545 West 127th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

4985 East O'Sullivan Drive.  (Lien: $932.40)

5546 South Long Beach Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

1658 West Manchester Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

1632 East 112th Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

1240 South Arlington Avenue.  (Lien: $3,878.97)

1112 West 77th Street.  (Lien: $2,535.12)

10241 North Amboy Avenue.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

11482 West Killion Street.  (Lien: $3,895.59)

1303 North Beverly Glen Boulevard.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

1525 West 221st Street.  (Lien: $1,288.56)

23241 West Ventura Boulevard.  (Lien: $576.24)

7645 North Beck Avenue.  (Lien: $3,831.87)

7769 West Melrose Avenue.  (Lien: $3,954.01)

1160 North Logan Street aka 1156 North Logan Street. (Lien: $1,288.56)

(Continued from Council meeting of January 23, 2018)

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Studio Universal City Street Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Olive Street and 8th Street No. 1 Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Hope and 11th Streets Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF HEARING PROTESTS and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the improvement and maintenance of the Figueroa and 12th Streets Lighting District.

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

1. DENY the protest and confirm the assessments.
   
   
2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE levying the assessments and ordering the maintenance of the above lighting district, in accordance with Sections 6.95-6.127 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code and Government Code Section 53753 (Proposition 218).

CONSIDERATION OF PROTESTS, CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and PUBLIC WORKS AND GANG REDUCTION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the vacation of a portion of the east-west alley northerly of Rowena Avenue from Griffith Park Boulevard to its easterly Terminus, VAC-E1401296 (Vacation).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. CONSIDER protests relative to the proposed Vacation.
   
   
2. FIND that the Vacation is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, pursuant to Article III, Class 5(3) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
3. FIND that the street vacation proceedings pursuant to the Public Streets, Highways and Service Easements Vacation Law be instituted for the vacation of the public right-of way indicated below and shown on the map of the May 30, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file:
   
   A portion of the east-west alley northerly of Rowena Avenue from Griffith Park Boulevard to its easterly Terminus
   
   
4. FIND that there is a public benefit to the Vacation. Upon vacation of the alley, the City is relieved of its ongoing obligation to maintain the alley. In addition, the City is relieved of any potential liability that might result from continued ownership of the involved street easements.
   
   
5. FIND that the Vacation is in substantial conformance with the purposes, intent and provisions of the General Plan, in conformance with Section 556 of the City Charter.
   
   
6. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for non-motorized transportation facilities, in conformance with Section 892 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
7. FIND that the Vacation is not necessary for present or prospective public use, in conformance with Section 8324 of the California Streets and Highways Code.
   
   
8. ADOPT the City Engineer's report dated May 30, 2017 with the conditions contained therein.

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

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street and traffic signal purposes on the north side line of Olive View Drive, west of Bledsoe Street - Right of Way No. 36000-10007 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the November 29, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $4,000.73 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION and COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to an offer to dedicate an easement for street purposes lying on the west side of Figueroa Street north of Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard - Right of Way No. 36000-10055 (Dedication).

Recommendations for Council action:

1. FIND that the Dedication is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970 pursuant to Article III, Class 5(19) of the City's Environmental Guidelines.
   
   
2. ACCEPT the petitioner's offer for the Dedication, substantially as shown on the Exhibit Map of the December 19, 2017 City Engineer report, attached to the Council file.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Board of Public Works to acquire the Dedication.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to forward a copy of the Council action on this project to the Real Estate Division of the Bureau of Engineering for processing.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that a $3,416.51 fee for processing this report was paid pursuant to Sections 7.3 and 7.41.1 of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. No additional City funds are needed.

ADMINISTRATIVE EXEMPTION, TRADE, TRAVEL, AND TOURISM COMMITTEE REPORT, and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to the acquisition by eminent domain of four properties for use by the Los Angeles World Airports (LAWA) to implement projects under the Landside Access Modernization Program (LAMP).

