAMC Section 80.54 to include the west side of Cahuenga Boulevard between Waring Avenue and Melrose Avenue.
                                  
4. AUTHORIZE NO PARKING, 2 AM to 6 AM NIGHTLY; DISTRICT NO. 558 PERMITS EXEMPT parking restriction for use on the residential portions of the block set forth above in Recommendation No. 3, except where parking is already prohibited for traffic flow or for public safety.
              
5. INSTRUCT the LADOT to initiate the necessary procedures for the preparation and sale of parking permits to residents within the boundaries of OPD No. 558, as specified by LAMC Section 80.54.
          
6. DIRECT the LADOT to post or remove the authorized OPD No. 558 parking restrictions for any of the street segments within OPD No. 558 in accordance with the criteria set forth in the above recommendations, upon written instructions from the Council Office representing the specific street segment requesting the posting or removal of such signs and upon receipt of a corresponding letter from the LAPD regarding the public nuisance-related crime problem associated with parked vehicles.

      
Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LADOT reports that revenue from the sale of permits will cover the additional cost of implementing, administering, and enforcing OPD No. 558.  Additionally, violations of the posted parking restrictions may result in fines to be deposited in the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the use of the herbicide Roundup at City parks.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and FILE the report dated October 19, 2017 from the Department of Recreation and Parks (RAP) relative to the use of the herbicide Roundup at City parks.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the RAP to report to the Arts, Entertainment, Parks and River Committee, when appropriate, regarding any significant policy or regulatory changes at the State and Federal levels regarding Roundup.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

ARTS, ENTERTAINMENT, PARKS AND RIVER COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City's bikeshare program and its potential impact on the film industry.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and FILE the report dated October 19, 2017 from the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) relative to the City's bikeshare program and its potential impact on the film industry.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT the LADOT to attend task force meetings and identify specific personnel to attend regularly.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the LADOT to solicit input/feedback from the affected Council District and the Film Coalition whenever a bike share station is proposed.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the LADOT to report quarterly with updates to the bikeshare program as it relates to the entertainment industry.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Harbor Department (Port) agreement with AMEC Foster Wheeler Environment and Infrastructure Inc. (AMEC), for periodic biological surveys of the Port of Los Angeles (POLA) harbor and its marine habitat.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners (Board) that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Class 6(2) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No. 17-8132 authorizing Agreement No. 17-3509 with AMEC for periodic biological surveys of the POLA harbor and its marine habitat for a term of four years and in the amount of $676,000.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that approving the four-year agreement between the Port and AMEC will have a maximum compensation amount of $676,000. The total cost for the biological survey is $1.3 million and will be shared by the POLA and the Port of Long Beach (POLB) through a percentage of cost-sharing. POLA will pay $676,000 or 52 percent of costs and POLB will pay $624,000 or 48 percent. POLA is paying a greater percentage of the total cost because of additional samplings of the POLA harbor and marine habitats. POLA’s financial obligations after the current fiscal year are contingent upon the Board appropriation of funds. A termination clause is included in the agreement.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – DECEMBER 26, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – DECEMBER 13, 2017)

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the City's Immigrant Advocate Special Report No. 1.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Cedillo - Wesson):

1. REQUEST the City's Immigrant and Civil Rights Advocate, with the assistance of City departments, as necessary, to:
   
   

   a.	Meet with community organizations to develop a comprehensive plan to define the content of the proposed Know-Your-Rights training sessions, the frequency, the locations, and identify any potential partners and report to Council in 60 days.
   b.	Report on any service gaps or opportunities to improve existing programs, partnerships and initiatives relative to the naturalization process.

2. REQUEST the City Attorney to review and report to Council, in 45 days, relative to the City's Immigrant and Civil Rights Advocate’s recommendations with respect to police practices, decriminalization of local laws and proposed topics for potential litigation.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA) to report relative to letters of representation, bond hearings, Human Rights Commission, and the budget implications and proposed structure for all three.
   
   
4. NOTE and FILE the CLA report No. 17-10-0960 dated November 1, 2017, attached to the Council file, regarding an overview of Human Rights Commissions in other cities.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Harbor Department (Port) agreement with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Education and Welfare Corporation for the use of storage space from the Archdiocese’s Saint Peter and Paul School.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor Commissioners that the proposed action is categorically exempt under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in accordance with Article III, Classes 1(14) and 6(2) of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines.
   
   
2. APPROVE the Port Resolution No.17-8137 authorizing Agreement 17-3512 with the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Education and Welfare Corporation for the use of 920 square feet of storage space from the Archdiocese’s Saint Peter and Paul School located at 706 Bayview Avenue for the Port to conduct air quality measurement activities as part of the Port of Los Angeles’ Air Quality Monitoring Program for a term of five years through September 13, 2022, and a rate of $13,200 per year.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer reports that the Port will pay the Archdiocese of Los Angeles Education and Welfare Corporation $1,100 per month or $13,200 per year to rent and occupy a location site at its Saint Peter and Paul School to operate and service air quality measurement equipment in the Wilmington community. No other adjustments will be made to the rental costs throughout the contract term. The new rate is competitive with market rates for properties for similar sites. The proposed agreement with the Archdiocese will be for a term of five years, from September 2017 to September 2022.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – DECEMBER 26, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – DECEMBER 13, 2017)

3200 East Barbee Street (Case No. 569426) Assessor I.D. No. 5210-032-001

7256 North Vineland Avenue (Case No. 574937) Assessor I.D. No. 2410-018-029

2859 North Avenel Street (Case No. 589454) Assessor I.D. No. 5434-026-017

7652 North Ventura Canyon Avenue (Case No. 584480) Assessor I.D. No. 2301-013-019

1420 West 38th Street (Case No. 506895) Assessor I.D. No. 5036-004-005