812 West 62nd Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

6000 South San Pedro Street.  (Lien: $7,466.10)

3424 East 1st Street.  (Lien: $794.60)

1111 West Sepulveda Street.  (Lien: $932.40)

1134 East 103rd Place.  (Lien: $3,687.47)

15900 West Roxford Street.  (Lien: $980.80)

2519 West Jefferson Boulevard.  (Lien: $2,751.73)

3740 East Whittier Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

5613 North Rawlings Avenue.  (Lien: $3,821.21)

8301 North Valjean Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

850 West 92nd Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

8924 South Main Street.  (Lien: $2,377.84)

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

(Continued from Council meeting of November 21, 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 7-Eleven Convenience Market located at 3079 North San Fernando Road.

Applicant: 7-Eleven Inc (Harry Sharma)

Representative: Sherrie Olson

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE - DECEMBER 18, 2017

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

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

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the direct sale of surplus City-owned property to Quattro SM / Beloit Partners, LLC.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated October 25, 2017, authorizing and providing for the direct sale of surplus City-owned property located at 1611 South Beloit Avenue to Quattro SM / Beloit Partners, LLC, for the purchase price of $1,848,000.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to granting an easement to the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) of a parcel owned by the City of Los Angeles for the Exposition Light Rail Transit System equipment installation and maintenance.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated September 29, 2017, authorizing and providing for the grant of a non-exclusive surface easement to Metro over the 386 square foot parcel owned by the City of Los Angeles located at the northwest corner of Arlington Avenue and Rodeo Road (easterly portion of Assessor’s Parcel No. 5042-008905), for the installation, maintenance, removal and replacement of Metro equipment required for the Exposition Light Rail Transit System and for ingress and egress of vehicles and pedestrians over the easement area for the sale price of $29,000.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare the Easement Deed Agreement based on the terms specified in the Ordinance for the sale of the long-term easement.
   
   
3. INSTRUCT the Department of General Services (GSD) to complete the transactions outlined in the Ordinance as approved to form by the City Attorney, process the necessary documentation to execute the sale, and deposit the proceeds into the appropriate account.    

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The sale of this property will generate one-time gross revenue to the City of approximately $29,000 prior to the payment of the costs of sale. The proceeds of the sale after deducting the associated sale costs will be deposited in the Sewer Construction and Maintenance Fund.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – DECEMBER 11, 2017 

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – DECEMBER 8, 2017)

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the reconfirmation of the Los Feliz Village (Merchant-Based) Business Improvement District (BID).

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

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The assessments imposed by the Los Feliz Village BID for the 2018 fiscal year provide services that directly benefit each of the businesses which pay the assessments.
      
      

   2. The services funded by the assessment are provided only to each of the assessed businesses within the boundaries of the BID.
      
      

   3. The assessment imposed does not exceed the reasonable cost of conferring the benefits.
      
      

   4. The proposed improvements and activities are completely separate from the day to day operations of the City of Los Angeles.
      
      

   5. The assessments for the proposed business-based BID are not taxes and that the Los Feliz Village BID qualifies for exemption from Proposition 26 under Exemption 1 of Article XIII C Section 1(e)(1).
             

   6. The services to be provided by the Owners' Association are in the nature of professional, expert, technical or other special services, that the services are of a temporary and occasional character, and that the use of competitive bidding would be impractical, not advantageous, undesirable or where the common law otherwise excuses compliance with competitive bidding requirements.
                     

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying Ordinance of Intention dated November 9, 2017 to confirm the Annual Report for the Los Feliz Village BID and to levy a special assessment upon businesses located within the BID for the BID's 17th operating year beginning January 1, 2018.
      
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to schedule, prepare, publish, and mail the public hearing notice as required by the provisions of Section 36500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code.
      
4. DIRECT the City Clerk, subject to approval by the City Attorney as for form and legality, to prepare and present an Ordinance levying the special assessment for the Los Feliz Village BID's 17th year beginning January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2018.
                  
5. APPROVE the Los Feliz Village BID Corporation, a California nonprofit mutual benefit corporation, to administer the proposed services of the Los Feliz Village BID pursuant to Section 36500 et seq. of the California Streets and Highways Code and City regulations.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, subject to City Attorney approval, to prepare, execute, and administer a contract between the City and the Los Feliz Village Business Improvement Corporation to administer the Los Feliz Village BID, if the Ordinance reconfirming the BID is adopted.
   
   
7. APPOINT the Advisory Board as listed in Attachment 1 of the November 9, 2017 City Clerk report, attached to the Council file.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that this is a merchant-based BID and there are no assessments for City-owned properties within the BID, therefore there is no impact on the General Fund.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE OF INTENTION FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the formation of the Tarzana Safari Walk (property-based) Business Improvement District (BID).

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

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The petitions submitted on behalf of the proponents of the proposed Tarzana Safari Walk BID are signed by property owners who will pay more than 50 percent of the assessments proposed to be levied.
      
      
   2. All parcels included in the BID will receive a special benefit from the improvements and activities that are to be provided.
      
      
   3. All parcels will have a special benefit conferred upon them and upon which an assessment would be imposed are those as identified in the Management District Plan, attached to the Council file.
      
      
   4. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution all assessments are supported by the September 2017 Engineer Report, attached to the Council file, prepared by a registered professional engineer certified by the State of California.
      
      
   5. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the September 2017 Engineer Report, attached to the Council file, that the assessment levied on each parcel within the proposed District is proportionate to the special benefit derived from the improvements and activities that are to be provided.
      
      
   6. In accordance with Article XIIID of the California Constitution and based on the facts and conclusions contained in the September 2017 Engineer Report, attached to the Council file, that the Engineer has separated the general from special benefits and identified general benefits in the amount of 1.68 percent to be separated from the special benefits conferred on parcels within the proposed BID; the yearly general benefits cost must be paid from funds other than the assessments collected for the Tarzana Safari Walk BID; and the general benefit cost for first year of operation is $1,202.22.
      