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

1. ADOPT the Board of Airport Commissioners findings that any activity (approval of bids, execution of contract, allocation of funds, etc.) for which the underlying project has previously been evaluated for environmental significance and processed according to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) is administratively exempt from further review pursuant to Article 11, Section 2.i of the Los Angeles City CEQA Guidelines and, further, that the taking of the subject properties is authorized by, inter alia, Section 19, Article I of the California Constitution, Sections 37350.5 and 4040(f) of the California Government Code, Public Utilities Code Section 21661.6, the Los Angeles City Charter Section 632(c), Section 1230.010 et seq., of the California Code of Civil Procedure, and all other applicable law as set forth herein.
   
   
2. APPROVE the accompanying RESOLUTIONS of Necessity Nos. 26407, 26408, 26409, and 26410, as adopted by the Board of Airport Commissioners at its meeting held January 18, 2018, making all necessary findings to authorize commencement of eminent domain proceedings to acquire four properties located in Los Angeles at 9606 Bellanca Avenue, 5651 West 96th Street, 9830 Bellanca Avenue, and 5431 West 98th Street for the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) LAMP.
   
   
3. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 8, 2018, finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of property located at 9606 Bellanca Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90045, and bearing Assessor’s Parcel Number (APN) 4125-021-026.
   
   
4. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 6, 2018, finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of property located at 5431 West 98th Street, Los Angeles, California 90045, and bearing APN 4128-012-900.
   
   
5. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 8, 2018, finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of property located at 5651 West 96th Street, Los Angeles, California 90045 and bearing APN 4125-021-025.
   
   
6. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated February 8, 2018, finding that the public interest and necessity require the acquisition by eminent domain of property located at 9830 Bellanca Avenue, Los Angeles, California 90045 and bearing APNs 4125-026-009, 4125-026-801, and 4125-026-802.

Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that this action will not impact the General Fund or LAWA’s budget. The proposed acquisition of properties, in the amount of $29,643,650, will be funded through the LAX Revenue Fund to be reimbursed with Passenger Facility Charges, subject to eligibility. The proposed acquisition of properties complies with LAWA’s financial policies.

Community Impact Statement: None submitted.

TIME LIMIT FILE-FEBRUARY 23, 2018

(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION - FEBRUARY 23, 2018)

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 $28,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and construction of the Washington View Apartments (Project) located at 720 West Washington Boulevard.

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

1. HOLD a public hearing as required by Section 147(f) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 regarding the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $28,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and construction of the Project located at 720 West Washington Boulevard.
   
   
2. ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION approving the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $28,000,000 for the purpose of financing the acquisition and construction of the Project located at 720 West Washington Boulevard.

(Scheduled pursuant to Council action of February 14, 2018)

PUBLIC SAFETY and PLANNING AND LAND USE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEES' REPORT and ORDINANCE FIRST CONSIDERATION relative to prohibiting loud or unruly gatherings at residences.

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

PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 10, 2018, adding Section 41.58.1 to Article 1 of Chapter IV of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) to prohibit loud or unruly gatherings on residential property in the City of Los Angeles and amending Section 11.2.04 of the LAMC to clarify administrative fine amounts.    

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, if amended:  Greater Valley Glen Neighborhood Council

For:  Northridge East Neighborhood Council

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT and ORDINANCES FIRST CONSIDERATION, relative to technical changes to the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC), amending Ordinance No. 184251.

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

1. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCES dated January 12, 2018 and January 22, 2018 respectively, amending the classification listing in Schedule A of the LAAC Section 4.61 to provide the following technical changes:
   
   

   a.	Add the classification of Airport Police Specialist (Code No. 3236).
   b.	Revise the salary ranges of the non-represented classification of Police Training Administrator (Code No. 2383) and PRIMA Program Manager (Code No. 1854).

2. PRESENT and ADOPT the accompanying ORDINANCE dated January 22, 2018, adding a new category of salary notes applicable to the Zoo Department in the LAAC Section 4.61 with a new salary note providing additional compensation for an employee in the non-represented classification of Animal Collection Curator (Code No. 4308) when designated by Management as a member or captain of the Los Angeles Zoo Emergency Firearms Team.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller and the City Administrative Officer (CAO) to correct any clerical errors, or, if approved by the City Attorney, any technical errors in the above Ordinances.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that any increase in costs resulting from implementation of the attached Ordinances will be absorbed within budgeted funds by the employing City departments.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the California Governor's Office of Emergency Services (CalOES), Victims of Crime Act Grant.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute an agreement between the CalOES and the City Attorney's Office to increase the contract amount by $2,427,405 from $3,341,767 to $5,769,172 for the period of July 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to accept the additional funding in the amount of $2,427,405 from CalOES for the City of Los Angeles-County Victim Services (XC) Program.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   

   a.	Increase the receivable for this program by $2,427,405 from CalOES.
   b.	Increase appropriation account within Fund No. 368 as follows:  Account No. 12N321 - Victim Assistance XC Program - $2,427,405.
   c.	Transfer upon receipt of grant funds and approval of grant expenses, up to $178,251 from Fund No. 368, Account No. 12N321 to the following within General Fund No. 100:

   
   

   	Fund	Account	Title		Amount
   	100/12	001010	Salaries General		$86,376
   	100/02	001010	Salaries General		85,820
   	100/02	003040	Contractual Services		3,350
   	100/02	006010	Office and Administration		2,705
   				Total:	$178,251

   
   

   d.	Transfer upon receipt of grant funds and approval of grant expenses, up to $84,298 from Fund No. 368/12 to Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 5361, Related Cost Reimbursement-Other Funds, for the related costs.

4. INSTRUCT the City Clerk to place on the agenda for the first regular Council meeting on JULY 1, 2019, or shortly thereafter, the following instructions related to the XC Program.
   
   AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $90,140 from City Attorney Grants Fund No. 368/12, Account No. 12N321, Victim Assistance XC, to the following accounts within General Fund No. 100:
   
   

   	Fund	Account	Title		Amount
   	100/12	001010	Salaries General		$44,015
   	100/02	001010	Salaries General		42,911
   	100/02	003040	Contractual Services		1,250
   	100/02	006010	Office and Administration		1,964
   				Total:	$90,140

5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to extend current vendor agreements for an additional 18-months (July 1, 2018 to December 31, 2019) between the City Attorney Office's contractual service providers, which include the Department of Aging (Aging), the agencies participating in the Los Angeles City Domestic Abuse Response Team (1736 Family Crisis Center; Children's Institute, Inc.; Casa de la Familia; Domestic Abuse Center; Good Shepherd Shelter; and Project Peacemakers, Inc.); and, Peace Over Violence; Strength United Family Justice Center; Coalition to Abolish Slavery and Trafficking; Journey Out; and the Center for the Pacific Asian Family.
   
   
6. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, to execute a contract with Wise and Healthy Aging for the XC Program Grant to provide grant related trainings for an 18-month period, beginning July 1, 2018; the contractor is to be awarded a total of $4,600 for an 18-month contract period beginning July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2019 ($3,350 for Year 1 beginning July 1, 2018 and $1,250 for Year 2 beginning July 1, 2019).
   
   
7. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Aging, or designee, 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.
   
   
8. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the CAO; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The CAO reports that the total project cost of the XC Program is $3,034,256 of which $2,427,405 will be reimbursed by the CalOES for salaries, related costs, expenses, contractual services, and Victim Emergency Funds.  There is no General Fund impact associated with the acceptance of this award.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Engineers and Architects Association (EAA) 2013-19 Administrative Unit Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).

Recommendation for Council action:

APPROVE the accompanying amendment (attached to the Council file) to the Administrative Unit MOU No. 1, authorizing an amendment to an existing salary note which will expand the ability for the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) to assign Police Performance Auditors to work anywhere within the LAPD, rather than in a limited number of divisions as previously identified in the salary note; the following proposed salary note amendment was negotiated between the LAPD and EAA and agreed to by the Executive Employee Relations Committee on December 8, 2017.