      
   7. The assessments for the proposed BID are not taxes and that the said BID qualifies for exemption from Proposition 26 under exemption 7 of Article XIIIC Section 1(e).
      
      
   8. The services to be provided by the Owners’ Association are in the nature of professional, expert, technical or other special services, that the services are of a temporary and occasional character, and that the use of competitive bidding would be impractical, not advantageous, undesirable or where the common law otherwise excuses compliance with competitive bidding requirements.
      
      
   9. The proposed improvements and activities are completely separate from the day-to-day operations of the City of Los Angeles.
      
      
2. APPROVE the Tarzana Improvement Association to administer the Tarzana Safari Walk BID if the district is renewed.
                  
3. ADOPT the:
   
   
   1. November 16, 2017 City Clerk report, attached to the Council file.
      
      
   2. September 2017 Tarzana Safari Walk BID Management District Plan, attached to the Council file.
      
      
   3. September 2017 Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
      
      
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE OF INTENTION dated November 16, 2017 to establish a Property and Business Improvement District to be known as the Tarzana Safari Walk Business Improvement District pursuant to the Provisions of the Property and Business Improvement District Law of 1994 (Division 18, Part 7, Streets and Highways Code, State of California) and to levy assessments.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the City Clerk, upon establishment of the BID, to prepare, execute and administer a contract between the City of Los Angeles and a non-profit corporation selected by the Tarzana Safari Walk BID Steering Committee for the administration of the District’s programs.
   
   
6. DIRECT the City Clerk to comply with the notice, protest, and hearing procedures prescribed in the Proposition 218 Omnibus Implementation Act (California Government Code, Section 53750 et seq.).
   
   
7. REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance of the City Clerk, to prepare and present an enabling Ordinance establishing the Tarzana Safari Walk BID for City Council consideration at the conclusion of the required public hearing.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that Proposition 218 requires the separation of general benefits from the special benefits.  The general benefit portion for the Tarzana Safari Walk BID is $1,202.22 for the first year.  However, funds other than assessment revenue must be budgeted annually for the general benefit expense for the remaining years of the BID's five-year term.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Living Wage Ordinance (LWO) to update living wage rates and benefits policies in connection with the Los Angeles World Airports.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated November 1, 2017 amending Chapter 1, Article 11 of Division 10 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to: maintain the wages for airport workers in a manner aligned with the local minimum wage; align the cost of health benefit for covered airport workers to the Consumer Price Index; ensure that airport workers covered under a collective bargaining agreement that supersedes this Ordinance are paid a living wage, to provide certain airport employees with release time to attend emergency response training; include additional exemptions for employees with qualifying health plans; and other technical changes.
          
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to report in regard to exempting the airlines from the mandatory health care provisions of the Living Wage Ordinance due to their collective bargaining agreements.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Chief Legislative Analyst reports that there is no General Fund impact.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND) and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Vesting Tentative Tract appeal for the property located at 11460-11488 West Gateway Boulevard, 2426 South Colby Avenue, and 2425 South Butler Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. DETERMINE, based on the whole of the administrative record, the project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21155.1; FIND the project is a transit priority project pursuant to PRC Section 21155; and, FIND the project is a sustainable communities project that meets all of the requirements of subdivisions (a) and (b) and one of the requirements of subdivision (c) of Section 21155.1.

 

2. 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-2015-4087-MND, adopted on July 6, 2017; and pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15162 and 15164, no subsequent Environmental Impact Report, negative declaration, nor addendum is required for approval of the project.

 

3. ADOPT the FINDINGS of the PLUM Committee as the Findings of the Council.

 

4. RESOLVE TO DENY THE APPEAL filed by Henrietta Conrad and Golden State Environmental Justice Alliance (Representative: Craig M. Collins, Blum Collins, LLP), and THEREBY SUSTAIN the decision of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) in approving MND No. ENV-2015-4087-MND, sustaining the determination of the Deputy Advisory Agency's approval of a one-lot subdivision, including the merger and vacation of a public alley right-of-way to create 129 residential condominiums, and Vesting Tentative Tract No. VTT-73891-1A for the demolition of the existing commercial structures and surface parking lots, and the construction, use and maintenance of a new, five-story 129-unit multi-family building, including 15 dwelling units set aside for Very Low Income Households, over a two-level subterranean garage providing 154 automobile parking spaces and 146 bicycle parking spaces, for the property located at 11460-11488 West Gateway Boulevard, 2426 South Colby Avenue, and 2425 South Butler Avenue, subject to modified Conditions of Approval.

Applicant: Randy Kirshner, 11460 Gateway, LLC

Representative: Dana Sayles, three6ixty

Case No. VTT-73891-1A

CEQA No. ENV-2015-4087-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 - DECEMBER 6, 2017

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - DECEMBER 6, 2017)

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION and TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) between the Harbor Department (Port) and the Los Angeles / Orange Counties Building and Construction Trade (Building Trades) Council.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. ADOPT the determination by the Board of Harbor 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 Port Resolution No. 17-8164 authorizing proposed Agreement No. 17-3526 for the PLA  between the Port and the Building Trades.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approving the proposed agreement between the Port and the Building Trades will continue the Port of Los Angeles (POLA)-PLA for a ten-year term. The previous POLA-PLA was approved for five years. The existing Port’s Construction Division staff will work with the Building Trades to administer the POLA-PLA on the Port-approved Capital Improvement Program (CIP) projects within the POLA at a salary and benefit amount of approximately $212,000 per year. The Port is paying the Bureau of Contract Administration approximately $250,000 to assist in the administration of the POLA-PLA. The Port may need to provide additional funding support because of the local hire and apprenticeship requirements and potential increase in CIP projects in the proposed POLA-PLA. If the Port and Building Trades require additional staff and consultant services, the estimated annual costs to support the POLA-PLA could range from $350,000 to $500,000 per fiscal year.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE – JANUARY 16, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION – JANUARY 16, 2018)

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to additional funding and term extensions for outside counsel.