Salary Note No. 2 - ...Effective August 6, 2017, any person in the classification of Police Performance Auditor, Code No. 1627, employed in the Los Angeles Police Department, shall also receive a biweekly pensionable bonus of $150.00 upon presentation and validation of certification as a Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE) to the Los Angeles Police Department.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The City Administrative Officer reports that there is an additional General Fund impact of approximately $54,000 for Fiscal Year 2017-18.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

PUBLIC SAFETY and PERSONNEL AND ANIMAL WELFARE COMMITTEES' REPORT relative to Providence Health and Services Partnership donation to create additional Advanced Provider Response Units (APRUs).

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

1. AUTHORIZE the Chief, Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD), or designee, to accept a net donation of $316,500 from Providence Health and Services (Providence) through the Fire Foundation for the EMS Advanced Provider Program.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to deposit the donation into Fire Department Trust Fund No. 848/38.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to:
   
   

   a.	Establish an appropriation account titled EMS Advanced Provider Program - Providence, Account Number to be determined (TBD), within Fund No. 848/38 for the disbursement of the EMS Advanced Provider Program funds.
   b.	Transfer appropriations from Fund No. 848/38, EMS Advanced Provider Program - Providence, Account TBD, to the LAFD Fund No. 100/38, Salaries General Account No. 001010 for reimbursement of General Fund costs as needed and directed by the LAFD for the salary of the EMS Advanced Provider and related costs.

4. RESOLVE that two EMS Advanced Provider (Code No. 2341) positions are APPROVED and CONFIRMED to the LAFD from February 1 through June 30, 2018, subject to allocation by the Civil Service Commission.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the LAFD to make any technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to comply with the intent of Council action on this matter; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

Fiscal Impact Statement:  The LAFD reports that annual full cost recovery of an EMS Advanced Provider position totals $274,416. The net donation to the City of $316,500 from Providence through the Los Angeles Fire Foundation would reimburse the City for approximately 11 months funding of salary and benefits costs for two Advanced Provider positions. It is anticipated that these two APRUs will be implemented in February 2018. There will be no General Fund impact in Fiscal Year 2017-18 for the two Advanced Provider positions or for the two Firefighter/Paramedic positions to be assigned to partner with the Advanced Providers as costs will be absorbed within the LAFD Budget. The costs of medical supplies and the ambulances are included in the indirect costs of the Advanced Provider positions.

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to extending the City's business tax renewal deadline.

Recommendations for Council action:

1. NOTE and FILE the Office of Finance (Finance) reports dated November 20, 2017 and February 8, 2018 relative to an analysis of the impact of extending the City's business tax renewal deadline from February 28 to April 15th to align with the California Franchise Tax Board and federal Internal Revenue Services tax deadlines.
   
   
2. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present Ordinances:
   
   
   1. To extend the date after which a penalty may be applied to April 15th for a late filer who owes no tax.
      
      
   2. To extend the business tax renewal deadline to March 15th for those filers that owe taxes.
      
      
3. INSTRUCT the City Administrative Officer (CAO), with the assistance of Finance, to contact the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, Valley Industry Commerce Association, as well as the various local chambers of commerce within the City, in order to solicit their input on extending the City's business tax renewal deadline.
   
   
4. INSTRUCT Finance to report on the amount of gross receipts taxes from the fiscal year in which a business tax renewal deadline of March 15th is extended that could potentially be received in the following fiscal year.
   
      

Fiscal Impact Statement:  Neither the CAO 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 funding for continued Geographic Information System (GIS) software maintenance and support from vendor ESRI, Inc. for Fiscal Year 2017-18.

Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Rodriguez - Ryu), SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR:

1. REQUEST the Controller to transfer as soon as possible, the following amounts from the City departments and bureaus identified below, totaling $1,800,000 to the Citywide Enterprise License Agreement - ESRI, Inc. Fund No. 682/50, Appropriation Unit No. 50NVAN, so that the Bureau of Engineering can make full payment on the annual payment to ESRI, Inc. for its special GIS-related services.
   