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

1. TRANSFER $954,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Outside Counsel Including Workers Compensation line item to the City Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301.
   
   
2. TRANSFER $30,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Outside Counsel Including Workers Compensation line item to the City Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009302.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to amend to increase maximum compensation for the following contracts by these respective amounts:
   
   

   Contract No.	Contractor	Amount
   C-129459	Colantuono Hightsmith and Whatley	$80,000
   C-129460	Colantuono Hightsmith and Whatley	$55,000
   C-115552	Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann	$24,000
   C-109883	Liebert Cassidy Whitmore	$20,000
   C-122193	Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart	$100,000
   C-120558	Remcho Johansen and Purcell	$100,000
   No Contract No. Yet	Pepper Hamilton	$575,000

   
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to extend its contract No. C-115552 with Kronick Moskovitz Tiedemann by one year to May 17, 2019.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to extend its contract No. C-113155 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore by one year to December 31, 2018.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to extend its contract No. C-109883 with Liebert Cassidy Whitmore by one year to May 31, 2019.
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to extend its contract No. C-122193 with Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart by one year to March 7, 2019.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to extend its contract No. C-120558 with Remcho Johansen and Purcell by one year to June 17, 2019.
   
   
9. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to extend its contract No. C-125811 with Albright Yee and Schmit by two years to January 31, 2020.
   
   
10. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement: 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.

(The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the above matter.)

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2017 Off-Highway Motor Vehicle Recreation (OHMVR) Grant Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
   
   

   a.	Accept the grant award in the amount of $73,822 from the State of California Department of Parks and Recreation, for the OHMVR Program for the period of July 7, 2017 through July 6, 2018.
   b.	Negotiate and execute the Cooperative Agreement for the period of July 7, 2017 through July 6, 2018, for a total of $73,822, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.

2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   

   a.	Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70.
   b.	Spend up to the total grant amount of $73,822 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
   c.	Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, Authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.

3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   

   a.	Establish a grant receivable and appropriate $73,822 to an appropriation account number to be determined, in Fund No. 339/70, for the receipt and disbursement of OHMVR grant funds.
   b.	Increase appropriations as needed from Fund No. 339/70, appropriation account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows:   Account No. 001092, Overtime Sworn, $53,109.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the 2017 OHMVR Grant Program costs are fully reimbursable.  The grant requires a 25 percent in-kind match which is provided in the form of a portion of an existing budgeted Police Officer III salary.  There is no impact to the General Fund.  The recommendations in this report comply with the City's Financial Policies in that one-time revenue is used for one-time expenses.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Narcotics Analysis Laboratory Trust Fund Expenditure Plan.

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

1. APPROVE the Narcotics Analysis Laboratory Trust Fund Expenditure Plan No. 20.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   

   a.	Establish appropriation accounts within Fund No. 863/70 as follows:

   
   

   Account No.	Account Name		Amount
   TBD	Toxicology Analysis		$15,000
   TBD	Casework Overtime		60,000
   TBD	Equipment		324,200
   TBD	Training, Travel, and Subscription		110,000
   TBD	Supplies and Equipment Maintenance		100,000
   		Total:	$609,200

   
   

   b.	Increase appropriations as needed from Fund No. 863/70, account to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, General Overtime Account No. 001090 by an amount not to exceed $60,000.

3. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)  to prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that approval of the Narcotics Laboratory Trust Fund Expenditure Plan No. 20 authorized the LAPD to spend $609,200 from the fund on toxicology analysis, sworn overtime, equipment, training, and supplies in the Scientific Investigation Division.  There is no impact on the General Fund.  This action complies with the City's Financial Policies in that one-time revenue is used for one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the 2015 Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force Continuation Program.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), or designee, to:
   
   

   a.	Accept the supplemental award of funds for the 2015 ICAC Task Force Continuation Program in the amount of $728,922, for the period of July 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, from the United States Department of Justice, Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention (OJJDP).
   b.	Negotiate and execute the Cooperative Agreement for the period of July 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, for a total of $728,922, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   c.	Negotiate and execute new agreements or amend agreements with affiliate task force agencies as necessary, subject to the City Attorney approval as to form.

2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to:
   
   

   a.	Spend up to the total supplemental grant amount of $728,922 in accordance with the grant award agreement.
   b.	Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit grant receipts in Fund No. 339/70.
   c.	Appropriate $728,922 to Appropriation Account No. 70M416 within Fund No. 339/70, for disbursement of the 2015 ICAC Task Force Continuation Program.
   d.	Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   

   a.	Increase the grant receivable in Fund No. 339 by the amount of $728,922.
   b.	Increase appropriations for 2015 ICAC Task Force Continuation Program as needed from Appropriation Account No. 70M416 in Fund No. 339/70 to Fund No. 100/70, account number and amount as follows:

   
   

   	Account No. 001012, Sworn Salaries:		$  44,630
   	Account No. 001090, Civilian Overtime:		35,280
   	Account No. 001092, Sworn Overtime:		162,000
   		Total	$241,910

        

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the approval of the recommendations within this report will have no additional impact on the General Fund.  Acceptance of the grant is in compliance with the City's Financial Policies in that one-time revenue is used for one-time expenses.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) Special Training Fund No. 40J.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Board of Fire Commissioners report, attached to the Council file, regarding the annual report of the LAFD Special Training Fund No. 40J, for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) CAL-JAC Revolving Training Fund No. 40K.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the Board of Fire Commissioners report, attached to the Council file, regarding the annual report of the LAFD CAL-JAC Revolving Training Fund No. 40K, for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Westwood (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2018 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Westwood BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of State law.
                  
2. ADOPT the FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Westwood BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to State law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Highland Park Property (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2018 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that:
   
   
   1. The FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Highland Park Property BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of the State Law.
      
      

   2. The increase in the 2018 budget concurs with the intentions of the Highland Park BID Plan, attached to the Council file, and does not adversely impact the benefits received by assessed property owners.
                         

2. ADOPT the FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Highland Park Property BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to the State Law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Gateway to LA (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2018 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Gateway to LA BID, attached to the Council file, complies with the requirements of State law.
                  
2. ADOPT the FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Gateway to LA BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to State law.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone (property-based) Business Improvement District's (BID) 2018 Fiscal Year (FY) Annual Planning Report.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone BID, attached to the Council file, complies with Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) Sections 6.600 to 6.620.
                  
2. ADOPT the FY 2018 Annual Planning Report for the Lincoln Heights Industrial Zone BID, attached to the Council file, pursuant to LAAC Sections 6.600 to 6.620.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Clerk reports that there is no impact to the General Fund associated with this action.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the status of the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report dated October 30, 2017, attached to the Council file, relative to the status of the Vandalism and Graffiti Trust Fund No. 870 covering Fiscal Year 2016-17.

Fiscal Impact Statement: Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Illegal Dumping Reward Program Trust Fund No. 46G.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report, attached to the Council file, regarding the annual report of the Illegal Dumping Reward Program Trust Fund No. 46G, for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Threat Preparedness Trust Fund No. 46M.

Recommendation for Council action:

NOTE and FILE the City Clerk report, attached to the Council file, regarding the annual report of the Threat Preparedness Trust Fund No. 46M, for Fiscal Year 2016-17.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Not applicable.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the monetary donation of $17,303 for the benefit of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the monetary donation from the Pacific Area Boosters Association, valued at $17,303, to be utilized for employee wellness, station beautification, and annual events for the benefit of the LAPD, Pacific Area; and, THANK the donor for his generous donation.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the in-kind donation of audio video equipment for the benefit of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the in-kind donation of one 75-inch Sony monitor, two 55-inch Sony monitors, two 60-inch Samsung monitors, five large screen television mounts, one HDMI matrix switch with associated connecting cables, and five extended warranty coverages (five years), valued at $6,741.82, from Battalion Chief Thomas C. Gikas, to be utilized for the benefit of the LAFD, Fire Prevention and Public Safety Bureau; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact to the LAFD's budget from the acceptance of this donation.  Donations provide the necessary items meeting the needs of the respective department.  Replacement or repair of items meeting City specifications and LAFD business needs may be borne by General Fund, subject to budgetary constraints.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the in-kind donation of Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers game tickets for the benefit of the Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD).

Recommendation for Council action:

ACCEPT the in-kind donation of Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers game tickets, valued at $15,600, from Mr. Steve Needleman of Anjac Fashion Buildings, to be utilized for the benefit of the LAFD, Administration Bureau; and, THANK the donor for this generous donation.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Board of Fire Commissioners reports that there is no fiscal impact to the LAFD budget from the acceptance of this donation.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the transfer of County-owned property adjacent to Paseo Del Mar to the City of Los Angeles for the White Point landslide mitigation projects.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Buscaino – Blumenfield):

INSTRUCT the Department of General Services, with the assistance of the City Attorney, to negotiate with the County of Los Angeles to transfer to the City of Los Angeles the County-owned property adjacent to Paseo Del Mar that runs approximately 900 feet west from its terminus at South Weymouth Avenue in accordance with the previously executed right of entry permits issued for the White Point landslide mitigation projects.

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.

MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (MND), MITIGATION MEASURES, MITIGATION MONITORING PROGRAM, and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT (PLUM) COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change for the property located at 20504 and 20524 Lassen Street, and 9733-9857 Mason Avenue.

Recommendations for Council action:

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-2016-5002-MND, adopted on May 19, 2017, 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 of the Los Angeles City Planning Commission (LACPC) as the Findings of the Council.

 

3. INSTRUCT the Department of City Planning to prepare and present an Ordinance effectuating a Vesting Zone Change and Height District Change from: C2-1L/P-1L to (T)(Q)C2-1L; [Q]MR1-1VL to (T)(Q)CM-1LD/(T)(Q)M1-1D; and, MR1-1/C2-1L/P-1 to (T)(Q)CM-1L/(T)(Q)M1-1, for the property located at 20504 and 20524 Lassen Street, and 9733-9857 Mason Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval as approved by the PLUM Committee on November 21, 2017, to include:

 

Applicant shall remit funds to be deposited into the North West Valley Project Mitigation Fund No. 56P-14 in the amounts specified, within 30-days of the respective benchmarks, as follows:

 

1. $25,000 upon issuance of building permits for Building One, Building Six, and Building Seven, as identified on the Approved Site Plan.

 

2. $25,000 upon issuance of Certificates of Occupancy for Building One, Building Six, and Building Seven, as identified on the Approved Site Plan.

 

3. $25,000 upon issuance of Certificates of Occupancy for Building Four as identified on the Approved Site Plan.

 

4. 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.

 

5. 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.

 

6. 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.

 

7. NOT PRESENT and ORDER FILED the Ordinance dated July 27, 2017.

Applicant: Hamo Rostamian, HRI Development

Representative: Brad Rosenheim, Gary Warner, Rosenheim and Associates, Inc.

Case No. CPC-2016-5001-VZC-HD-CU-CUB-SPR

CEQA No. ENV-2016-5002-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 - DECEMBER 11, 2017

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

INFORMATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND GENERAL SERVICES COMMITTEE REPORT relative to purchase of property for its continued use as a bus maintenance facility by the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT).

Recommendation for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Huizar- Koretz):

AUTHORIZE the Department of General Services (GSD), with the assistance of the LADOT and the City Attorney, to enter into a purchase and sale agreement to acquire the 4.97 acre property located at 1950 East Washington Boulevard (Assessor’s Parcel Nos. 5167-005-013 and 5167-005-015) for its continued use as a bus maintenance facility by the LADOT with the conditions outlined in Option One of the GSD report to the Municipal Facilities Committee dated October 26, 2017.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The GSD reports that this action will not impact the General Fund. The purchase of the property will result in a $26 million expenditure from LADOT’S Bus Facility Purchase Program.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a request for waiver of conflicts of interest for three outside counsel firms: Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud and Romo; Best Best and Krieger; and Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart.