   

   FROM:
   Department/Bureau	Fund	Dept. No.	Appropriation Unit No.	Amount
   Engineering	100	78	003040	$153,850
   Sanitation	100	82	003040	171,777
   Street Lighting	100	84	006010	58,739
   Street Services	100	86	006010	17,677
   Building and Safety	48R	08	08P530	76,753
   City Clerk	100	14	004170	33,317
   Controller	100	26	003040	6,940
   Cultural Affairs	100	30	003040	6,940
   DWP	704	98	5301	362,083
   EMD	392	34	346010	29,033
   EWDD	100	22	003040	13,912
   Port of Los Angeles	702	42	001000	55,663
   HCIDLA	440	43	43N682	18,500
   HCIDLA	41M	43	43N682	18,500
   HCIDLA	56V	43	43N682	8,287
   LADOT	540	94	94K309	60,362
   Fire	100	38	003040	177,731
   Police	100	70	003040	143,363
   Los Angeles World Airports	700	04	041000	110,080
   Mayor	100	46	003040	16,493
   City Planning	100(588)	68	003040	226,245
   Recreation and Parks	302	88	006010	33,755
   			Total:	$1,800,000
   TO:
   Title	Fund	Dept. No.	Appropriation Unit.	Amount
   The Citywide Enterprise License Agreement - ESRI, Inc.	682	50	50NVAN	$1,800,000

   
      
2. DIRECT all General Managers and Bureau Directors for the City departments and bureaus identified in Recommendation No. 1 above to complete the transfer of funds as soon as possible, in coordination with the Office of the Controller.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to make any technical accounting corrections, if necessary, to effectuate the intent of the City Council Action.
   
   

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.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Los Angeles Administrative Code (LAAC) to establish the Porter Ranch Art Trust Fund to receive and disburse monies collected by payment of arts development fees within the Porter Ranch Specific Plan area.

Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Englander - O'Farrell):

REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present an ordinance, in consultation with the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety, Department of City Planning, Department of Cultural Affairs, and with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), to amend the LAAC to establish the Porter Ranch Art Trust Fund for the purpose of receiving and disbursing monies collected by payment of arts development fees within the Porter Ranch Specific Plan area.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT relative to utilizing Community Redevelopment Agency Los Angeles (CRA/LA) Excess Bond Proceeds (EBPs) to acquire and facilitate the development of the Reseda Theater site located at 18447 Sherman Way (APN 2119-020-024) and 7217-7227 Canby Avenue (APN 2119-020-024)  in the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.

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

1. AUTHORIZE the utilization of taxable CRA/LA EBPs available to Council District Three from the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area in an amount not to exceed the final purchase price (currently appraised at $1.46 million), including related closing costs, be utilized by the Economic and Workforce Development Department (EWDD) and the Housing and Community Investment Department (HCID) to acquire and facilitate development of the Reseda Theater site located at 18447 Sherman Way (APN 2119-020-024) and 7217-7227 Canby Avenue (APN 2119-020-024) from the CRA/LA, A Designated Local Authority.
      
2. INSTRUCT the EWDD, with the assistance of the City Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), HCID, and any other applicable City Department, to provide a report with recommendations to the CRA/LA Bond Oversight Committee to allocate taxable CRA/LA Excess Bond Proceeds in an amount not to exceed the final purchase price (currently appraised at $1.46 million), including related closing costs, to acquire and facilitate development of the Reseda Theater site located at 18447 Sherman Way (APN 2119-020-024) and 7217-7227 Canby Avenue (APN 2119-020-024) from CRA/LA, A Designated Local Authority, as identified in the Bond Expenditure Agreement and Bond Spending Plan for the Reseda/Canoga Park Redevelopment Project Area.        

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

IMMIGRANT AFFAIRS, CIVIL RIGHTS, AND EQUITY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a Civil and Human Rights Ordinance.

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

REQUEST the City Attorney, with the assistance from the City's Immigrant Affairs and Civil Rights Advocate, Chief Legislative Analyst (CLA), and any other City department as necessary, to prepare and present a draft Civil and Human Rights Ordinance that:

1. Prohibits discrimination, prejudice, intolerance and bigotry that results in denial of equal treatment of any individual.
   