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the request for waiver of conflict of interest for the following firms:

1. Atkinson Andelson Loya Ruud and Romo in its representation of Big Sky Electric, Inc. and Carter Industrial Automation, Inc., subcontractors to Kiewit Infrastructure West, in connection with a potential claim for additional compensation on a City construction project.
   
   
2. Best Best and Krieger in its representation of Coso Operating, LLC in connection with California Environmental Quality Act, energy, and groundwater issues on the Hay Ranch Project in Inyo County.
   
   
3. Ogletree Deakins Nash Smoak and Stewart in its representation of Eagle Security Services, Inc. in a matter involving the City.

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.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the necessary resources to manage traffic and public safety issues around the Hollywood Sign and adjacent neighborhoods.

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

INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Department of Transportation, Los Angeles Police Department, and Department of Recreation and Parks to develop and submit a budget request for consideration as part of the 2018-19 Mayor’s Proposed Budget, identifying needed resources to adequately manage traffic and public safety issues around the Hollywood Sign and in adjacent neighborhoods.

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.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the utilization of $645,000 in Community Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds from the Adelante Eastside Project Area for the Breed Street and Sheridan Street Elementary School Safe Routes to School Project.

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

1. APPROVE $645,000 in CRA-LA Excess Bond Proceeds to Council District 14 from the Adelante/Eastside Redevelopment Project Area within the Council District to be utilized for the Breed Street and Sheridan Street Elementary School Safe Routes to School Project.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller, subject to the availability of funds, to give the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) access to the CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D to process transactions related to the Breed Street and Sheridan Street Elementary School Safe Routes to School Project.
      
3. AUTHORIZE the LADOT to be the implementing department, and to expend funds up to $645,000 from the CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9AN, Adelante Eastside, 2009 Tax-Exempt Series D, for transactions related to the Breed Street and Sheridan Street Elementary School Safe Routes to School Project upon proper documentation and demand of the General Manager, Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD), or designee, and pursuant to satisfactory review by the EWDD.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee (BOC) reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the November 16, 2017 CRA/LA BOC report, attached to the Council file, will have no impact on the General Fund.  The CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D is funded solely from the transfer of approximately $84.1 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council File No. 14-1174).

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing up to $825,000 from the Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Project Area to acquire and facilitate the sale and development of the Ocean Queen Site located at 1300 East First Street.

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

1. APPROVE up to $825,000 in taxable Community Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds available to Council District 14 from the Adelante Eastside Redevelopment Project Area within the district to be utilized by Self-Help Graphics and Art, Inc. (Self-Help Graphics) to acquire its business property (Ocean Queen Building) located at 1300 East First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033 (APN 5172-008-900; 5172-008-901; 5172-008-902).
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD)  to be the implementing department, and to expend funds up to $825,000 from the CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9AT, Adelante Eastside Taxable, for transactions related to the Self-Help Graphics Ocean Queen Building Acquisition Project upon presentation of proper documentation by the General Manager, or designee.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer up to $825,000 from the CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D, Account No. 22L9AT, Adelante Eastside Taxable, to Chicago Title Company upon receipt of appropriate transfer instructions from the EWDD.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Negotiate and execute a City loan agreement, promissory note, deed of trust and related documents (City Loan Documents) with the Self-Help Graphics on or before September 30, 2019 for a City loan up to $825,000 towards the acquisition cost of the Ocean Queen Building, subject to the approval of City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
   2. Negotiate and execute amendment(s) to the City Loan Documents relative to the intent of this transmittal on or before September 30, 2019, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
   3. Enter into a subordination agreement with California Community Foundation for a term not to exceed four years to subordinate the City’s loan towards the Ocean Queen Building acquisition so long as the total loan-to-value ratio does not exceed 80 percent of the acquisition cost.
      
      
5. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, EWDD, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and/or make technical adjustments that may be required and are consistent with this action, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee reports that approval of the recommendations contained in the November 16, 2017 CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee report, attached to the Council file, will have no impact on the General Fund.  The CRA/LA Excess Non-Housing Bond Proceeds Fund No. 57D is funded solely from the transfer of approximately $84.1 million in pre-2011 tax allocation bond proceeds from CRA/LA to the City (Council file No. 14-1174).

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

RULES, ELECTIONS, AND INTERGOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to allocating funding for bridgeDTLA to provide website services for the embRACE LA project.

Recommendations for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Wesson - O’Farrell), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. AMEND the Council action taken July 28, 2017, to allocate $10,000 from the unallocated balance in the embRACE LA line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to pay a vendor by the name of bridgeDTLA for website services for the embRACE LA project.
   
   
2. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the City Clerk to take any actions necessary to pay this vendor directly for this purpose, including but not limited to negotiating and executing the necessary documents with any suitable organizations, for this purpose.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE MAYOR relative to the appointment of Ms. Cielo Castro to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Board of Commissioners.

Recommendation for Council action:

RESOLVE that the Mayor's appointment of Ms. Cielo Castro to the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles Board of Commissioners for the term ending June 6, 2021 is APPROVED and CONFIRMED.  Ms. Castro resides in Council District 14.  (Current Board gender composition:  F=3; M=2).

Financial Disclosure Statement:  Pending.

Background Check:  Pending.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated November 20, 2017 to amend Section 80.81 of Chapter VIII, Division P of the Los Angeles Municipal Code to change the speed limit of various streets in the City of Los Angeles.

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:  Yes.

For:

Valley Village Neighborhood Council

Against Unless Amended:

Westside Neighborhood Council

(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the 2017-18 Departmental Personnel Ordinances.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying 36 DEPARTMENTAL PERSONNEL ORDINANCES authorizing the employment of personnel for 2017-18 in the following Departments:

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that funding for these positions is consistent with the 2017-18 Adopted Budget.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

COMMUNICATION FROM CITY ATTORNEY and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to incorporate public leases or licenses into the definition of Contractor and other technical changes in connection with the Worker Retention Ordinance.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated September 14, 2017 amending Chapter 1, Article 10 of Division 10 of the LAAC to incorporate public leases or licenses into the definition of Contractor and other technical changes in connection with the Worker Retention Ordinance.

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.

(Economic Development Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BUSCAINO - BONIN) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to develop and execute an agreement for a dockless bike share program in Council District 15 and the Harbor District.

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

AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to develop and execute an agreement for a dockless bike share pilot program in Council District 15 and the Harbor District.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Transportation Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (BONIN - RYU)

Recommendations for Council action:

1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) to develop and execute an agreement for a dockless bike share pilot program in Council District 15 and the Harbor District.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the LADOT, upon Council approval of bike share regulations, to develop and execute an agreement for a dockless bike share program in Council District Four immediately.

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to the first amendment to Contract C-129272 with Critical Signal Technologies to provide additional Emergency Alert Response System services on a Citywide basis.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging, or designee, to execute the first amendment to Contract C-129272 with Critical Signal Technologies, to provide additional Emergency Alert Response System services on a Citywide basis, subject to the review and approval of the City Attorney as to form and compliance with the City’s contracting requirements.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to expend funds upon proper written demand of the General Manager, Department of Aging, or designee.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging, or designee, to prepare Controller’s instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Department of Aging reports that there is no impact on the General Fund associated with this action.  The additional monitoring services will require no additional funds apart from the funding provided for Contract No. C-129272.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Health, Education and Neighborhood Councils Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER relative to a proposed contract with Watts Labor Community Action Committee to provide senior services at the Estelle Van Meter Mini-Multipurpose Senior Center.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging, or designee, to execute the proposed agreement with the Watts Labor Community Action Committee, to provide senior services at the Estelle Van Meter Mini-Multipurpose Senior Center, subject to review and approval by the City Attorney.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of Aging, or designee, to prepare Controller’s instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and City Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The Department of Aging reports that there is no impact on the General Fund associated with this action.  Funds for the proposed contract are provided in the 2017-18 adopted budget.  Approval of this agreement is in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies, as one-time funding is being used for one-time expenditures.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Health, Education and Neighborhood Councils Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) and RESOLUTION relative to a request for authority to issue tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the Sun Valley Senior Veterans Apartments located at 9041 North Laurel Canyon Boulevard and 12505-12515 West Jerome Street.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution, Attachment A of the HCIDLA report dated November 2, 2017, attached to the Council file, authorizing the issuance of up to $29,300,000 in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the development of the Sun Valley Senior Veterans Apartments.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute relevant bond documents for the Sun Valley Senior Veterans Apartments, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of these tax-exempt multi-family conduit revenue bonds for the Sun Valley Senior Veterans Apartments.  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, and the City will in no way be obligated to make payments on the bonds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) and RESOLUTION relative to a request for authority to issue tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds for the Six Four Nine Lofts Project located at 649 South Wall Street.

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

1. ADOPT the accompanying Resolution, Attachment A of the HCIDLA report dated October 20, 2017, attached to the Council file, authorizing the issuance of up to $17,546,237 in tax-exempt multifamily conduit revenue bonds or notes for the development of the Six Four Nine Lofts Project.
      
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to negotiate and execute relevant financing documents for the Six Four Nine Lofts Project, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that there is no impact to the General Fund as a result of the issuance of these tax-exempt multi-family conduit revenue bonds for the the Six Four Nine Lofts Project. 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, and the City will in no way be obligated to make payments on the bonds.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to a request for authority to accept two grants for the Child Passenger Safety Program and for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program from the State of California, Office of Traffic Safety (OTS).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA to accept and execute grant agreements with the State of California, OTS, in the amount of $154,000 for the Child Passenger Safety Program and $300,000 for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, subject to approval of the City Attorney as to form.
          
2. AUTHORIZE the HCIDLA to execute Professional Services Agreements (PSAs) with nine FamilySource Center (FSC) agencies that are willing to participate in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program to provide pedestrian and bicycle safety education, outreach, and distribution of related safety equipment supplies for the period October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018. There is $80,000 available for these contractual services.
   
   

   FamilySource Center Agencies	Amount
   All People's Community Center	$8,889
   Barrio Action Youth and Family Center	8,889
   Central City Neighborhood Partners	8,889
   El Centro de Ayuda	8,889
   Latino Resource Organization	8,889
   New Economics for Women - Canoga Park	8,889
   New Economics for Women - Van Nuys	8,889
   Youth Policy Institute	8,889
   Watts Labor Community Action Committee	8,888
   Total:	$80,000

   
             
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish new accounts and appropriate within the Traffic Safety Fund No. 45C/43 as follows:
      
      Child Passenger Safety Grant
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      43P143	Housing and Community Investment	$90,915
      43P299	Reimbursements to General Fund	29,300
      43P343	HCIDLA Costs	33,785
      	Total:	$154,000

      
             
   2. Increase appropriations in the amount of $90,915 within Fund No. 100/43 as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      001010	Salaries - General	$61,462
      001090	Salaries - Overtime	4,500
      002130	Travel	3,000
      003040	Contractual Services	1,755
      006010	Office and Administration	14,052
      006030	Leasing	6,146
      	Total:	$90,915

      
      
      
   3. Establish new accounts and appropriate within the Traffic Safety Fund No. 45C/43 as follows:
      
      Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      43P143	Housing and Community Investment	$132,276
      43P299	Reimbursements to General Fund	41,360
      43P343	HCIDLA Costs	46,364
      43P582	Family Source Centers	80,000
      	Total:	$300,000

      
             
   4. Increase appropriations in the amount of $132,276 within Fund No. 100/43 as follows:
                     
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      001010	Salaries - General	$86,804
      001090	Salaries - Overtime	2,250
      002130	Travel	2,225
      003040	Contractual Services	2,100
      006010	Office and Administration	30,217
      006030	Leasing	8,680
      	Total:	$132,276

      
             
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for technical corrections that may be necessary and consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement such transactions.
     