   
2. Provides remedies accessible to complainants.
   
   
3. Creates the City of Los Angeles Civil and Human Rights Commission and any other supporting unit to investigate and enforce violations of the proposed Ordinance.

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

Community Impact Statement:  None submitted.

MOTION (O'FARRELL - MARTINEZ) relative to amending prior Council actions of February 24, 2017 and May 23, 2017 regarding the matter of a Consultant / Canvassing for Signatures / Potential Permit Parking Districts / Request for Bids/ Paramount Pictures Corporation to pay for completion of the services provided.

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

AMEND prior Council actions of February 24, 2017 and May 23, 2017 regarding the matter of a Consultant / Canvassing for Signatures / Potential Permit Parking Districts / Request for Bids/ Paramount Pictures Corporation to transfer/appropriate $10,000 from the Hollywood Mobility Trust Fund Account in the Council District 13 Public Benefits Trust Fund No. 904 to the CAO Fund No. 100/10, Account No. 3040 (Contractual Services) to pay for completion of the services provided.

MOTION (MARTINEZ - O'FARRELL) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Angel Maciel on October 29, 2017.

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

1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of Angel Maciel on October 29, 2017.
   
   
2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article 1, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code.
   
   
3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled City of Los Angeles v. Sylmar Foothill, LLC, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC640292. (This is a condemnation action in which the City is taking property to be used to replace existing leased transit facilities with City-owned transit facilities; 12760 to 12776 Foothill Boulevard in Council District 7.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on February 12, 2018)

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. APPROVE the proposed settlement for $18,300,000.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to execute the settlement agreement.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to draw a demand warrant for $2,073,560 from Fund No. 385/94, Account No. 94L446, the Bus Facility Purchase Program, payable to Sylmar Foothill, LLC.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to execute any additional or revised documents necessary to carry out the settlement in substantial conformance with the above terms.
   
   
5. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Nia Leal, et al. v. City of Los Angeles, Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC606631. (This matter arises from an automobile accident resulting in death that occurred on December 13, 2014, while Los Angeles Police Department Officers were pursuing a fleeing suspect.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on February 12, 2018)

MOTION (KREKORIAN - ENGLANDER)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend up to $300,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $300,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw demands from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, made payable as follows:
   
   
   1. $75,000 to C. Michael Alder, A Professional Corporation and Nia Leal.
      
      
   2. $75,000 to C. Michael Alder, A Professional Corporation and Suri Leal.
      
      
   3. $75,000 to C. Michael Alder, A Professional Corporation and Marie V. Parsee, Guardian ad Litem for Minor, Jermani Lewis.
      
      
   4. $75,000 to C. Michael Alder, A Professional Corporation and Marie V. Parsee, Guardian ad Litem for Minor, Kirrah Lewis.
      
      
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make the necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to confer with its legal counsel relative to the case entitled Donald Liess v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court Case No. BC541691. (This matter arises from an incident involving members of the Los Angeles Police Department on February 25, 2013, in Los Angeles, California.)

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on February 12, 2018)

MOTION (KREKORIAN - KORETZ)

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

1. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to expend $400,000 in settlement of the above-entitled matter.
   
   
2. AUTHORIZE the Controller to transfer $400,000 from the Liability Claims Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009798, Miscellaneous Liability Payouts, to Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts.
   
   
3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney to draw a demand from Fund No. 100/59, Account No. 009792, Police Liability Payouts, in the amount of $400,000 and made payable to Taylor and Ring, LLP; Donald Liess and Carol Liess.
   
   
4. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to make necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions.

The City Council shall recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(2), to confer with its legal counsel relative to a contractual matter.

(Budget and Finance Committee considered the above matter in Closed Session on February 12, 2018)

ATTEST:  Holly L. Wolcott, CITY CLERK

By

          Council Clerk                              PRESIDENT OF THE CITY COUNCIL