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The HCIDLA reports that the General Fund will be reimbursed $94,197 for fringe benefits.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON)

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

ADOPT the following revised recommendations in lieu of any other recommendations relative to this matter:

1. Authorize the General Manager, Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA), or designee, to:
   
   
   1. Accept and execute grant agreements with the State of California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) for a grant award of $154,000 for the Child Passenger Safety Program and $300,000 for the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form and legality.
      
      
   2. Execute Professional Service Agreements with the following nine FamilySource Center agencies that are willing to participate in the Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety Program to provide pedestrian and bicycle safety education, outreach, and distribution of related safety equipment supplies for the period of October 1, 2017 through September 30, 2018, and a cumulative compensation of $80,000:
      
      

      FamilySource Center Agencies	Amount
      1)All People's Community Center	$8,889
      2)Barrio Action Youth and Family Center	8,889
      3)Central City Neighborhood Partners	8,889
      4)El Centro de Ayuda	8,889
      5)Latino Resource Organization	8,889
      6)New Economics for Women - Canoga Park	8,889
      7)New Economics for Women - Van Nuys	8,889
      8)Youth Policy Institute	8,889
      9)Watts Labor Community Action Committee	8,888
      TOTAL:	$80,000

             
      
   3. Prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical corrections consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, Authorize the Controller to implement the instructions.
      
      
2. Authorize the Controller to adjust appropriation amounts within Fund 45C as follows:
   
   
   1. Establish new accounts and appropriate within the Office of Traffic Safety Grant Fund No. 45C as follows:
      
      

      	Child Passenger Safety Program
      Account	Title	Amount
      43P143	Housing and Community Investment	$90,915
      43P299	Reimbursements to General Fund	29,300
      43P343	HCIDLA Costs	33,785
      	TOTAL:	$154,000

             
      
   2. Increase appropriations in the amount of $90,915 within the HCID Fund No. 100/43 as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      001010	Salaries General	$61,462
      001090	Overtime General	4,500
      002130	Travel	3,000
      003040	Contractual Services	1,755
      006010	Office and Administrative Expenses	14,052
      006030	Leasing	6,146
      	TOTAL:	$90,915

             
      
   3. Establish new accounts and appropriate within the Office of Traffic Safety Grant Fund No. 45C as follows:
      
      

      	Bicycle/Pedestrian Safety
      Account	Title	Amount
      43P143	Housing and Community Investment	$132,276
      43P299	Reimbursements to General Fund	41,360
      43P343	HCIDLA Costs	46,364
      43P582	Family Source Centers	80,000
      	TOTAL:	$300,000

             
      
   4. Increase appropriations in the amount of $132,276 within the HCID Fund No. 100/43 as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      001010	Salaries General	$86,804
      001090	Overtime General	2,250
      002130	Travel	2,225
      003040	Contractual Services	2,100
      006010	Office and Administrative Expenses	30,217
      006030	Leasing	8,680
      	TOTAL:	$132,276

             
      
   5. Expend funds upon the proper demand of the General Manager, HCID, or designee.

MOTION (CEDILLO - KORETZ) and COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to various actions regarding the City's application strategy for the 2017 Round 3 Funding of the Strategic Growth Council's (SGC) Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) Program.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. APPROVE the Proposed AHSC Strategy and Joint Application Criteria.
      
2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to sign on behalf of the City of Los Angeles as an AHSC joint applicant as determined by the AHSC Strategy.
   
   
3. DIRECT the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to continue to lead the coordination, partnership and engagement with the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT), Department of City Planning (DCP), Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Department of Public Works (DPW) and other City Departments, as necessary, in joint planning efforts in the development of the required Sustainable Transit Infrastructure (STI) scope of work and assessment of individual affordable housing projects to increase each AHSC applicant’s readiness and competitiveness per the AHSC revised funding guidelines.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to issue letters of support and conditional funding reservations for the Proposition HHH Permanent Supportive Housing Program, as applicable, for projects that meet the City’s AHSC criteria as outlined in Appendix C of the HCIDLA report dated November 6, 2017, attached to the Council file.
   
   
5. DIRECT the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, in coordination with LADOT, BOE, DPW and other City Departments, as necessary, to report on the acceptance of AHSC Sustainable Transit Infrastructure (STI) and/or Transit Related Amenities (TRA) AHSC grant funding upon award in June 2018. The report shall include but not be limited to the following: recommended administration and distribution of funds process, framework implementation of STI/TRA projects as awarded and approved by the SGC, completion timelines, and recommended agreements among the appropriate City Departments for the successful coordination, process and completion of AHSC STI/TRA grant funded projects.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The HCIDLA reports that there is no fiscal impact at this time.  The above recommendations will allow the City to compete for up to $255 million in AHSC funding.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON)

Recommendation for Council action:

AMEND the Communication from the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to substitute the recommendations with the following:

1. Approve the Proposed AHSC Strategy and Joint Applicant Criteria.
   
   
2. Authorize the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to execute on behalf of the City, a Joint Applicants Agreement for each of the projects listed in Appendix C that meet the adopted criteria.
   
   
3. Authorize the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, subject to the execution of a Joint Applicants Agreement, to sign on behalf of the City of Los Angeles all required AHSC Round 3 application legal documents for each of the projects listed in Appendix C that meet the adopted criteria, subject to the City Attorney approval as to form and legality.
   
   
4. Direct the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to continue to lead the coordination, partnership and engagement with the LA Department of Transportation (LADOT), Department of City Planning, Bureau of Engineering (BOE), Department of Public Works (DPW) and other City departments, as necessary, in joint planning efforts in the development of the required Sustainable Transit Infrastructure (STI) scope of work and assessment of individual affordable housing projects to increase each AHSC applicant’s readiness and competitiveness per the AHSC revised funding guidelines.
   
   
5. Direct the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, in coordination with LADOT, BOE, DPW and other City Departments, as necessary, to report on the acceptance of AHSC Sustainable Transit Infrastructure (STI) and/or Transit Related Amenities (TRA) AHSC grant funding upon award in June 2018. The report shall include but not be limited to the following: recommended administration and distribution of funds process, framework implementation of STI/TRA projects as awarded and approved by the SGC, completion timelines, and recommended agreements among the appropriate City departments for the successful coordination, process and completion of AHSC STI/TRA grant funded projects.
   
   
6. Request the City Attorney to prepare the appropriate AHSC Round 3 Joint Applicants Agreement, including appropriate indemnification provisions, for projects which the City is a joint applicant.
   
   
7. Amend the joint applicant selection criteria to include a required Letter of Support from the Council Office representing the district in which the AHSC Round 3 project is located.
   
   
8. Instruct the Chief Legislative Analyst to prepare a Resolution for Council approval in support of the AHSC Round 3 projects that the City will partner with as a joint applicant.

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (CEDILLO - KORETZ) relative to authorizing the Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) to apply the revisions contained in the 2016 Affordable Housing Trust Fund (AHTF) Regulations to the affordable housing projects in the HCIDLA portfolio that provide supportive services.

Recommendation for Council action:

AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, to negotiate and execute modifications to loan agreements for affordable housing projects in the HCIDLA portfolio that provide supportive services and were approved for funding since 2007 to allow for increased deductions from operations for supportive services costs and deposits into a Supportive Services Reserve Fund as described in the 2016 AHTF Regulations, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to the utilization of program income for property management expenses related to sites transferred from the former Community Redevelopment Agency of the City of Los Angeles (CRA/LA).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the use of $301,500 in available program income deposited into Fund No. 55J Low and Moderate Income Housing Fund to pay invoices for property management costs, including but not limited to, utility charges, demolition, signage, management and maintenance for all CRA/LA-transferred vacant properties.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish new accounts and appropriate within Fund No. 55J Low and Moderate Income Housing as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      43P140	General Services	$294,500
      43P143	HCIDLA	7,000
      	Total:	$301,500

      
                    
   2. Appropriate $294,500 within Fund No. 100/40 as follows:
      
      

      Account	Title	Amount
      001014	Construction Salaries	$114,000
      003180	Construction Materials	180,500
      	Total:	$294,500

      
             
   3. Appropriate $7,000 within Fund No. 100/43, Account No. 003340, Water and Utilities.
      
      
   4. Expend funds upon proper demand of the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee.                
              
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions and any necessary technical adjustment(s), consistent with Mayor and City Council actions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The HCIDLA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The recommendations in this report will allow for an amount not to exceed $301,500 in program income from the former CRA/LA assets to pay for property management services including, but not limited to, utilities, demolition, site maintenance expenses for the transferred CRA/LA housing assets.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

ADOPTED

AMENDING MOTION (CEDILLO - HARRIS-DAWSON)

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

AMEND the Communication from the Los Angeles Housing and Investment Department (HCIDLA) to also adopt the recommendations of the HCIDLA report dated October 31, 2017 relative to the use of program income received from the CRA/LA projects to pay invoices for property management costs for 23 vacant housing assets transferred to HCIDLA from the former CRA/LA (Council file No. 12-0049).

CONSIDERATION OF MOTION (BONIN - PRICE) relative to a Disposition and Development Agreement (DDA) with Thomas Safran and Associates Development, Inc. for the property located at 11950 West Missouri Avenue.

Recommendation for Council action:

INSTRUCT the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing and Community Investment Department, in consultation with the Office of the City Attorney, to prepare and execute any documents necessary to facilitate a DDA with Thomas Safran and Associates Development, Inc. for the property located at 11950 West Missouri Avenue.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

(Housing Committee waived consideration of the above matter)

COMMUNICATION FROM THE LOS ANGELES HOUSING AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT DEPARTMENT (HCIDLA) relative to a request for authority to amend existing Housing Opportunities for Persons with HIV/AIDS contracts for Program Year 2017-18 to accommodate Housing and Urban Development-mandated travel and training.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to execute contract amendments, as listed below, to increase funding for the existing terms of the contracts, ending March 31, 2018, in substantial conformance with the draft amendments attached to the HCIDLA report dated October 27, 2017, attached to the Council file, subject to funding availability and approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   

   Contract No.	Amend. No.	Contractor	Existing Contract Amount	Proposed Amendment Amount	Revised Contract Total
   127885	2	Hollywood Community Housing Corporation	$504,000	$800	$504,800
   128232	2	Inner City Law Center	342,400	1,100	343,500
   129610	1	LAMP Community, Inc.	699,351	1,000	700,351
   127871	2	Pets Are Wonderful Support	799,000	3,000	802,000
   127718	2	Tarzana Treatment Centers, Inc.	2,870,316	2,600	2,872,916
   128003	2	Single Room Occupancy Housing Corporation	438,000	1,500	439,500
   129778	1	Single Room Occupancy Housing Corporation	670,000	1,500	671,500
   		Totals:	$6,323,067	$11,500	$6,334,567

   
      
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   
   1. Establish new Account No. 43P452 HOPWA Training Module and appropriate $11,500 within the Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS Fund No. 569.
      
      
   2. Decrease Account No. 43N406 HOPWA Support Services in the amount of $11,500 within the Housing Opportunity for Persons with AIDS Fund No. 569.
                 
3. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, HCIDLA, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments consistent with the Mayor and Council action on this matter, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The HCIDLA reports that there is no impact to the General Fund. The contract amendments are fully funded by prior year program savings.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.